The general entry requirements to our A level programmes are five GCSEs, including English and maths, at grade 9-4 or equivalent.
Specific subjects may require grade five or above in GCSE English or maths. Specific subjects may require grade five or above in GCSE English or Maths.
If you have any questions regarding entry criteria for any of our courses, feel free to call and speak to a member of our Course Enquiries team.
entry requirements: at a glance
The general entry requirements are five GCSEs graded 9-4, including English and maths (or equivalent) and two additional GCSE qualifications at grade 9-4 or BTEC equivalents. Grade 4 is equivalent to a grade C. For subject-specific entry requirements, please see the table below.
A Level Courses
Art, Craft & Design
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
Grade 9-4 at GCSE in an art-based subject and a portfolio is required for interview.Biology
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-5 in GCSE Biology or 9-5 in GCSE Combined Science, and a 9-5 in GCSE Maths.Business
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-5 in GCSE Maths.Chemistry
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-5 in GCSE Chemistry or 9-5 in GCSE Combined Science, and a 9-5 in GCSE Maths.Core Maths
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-4 in GCSE Maths.English Language
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-4 in GCSE English.English Literature
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-4 in GCSE English.Film Studies
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
Further Mathematics
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-7 in GCSE Maths.Geography
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-5 in GCSE English or GCSE Geography.History
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-5 in GCSE English or GCSE History.Law
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-5 in GCSE English.Maths
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-6 in GCSE Maths.Media Studies
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
Philosophy
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-5 in GCSE English.Physical Education
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-5 in GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Physical Education. Must also be playing sport at a competitive level.Physics
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-5 in GCSE Physics or 9-5 in GCSE Combined Science, and a 9-5 in GCSE Maths.Politics
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-5 in GCSE English.Psychology
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-5 in GCSE English and two separate science subjects, or Combined Science.Religious Studies
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-5 in GCSE English.Sociology
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
Vocational Courses - Single Awards
Applied Science Level 3
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-4 in GCSE Combined Science.Sport Level 3
General Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.Additional Entry Requirements
9-4 in GCSE P.E.