Sixth Form Course Guide


Choosing the Right Courses for You

While GCSE qualifications provide students with a range of options as they prepare for the world of work, A-Levels and BTECs allow them to develop deeper knowledge and expertise in specialised subjects.

At Ernest Bevin Academy, students can choose from four pathways, enabling them to create the academic combinations that best suit their needs and aspirations. Each pathway opens doors to future opportunities at university and in the workplace.

Our four pathways are:

Academic Pathway
The traditional Sixth Form route, where students select three A-Level qualifications, with a focus on academic development.

Vocational Pathway
A career-focused route where students select BTEC qualifications designed to develop practical skills and prepare them for vocational opportunities.

Hybrid Pathway
Combining the best of both options, this pathway allows students to select a mix of A-Levels and BTECs, opening up a range of future opportunities.

Scholarship Pathway
Designed for students aspiring to study at Oxbridge or Russell Group universities, or to pursue medicine, this pathway provides additional support to help students prepare strong university applications. Please note that entry to this pathway is by invitation only.


SUBJECT GRADE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

Qualification

Level

Entry Requirements

A Level Biology

LV3

GCSE Biology Grade 6/ GCSE Combined Science 6-6 GCSE English Grade 5 and GCSE Maths Grade 6

A Level Chemistry

LV3

GCSE Chemistry Grade 6/ GCSE Combined Science 6-6 GCSE English Grade 5 and GCSE Maths Grade 6

A Level Computer Science

LV3

GCSE Maths Grade 7 and English Grade 6

GCSE Computer Science Grade 6 (if taken)

A Level Economics

LV3

GCSE English Grade 6 and Maths Grade 6 GCSE Economics Grade 6 (if taken)

A Level Further Mathematics

LV3

GCSE Maths Grade 7 GCSE Statistics/Additional or Advanced Maths Grade 7 NOTE: Expectation of an additional maths course

A Level Mathematics

LV3

GCSE Maths Grade 7

A Level Physical Education

LV3

GCSE PE Grade 5 GCSE English Grade 5 Any GCSE Science Grade 5

A Level Physics

LV3

GCSE Physics Grade 6/ GCSE Combined Science 6-6 GCSE English Grade 5 and GCSE Maths Grade 6

A Level Psychology

LV3

GCSE English Grade 6 and GCSE Maths Grade 5 Any GCSE Science grade 5

A Level Sociology

LV3

GCSE English Grade 5 Or Grade 5 in a Humanities

AAQ Applied Science Extended Certificate

LV3

GCSE Combined Science 5-5/ 2 GCSE Single Science Grade 5 GCSE Maths Grade 4

BTEC Business Diploma

LV3

GCSE English Grade 4 and GCSE Maths Grade 4 L2 Pass Business (if taken)

BTEC Business Extended Certificate

LV3

GCSE English Grade 4 and GCSE Maths Grade 4 L2 Pass Business (if taken)

BTEC Information Technology Extended Certificate

LV3

GCSE English Grade 4 and GCSE Maths Grade 4 L2 Pass Digital Information Technology (if taken)

 


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