Level 3
Level 3 is advanced level and covers A level and BTEC level 3 courses. In order to study level 3 at Wyke you need to achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C including at least a grade C in English.
In addition many specific A levels have additional subject based requirements (e.g. for A level French you must have at least a grade B in GCSE French) – the details of these requirements are found in course information leaflets and on our website listings.
The reason Wyke requires success in GCSE courses is that these courses are assessed partly by examination and therefore they are the best indicator of preparedness to study A levels. We do value equivalent level 2 qualifications and high grades (Merit and Distinction) are taken into account when applying to progress with that vocational area.
To have a full choice of Advanced level courses you will need to achieve a number of grade Bs in your GCSE subjects. Further specific course requirements are detailed on this attached pdf document.
At Wyke College we offer more than 40 different level three courses, allowing you to put together a programme of study that exactly matches your interests, strengths and future aspirations. As a sixth form college we have the breadth and depth to deliver your course choices without clashes.
Most of our level three students choose four AS level courses or equivalent. Others will select a BTEC Level 3 course together with other AS subjects that complements their study.
AS/A Level
At Wyke College we offer a wide range of more than 40 different Level 3 courses, allowing you the opportunity to select a programme of study tailored to your specific interests. These courses can provide the achievement required to gain entry to university and enhance your future career choices.
- Accounting (AQA)
- Anthropology (AQA)
- Applied Law (EDEXCEL)
- Applied Science (OCR)
- Art (Fine) (AQA)
- Biology (AQA)
- Business (EDEXCEL)
- Business Studies (AQA)
- Chemistry (AQA)
- Classical Civilisation (AQA)
- Computing (EDEXCEL)
- Critical Thinking (AQA)
- Dance (AQA)
- Drama & Theatre Studies (EDEXCEL)
- Economics (EDEXCEL)
- Electronics (AQA)
- English Language (WJEC)
- English Language & Literature (AQA)
- English Literature (OCR)
- Film Studies (WJEC)
- French (AQA)
- General Studies (EDEXCEL)
- Geography (AQA)
- German (AQA)
- Government & Politics (AQA)
- Graphic Design (AQA)
- Health & Social Care (EDEXCEL)
- History (OCR)
- Human Biology (OCR)
- Humanities (OCR)
- Law (AQA)
- Mathematics (AQA)
- Maths (Further) (AQA)
- Media Studies (OCR)
- Music (AQA)
- Music Technology (EDEXCEL)
- Music Technology (Production) (EDEXCEL)
- PE (OCR)
- Performing Arts Diploma (EDEXCEL)
- Photography (AQA)
- Physics (OCR)
- Psychology (EDEXCEL)
- Religious Studies (AQA)
- Science in Society (AQA)
- Sociology (AQA)
- Spanish (AQA)
- Sport Diploma (EDEXCEL)
- Textiles (AQA)
- World Development (WJEC)
BTEC Level 3 Diploma
The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is regarded as the vocational equivalent to a number of A levels. These courses are particularly suitable for those who have strong inclinations towards a particular vocational career.
4 AS level courses
To start a full advanced level programme of 4 AS level courses your 5 grades at C or better should be from a minimum of 4 different subjects.
3 AS level courses
To start a programme of 3 AS level courses (plus supporting GCSEs) your 5 grades at C or better should be from a minimum of 3 different subjects.
Advanced Vocational qualifications will have their own entry requirements.
