Entry Requirements
To study mainly A Level subjects, the standard College entry requirements are a minimum of five GCSEs (including maths and English) at a strong pass – grade 5 or above. However, some subjects have specific entry requirements, outlined below. For vocational BTEC subjects, a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above is required.
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| Subject | Code | Entry Requirement |
| T Level in Digital Production Design and Development | DPD | Grade 5 or above in Computing GCSE.
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| Art & Design A Level | Ar | Grade 5 or above in Art GCSE. |
| Biology A Level | Bi | Grade 6 (prefer grade 7). |
| Business Studies A Level | Bs | College entry requirements. |
| Chemistry A Level | Ch | Grade 6 (prefer grade 7) in Science GCSE |
| Computer Science A Level | Cs | Grade 5 or above in Computing GCSE |
| Drama & Theatre Studies A Level | Dm | Grade 5 or above in Drama GCSE |
| Economics A Level | Ec | College entry requirements. |
| English Literature A Level | El | College entry requirements. |
| English Language A Level | En | Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language. |
| Further Maths A Level | Fm | Grade 6 (prefer grade 7). You must also be studying A Level maths. |
| French A Level | Fr | Grade 6 or above in GCSE in French. |
| Geography A Level | Ge | Grade 5 or above in Geography at GCSE. |
| German A Level | Gm | Grade 6 or above in GCSE in German. |
| History A Level | Hi | Grade 5 or above in GCSE History |
| Maths A Level | Ma | Grade 6 (prefer Grade 7) in maths GCSE |
| Music A Level | Mu | Grade 5 in Music GCSE, grade 4-5 on an instrument and Grade V theory is preferred. |
| Physics A Level | Ph | Grade 6 (prefer Grade 7) in Science GCSE |
| Psychology A Level | Ps | College entry requirements. |
| Philosophy, Religion & Ethics A Level | Py | College entry requirements. |
| Applied Science A Level | Sc | Grade 5 or above at GCSE Combined Science |
| Sociology A Level | So | College entry requirements. |
| Spanish A Level | E | Grade 6 or above in GCSE Spanish |
| Technology A Level | Te | GCSE in resistant materials, graphic products or product design. Pass at grade 5 or above is recommended. |
| Textiles | Tt | Grade 5 or above in Art or Textiles GCSE. |
| BTEC PE | Vi | College entry requirements. |
