The A-level courses
begin in September Year 1 with final A-level examinations
in May and June Year 2. We recommend that students initially
choose 4 subjects from the A-level programmes offered.
Students may either opt to take all 4 subjects through
to the final A2 examinations at the end of Year 2 or they
may take 3 subjects through to A2 finals in Year 2, with
1 subject to AS level in Year 1.
The number of subjects taken to A2 final level need not
be decided at the beginning of a student’s A-level
course. Students are able to seek the advice of their
Academic Supervisor before making their decision. Whilst
every attempt is made to accommodate each student’s
subject choices, timetable constraints may prohibit some
combinations. If this is the case an alternative choice
will be available. Students transferring from A-level
courses at other Colleges may also be considered if a
suitable match of subjects and examining bodies is possible.
Courses students
have attended
after completing their A- levels
University
Degree Course
Bath
Bristol
Brunel
Birmingham
Cardiff
Chester
Durham
Edinburgh
Essex
Imperial College, London
London School of Economics
London Metropolitan
Newcastle
Nottingham
Oxford, Mansfield College
Queen Mary University,
London
Sheffield
St. Andrew's
Surrey
York
University College, London
University of the Arts, London
Warwick
Westminster
Economics &
International Development
Sociology &Human Resource Management
Electrical & Communications Engineering
Medical Biology
Electronic Engineering
Architectural Studies
Drama, Theatre & Mathematics
Economics
Business
Civil Engineering with Architecture
Genetics
Veterinary Medicine
Economics
Economics
International Relations
International Relations
Materials Science
Law
Law
Industrial Economics
Materials Science
International & Comparative Law
Management Science& Mathematics
Dance & Culture
Medical Engineering
Economics and Statistics
Marketing & Advertising
Engineering & Business Studies
Accounting & Business Management
A & AS Level courses
The A-level,
short for Advanced level, is a General Certificate of Education
qualification, usually taken in 4 subjects by students in
the final two years of secondary education (after GCSEs).
A-levels are a prestigious and widely recognised qualification.
Traditionally, A-level is the standard qualification required
to obtain a place at a UK university. They are an independent
qualification which offers a more in-depth preparation for
university study. It is for this reason that it is only with
A-levels that certain courses (such as medicine) and certain
universities (Oxford and Cambridge and most London Universities)
can be accessed in the UK.
A-levels should be taken by all students who:
• Have not completed secondary education in their own
country
• Want detailed preparation for university
• Want to go on to a demanding course at an elite university
Some pupils are able to fast track to A-level qualifications
by studying a five-term course, starting in January. IELTS
6.0 or proof of academic excellence is required to join this
course.
entry requirements
Students
should be at least 16 years of age by 31 December in Year
1 of their course.
Students
should have an IELTS level of 5.0 minimum (or equivalent)
to join the 2 year course and an IELTS level of 6.0 minimum
(or equivalent) to join the 18 month course.
In
the Sciences and Mathematics, students must satisfy the
College that they have sound background knowledge of the
subjects they wish to study before they begin their
A-level course.
how much time will i spend on
my a- level?
Most A-level courses in your first year
will occupy 5 hours tuition per subject per week, and 5.5 hours
tuition per subject in your second year. In addition to class
time, you will be expected, in all subjects, to spend at least
the same amount of your own time working either at home or in
college.
See our recommended A & AS level combinations clickHERE
A & As level