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Academic Pathway 1 Applicants (4 A Levels) |
Academic Pathway 2 Applicants (3 A Levels or 2 A Levels and 1 AAQ) |
Vocational Pathway 3 Applicants (BTEC) |
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Pathway 1: In order to take 4 A Levels, you need to have grade 7 or above in English Language and Maths, plus 5 GCSEs at grade 7 and above in other subjects. Each subject has additional criteria for individual subjects. |
Pathway 2: In order to take A Levels, you need to have 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English Language and Mathematics. Each subject has additional criteria for individual subjects. |
Pathway 3: In order to take Extended Diploma BTECs, you need to have 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Mathematics. |
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To study any Sciences (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) you must have Grade 7s in those subjects and Combined Science pupils will need Grade 7-7. As specified above, applicants need to meet the entry criteria for the subjects they are applying for. |
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Subject (A Level) |
Exam Board |
Subject Specific Entry Requirements |
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Art |
Edexcel |
Minimum Grade 5 |
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Biology |
OCR |
Minimum Grade 7 in Biology and Maths |
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Business |
Edexcel |
Minimum Grade 5 in English and Maths |
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Chemistry |
OCR |
Minimum Grade 7 in Chemistry and Maths |
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Computer Science |
AQA |
Minimum Grade 7 in Maths |
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Economics |
AQA |
Minimum Grade 6 in Economics and Maths |
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English Literature |
Edexcel |
Minimum Grade 6 in English Literature and Language |
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Geography |
AQA |
Minimum Grade 6 in English and Maths |
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Health and Social Care AAQ |
Pearson |
Either a Merit in BTEC Health and Social Care (if studied) or a grade 5 in GCSE English and Maths. |
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History |
OCR |
Minimum Grade 6 in History and English |
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Maths |
Edexcel |
Minimum Grade 7 in Maths |
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Media |
Eduqas |
Minimum 5 in English |
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Physics |
OCR |
Minimum Grade 7 in Physics and Maths |
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Politics |
Edexcel |
Minimum Grade 6 in English and Maths |
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Psychology |
AQA |
Minimum Grade 6 in English and Maths |
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RE |
OCR |
Minimum Grade 6 in English and Maths |
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Sociology |
AQA |
Minimum Grade 5 in English 5 in any other Humanities subject |
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BTEC/CTEC National Extended Diplomas (Level 3 courses) |
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Subject |
Exam Board |
Subject Specific Entry Requirements |
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BTEC Business |
Pearson |
Either a Merit in BTEC Business or a grade 5 in GCSE Business (if studied) and a grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths. |
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CTEC Sport |
OCR |
Either a Level 2 Merit in BTEC Sport or a 5 minimum in GCSE PE. |