At New College we offer a wide range of A-Level courses. The advantage of following an A-Level programme is that you are able to keep your options open and not specialise or go down a particular route before you are ready.
Alternatively, if you know which subject you would like to specialise in you should consider one of our applied general qualifications such as a BTEC Extended Diplomas (3 A Level equivalent) or combine the two.
The combination of subjects you choose is very important as your future aspirations and interests could depend on them.
Please note that students must have passed a minimum of 5 GCSE courses.
Subject Specific Entry Requirements – A-Levels
| A-Level | Exam Board | Entry Requirement | Minimum GCSE Points Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | AQA | Grade 4 English Language and a Grade 6 Maths | 4.5 |
| Fine Art | EDUQAS | Grade 6 Creative Subject and Grade 4 in English Language. If a creative subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required | n/a |
| Biology | AQA | Grade 5 English Language and Grade 6 Maths, Grade 6 in Biology or 6-6 in Combined Science | 5.6 (or a 7 in Maths if studied) |
| Business | AQA | Grade 4 English Language and a Grade 5 Maths | 4.5 |
| Chemistry | AQA | Grade 5 English Language and Grade 6 Maths, Grade 6 in Chemistry or 6-6 in Combined Science | 5.6 (or a 7 in Maths if studied) |
| Computer Science | OCR | Grade 4 English Language, Grade 6 Maths and Grade 6 in Computer Science | 5.6 |
| Dance | AQA | Grade 5 English Language and Grade 5 in a Performing Arts subject or a merit in BTEC (if studied) and an audition | n/a |
| Drama | EDUQAS | Grade 5 English Language and Grade 5 in a Performing Arts subject or a merit in BTEC (if studied) and an audition | 4.5 |
| Economics | AQA | Grade 5 English Language and Grade 6 Maths | 5.0 |
| English Language | AQA | Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| English Literature and Language Combined | EDEXCEL | Grade 5 English Language and Grade 5 English Literature | 4.5 |
| English Literature | EDEXCEL | Grade 5 English Language and Grade 5 English Literature | 4.5 |
| Film Studies | EDUQUAS | Grade 5 English Language or Grade 5 English Literature | 4.5 |
| French | AQA | Grade 6 English Language and Grade 6 in French | 5.6 (or a 7 in French) |
| Geography | AQA | Grade 5 English Language, Grade 6 in Geography and a Grade 4 in Maths | 5.0 |
| Geology | WJEC | Grade 4 English Language, Grade 5 in Maths and Grade 5-5 in Combined Science | 5.0 |
| Politics | EDEXCEL | Grade 5 English Language | 5.0 |
| Graphic Design | EDUQUAS | Grade 4 English Language and Grade 5 in a visual arts subject or a merit at BTEC (if studied). If a creative subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required | n/a |
| History | AQA | Grade 5 English Language and Grade 6 History (if studied) | 5.0 |
| Law | OCR | Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| Mathematics | AQA | Grade 4 English Language and Grade 6 Maths | 5.6 (or 7 in Maths) |
| Further Mathematics | AQA | Grade 4 English Language and Grade 8 Maths | 5.6 |
| Media Studies | EDUQAS | Grade 5 English Language or Grade 5 English Literature | 4.5 |
| Music | EDUQAS | Grade 5 English Language, Grade 6 Music or a distinction in BTEC (if studied) and Grade 5 standard in practical and theory. (plus audition) | 4.5 |
| Photography | EDEXCEL | Grade 4 English Language and Grade 5 in a visual arts subject or a merit at BTEC (if studied). If a creative subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required | n/a |
| Physical Education | OCR | Grade 4 English Language, Grade 5 PE and Grade 5-5 Combined Science, and must be currently playing a competitive sport | 4.5 |
| Physics | AQA | Grade 5 English Language, Grade 6 Maths and Grade 6 in Physics or Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | 5.6 (or 7 in Maths) |
| Psychology | AQA | Grade 5 English Language, Grade 5 Maths and Grade 5-5 in Combined Science | 5 |
| Religious Studies | EDUQAS | Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| Sociology | AQA | Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| Spanish | AQA | Grade 6 English Language and Grade 6 Spanish | 5.6 (or 7 in Spanish) |
| Textiles and Fashion Design | EDUQAS | Grade 4 English Language and a Grade 5 in a creative arts subject or a merit at BTEC (if studied).If a creative subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required | n/a |
Subject Specific Entry Requirements – Applied General
| Course | Exam Board | Entry Requirement | Minimum GCSE Points Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design Practice (Extended Diploma) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 4 or Merit in a visual arts subject (if studied). If a creative subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required | n/a |
| Business (BTEC Extended Certificate) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 4 Maths | 3.5 |
| Business (BTEC Diploma) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 4 Maths | 3.5 |
| Business (BTEC Extended Diploma) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 4 Maths | 3.5 |
| Childcare Certificate (then Diploma in yr2) (Early Yrs) | CACHE | Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 3 Maths | 3.5 |
| Criminology (WJEC Diploma) | WJEC | Grade 5 in English Language | 4.5 |
| Digital Design and Commercial Photography | UAL | Grade 4 in English Language and a grade 4 in a visual arts subject or a merit at BTEC (if studied) If a creative subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required. | n/a |
| Digital Games Production GAMES DESIGN | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Creative Digital Media Practice (BTEC Extended Diploma) GAMES DESIGN | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Creative Digital Media Production (BTEC Extended Certificate) MEDIA | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Health & Social Care (BTEC Extended Certificate) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Health &Social Care (BTEC Diploma) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Health & Social Care (BTEC Extended Diploma) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 4-4 Science | 3.5 |
| IT (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended certificate) | OCR | Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| IT (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma) | OCR | Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| IT (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma) | OCR | Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Applied Law (BTEC Extended Certificate) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Sound Engineering (BTEC Extended Certificate) was Music Technology | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 4 (or merit) in Music (if studied) | 3.5 |
| Music (BTEC Extended Certificate) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and a Grade 4 (or merit) in Music (if studied). (plus audition) | 3.5 |
| Performing and Production Arts (Diploma) | UAL | Grade 4 in English Language (plus audition) | 3.5 |
| Performing and Production Arts (Extended Diploma) | UAL | Grade 4 in English Language (plus audition) | 3.5 |
| Performance (Dance) (BTEC Extended Certificate) Tech level | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language (plus audition) | 3.5 |
| Psychology (BTEC Extended Certificate) NEW | BTEC | Grade 4 English Language, Grade 4 Maths, Grade 4-4 Science | 3.5 |
| Uniformed Protective Services (BTEC Extended Certificate) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Uniformed Protective Services (BTEC Extended Diploma) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Applied Science (BTEC Extended Certificate) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language, Grade 5 in Maths and 5-5 in Science | 4.5 |
| Medical Science (WJEC Diploma) | WJEC | Grade 4 in English Language, Grade 5 in Maths and 5-5 in Science | 4.5 |
| Sport (BTEC Extended Certificate) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and 4 in PE or merit at BTEC (if studied) | 3.5 |
| Sport (BTEC Diploma) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and 4 in PE or merit at BTEC (if studied) | 3.5 |
| Sport (BTEC Extended Diploma) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and 4 in PE or merit at BTEC (if studied) | 3.5 |
