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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
Entry Requirements
Standard Foundation Level Entry Requirements
plus any Specific Entry Requirements listed below
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 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 aged 16-18 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.
Students 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
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 training or employment.
