Our entry requirements are set to give students a clear guide on the level of understanding, knowledge and skills they will need to achieve their best. 

Please read the following information in full:

• We require all students to have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. 
• We can accept one level 2 vocational qualification at Merit or above accompanied by at least 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to meet this minimum entry requirement. Please note that although, in many other contexts, a Pass at level 2 is considered equivalent to a GCSE grade 4, for the purposes of admission to the College, the level 2 vocational qualification must have been achieved at Merit or above.  
• To access A level courses students will have mostly achieved grade 5s (or higher) across their GCSEs. 
• To access our vocational courses, students would generally achieve grade 4s or higher in their GCSEs. 

In addition to these minimum general College entry requirements, individual courses have specific grade entry requirements - these are detailed on the individual course pages so please check. 

• It is highly unlikely we will be able to offer a programme to students who have not achieved grade 4 in both Maths and English Language.
• If a student has not achieved a grade 4 in either GCSE English Language or Maths they will be required to have the course added to their programme of study.
• The absence of GCSE English Language at grade 4 will significantly restrict study programme options at level 3.

We recommend that you read the information on this page and then visit the individual course pages, where you’ll find detailed information about each of the subjects we offer.  

If you’re thinking of studying a vocational course, make sure to visit our ‘Vocational Explained’ page to discover everything you need to know about these qualifications. 

If you are looking for some course and career inspiration, go to the ‘Explore by career’ page. 

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