A-level Subject GCSE Requirements
In addition to the general entry requirements of 4 GSCE grades at grade 5, plus a grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics, there are also some specific requirements for the subjects listed below.
Subject specific GCSE requirements:
Art and Design | Grade 5 in GCSE Art or equivalent and a portfolio. |
Biology | Grade 6 or above in Biology plus one other from Chemistry or Physics. If studying Combined Sciences at GCSE, grade 7 or above preferred. Maths at grade 6. |
Business | Grade 5 in English and Mathematics. |
Chemistry | Grade 6 or above in Chemistry plus one other from Chemistry or Physics. If studying Combined Sciences at GCSE, grade 7 or above. Maths at grade 6. |
Classical Civilisation | Grade 5 in English Literature and/or History is desirable. |
Computing | Grade 5 in Mathematics.
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Economics | Grade 6 in English and Mathematics.
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English Language | Grade 5/6 in English. |
English Literature | Grade 6/7 in English. |
Further Mathematics | Grade 8 in Mathematics. |
Geography | Grade 5/6 in Geography. |
Music | Grade 5 in chosen instrument. |
Physical Education | Grade 5 in each of combined Sciences or 2 grade 5 from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or PE. |
Physics | Grade 6 or above in Physics plus one other from Chemistry or Biology. If studying Combined Sciences at GCSE, grade 7 or above. Maths at grade 6, higher paper. Other AS subjects should include Maths. |
Psychology | Grade 5 in English and Mathematics. |
Sociology | Grade 6 in English Language is desirable. |
Textiles | Grade 6 in Art or Textiles. |