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Courses WHAT ARE A LEVELS? A levels are level 3 qualifications which are studied in two halves – AS (Advanced Subsidiary) and A2. The AS is a qualification in its own right but the A2 is not. To obtain a full A level, both AS and A2 have to be successfully completed. A levels take place over two years. In the first year you will be asked to choose three or four subjects at AS level from those listed in this booklet, plus AS General Studies. In the second year you will follow two or three of those subjects at A2 level. You may also take additional courses such as GCSEs or enhancement courses. Example: Law students wishing to specialise at University in European Law may wish to take Spanish GCSE. AS / A2 level courses are offered in about 38 subject areas. At the end of the course, entrants are graded by the examination boards from A to E. All five grades from A to E are recognised as passes, with grade A being the highest level of pass. For entrance to a university degree course a minimum of two A level passes at E or above is usually required. In practice, however, three A levels are often needed. Two AS levels are generally accepted as the equivalent of one A level. For many courses the pass grades need to be high. For example, entry to courses in Medicine and Veterinary Science often requires passes at grade A in three subjects as well as very good passes at GCSE level. For many careers a minimum of two good Advanced level passes is required. WHAT ARE APPLIED A LEVELS? Vocational A levels which are more practically based than ordinary A levels. These are offered in Applied Business, Health and Social Care, Leisure Studies and Applied ICT (single award only). They are more focused on practical, work related issues and generally involve fewer traditional exams and more internally assessed assignments. They are offered as double awards as well as single awards. Double awards are the equivalent of two A levels and so occupy twice the teaching time of a single A level, so students on these courses will only be able to take one or two additional subjects at A level or GCSE. ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS The minimum general requirement for entry to a full-time two year Advanced Level course is:
Please note: There is no guarantee that a particular course will run if demand is small or the course cannot be staffed. Nor can a place be guaranteed on an oversubscribed course. Similarly, no guarantee can be made that all combinations of subjects will be possible, though every effort will be made to meet individual requirements. This brochure has been prepared on the basis of the latest available information. Some of the information contained may be subject to change due to factors beyond the college’s control. |
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