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 either via phone (0113 532 4428) or email (courses@leedssixthform.ac.uk).

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

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-4 in art-based subject plus portfolio.

  • Biology

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-5 in Biology or 55 in Combined Science, and 9-5 in Maths

  • Business

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-5 in Maths

  • Chemistry

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-5 in Chemistry or 55 in Combined Science, and 9-5 in Maths

  • Core Maths

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-4 in Maths

  • English Language

    Entry Requirements
    General

  • English Literature

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-5 in English Literature

  • Film Studies

    Entry Requirements
    General

  • Further Mathematics

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-7 in Maths

  • Geography

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-5 in English or Geography

  • History

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-5 in English or History

  • Law

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-5 in an essay subject (English, History or RS)

  • Maths

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-6 in Maths

  • Media Studies

    Entry Requirements
    General

  • Philosophy

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-5 in English

  • Physical Education

    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

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-6 in Maths and 9-5 in Physics or 55 in Combined Science
    Should also study A Level Maths”

  • Politics

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-5 in an essay subject (English, History or RS)

  • Psychology

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-5 in Maths, Science (2 separate subjects or min. 55 in combined science) and an essay subject (English, History or RS)

  • Religious Studies

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-5 in an essay subject (English, History or RS)

  • Sociology

    Entry Requirements
    GCSE 9-5 in an essay subject (English, History or RS)

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.

A Level Courses
General Entry Requirements
Art, Craft & Design
GCSE 9-4 in art-based subject plus portfolio.
Biology
GCSE 9-5 in Biology or 55 in Combined Science, and 9-5 in Maths.
Business
GCSE 9-5 in Maths.
Chemistry
GCSE 9-5 in Chemistry or 55 in Combined Science, and 9-5 in Maths.
English Language
General
English Literature
GCSE 9-5 in English Literature.
Film Studies
General
Further Mathematics
GCSE 9-7 in Maths.
Geography
GCSE 9-5 in English or Geography.
History
GCSE 9-5 in English or History.
Law
GCSE 9-5 in an essay subject (English, History or RS).
Maths
GCSE 9-6 in Maths.
Media Studies
General
Philosophy
GCSE 9-5 in English.
Photography
Grade 9-4 at GCSE in a creative subject (GCSE Art/GCSE Photography) plus portfolio.
Physics
GCSE 9-6 in Maths and 9-5 in Physics or 55 in Combined Science
Should also study A Level Maths.
Politics
GCSE 9-5 in an essay subject (English, History or RS).
Psychology
GCSE 9-5 in Maths, Science (2 separate subjects or min. 55 in combined science) and an essay subject (English, History or RS).
Religious Studies
GCSE 9-5 in an essay subject (English, History or RS).
Sociology
GCSE 9-5 in an essay subject (English, History or RS).
Spanish
GCSE 9-5 in Spanish.
BTEC Cert/Ext. Cert
General Entry Requirements
Law (Applied)
General
Psychology (Applied)
Min. 44 in Combined Science.
Science (Applied)
GCSE 9-4 in two separate sciences or 44 in Combined Science + 9-4 in Maths.
Sport
GCSE 9-4 in Maths.
Certificate
General Entry Requirements
Core Maths
GCSE 9-4 in Maths.