College and Subject Entry Requirements for 2024

The following list provides a guide to entry criteria for each subject at the college and is used when working with students to provide a suitable programme of study. The entry criteria is designed around a student’s most likely chance of success as we want to avoid enrolling students on unsuitable courses. All students will have an advice and guidance interview as part of their enrolment process where a suitable programme will be agreed. All of the following courses are subject to demand.

Entry requirements for A levels

Six GCSEs at grade 4 (must include both English Language and Maths) and the additional subject entry requirements
as follows:

Entry requirements for Vocational qualifications

Five GCSEs at grade 4 (to include English Language) and the additional subject entry requirements as follows:

Level 2 qualifications

Students who have not achieved GCSE grade 4 in English Language and/or Maths must be enrolled onto either of those courses

Further information about subject combinations

You Must Do:

• A level Maths to study Further Maths

You Can Do:

• A Level Maths with A level Statistics
• A Level Biology/Chemistry/Physics with BTEC Applied Science
• A Level Computer Science with BTEC IT
• A Level Media with BTEC Media
• A Level English Literature with A Level English Language
• BTEC Performing Arts and A Level Drama

You Can’t Do:

• A Level Business with Applied Business
• A Level Law with BTEC Law
• Combined A Level English Language & Literature with either A Level English Language or A Level English Literature
• BTEC Performing Arts (Dance) with BTEC Performing Arts (Acting)
• A Level Architecture with A level Product Design