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Entry Requirements

General requirements for entry: 5 grades at 9-4, including English Language and Maths
Some subjects have specific entry requirements in addition to the general requirements.
A Level Subjects Subject Specific Entry Requirement
Art If studied Art at GCSE grade 4+
Business If studied Business at GCSE grade 4+
Economics Minimum of GCSE grade 5 in English and Maths
English Language Minimum of GCSE grade 5 in English Language
English Literature Minimum of GCSE grade 5 in English Literature
Geography If studied Geography at GCSE grade 4+
History If studied History at GCSE grade 4+
Maths Minimum of GCSE grade 6 in Maths
Further Maths Minimum of GCSE grade 7 in Maths
Core Maths Minimum of GCSE grade 4 in Maths
Media Studies Minimum of GCSE grade 5 in English Lang/Lit
Politics Must have achieved a GCSE grade 5+ in English
Product Design Minimum of GCSE grade 5 in DT or a Level 2 equivalent
Psychology Must have achieved a GCSE 5+ in English and 4+ in Maths
Religious Studies / Philosophy & Ethics Must have achieved a GCSE grade 5+ in English
Sociology If studied Sociology at GCSE grade 4+
Spanish Minimum of GCSE grade 6 in Spanish
Science: Biology 6+ in Biology, 6-6 in Combined and 5+ in Maths
Science: Chemistry 6+ in Chemistry, 6-6 in Combined and 5+ in Maths
Science: Physics 6+ in Physics, 6-6 in Combined and 5+ in Maths
Applied Subjects Subject Specific Entry Requirement
L3 Applied Diploma Criminology General requirements
BTEC Health and Social Care General requirements
BTEC ICT General requirements
BTEC Performing Arts General requirements and relevant performance skills
BTEC Sport General requirements