Pathway 1 Applicants – 45 points+ (3 A Levels)We expect Pathway 1 applicants to achieve 45 points with a minimum of a 5 in English Language and Mathematics and relevant subject specific entry criteria. |
To study any Sciences (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) you must have Grade 7s in those subjects and Combined Science pupils will need Grade 7-7. To students studying Maths and or Further Maths, you must have a Grade 7 in Maths As specified above, applicants need to meet the entry criteria for the subjects they are applying for. |
Pathway 2 Applicants - 35 points+ (BTEC Level 3 Course)We expect Pathway 2 applicants to achieve 35 points or more with a minimum of a 4 in English Language and Mathematics and relevant subject specific entry criteria. |
Subject (A Level) |
Exam Board |
Subject Specific Entry Requirements |
Art |
EDEXCEL |
You may require a portfolio |
Biology |
OCR |
Minimum Grade 7 in all Sciences/grade 7-7 in Combined Science |
Business |
EDEXCEL |
45+ points and a grade 5 in English Language and Maths |
Chemistry |
OCR |
Minimum Grade 7 in all Sciences/grade 7-7 in Combined Science |
Computer Science |
AQA |
Grade 7+ in Maths |
English Literature |
EDEXCEL |
45+ points and a grade 5 in English Language and Maths |
French |
AQA |
45+ points and a grade 5 in English Language and Maths |
Further Maths |
EDEXCEL |
Grade 7 in Maths |
Geography |
EDEXCEL |
45+ points and a grade 5 in English Language and Maths |
History |
OCR |
45+ points and a grade 5 in English Language and Maths |
Maths |
EDEXCEL |
Minimum Grade 7 in Maths |
Physics |
OCR |
Minimum Grade 7 in all Sciences/grade 7-7 in Combined Science and grade 7 in Maths |
Politics |
EDEXCEL |
45+ points and a grade 5 in English Language and Maths |
Psychology |
AQA |
45+ points and a grade 5 in English Language and Maths |
RE |
OCR |
45+ points and a grade 5 in English Language and Maths |
Sociology |
AQA |
45+ points and a grade 5 in English Language and Maths |
Spanish |
AQA |
Minimum Grade 7 in Spanish |
BTEC Level 3 courses (BTEC National Extended Diploma) |
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Subject |
Exam Board |
Subject Specific Entry Requirements |
Business |
EDEXCEL |
Merit in BTEC Business or grade 5 in GCSE Business (if studied) and grade 4 in English Language and Maths |
Creative Digital Media |
EDEXCEL |
Merit in BTEC Media or grade 5 in GCSE Media (if studied) and a grade 4 in English Language and Maths |
Health and Social Care |
EDEXCEL |
Merit in BTEC Health and Social Care and grade 4 in English Language and Maths |