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 |
| 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) |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Maths | AQA | Grade 4 English Language and Grade 7 Maths | 5.6 |
| Further Maths | 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, 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. | n/a |
| 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) |
| Politics | EDEXCEL | Grade 5 English Language | 5.0 |
| Psychology | AQA | Grade 5 English Language, Grade 5 Maths and Grade 5-5 in Combined Science | 5.0 |
| Religion, Ethics and Philosophy | EDUQAS | Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| Sociolog | 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 Extended Certificate | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 4 Maths | 3.5 |
| Business Diploma | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 4 Maths | 3.5 |
| Business Extended Diploma | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 4 Maths | 3.5 |
| Childcare CACHE Diploma | CACHE | Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 3 Maths | 3.5 |
| Criminology Diploma | WJEC | Grade 5 English Language and a minimum GCSE points score of 4.5 | 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 (UAL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Visual Arts) | UAL Awarding Body | 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 |
| Creative Media Practice Extended Diploma (Games Design) | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Creative Media Practice Diploma (Games Design) | BTEC | 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 English Language and Grade 4-4 Science | 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 Extended Certificate | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and a Grade 4 (or merit) in Music (if studied). (plus audition) | 3.5 |
| Performance (Dance) Extended Certificate (UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts) | UAL Awarding Body | Grade 4 in English Language (plus audition) | 3.5 |
| Performing and Production Arts Diploma (UAL Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts) | UAL Awarding Body | Grade 4 in English Language (plus audition) | 3.5 |
| Performing and Production Arts Extended Diploma | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language (plus audition) | 3.5 |
| Psychology (Applied) Extended Certificate | BTEC | Grade 4 English Language, Grade 4 Maths, Grade 4-4 Science | 3.5 |
| Science (Applied) Extended Certificate | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language, Grade 5 in Maths and 5-5 in Science | 4.5 |
| Human Biology (Applied) Extended Certificate | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language, Grade 5 in Maths and 5-5 in Science | 4.5 |
| Sport Extended Certificate | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and 4 in PE or merit at BTEC (if studied) | 3.5 |
| Sport Diploma | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and 4 in PE or merit at BTEC (if studied) | 3.5 |
| Sport Extended Diploma | BTEC | Grade 4 in English Language and 4 in PE or merit at BTEC (if studied) | 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 |
