Digital Course Guide 2027 - Flipbook - Page 9
Course
Qualification
Specific Entry Requirements
(in addition to our Standard Advanced Level Entry Requirements)
Sociology
A Level
Spanish
A Level
Sport (Single)
BTEC Extended Certificate
Sport (Double)
(equivalent to 2 A Levels)
BTEC Diploma
Sport & Exercise Science
(EQuivalent to 2 A Levels)
BTEC Diploma
Textiles
A Level
Travel & Tourism
BTEC Extended Certificate
Grade 6 in GCSE Spanish
Grade 4 in GCSE Science
course LIST - FOUNDATION level
Students who do not meet the entry requirements to follow an Advanced Level study programme may choose to study
a one-year Foundation Level programme instead. To study a Foundation Level Programme, you will require a minimum
of 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English. At least one GCSE should be at Grade 4 or above. English and
Maths are compulsory and will be included in your programme if a Grade 4 has not already been achieved.
Course
Qualification
Specific Entry Requirements
(in addition to our Standard Foundation Level Entry Requirements)
Business
BTEC Level 2
Caring for Children
NCFE Level 2
COMPUTER GAMES DESIGN
RSL Level 2
English
GCSE
ESOL
Other
Film Production
CTEC Level 2
No previous experience is necessary, although an interest in
films is essential.
Graphic Design
GCSE
Grade 3 in GCSE Art, Graphics, Photography or Textiles (if taken)
Health & Social Care
CTEC Level 2
Maths
GCSE
For Higher Level, Grade 4 in GCSE Maths
Photography
GCSE
Grade 3 in GCSE Art, Graphics, Photography or Textiles (if taken) or
provide portfolio of work
Protective Services
BTEC Level 2
Science - Biology
GCSE
2 x Grade 3 in GCSE Science, Grade 3 in GCSE Maths
Science - Double
GCSE
2 x Grade 3 in GCSE Science, Grade 3 in GCSE Maths
Sociology
GCSE
Sport (Double)
BTEC Level 2
Grade 3 in GCSE Maths
An interest in games design
A keen interest in studying this subject further
Gateway to Foundation
A one-year programme for students who have recently relocated to the UK and for whom English is a second
language. Students should typically have GCSE equivalent qualifications of Grade 3s or above. Student will
study ESOL and Maths, plus one option from Art, Biology, Games Development or Photography. Upon successful
completion of the Gateway Year, students will have the opportunity to apply to progress to a Foundation Level
programme of GCSE English, alongside a broader range of GCSE and Level 2 vocational courses designed to
support students with progression to further trianing or employmenrt.courses on our Foundation Level programme.
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