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 and a grade C in Maths or Science.
GCSE grades are the key indicator here. Other level two qualifications are valued when considering your application to individual courses. High grades, like Distinction and Merit, are needed to show good level two achievement.
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 then focus on three of these in their second year. 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)
- Applied Law (BTEC)
- Applied Science (OCR)
- Art (Fine) (EDEXCEL)
- Biology (AQA)
- Business (BTEC)
- Business Studies (AQA)
- Chemistry (AQA)
- Classical Civilisation (AQA)
- Computing (BTEC)
- Critical Thinking (AQA)
- Dance (AQA)
- Drama & Theatre Studies (EDEXCEL)
- Economics (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 (AQA)
- Graphic Design (EDEXCEL)
- Health & Social Care (EDEXCEL)
- History (OCR)
- Human Biology (OCR)
- ICT Applied (OCR)
- Law (AQA)
- Mathematics (AQA)
- Maths (Further) (AQA)
- Media Studies (OCR)
- Music (AQA)
- Music Technology (EDEXCEL)
- PE (OCR)
- Performing Arts Diploma (EDEXCEL)
- Photography (EDEXCEL)
- Physics (OCR)
- Psychology (Edexcel)
- Religious Studies (AQA)
- Sculpture (AQA)
- Sociology (AQA)
- Spanish (AQA)
- Sport Diploma (EDEXCEL)
- Textiles (EDEXCEL)
- Travel & Tourism (AQA)
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.
- 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.
