We stipulate grades 7/6 or A/B in particular GCSE subjects, at least a grade 6 in English language and a 5 in maths, and an average GCSE score across the best eight of your subjects as follows:

 

• For three A levels: 6.0

 

• For four A levels: 7.0

 

(A* = 8, A = 7, B = 6, etc.) 

 

Note that only GCSE/IGCSE courses count towards the average score, not other types of qualification.

 

These are minimum requirements.

 

 

 

 

Grade 6 in GCSE mathematics.

Examining board - AQA

 

Grade 6 in GCSE art. Portfolio required to judge suitability if art not taken or predicted below 6 at GCSE.

Examining Board - Edexcel

 

Grades 7+6 in GCSE combined sciences, or 7+6+6 in GCSE biology, chemistry and physics (separate sciences). Grade 6 in GCSE maths. Recommend study – another science and/or maths. BTEC Science is not a suitable entry qualification.

Examining board - AQA

 

Grade B in GCSE business if taken. Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Business cannot be taken in conjunction with economics

Examining board - WJEC EDUQAS

 

Grades 7+6 in GCSE combined sciences, or 7+6+6 in GCSE biology, chemistry and physics (separate sciences). Grade 6 in GCSE maths. Recommend study – another science and/or maths. BTEC Science is not a suitable entry qualification.

Examining board - AQA

 

GCSE in Latin or classical civilisation are useful but not required.

Examining board - OCR

 

Grade 6 in GCSE computer science or a science subject and grade 7 in GCSE maths. Grade 8 in GCSE maths if no GCSE computer science

Examining board - AQA

 

Grade 6 in GCSE drama if taken and grade 6 in GCSE English literature. Recent performance experience needed if no GCSE drama.

Examining board - Edexcel

 

Grade B in GCSE economics if taken and Grade 6 in GCSE maths. Economics cannot be taken in conjunction with business.

Examining board - WJEC EDUQAS

 

Grade 6 in both GCSE English literature and English language

Examining board - OCR

 

Grade 6 in both GCSE English language and English literature.

Examining board - OCR

 

Grade 6 in GCSE French.

Examining board - AQA

 

Grade 8 in GCSE mathematics. Can only be taken as a fourth subject with A level mathematicss. High AS grade required to continue to A level.

Examining board - Edexcel

 

Grade 6 in GCSE geography if taken and grade 6 in GCSE maths. If not taken at GCSE, then grade 6 in a GCSE science required.

Examining board - Edexcel

 

Grade 6 in GCSE German.

Examining board - AQA

 

Grade 6 in GCSE history if taken.

Examining board - AQA

 

Grade 6 in one other GCSE essay writing subject such as English, history or religious studies.

Examining board - AQA

 

Grade 7 in GCSE mathematics.

Examining board - Edexcel

 

Grade 6 in GCSE Music if taken and Grade 5 on an instrument or singing or Grade 5 music theory.Applicants without will need to attend an audition.

Examining board - Edexcel

 

Grade 6 in GCSE music if taken and ability to play basic melodies and chords on keyboard. Applicants without will need at least grade 2 music theory.

Examining board - Edexcel

 

Grade 6 in GCSE English literature. Religious studies useful but not essential. Cannot be taken in combination with religious studies.

Examining board - AQA

 

Grades 7+6 in GCSE combined sciences or grade 7 physics, 6 biology and 6 chemistry (separate sciences). Grade 7 in GCSE mathematics. BTEC science is not a suitable entry qualification for this course.

Examining board - AQA

 

Grade 6 in GCSE geography or history. Expected to read a quality newspaper every day and keep up to date with current affairs.

Examining board - Edexcel

 

Grade 6 in GCSE maths and grade 6 in (any) GCSE science subject.

Examining board - AQA

 

Grade 6 in GCSE religious studies if taken or grade 6 in GCSE English literature. Cannot be taken in combination with philosophy.

Examining board - Edexcel

 

Grade B in GCSE sociology if taken.

Examining board - AQA

 

Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish.

Examining board - AQA

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