Sixth Form Entry RequirementsÂ
We want to see that you’re genuinely ready for the challenge of advanced study and committed to putting in the effort needed to succeed. To join our courses, you’ll need to meet the minimum GCSE (or equivalent) entry requirements listed below.
A-Level Programme
Minimum Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 x 5s*
Minimum of a 4 in English and Maths
*For a 4 A-Level programme a minimum of 5 x 7s are required
A-Level Subject Specific Entry Requirements
| Subject | Entry Requirements |
| Art and Design | 6 in Art at GCSE |
| Biology | 6 in GCSE Biology if doing single sciences
Or 6,7 in GCSE Trilogy Science 6 in GCSE Maths |
| Business | 5 in GCSE Maths |
| Chemistry | 6 in GCSE Chemistry if doing single sciences
Or 6,7 in GCSE Trilogy Science 6 in GCSE Maths |
| Computer Science | 6 in GCSE Maths
6 in Computing if taken at GCSE |
| Drama | 6Â in Drama if taken at GCSE |
| Economics | 6 in Math GCSE |
| English Language | 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature |
| English Literature | 6 in GCSE English Literature |
| Film Studies | 6 in a humanities subject or GCSE English |
| French | 6 in GCSE French |
| Geography | 6 in GCSE Geography |
| German | 6 in GCSE German |
| History | 6 in GCSE History or a humanities subject |
| Maths | 7 in GCSE Maths |
| Double Maths | 8 in GCSE Maths |
| Music | 6 in GCSE Music, if taken and at least one instrument/voice to Grade 5
If music is not taken at GCSE then Grade 5 or above in an instrument and theory is required. |
| PE | 6 in PE if taken at GCSE |
| Physics | 6 in GCSE Physics if doing single sciences
Or 6,7 in GCSE Double Science 6 in GCSE Maths |
| Politics | 6 in a humanities GCSE or English GCSE |
| Psychology | 6 in a humanities GCSE or English GCSE
5 in GCSE Maths |
| Philosophy | 6 in GCSE English Literature or GCSE English Language |
| Sociology | 6 in a humanities subject or GCSE English |
| Spanish | 6 in GCSE Spanish |
Level 3 BTEC Programme
Minimum Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 x 4s
Minimum of a 4 in English and Maths
BTEC Subject Specific Entry Requirements
| BTEC Business | At least a 4 in Business if taken at GCSE At least a Pass in Business if taken at Level 2 * Please note that Level 2 vocational courses are the equivalent of 1 GCSE and only 2 will be counted towards the entry requirements |
| BTEC Health & Social Care | None |
| BTEC Sport | At least a 4 in PE if taken at GCSE At least a Pass in Sport if taken at Level 2 * Please note that Level 2 vocational courses are the equivalent of 1 GCSE and only 2 will be counted towards the entry requirements |