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.

  • Computer Science

    General Entry Requirements
    Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.

    Additional Entry Requirements
    9-5 (desirable Grade 6) 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

  • French

    General Entry Requirements
    Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.

    Additional Entry Requirements
    ​9-5 in GCSE French and a 9-5 in GCSE English.

  • 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

  • Music

    General Entry Requirements
    Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.

    Additional Entry Requirements
    GCSE Music 9-5 and/or grade 5 in practical, and grade 3 theory.

  • 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.

A Level Courses
General Entry Requirements
Additional Entry Requirements
Art, Craft & Design
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
Grade 9-4 at GCSE in an art-based subject and a portfolio is required for interview.
Biology
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-5 in GCSE Biology or 9-5 in GCSE Combined Science, and a 9-5 in GCSE Maths.
Business
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-5 in GCSE Maths.
Chemistry
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-5 in GCSE Chemistry or 9-5 in GCSE Combined Science, and a 9-5 in GCSE Maths.
Computer Science
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-5 (desirable Grade 6) in GCSE Maths.
Core Maths
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-4 in GCSE Maths.
English Language
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-4 in GCSE English.
English Literature
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-4 in GCSE English.
Film Studies
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
French
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-5 in GCSE French and a 9-5 in GCSE English.
Further Mathematics
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-7 in GCSE Maths.
Geography
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-5 in GCSE English or GCSE Geography.
History
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-5 in GCSE English or GCSE History.
Law
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-5 in GCSE English.
Maths
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-6 in GCSE Maths.
Media Studies
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
Music
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
GCSE Music 9-5 and/or grade 5 in practical, and grade 3 theory.
Philosophy
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-5 in GCSE English.
Physical Education
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-5 in GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Physical Education. Must also be playing sport at a competitive level.
Physics
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-5 in GCSE Physics or 9-5 in GCSE Combined Science, and a 9-5 in GCSE Maths.
Politics
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-5 in GCSE English.
Psychology
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-5 in GCSE English and two separate science subjects, or Combined Science.
Religious Studies
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-5 in GCSE English.
Sociology
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
Vocational Courses – Single Awards
General Entry Requirements
Additional Entry Requirements
Applied Science Level 3
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-4 in GCSE Combined Science.
Sport Level 3
Five GCSEs – 9-4 including English and maths.
9-4 in GCSE P.E.