Overview
This is the first year of a two year full-time programme with a minimum of three AS subjects studied and exams taken at the end of the year. On successful completion of all three AS subjects you may progress to take the A2/A Level course in those subjects.
About this course
Subjects include (subject to change):
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Classical Civilisation
- Criminology
- Digital Technology
- Economics
- English Literature
- Geography
- Government and Politics
- History
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Physics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish
This programme of study is likely to include additional enrichment activities/modules which are included to enhance your employability.
Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.
Applicants must be aged 16 or over on 1 July 2026. They must Have six passes at (Grade C or above) at GCSE, two of which must be GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at a minimum of Grade C and the subject-specific requirements as shown below.
You will not be required to make subject choices until entry criteria is confirmed at the enrolment interview in late August, at which stage further advice will be given, based on your qualifications profile.
AS Level Subject-specific requirements below
(Please note list of subjects may be amended:
|
Subject |
AO |
GCSE Minimum Grade C or as stated below: |
|
Biology |
CCEA |
GCSE Grade (BB) Double Award Science or GCSE grade C GCSE Biology & GCSE Grades (C,C) in English and Maths. Must also take another STEM related subject |
|
Business Studies |
CCEA |
English & Maths with a minimum Grade C* in at least one of these subjects |
|
Classical Civilisation |
OCR |
GCSE Grades (C*C) in English & Maths |
|
Chemistry |
CCEA |
GCSE Grade (BB) Double Award Science or GCSE grade C GCSE Chemistry & GCSE Grades (C,C) in English and Maths. Must also take another STEM related subject |
|
Criminology |
WJEC |
GCSE Grades (CC) in English & Maths . **Note this is a L3 Applied Certificate in Criminology. (AS Level equivalent) |
|
Digital Technology |
CCEA |
English & Maths with a minimum grade C* in at least one of these subjects. A Dig Tech/ICT GCSE qualification is preferred. |
|
Economics |
AQA |
English & Maths with a minimum grade B in at least one of these subjects |
|
English Literature |
CCEA |
GCSE Grades (BC) in English & Maths |
|
Geography |
CCEA |
English, Maths & Geography with a minimum grade B in at least one of these subjects |
|
Government & Politics |
CCEA |
GCSE Grades (C*C) in English & Maths |
|
History |
CCEA |
GCSE Grades (BC) in English & Maths
|
|
Maths |
CCEA |
GCSE Grade B Maths (Higher Tier) |
|
Media Studies |
WJEC |
GCSE Grades (C*C) in English & Maths |
|
Physics |
CCEA |
GCSE Grade (BB) Double Award Science OR GCSE grade (B) Physics and GCSE Grades (C,B,) in English & Maths. Must also take another STEM related subject. |
|
Psychology |
AQA |
GCSE Grades (BB) in English & Maths |
|
Religious Studies |
CCEA |
GCSE Grades (CCC) in English, Maths & Religious Studies |
|
Sociology |
AQA |
GCSE Grades (C*C) in English & Maths |
|
Spanish |
CCEA |
GCSE Grades (CCC*) in English, Maths & Spanish |
Most full-time A level students on the two-year programmes pay no fees but two factors determine whether a student is liable for charges:
- The student’s age on joining the course
- Whether the student is part-time or full-time
The grid below shows the charges for 2026-27 – concessionary fees in brackets.
Please note that these fees are per academic year and may be subject to change at time of enrolment.
Two Year A-Level
|
Two Year A-Level |
One Subject |
Two Subjects |
Three Subjects |
|
Under 18 years of age on 1 July 2026 |
£570 (£342) course fee + £70 exam fee = £640 (£412) |
£1140 (£684) course fee + £140 exam fee = £1280 (£824) |
No fee – Full-time student |
|
Over 18 and under 19 years of age on 1 July 2026 |
£570 (£342) course fee + £70 exam fee = £640 (£412) |
£1140 (£684) course fee + £140 exam fee = £1280 (£824) |
No course fee - £210 exam |
|
19 Years of age or over on 1 July 2026 |
£570 (£342) course fee + £70 exam fee = £640 (£412) |
£1140 (£684) course fee + £140 exam fee = £1280 (£824) |
£1710 (£1026) course fee + £210 exam fee = £1920 (£1236) |
Visit our Student Funding page here to find out how to fund your studies
Careers
Students may only progress to A2/A Level in a subject if they have attained Grade A-E in the AS qualification of that subject. Students may only progress to Year Two if they have successfully completed three subjects at AS.
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