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 – Grade 6 Mathematics | 4.5 |
| Fine Art | EDUQAS | – Grade 6 GCSE Visual Arts subject. If a GCSE Visual Art subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required – Grade 4 English Language | 4.0 |
| Biology | AQA | – Grade 6 in Biology and grade 6 in one other science or 6-6 combined science – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics | 5.6 |
| Business | AQA | – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 5 Mathematics | 4.5 |
| Chemistry | AQA | – Grade 6 in Chemistry and grade 6 in one other science or 6-6 combined science – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics | 5.6 (or a 7 in Maths) |
| Computer Science | OCR | – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics (Grade 7 Mathematics if Computer Science not studied) – Grade 6 Computer Science (if studied) | 5.6 |
| Dance | AQA | – Grade 5 in a Performing Arts subject or a merit in BTEC (if studied) and an audition – Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| Drama | EDUQAS | – Grade 5 in a Performing Arts subject or a merit in BTEC (if studied) and an audition – Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| Economics | AQA | – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics | 5.0 |
| English Language | AQA | – Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| English Literature and Language Combined | EDEXCEL | – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 5 English Literature | 4.5 |
| English Literature | EDEXCEL | – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 5 English Literature | 4.5 |
| Film Studies | EDUQUAS | – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 5 English Literature | 4.5 |
| French | AQA | – Grade 6 English Language – Grade 6 in French | 5.6 (or 7 in French) |
| Geography | AQA | – Grade 6 in Geography – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 4 Mathematics | 5.0 |
| Geology | WJEC | – Grade 5-5 in Combined Science – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 5 Mathematics | n/a |
| Graphic Design | EDUQUAS | – Grade 5 GCSE Visual Arts subject. If a GCSE Visual Art subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required – Grade 4 English Language | 4.0 |
| History | AQA | – Grade 6 History (if studied) – Grade 5 English Language | 5.0 |
| Law | OCR | – Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| Maths | AQA | – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 7 Maths | 5.6 |
| Further Maths | AQA | – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 8 Mathematics Must be taken as a programme of 4x A-level equivalent | 6.8 |
| Media Studies | EDUQAS | – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 5 English Literature | 4.5 |
| Music | EDUQAS | – GCSE Music grade 6 or BTEC distinction (if taken) or the ability to perform at grade 5 level minimum. – All students must have an audition. All students should be willing to work towards grade 5 theory if not already taken and aim to be a minimum of grade 6 practical by year 13 – Grade 5 English Language | n/a |
| Photography | EDEXCEL | – Grade 5 GCSE Visual Arts subject. If a GCSE Visual Art subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required – Grade 4 English Language | 4.0 |
| Physical Education | OCR | – 5 PE (if studied) and Grade 5-5 Combined Science, and must be currently playing a competitive sport – Grade 4 English Language | 4.5 |
| Physics | AQA | – Grade 6 in Physics and grade 6 in one other science or 6-6 combined science – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics | 5.6 (or 7 in Maths) |
| Politics | EDEXCEL | – Grade 5 English Language | 5.0 |
| Psychology | AQA | – Grade 5 in any two science subjects – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 5 Mathematics | 5.0 |
| Religion, Ethics and Philosophy | EDUQAS | – Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| Sociology | AQA | – Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| Spanish | AQA | – Grade 6 Spanish – Grade 6 English Language | 5.6 (or 7 in Spanish) |
| Textiles and Fashion Design | EDUQAS | – Grade 5 GCSE Visual Arts subject. If a GCSE Visual Art subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required – Grade 4 English Language | 4.0 |
Subject Specific Entry Requirements – Applied General
| Course | Exam Board | Entry Requirement | Minimum GCSE Points Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design Practice Extended Diploma | BTEC | – Grade 4 or Merit in a Visual Arts subject (if studied). If a creative subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Business Extended Certificate | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 4 Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Business Diploma | BTEC | – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 4 Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Business Extended Diploma | BTEC | – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 4 Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Criminology Diploma | WJEC | – Grade 5 in English Language | 4.5 |
| Creative Media Practice Extended Diploma (Games Design) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Creative Digital Media Production Extended Certificate | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Digital Design and Commercial Photography Diploma | UAL Awarding Body | – Grade 4 GCSE Visual Arts subject or merit in a Visual Arts subject (if studied). If a Visual Art subject has not been studied a portfolio will be required – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Creative Media Practice Diploma (Games Design) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Education and Early Years | T-Level | – Grade 4 in Maths – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Health & Social Care Extended Certificate | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Health & Social Care Diploma | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Health & Social Care Extended Diploma | BTEC | – Grade 4 in any two Sciences or 4-4 combined Science – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| IT Introductory Diploma | OCR | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| IT Technical Diploma | OCR | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| IT Technical Extended Diploma | OCR | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Law (Applied) Extended Certificate | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Music Performance Extended Certificate | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 4 (or merit) in Music (if studied) (plus audition) | 3.5 |
| Sound Engineering | BTEC | – Grade 4 (or merit) in Music (if studied) – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Performance (Dance) Extended Certificate | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language (plus audition) | 3.5 |
| Performing and Production Arts (Acting) Diploma | UAL Awarding Body | – Grade 4 in English Language (plus audition) | 3.5 |
| Performing and Production Arts Extended Diploma | UAL Awarding Body | – Grade 4 in English Language (plus audition) | 3.5 |
| Psychology (Applied) Extended Certificate | BTEC | – Grade 4 in any two Sciences or 4-4 Combined Science – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 4 Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Science (Applied) Extended Certificate | BTEC | – Grade 5 in any two Sciences or 5-5 Combined Science – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 5 Mathematics | 4.5 |
| Human Biology (Applied) Extended Certificate | BTEC | – Grade 5 in Biology – Grade 5 in Another Science subject or 5-5 in Combined Science – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 5 Mathematics | 4.5 |
| Sport Extended Certificate | BTEC | – Grade 4 in PE or merit at BTEC (if studied) – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Sport Diploma | BTEC | – Grade 4 in PE or merit at BTEC (if studied) – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Sport Extended Diploma | BTEC | – Grade 4 in PE or merit at BTEC (if studied) – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Uniformed Protective Services Extended Certificate | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Uniformed Protective Services Extended Diploma | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
