ENTRY REQUIREMENTS BY COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM COLLEGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Please note: some courses may also have additional entry criteria
ACCESS TO LEVEL 3
At least 4 or more GCSEs at grade 3 including a minimum of grade 3 in English Language and grade 3 in Maths
For GCSE Biology: a GCSE grade 3 in Biology or 3:3 in Combined Science
One BTEC 'Pass' can replace one grade 3
School leavers only (16 year olds)
A-LEVEL & LEVEL 3
5 or more GCSEs at grade 4 – 9 including English Language
Students must also have at minimum a grade 3 in Maths
English Literature OR English Language (at grade 4 minimum) is accepted for some subjects. See column 4 below
Applied qualifications (e.g. BTEC/OCR) must be a Merit grade or above and only one will count as a GCSE equivalent
A-LEVEL & LEVEL 3 COURSES ADDITIONAL ENTRY CRITERIA
Accounting
Applied Human Biology Level 3
Biology
A-level Yes
Business A-level
Business (= 1 A-level) Extended Certificate
Business (= 2 A-levels) National Diploma
Chemistry
Computer Science
Computer Aided Design
Parametric Modelling
3
3
A-level Yes
A-level Yes
Level 3
GCSE Maths 6, English Language 5
4 in GCSE Maths. 4:4 in GCSE Sciences (if studied separately a Grade 4 must be in Biology plus a 4 in Chemistry or Physics)
6 in GCSE Biology plus 6 in Chemistry or Physics OR 6:6 in Combined Science. GCSE Maths 5. If GCSE Maths at grade 5, Core Maths is recommended but not compulsory
4 in GCSE Maths. 4 in GCSE Business (if taken)
4 in GCSE Maths. 4 in GCSE Business (if taken)
4 in GCSE Maths. 4 in GCSE Business (if taken)
6 in GCSE Chemistry and 6 in Biology or Physics OR 6:6 in Combined Science. 6 in GCSE Maths
6 in GCSE Maths. 5 in GCSE English Language. This course should not be taken with IT.
Students studying Design Engineering and Product Design are encouraged to complete this course. This course is open to all students
Core Maths 1 year Accelerated course
Criminology Applied Diploma
Level 3 Yes
Level 3
Dance A-level
Design Engineering A-level Yes
Drama & Theatre A-level
Yes
GCSE Maths 6. (5 GCSE Maths if choosing A-level Biology and are choosing to take Core Maths as well )
No additional entry criteria. Students aiming to go to a Russell Group university SHOULD NOT take this subject. ALL STUDENTS should check that it is accepted by their university of choice
Successful audition
6 in GCSE Maths. 5 in GCSE Science. 4 in GCSE DT preferred but not essential. Can not be taken with Product Design or Level 3 Design Engineering
Successful audition. 4 in GCSE Drama 4 beneficial
Economics A-level Yes 5 in GCSE Maths. 5 in GCSE English Language
Engineering National Extended Certificate
Level 3 Yes Yes
5 in GCSE maths and GCSE Science, GCSE English language or literature grade 4. 4 in GCSE DT is preferred but not essential. You cannot study this course with A-level Product Design
English Language A-level 5 in GCSE English Language
English Lang & Lit A-level 5 in GCSE English Language. 5 in GCSE English Literature
English Literature A-level 5 in GCSE English Language. 5 in GCSE English Literature
EPQ (ASDAN & AQA)
Level 3
Film Studies A-level
Fine Art A-level
French A-level
French AS Level
Geography A-level Yes
Yes
You will have the opportunity to apply in Year 12
No additional entry criteria
4 in GCSE Art or another creative subject
6 in GCSE French or fully bilingual in French
6 in GCSE French or fully bilingual in French
4 in GCSE Maths. 4 in GCSE Geography if taken. If no Geography then 5 in GCSE Science
Graphic Communication A-level Yes 4 in GCSE Art is desirable – if not portfolio required
Health & Social Care
Extended Certificate (= 1 A-level)
Health & Social Care
Diploma (= 2 A-levels)
Level 3
Level 3
History A-level
Yes
Yes
IT Introductory Diploma Level 3 Yes Yes
Languages Self Taught A-level
Law A-level
Applied Law
Extended Certificate (=1 A-Level)
Level 3
Maths A-level Yes
Further Maths A-level Yes
Media A-level
Music Performance Level 3
Music Technology A-level
No additional entry criteria
No additional entry criteria
5 in GCSE English Language OR 4 in English Language AND 5 in English Literature. 5 in GCSE History (if taken)
4 in GCSE Maths. If Level 2 ICT studied MUST have a Merit grade
Fluent in chosen language. Must be taken in addition to a full time programme
5 in GCSE English Language and 5 in GCSE English Literature
No additional entry criteria
7 in GCSE Maths (or 6 plus pass in entry test)
8 in GCSE Maths. Must be taken with A-level Maths and 2 other Level 3 subjects. Must have average GCSE point score of 7.0 (6.5 for widening participation scheme)
GCSE Media 4 (if taken)
4 in GCSE Music or BTEC First in Music at merit is desirable but not essential. Instrumental/vocal skills – grade 4 level. Entry via successful audition. Must be prepared to take regular voice/instrumental lessons
4 in Music GCSE is desirable but not essential. Instrumental &/or vocal skills desirable but not essential
Performing Arts: Acting Level 3 Yes Successful audition
Performing Arts:
Musical Theatre Level 3 Yes
Philosophy A-level Yes
Successful audition
Grade 5 in at least two predominantly essay based GCSE subjects (from English Language, English Literature, History, Religious Studies or Sociology)
Photography
A-level
Yes
4 in GCSE Photography or Art is desirable but not essential Physics
A-level Yes
Politics A-level
Product Design
Psychology
Protective Services Extended Diploma (= 1 A-level)
Protective Services Diploma (= 2 A-levels)
A-level Yes
Yes
A-level Yes
Level 3
Yes
Level 3 Yes
Religious Studies A-level
Sociology
A-level
Spanish A-level
Spanish AS Level
Sport Extended Certificate (= 1 A-level)
Sport Diploma (= 2 A-levels)
Sport Extended Diploma (=3 A-levels)
Textile Design
Level 3 Yes
6 in GCSE Physics and 6 in Biology or Chemistry OR 6: 6 Combined Science. 6 in GCSE Maths
5 in GCSE English Language OR 4 in GCSE English Language AND 5 in GCSE English Literature
4 in GCSE Maths. 4 in GCSE DT preferred but not essential. Cannot be taken with A level Design Engineering or Level 3 Design Engineering
4 in GCSE Maths and 4:4 in Combined Science
A GCSE in a Humanities based subject is preferred
A GCSE in a Humanities based subject is preferred
Evidence of a good standard of essay writing is essential e.g. 4 in GCSE History / Religious Studies or English Lit
Evidence of a good standard of essay writing is essential e.g. 4 in GCSE History / Religious Studies or English Lit
GCSE Spanish grade 6 or fully bilingual in Spanish
GCSE Spanish grade 6 or fully bilingual in Spanish
No additional entry criteria
Level 3 Yes No additional entry criteria
Level 3 Yes
A-level Yes
No additional entry criteria
GCSE Textiles or Art is desirable but not essential