Our Study Programmes
To assist students in selecting their subjects we have created three categories of subjects that can be used to help guide either a core option of A Level subjects, 3 BTEC subjects or a mixed option of A Level and BTEC subjects.
STEM
These subjects are science/technology/engineering/maths based and complement each other. Many are prerequisites for higher education courses in these fields.
Certain STEM degrees require specific subjects for entry to undergraduate study:-
- Medical/Veterinary Students - Chemistry (with either Maths, Further Maths, Biology or Physics)
- Engineering students - Must include Maths and Physics
- Psychology (at Russell Group) - Maths or Biology
- Economics - Maths
Classics
These subjects are more specialist, many can combine with STEM subjects for a field of specific study. Some Universities would recommend specific ‘Classic’ subjects for certain undergraduate degrees. Some examples below -
- Politics - requires at least one A Level in either English, History
- English - English Literature or English Literature and Language
- Midwifery - must include a science - biology, chemistry, physics, psychology or sociology
Creative
These subjects are in specific areas that require skills relevant to the topics covered. Can be combined with any of the other subsections for a varied offer.
Level 2 Foundation
This pathway gives students, who may not have achieved the results they hoped for, the opportunity to continue their progress on a Level 2 course, whilst gaining English and maths GCSE qualifications.
Overview of our subject categories
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STEM |
Classics | Creative |
| Students can study a combination 3 or four subjects from the choices below. Subjects are studied at A level unless marked with an asterisk, which are BTEC | ||
| * Applied Science | * Business | Art |
| Biology | Criminology | Media |
| Chemistry | *Early Childhood Development | Music |
| Computer Science | Economics | Performing Arts |
| * Information Technology | English Language |
Photography |
| Maths | English Literature | Spanish |
| Maths (Core) | Geography | *Sport |
| Maths (Further) | Health & Social Care | |
| Physics | History | |
| Psychology | Law | |
| Philosophy, Religion & Ethics | ||
| Politics | ||
| Sociology | ||
In line with the majority of Post-16 providers, courses will only run if there is sufficient demand.
Courses
Please click here to view our course guide, to see the full range of level 3 courses on offer and the individual entry requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
- A Level Courses - students are generally required to have 5 GCSEs at Grade 5+, with passes in English and maths, in addition to the individual subject requirements.
- BTEC Course - students should have passed 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, with passes in English and math, in addition to the individual subject requirements.