Entry Requirements
The aim of our entry criteria policy is to ensure students are taking courses they are well suited to and are able to make progress in. We seek to provide courses well matched to the needs of our students, helping them to follow their chosen progression pathway.
Our main College entry requirements are as follows:
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A minimum of five 9-4 grades at GCSE, including English and Maths (at least to Level 4) from five different subject areas. Purely vocational pathway require a minimum of four 9-4 grades at GCSE, including English and Maths (at least to Level 4) from four different subject areas. |
Please find below our entry requirements by subject:
Applied Science
This is a Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science which is the equivalent of one A Level.
Art & Design
Other than our general entry requirements there are no additional qualifications needed to study Art. We recommend students have a good grade at GCSE to form the foundation of their work but do accept students if they have not studied Art before.
Biology
As well as our general entry requirements, students must achieve a 5 on the higher paper in the specific science and a 5 on higher paper in Mathematics. Students entering on a 5 will be monitored to ensure they are suitable for the course. In order to study more than one Science students must have achieved a 6 in a Science.
Business Studies
This is a Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business which is the equivalent of one A Level.
Other than our general entry requirements there are no additional qualifications needed to study Business.
Cambridge Technicals in Sports and Physical Studies
This is a Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma in Sport which is the equivalent of two A Levels.
Other than our general entry requirements there are no additional qualifications needed to study Sport.
Chemistry
As well as our general entry requirements, students must achieve a 5 on the higher paper in the specific Science and a 5 on higher paper in Mathematics. Students entering on a 5 will be monitored to ensure they are suitable for the course. In order to study more than one Science students must have achieved a 6 in a Science.
Computer Science
As well as our general entry requirements, students must achieve a 5 in Mathematics.
Dance
Other than our general entry requirements there are no additional qualifications needed to study Dance.
Drama and Theatre Studies
Other than our general entry requirements there are no additional qualifications needed to study Drama.
Design & Technology: Product Design
Other than our general entry requirements there are no additional qualifications needed to study Product Design.
Economics
As well as our general entry requirements, students must achieve a 5 in Mathematics.
English Language
As well as our general entry requirements, students must achieve a 5 in English Language.
English Literature
As well as our general entry requirements, students must achieve a 5 in English Literature and a 4 in English Language.
French
As well as our general entry requirements, students must achieve a 5 on the higher paper in the specific language.
Geography
As well as our general entry requirements, students must achieve a 4 in Geography if they have studied it before or a 4 in a Science subject if they have not studied it before.
History
As well as our general entry requirements, students must achieve a 5 in History if they have studied it before or a 5 in an English if they have not studied it before.
Mathematics
As well as our general entry requirements, students must achieve a 6 in Mathematics.
Media Studies
Other than our general entry requirements there are no additional qualifications needed to study Music. We recommend students have passed their GCSE Media if they have studied it before.
Music
This is a Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Music which is the equivalent of one A Level.
Other than our general entry requirements there are no additional qualifications needed to study Music. We recommend students have passed their GCSE Music or can play an instrument.
Physics
Psychology
As well as our general entry requirements, students must achieve a 4 in an English subject. The Science grade will also be considered for this subject.
Religious Studies
As well as our general entry requirements, students must achieve a 4 in an English subject.
Sociology
As well as our general entry requirements, students must achieve a 4 in an English subject.
Spanish
As well as our general entry requirements, students must achieve a 5 on the higher paper in the specific language.