Our Study Programmes

To assist students in selecting their subjects we have created three categories of subjects that can be used to help guide either a core option of A Level subjects or a mixed option of A Level and BTEC subjects.

Applicants who are offered an interview, will have the opportunity to discuss their choices and make sure they are based on informed decisions that best suit their opportunity for progression.

This means you can tailor your learning based on your individual strengths, passions and aspirations. 

STEM 

These subjects are science/technology/engineering/maths based and complement each other. Many are prerequisites for higher education courses in these fields.

Certain STEM degrees require specific subjects for entry to undergraduate study:-

• Medical/Veterinary Students - Chemistry (with either Maths, Further Maths, Biology or Physics)
• Engineering students - Must include Maths and Physics
• Psychology (at Russell Group) - Maths or Biology
• Economics - Maths

Classics

These subjects are more specialist, many can combine with STEM subjects for a field of specific study. Some Universities would recommend specific ‘Classic’ subjects for certain undergraduate degrees. Some examples below - 

• Politics - requires at least one A Level in either English, History
• English - English Literature or English Literature and Language
• Midwifery - must include a science - biology, chemistry, physics, psychology or sociology

Creative

These subjects are in specific areas that require skills relevant to the topics covered. Can be combined with any of the other subsections for a varied offer.

Foundation to Professional Pathway

This pathway enables students to participate in our Football Academy and gain additional qualifications to allow them to move on to our professional pathway.  It gives students the opportunity to continue their progress on a Level 2 course, whilst gaining English and maths GCSE qualifications.

Overview of our subject categories 

In line with the majority of Post-16 providers, courses will only run if there is sufficient demand and dependant on the outcome of the national review by the DfE in December 2024. In this eventuality students will be notified and alternative options discussed.

Courses

Please see the individual course pages (menu to the right of this page) for more information on course details and progression routes and download our Course Guide:  

QE6 Course Guide  

Entry Requirements

The table below shows our minimum entry requirements for each pathway and the specific grade requirements for each course.

† Entry criteria must have been met for the A Level subject over and above BTEC (for single A level BTEC equivalent).

*Further Mathematics will be selected with maths and two other subjects which will be equivalent to 4 subjects

** If you have not previously studied Art at GCSE you must produce a portfolio of equivalent artwork including; 3 pieces of observational drawing ( still-life, self portrait, landscape) and 4-6 pieces of work in different media eg photographs, collage, painting, printmaking or sculpture.