The general minimum entry requirements to study four AS course are six GCSEs at 5 or above, including Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics.
The requirements for BTEC Level 3 are five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including 5 in English Language and Mathematics.
In this table ‘subject’ means a GCSE grade in that subject e.g. in Geography you must achieve a 5 at GCSE.
When two grades are shown for e.g. in English, this means both Language and Literature. Where only one grade is shown, this means Language.
Subjects
English
Maths
Subject
Science
Art & Design: Fine Art
5
5
5 (1)
Biology
5
6
6 6
Business Studies
5
5
Chemistry
5
6
6 6
Computer Science
5
6
Economics
5
6
English Literature
6 6
5
Geography
5
5
5 (3)
Government & Politics
5
5
5 (2)
Health & Social Care- BTEC
5
5
History
5
5
5 (3)
Mathematics
5
6
Further Mathematics
5
8
Philosophy
5
5
5 (3)
Physics
5
6
6 6
Psychology
5
5
5 5
Sociology
5
5
5 (2)
Spanish
5
5
6
KEY:
5 (1) Or Portfolio of Observational Drawings.
5 (2) Grade 5 or above at GCSE in a humanities subject (History, Geography or Philosophy/Religious Studies).
5 (3) Grade 6 in the subject is desirable.
5 (4) Have attended a Sports Club during KS4.
Selection of Subjects
Below is a general guide to Advanced level subjects needed for certain degree courses at universities and colleges of higher education. The list below is a guide and is not comprehensive; nor should the information be interpreted too literally – these are merely guidelines.
