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Young Person’s Prospectus - Types of learning
Types of learning
Find out about the different types of learning available at City of Bristol College and think about how you might progress.
A Levels
A Levels are highly valued by universities and employers who hold academic knowledge and skills in high regard. A Levels could be the right choice for you if you want to study a range of subjects and you perform well in exams. How will you learn? A Levels are studied over two years. Most students study three A Levels. You will be taught at college by specialist teachers who will enhance your learning where possible with trips, visits, external speakers and work experience or real work projects. Subjects that include practical work will have access to specialist facilities and resources.
How will your work be assessed? A Levels are mainly assessed by external exams at the end of two years. Mock exams will be held at the end of year one, though some courses may include coursework as an additional form of assessment.
Course levels and entry requirements A Levels are level 3 qualifications. You will need to meet our general entry requirements to study A Levels and some subjects have additional specific entry requirements (see page 15). We offer a range of pathways in to A Levels including: business and law, science, humanities, social science and creative.
What can you do when you complete your A Levels? A Levels are an important route onto a range of university-level courses as well as into jobs with great prospects. You might also choose to start an apprenticeship after your A Levels, either as a route into a career with training, or as a way to earn and learn before progressing onto higher education at college or university.
