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.
Please note that the entry requirements listed on this website are the latest and most current. These criteria shall be used by the College in adjudicating successful applications, superseding any entry requirements stated in the printed prospectus or other printed materials.
GCSE re-sits
GCSE Maths re-sit is required for any students with sufficiently strong GCSE results who have not yet achieved a grade 4 in GCSE Maths.
Level 4 in GCSE English Language is a minimum entry requirement for all our courses. Some courses may require higher than level 4.
Subject Specific Entry Requirements – A-Levels
| A-Level | Exam Board | Entry Requirement | Minimum GCSE Points Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | AQA | – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics | 4.5 |
| Fine Art | EDUQAS | – Grade 5 in GCSE Visual Arts subject. If a GCSE Visual Art subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required for consideration. – Grade 4 English Language | 4.0 |
| Biology | AQA | – Grade 6 in Biology and grade 6 in one other science or 6-6 combined science – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics | 5.6 |
| Business | AQA | – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 5 Mathematics | 4.5 |
| Chemistry | AQA | – Grade 6 in Chemistry and grade 6 in one other science or 6-6 combined science – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics | 5.6 (or a 7 in Maths) |
| Computer Science | OCR | – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics (Grade 7 Mathematics if Computer Science not studied) – Grade 6 Computer Science (if studied) | 5.6 |
| Economics | AQA | – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics | 5.0 |
| English Language | AQA | – Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| English Literature and Language Combined | EDEXCEL | – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 5 English Literature | 4.5 |
| English Literature | EDEXCEL | – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 5 English Literature | 4.5 |
| Geography | AQA | – Grade 6 in Geography – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 4 Mathematics | 5.0 |
| Politics | EDEXCEL | – Grade 5 English Language | 5.0 |
| Graphic Design | EDUQUAS | – Grade 5 in GCSE Visual Arts subject. If a GCSE Visual Art subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required for consideration. – Grade 4 English Language | 4.0 |
| History | AQA | – Grade 6 History (if studied) – Grade 5 English Language | 5.0 |
| Law | OCR | – Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| Maths | AQA | – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 7 Maths | 5.6 |
| Further Maths | AQA | – Grade 4 English Language – Grade 8 Mathematics Must be taken as a programme of 4x A-level equivalent | 7.5 |
| Media Studies | EDUQAS | – Grade 5 English Language or – Grade 5 English Literature | 4.5 |
| Photography | EDEXCEL | – Grade 5 GCSE Visual Arts subject. If a GCSE Visual Art subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required – Grade 4 English Language | 4.0 |
| Physical Education | OCR | – Grade 5 in GCSE PE (if studied). Grade 5-5 Combined Science or 5 in GCSE Biology plus a 5 in one other GCSE Science. Must be currently playing a competitive sport. – Grade 4 English Language | 4.5 |
| Physics | AQA | – Grade 6 in Physics and grade 6 in one other science or 6-6 combined science – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 6 Mathematics | 5.6 (or 7 in Maths) |
| Politics | EDEXCEL | – Grade 5 English Language | 5.0 |
| Psychology | AQA | – Grade 5 in any two GCSE Sciences or 5-5 Combined Science. – Grade 5 English Language – Grade 5 Mathematics | 5.0 |
| Religious Studies | EDUQAS | – Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| Sociology | AQA | – Grade 5 English Language | 4.5 |
| Spanish | AQA | – Grade 6 Spanish – Grade 6 English Language | 5.6 (or 7 in Spanish) |
| Textiles and Fashion Design | EDUQAS | – Grade 5 GCSE Visual Arts subject. If a GCSE Visual Art subject has not been studied, a portfolio will be required – Grade 4 English Language | 4.0 |
Subject Specific Entry Requirements – Applied General
| Course | Exam Board | Entry Requirement | Minimum GCSE Points Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business (BTEC Extended Certificate in Business) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 4 Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Criminology (WJEC Diploma in Criminology) | WJEC | – Grade 5 in English Language | 4.5 |
| Digital Design and Commercial Photography (UAL Subsidiary Diploma in Visual Arts) | UAL Awarding Body | – Grade 4 in GCSE Visual Arts subject or L2 Merit in a BTEC equivalent. If a GCSE Visual Art subject or BTEC equivalent has not been studied, a portfolio will be required for consideration. – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Early Childhood Development (BTEC Extended Certificate AAQ in Early Childhood Development) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Games Design (BTEC 540 Diploma in Creative Digital Media Practice (Games Design)) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Creative Media BTEC Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media Production | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Health & Social Care (BTEC Extended Certificate AAQ in Health and Social Care) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Health & Social Care (Double)* (BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Medical Science (BTEC Extended Certificate AAQ in Medical Science) | BTEC | – Grade 5 in Biology – Grade 5 in Another Science subject or 5-5 in Combined Science – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 5 Mathematics | 4.5 |
| IT (BTEC Extended Certificate AAQ in IT) | OCR | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Applied Law (BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Law) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Music Performance (BTEC Extended Certificate in Music Performance) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 4 in GCSE Music (if studied) or L2 Merit in a BTEC equivalent (if studied), plus an audition. | 3.5 |
| Performing and Production Arts (Acting) UAL Diploma in Performing and Production Arts | UAL Awarding Body | – Grade 4 in English Language (plus audition) | 3.5 |
| Dance Performance (BTEC Extended Certificate in Performance (Dance)) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language (plus audition) | 3.5 |
| Applied Psychology* (BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in any two Sciences or 4-4 Combined Science – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 4 Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Applied Science (Cambridge Advanced National Extended Certificate AAQ in Applied Science) | BTEC | – Grade 5 in any two Sciences or 5-5 Combined Science – Grade 4 in English Language – Grade 5 Mathematics | 4.5 |
| Sport (BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in PE or merit at BTEC (if studied) – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Sport (Double) (BTEC Diploma in Sport) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in PE or merit at BTEC (if studied) – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Sport (Triple) (BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in PE or merit at BTEC (if studied) – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Uniformed Protective Services (BTEC Extended Certificate in Uniformed Protective Services) | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
| Uniformed Protective Services (Triple) BTEC Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services | BTEC | – Grade 4 in English Language | 3.5 |
