FILM STUDIES

The UK film industry ranks amongst the world’s leading countries. The sector provides exciting and constantly evolving career pathways for young people. You will have the opportunity to gain important knowledge about film, and will also develop your creativity and ability to express yourself.

Entry requirements: Grade 5 in English Language or Literature

FRENCH

A language qualification at A Level demonstrates an outward looking, enquiring mind and an A Level linguist has the ability to ‘think on his/ her feet’ with enthusiasm, drive and commitment. By studying the A Level course you will extend and deepen your knowledge of the contemporary culture and language of French speaking countries.

Entry requirements: Grade 6 in French

FURTHER MATHS

Further maths is a challenging qualification which both extends and deepens your knowledge beyond the standard A Level. It is designed to stretch and challenge able mathematicians and prepare them for university courses in mathematics and related quantitative and scientific subjects.

Entry requirements: 7 in Maths

GEOGRAPHY

Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future – Michael Palin.

There has never been a better or more important time to study A Level geography. Dealing with vital issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation, social issues and natural hazards, A Level geography is one of the most relevant subjects you could choose to study.

Entry requirements: 6 in Geography if taken, or 6 in English Language or Literature if not taken

HISTORY

“Any fool can make history, but it takes a genius to write it” – Oscar Wilde.

Apart from the transferable skills that history gives us, it is important to study history because: history is a fascinating subject; history isn’t just about the past.

Entry requirements: 6 in History if taken, or 6 in English Language or Literature if not taken

MATHS

It’s an interesting and rewarding course that broadens the mathematical skills you learnt at GCSE. You’ll be introduced to exciting new areas of pure mathematics and explore new applications of mathematics such as statistics and mechanics. The knowledge and skills you gain are transferable to other subjects and are valued in almost every employment sector.

Entry requirements: Grade 6 in mathematics at higher tier

MUSIC

Studying music at A Level will give you a solid grounding in composition, performance and listening.  These disciplines within music go side-by-side and therefore your enjoyment of music will grow as you learn to analyse a piece of music, whether it’s something you perform, or simply enjoy listening to, by breaking down the use of harmony, melody, structure and texture.

Entry requirements: Grade 6 in Music, plus the ability to read music fluently

PHOTOGRAPHY

This course is designed to be very flexible allowing students to creatively explore any aspect that is personal to them whilst learning and developing skills and knowledge across the photography medium.

Entry requirements: 5 in GCSE Art or Photography if taken or portfolio to be submitted.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their subject knowledge from GCSE and access new and additional information. The course includes a very wide selection of units to provide a broad knowledge base.

Entry requirements: 5 in PE if taken, plus 5-5 in Combined Science (or at least two grade 5s in separate sciences), plus regular participation in sport out of school

PHYSICS

Physics is a subject of enormous breadth. It encompasses the whole of the physical world from fundamental particles to supermassive black holes, from the beginning of time to the ultimate fate of the universe.

Entry requirements: 6-6 in Combined Science or 6 in Physics, plus 6 in Maths