Level 3
We expect students who wish to start Advanced level courses to have achieved the equivalent of a minimum of 5 C grades at GCSE including at least a C in English Language.
Some courses have further specific requirements these 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 then focus on three of these in their second year. Others will select a BTEC National course together with an AS subject 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)
- Applied Law (BTEC)
- Applied Science (OCR)
- Art (Fine) (EDEXCEL)
- Biology (AQA)
- Business (BTEC)
- Business Studies (AQA)
- Chemistry (AQA)
- Classical Civilisatisation (AQA)
- Critical Thinking (AQA)
- Dance (AQA)
- Drama & Theatre Studies (EDEXCEL)
- Electronics (AQA)
- English Language (WJEC)
- English Language & Literature (AQA)
- English Literature (AQA)
- Film Studies (WJEC)
- French (AQA)
- General Studies (OCR)
- Geography (AQA)
- German (AQA)
- Government & Politics (EDEXCEL)
- Graphic Design (EDEXCEL)
- Health & Social Care (AQA)
- Health & Social Care (EDEXCEL)
- History (OCR)
- ICT Applied (OCR)
- Law (AQA)
- Mathematics (AQA)
- Maths (Fdn.Adv) (OCR)
- Maths (Further) (AQA)
- Media Studies (OCR)
- Music (AQA)
- Music Technology (EDEXCEL)
- PE (OCR)
- Philosophy (AQA)
- Photography (EDEXCEL)
- Physics (OCR)
- Psychology (OCR)
- Sociology (AQA)
- Spanish (AQA)
- Textiles (EDEXCEL)
- Travel & Tourism (AQA)
BTEC National Diploma
The National Diploma is regarded as the vocational equivalent in level to the A Level, more specifically to three A2 awards. These courses are particularly suitable for those who have strong inclinations towards a particular vocational career.
- Art (EDEXCEL)
- Health & Social Care (EDEXCEL)
- Information Technology (EDEXCEL)
- Performing Arts (EDEXCEL)
- Sport (EDEXCEL)
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.
