College courses

The College offers a comprehensive range of advanced level A and AS levels and an intermediate programme of GCSEs.

The Advanced Curriculum

Typically students choose four subjects in Year 12. These are studies alongside General Studies AS, 'IT for Learning' and tutorial work. In years 13 students specialise in three subjects, possibly also General Studies A Level or an extended project. English and Maths GCSE may be taken alongside this programme, replacing one advanced subject.

There are two parts to an advanced level qualification;

• the advanced subsidiary (AS) qualification, complete and examined in Year 12.
• the advanced (A) qualification, complete in Year 13. (50% of the final A level grade is from the Year 12 units; 50% from the Year 13 units.)

You will need at least 5 GCSEs at grade C to qualify for an advanced level programme, plus interest in the specific course you have chosen. Some courses may have additional specific requirements. (See individual course information in the course downloads to the right.)

 

The Intermediate Level Curriculum

Students can choose a range of GCSEs alongside tutorial work. Typically 4 GCSEs make up a full prgramme of study. You will need to have achieved at least grade E or above in your GCSEs, with probably not more than four or five at grade C or above.

Many students see the intermediate programme as a route to advanced level qualifications; others to employment, training and apprenticeships.