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A Level Entry Requirements
Each A Level course has specific entry requirements based on your GCSE results. Some subjects may also require grades in related GCSE subjects.
Browse the information below to view the entry requirements for each A Level subject available at Trafford College.
If you have any questions about your eligibility or course choices, please contact our Admissions Team for advice and support.
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COURSE TITLE |
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED |
| Academic Hybrid Programme - A'level Sociology | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths), also consider applicants who have at least GCSE English Lang & maths and an average GCSE score of 5.5 or higher |
| Level 3 Certificate + Diploma in Criminology | 5 x GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) |
| Extended Project | Study an A level programme |
| A Level in Biology A | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) Additional Entry Requirements: A Level Biology will require grade 6 in GCSE Biology or 66 in Combined Science. This subject must also be studied alongside at least one other science-based (Maths, Chemistry, Physics) course. Psychology or Environmental Science can also be counted as an additional science based subject. |
| A Leven in Classical Civilisation | 5 x GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) |
| A Level in Geography | 5 x GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) |
| A Level in Environmental Science | 5 x GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths), Science at grade 55 9Separate or double) |
| A Level in Sociology | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) |
| A Level in Law | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) |
| A Level in English Language | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) |
| A Level in Chemistry A | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inl English Lang) plus Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or 66 in Combined Science & Grade 6 in maths. Additional Entry Requirements: A Level Chemistry will require grade 6 in GCSE Maths. A Level Chemistry will require grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry and grade 6 in either GCSE Biology or Physics (or 66 in Combined Science). This subject must also be studied alongside at least one other science-based (Maths, Biology, Physics) course. |
| A Level in History | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) |
| A Level in Physics | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inl English Lang) Additional Entry Requirements: A Level Physics will require grade 6 in GCSE Maths. A Level Physics will require grade 6 in GCSE Physics and grade 6 in either GCSE Biology or Chemistry (or 66 in Combined Science). This subject must also be studied alongside at least one other science-based (Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) course. |
| A Level in Art and Design - Fine Art | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) including Grade 5 in Art or a portfolio |
| A Level in Psychology | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) plus a Grade 55 in Science |
| A Level in Mathematics | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inl English Lang). Additional Entry Requirements: A Level Maths will require grade 6 in GCSE Maths and 66 in Science (either Combined or Separate). This subject must also be studied alongside at least one other science-based (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) course. |
| A Level in English Literature | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) |
| A Level in Politics | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) |
| AS Level in Further Mathematics | Studying A'level maths and have a Grade 8 profile. AS Furth maths may only be studied as a 4th A Level alongside A Level maths and at least one other Science based subject |