A levels
The A level Pathway is a natural choice for you if you have enjoyed and been successful on your GCSE courses. A levels offer you the chance to focus your attention on a smaller number of subjects, building your knowledge and understanding in the areas in which you have proven strengths and strong interest.You will normally choose four subjects from a wide range of available courses and any combination should be possible one advantage of joining a larger college.
55 courses are available our course advisors will help you choose the ideal combination.
To succeed on an A level programme you will need to achieve A*- C grades in at least five subjects at GCSE. Most A level students have several A*/A/B grades, especially in the subjects they want to study at A level.
In your first year you will complete two/three modules of the course, which will give you an AS qualification.
If you decide to continue the course you will do a further two/three modules in your second year to complete your full A level. You may also be able to undertake an extended project in an area of your choice to develop your learning.
A levels are classroom based but think about combining A levels with options like the Business Administration Award course or community volunteering to develop your practical skills.
Most A levels involve a combination of exams and coursework and you may have your first exam as early as January in your first year. You will be able to re-take modules to improve your marks when you need to.
Each A level course will involve 4 sessions a week in class and you will need to spend a similar amount of time on study at home or in the Learning Resources Centre. Lessons will be a mixture of discussion, lectures, group work and practical activities.
