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LEVEL 3 – SUBJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (In ADDITION to the MINIMUM of 5 separate
subject GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade A*-C).
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM GRADE)
SUBJECT
ESSENTIAL (MINIMUM GRADE)
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
MATHS
SCIENCE
OTHER
Art, Craft and Design and Fine
Art
Grade C in Art or Textiles.
Art and Design - Textiles
Grade C in Art or Textiles.
Biology
B (or B in
English
Literature)
C
Business Studies
C
C
Business (Applied)
C
C
Chemistry
C (or C in
English
Literature)
B
Computer Science
B in Additional
Science or Triple
Science Biology
B in Additional
Science or Triple
Science Chemistry
B
Dance
C
D&T (Product Design)*
C
Drama and Theatre Studies
C
English Language
B
English Literature
B
Food Technology
C
C
C
C
If Computer Science was
taken at GCSE, a grade B
or above is required
Previous Dance
experience required.
It is preferable that
students have C or above
in D&T (full course).
Students who do not have a C or
above in English Language, but who
have a higher grade in a performance
subject, will be considered.
Students who have a C in English
Language and a B in English
Literature will be considered.
Students who have a C in English
Language and a B in English
Literature will be considered.
Students who do not meet these
criteria but have a higher grade in
GCSE Food Technology will be
considered.
C
French
B in French
Geography
B
Hair and Beauty - Hairdressing
C
C
Health and Social Care*
B
C
History
B
Maths
A
Maths (Further)
A
Maths (Use of)
C (Higher
paper)
Media (Cambridge
Technical)
FURTHER INFORMATION
NVQ L2 in Hairdressing
C
It is preferable, though not essential,
that you have a higher grade in
Geography.
Students must have industry work
experience.
Students who do not meet this criteria,
but have a higher grade in GCSE
Health and Social Care will be
considered.
It is preferable, though not essential,
that you have a higher grade in
History.
All students will be required to pass a
Year 12 induction assignment.
Students must also study Maths. All
students will be required to pass a
Year 12 induction assignment.
All students will be required to pass a
Year 12 induction assignment.
C
You must be at least
Grade 5 standard on an
instrument.
Must include Grade C
GCSE (or equivalent) in
Music.
Music
Music Technology
Performance Studies
B
Physics
B
It is preferable, though not essential,
that you have a higher grade in Music.
It helps greatly if student is able to
read musical notation.
Students who do not have a B or
above in English Language, but who
have a higher grade in a performance
subject, will be considered.
B
B in Additional
Science or Triple
Science Physics
LEVEL 3 – SUBJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (In ADDITION to the MINIMUM of 5 separate
subject GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade A*-C).
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Psychology
B
Religious Studies (Philosophy
and Ethics)
C
Science (BTEC Applied)
C
Sociology
B
Spanish
C
C
It is preferable that you have a higher
grade in RE. The course is open to
all regardless of religious beliefs and
experience.
C
preferable
C in any Science
GCSE or Pass grade
in NQF BTEC L2
Applied Science
It is preferable, though not essential,
that you have a higher grade in
Sociology.
B or above in Spanish.
Sport (Cambridge Technical)
*Please note that entry requirements for this course have been amended since our course information booklet was printed.
LEVEL 2 – SUBJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (In ADDITION to the MINIMUM of 4 separate
subject GCSEs at grade D or above and basic literacy and numeracy skills).
SUBJECT
SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
Business Studies
An interest in Business is essential. Students must be willing to undertake independent study.
Information Technology
An interest in IT is essential. Students must be willing to undertake independent study.
Media and Film Studies
An interest in Media and Film is essential. Students must be willing to undertake independent study.
Hair and Beauty - Hairdressing
Science
An interest in Hairdressing is essential. Students must be willing to find a work placement and to work additional hours in
the Captivation Salon.
E or above in GCSE Science (Triple or Dual Science) or Level 2 Pass in BTEC Science and Grade D or above in English
Language or Literature
Preparation for Working Life
Personal Finance
Updated: 28-01-15