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WHEN CHOOSING YOUR SUBJECTS, HERE ARE SOME FACTORS TO CONSIDER:
What are the entry requirements?
Will the GCSEs I’m taking and my
predicted grades allow me to take
the courses I have chosen?
What do I enjoy?
What am I good at?
Do I prefer coursework
or exams?
What is the difference between
A Levels and vocational courses?
A Levels are predominantly
assessed by exams at the end
of the second year, whereas
vocational courses are more
modular and coursework based.
If I know my preferred career path,
do I require any specific A Levels
for entry onto a university degree?
You can research the university
entry requirements at
www.ucas.com/undergraduate
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ADVANCED LEVEL (Level 3)
IB Diploma or 4 A levels
A mixture of at least 7 GCSEs at 6 or above including
English, Maths and Science.
3 A Levels
A mixture of at least 6 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above,
including English.
A mixed programme at Level 3 to include at least one
Vocational Course
A mixture of at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above,
including English.
Some subjects have their own additional specific entry requirements. See the course section for details.
Where a Grade 4 in GCSE Maths or English Language has not been achieved, this will be included in your programme.
foundation level (level 2)
At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3, including English. At least one GCSE or equivalent should be at Grade 4 or above.
Where a Grade 4 in GCSE Maths or English Language has not been achieved, this will be included in your programme. If less than a Grade 3
has already been achieved, then this may be a stepping-stone qualification or an ESOL qualification.
Full details of all the courses on offer can be found later in this booklet and on our website.
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