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Entry Requirements

How to work out your
GCSE score

Each GCSE grade is given a number of points as outlined here:

  • A* = 8 points
  • A = 7 points
  • B = 6 points
  • C = 5 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 3 points
  • F = 2 points
  • G = 1 point
  • U = 0 point

Write down the GCSE subjects you have taken and the results that you have achieved or hope to get. Then add the points together and divide by the number of subjects you have taken. For instance:

English - B = 6, Maths - C = 5, History - B = 6,
Art & Design - A = 7, Geography - D = 4,
Drama - C = 5

TOTAL 33 points.
Divided by number of subjects (6)
= 5.5 average GCSE score

A Levels

In order to study a GCE FOUR AS/A Level programme, students need to have achieved:

  • At least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE in one sitting, including 2 B grades
  • An average GCSE score of at least 5 (work out your score on the table in opposite)
  • GCSE English, (Language preferred)
  • Meet the specific subject criteria see course guide.

In order to study a GCE THREE AS/A Level programme, students need to have achieved:

  • At least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE in one sitting
  • GCSE English (Language preferred)
  • Meet the specific subject criteria see course guide.

To follow a Science Programme (one that includes any two of these courses: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths) you will need an average GCSE score of 5.5 plus a minimum B in Maths and a B in Science (core).

BTEC

To study a BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma or Subsidiary Diploma you will need to have achieved:

  • 4 A*-Cs at GCSE or a Merit in a full Level 2 BTEC Diploma
  • If you want to add an A Level with your BTEC, you will need to meet the entry criteria for 4 A Levels

To study a BTEC Level Two Diploma you need to have achieved:

  • 5 GCSEs grade E or above or a Merit in a full Level 1 BTEC Certificate.

GCSE Fast Track

To start the GCSE programme you need to have achieved:

  • At least 4 GCSEs at grade D, including a D in GCSE English
  • Overseas applicants will be required to take a Literacy and Numeracy test and must score the equivalent of a D or IELTS 5.5 (Reading and Writing).