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Entry Requirements 2026-2027

These entry requirements are for guidance purposes only, and are reviewed periodically.

A Level

SubjectMinimum English
GCSE Grade		Minimum Maths
GCSE Grade		Other Minimum GCSE Grade Requirements
Art (Fine)Grade 5 LangN/AArt Grade 5
BiologyGrade 5 LangGrade 6Double Science Grades 6,6 or Biology Grade 6
Business StudiesGrade 5 LangGrade 5Business Grade 6 or one essay-based subject at Grade 6 + four additional subjects at Grade 5s
ChemistryGrade 5 LangGrade 6Double Science Grades 6,6 or Chemistry Grade 6 | Must study alongside A Level Maths. 6 in GCSE Maths or pass an aptitude test.
EconomicsGrade 5 LangGrade 6One Grade 6 in an essay-based subject + four additional subjects at Grade 5
English Language & LiteratureGrade 6,6 Lang & LitN/AOne Grade 6 in an essay-based subject + four additional subjects at Grade 5
English LiteratureGrade 6,6 Lang & LitN/AOne Grade 6 in an essay-based subject + four additional subjects at Grade 5
Film StudiesGrade 5 LangN/AOne Grade 6 in an essay-based subject + four additional subjects at Grade 5
Further MathsGrade 5 LangGrade 8One Grade 6 in an essay-based subject + four additional subjects at Grade 5
Government & PoliticsGrade 5 LangGrade 5One Grade 6 in an essay-based subject + four additional subjects at Grade 5
HistoryGrade 5 LangGrade 5History Grade 6 or one Grade 6 in an essay-based subject + four additional subjects at Grade 5
LawGrade 5 LangGrade 5One Grade 6 in an essay-based subject + four additional subjects at Grade 5
MathematicsGrade 5 LangGrade 7One Grade 6 in an essay-based subject + four additional subjects at Grade 5 | Aptitude test for students with Grade 6 GCSE Maths.
MediaGrade 5 LangGrade 5Media Grade 6 or one Grade 6 in an essay-based subject + four additional subjects at Grade 5
PhotographyGrade 5 LangGrade 5Photography Grade 6 or one Grade 6 in an essay-based subject + four additional subjects at Grade 5
PhysicsGrade 6 LangGrade 7Double Sciences Grades 6,6 or Physics Grade 6 | Must study alongside A Level Maths. 7 in GCSE Maths or pass an aptitude test.
PsychologyGrade 5 LangGrade 5Science Grade 5 + one Grade 6 in an essay-based subject + four additional subjects at Grade 5
Religious StudiesGrade 5 LangGrade 5Religious Studies Grade 6 or one Grade 6 in an essay-based subject + four additional subjects at Grade 5
SociologyGrade 5 LangGrade 5Sociology Grade 6 or one Grade 6 in an essay-based subject + four additional subjects at Grade 5

Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ)

SubjectMinimum English
GCSE Grade		Minimum Maths
GCSE Grade		Other minimum GCSE Grade Requirements
Applied ScienceGrade 5 LangGrade 5Five subjects at Grades 5; (Combined Science 5/5)
Applied Science & Medical Science (Dbl)Grade 5 LangGrade 5 Five subjects at Grades 5; (Combined Science 5/5)
ComputingGrade 4 LangGrade 4Five subjects at Grades 4/5
CriminologyGrade 5 LangGrade 4Five subjects at Grades 4/5
EngineeringGrade 5 LangGrade 6Five subjects at Grades 5; (Combined Science 6/6)
Health & Social Care and Mental HealthGrade 4 LangGrade 4 Five subjects at Grade 4; (Combined Science 4/4)
ITGrade 4 LangGrade 4Five subjects at Grades 4/5
Medical ScienceGrade 5 LangGrade 5Five subjects at Grades 5; (Combined Science 5/5)

BTEC Diploma (Level 3)

SubjectMinimum English
GCSE Grade		Minimum Maths
GCSE Grade		Other minimum GCSE Grade Requirements
Applied LawGrade 5 LangGrade 4Five subjects at Grades 4/5
Art & DesignGrade 4 LangGrade 4Five subjects at Grades 4/5
BusinessGrade 4 LangGrade 4Five subjects at Grades 4/5
CriminologyGrade 5 LangGrade 4Five subjects at Grades 4/5

BTEC Extended Certificate (Level 3)

SubjectMinimum English
GCSE Grade		Minimum Maths
GCSE Grade		Other minimum GCSE Grade Requirements
Applied PsychologyGrade 5 LangGrade 4Double Science Grades 5,4
Media – Digital Film & Video Production (Single)Grade 4 LangGrade 4Five subjects at Grades 4/5

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