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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.
gateway to foundation
Students will typically have GCSE equivalent qualifications of Grade 3s or above.
Full details of all the courses on offer can be found later in this booklet and on our website.
