A-Level Academy - Entry Requirements
Studying an AS/A Level programme with us?
The minimum entry requirements for all the AS/A Level programmes are 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including MAths and/or English Language. However, certain subjects attract higher entry requirements such as a grade B at GCSE - please see the table below.
For those studying 3 x AS subjects, the minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and/or English Language.
For those studying 4 x AS subjects pls General Studies, the minimum entry requirements are 3 GCSEs at grade B or above, including Maths and/or English Language.
| Course | Entry Requirements (a minimum of) |
|---|---|
| AS and A Levels - Biology | 5 GCSE's at grade C including English Language or Maths plus GCSE Science at grade B |
| AS and A Levels - Business Studies | 5 GCSE's at grade C including Maths |
| AS and A Levels - Chemistry | 5 GCSE's at grade C including Maths at C and Science at grade B |
| AS and A Levels - Communication and Culture | 5 GCSE's at grade C including English Language |
| AS and A Levels - English Language and Literature | 5 GCSE's at grade C including English Language |
| AS and A Levels - Film Studies | 5 GCSE's at grade C including English Language |
| AS and A Levels - General Studies | 5 GCSE's at grade C including English Language and Maths |
| AS and A Levels - Government and Politics | 5 GCSE's at grade C including English Language |
| AS and A Levels - Health and Social Care | 5 GCSE's at grade C including English Language and Maths |
| AS and A Levels - History | 5 GCSE's at grade C including English Language and History if history has been taken |
| AS and A Levels - Law | 5 GCSE's at grade C including English Language |
| AS and A Levels - Mathematics/Further Mathematics | 5 GCSE's at grade C including Maths at grade B or grade A if wanting to study Further Maths |
| AS and A Levels - Media Studies | 5 GCSE's at grade C including English Language |
| AS and A Levels - Psychology | 5 GCSE's at grade C including English Language plus Maths at grade B |
| AS and A Levels - Sociology | 5 GCSE's at grade C including English Language |
| AS and A Levels - Use of Maths | 5 GCSE's at grade C including Maths |
| Applied Science | 4 GCSE's at grade D |
| Forensic Science, Extended National Diploma | 5 GCSE's at grade C including English Language and Maths and Science |
| Medical Science, Extended National Diploma | 5 GCSE's at grade C including English Language and Maths and Science |
| Access to HE | 3 GCSEs at grade C including English Language or equivalent |
| Return to Study | Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent |
