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Courses to Shape Your Future
Choosing your Sixth Form programme is about more than selecting subjects. It's about creating a personalised pathway that reflects your strengths, interests and ambitions.
Every student follows one of our four pathways, but no two programmes look exactly the same. Whether you're aiming for university, a degree apprenticeship, employment or are still exploring your options, we'll help you build a study programme that's right for you.
Alongside your main qualifications, you'll also have opportunities to develop leadership skills, take part in weekly enrichment electives, gain work experience and prepare for your future.
Whether you're passionate about Sciences, Humanities, Creative Arts, Business or technical qualifications, we offer a broad range of courses to suit different interests and career aspirations.
Subject |
A Level |
Applied
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Level 2 |
Entry Requirements |
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Art |
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Yes |
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Grade 4/L2 Pass in Art, Textiles or Graphics. |
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Biology |
Yes |
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Minimum grade 6 in GCSE Biology and a 6 in one other science or 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science, grade 5 in GCSE Maths. |
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Business |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
A Level: Grade 4 in Maths and English. Grade 4 if studied at GCSE. CTEC L3: Grade 4 in Maths or English. Grade 4 if studied at GCSE. Grade 3s will be considered. CTEC L2: Can only be studied alongside Construction. For students resitting GCSE's, En and Ma Grade 2+ |
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Chemistry |
Yes |
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Minimum grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry and a 6 in one other science, or 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science, grade 5 in GCSE Maths. |
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Childcare |
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Yes |
Yes |
T-Level: 4 GCSEs at grade 4 to include English or maths grade 4. NCFE ( Foundation T-Level): For students resitting GCSE's, En and Ma Grade 2+. |
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Computer Science |
Yes |
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Grade 4 in Computer Science, Grade 4 in Maths. |
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Construction |
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Yes |
For students resitting GCSE's, En and Ma Grade 2+. |
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Criminology |
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Yes |
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Grade 4 in English (Level 3s will be considered). |
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Drama |
Yes |
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Minimum grade 4 in GCSE Drama and English. Students who have not studied GCSE may be considered in exceptional circumstances. |
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Economics |
Yes |
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Grade 5 in Maths and English. |
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English Literature |
Yes |
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At least Grade 5 in English at GCSE. |
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Fashion and Textiles |
Yes |
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Grade 4 in Art or Textiles or an independent portfolio of work. |
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French |
Yes |
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At least Grade 5 in French at GCSE (recommended Grade 6+). |
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Games Design |
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Yes |
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Grade 4 in English and Maths. |
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Geography |
Yes |
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At least Grade 4 in GCSE Geography and a Grade 4 in English and Maths if didn't study Geography at GCSE. |
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Graphic Design |
Yes |
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Grade 4 in Art or Textiles or an independent portfolio of work. |
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Hair and Beauty |
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Yes |
For students resitting GCSE's, En and Ma Grade 2+ |
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Health and Social Care |
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Yes |
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At least Level 2 Pass in Health and Social Care or Childcare if taken. Grade 4 in English (Level 3's will be considered). |
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History |
Yes |
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At least Grade 4 in GCSE History and a Grade 4 in English if didn't study History at GCSE. |
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Law |
Yes |
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Grade 4 in English. |
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Mathematics |
Yes |
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At least Grade 6 (prefer 7+) in Maths at GCSE. |
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Media (Digital Creative Media) |
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Yes |
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Grade 4 English (Grade 3's will be considered). |
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Music |
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Yes |
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Minimum Grade 6 GCSE in Music or L2 Merit BTEC Music. Other candidates might be selected based on musical proficiency. |
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Philosophy and Ethics of Religion |
Yes |
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Grade 4 in RE (if taken) and Grade 4 in English. |
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Physics |
Yes |
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Minimum: Grade 6 in GCSE Physics and a 6 in one other Science or 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science, Grade 5 in GCSE Maths. |
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Politics |
Yes |
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Grade 4 in English. |
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Product Design |
Yes |
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Grade 4/L2 Pass in Product Design or Construction. Grade 4 in English and Maths. |
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Psychology |
Yes |
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Grade 4 in a Science and a Grade 4 in English. |
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Science (Applied) |
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Yes |
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Minimum Grade 4 in 2 GCSE Sciences and a grade 3 in the other GCSE Science (Triple Science) or 4-4 in GCSE Combined Science. |
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Sociology |
Yes |
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Grade 5 in Sociology if taken and Grade 4 in English. |
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Spanish |
Yes |
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At least Grade 5 in Spanish at GCSE (recommended grade 6+). |
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Sport Single |
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Yes |
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CTECH - extended certificate or double. Minimum Grade 4 or L2 Pass in PE/Sport or 4 in Biology. |
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Travel and Tourism |
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Yes |
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4 in English (Level 3's may be considered). |