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It defines general entry requirements across A-Level, Vocational, Mixed, and T-Level pathways, including minimum GCSE grade expectations for English Language, Maths, and Science. It also explains pathway-specific course combinations, rules for replacing GCSEs with Level 2 vocational qualifications, and limits on studying equivalent A-Level courses. 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Students are able to select a ‘specialism’ as one of their 4 courses.  \nAT-Level is a full 4-course equivalent programme so cannot be studied alongside other subjects/ courses.  \nCOURSE 1  \nCOURSE 2  \nCOURSE 3  \nCOURSE 4  \nSome students may opt to replace one of their courses with a Priestley specialism:  \nAcademic Development  \nThe Graduate Core Maths Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)  \nSustainability Honours Programme  \nPerformer Development  \nOxygen (Dance Rambert Grades) Respiration Acting for Camera  \nProfessional Development  \nNHS Cadet Programme Journalism Language for Business Certificate in Teamwork and Professional  \nDevelopment in the Community  \nSport Development  \nSport Academies Elite Sport+ / TASSCertificate in Gym Instruction  \nMore guidance and information about our specialisms, including our entry criteria can be found at  \n[www.priestley.ac.uk/specialisms](www.priestley.ac.uk/specialisms)  \nEvery student’s study programme will also include PDP, Personal Develop Programme (tutorial), and Priestley Plus (enrichment activities) .  \nIn addition to the above general requirements, the table below outlines the specific qualifications you need to study each course.  \nSUBJECT/COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  \n\n| LEVEL 3\u003Cbr>COURSE\u003Cbr>3D Product\u003Cbr>Design and\u003Cbr>Technology | COURSE SIZE\u003Cbr>1 | PATHWAY\u003Cbr>A-Level/Mixed | ENTRY CRITERIA\u003Cbr>Grade 4 in GCSE Art, Engineering or a related subject Grade 4 in GCSE Maths |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Architecture | 1 | A-Level/Mixed | GCSE 4 in Art or related subject |\n| Art and Design-Creative Practices | 3 | Vocational/Mixed | GCSE 4 in Art or related subject (or an agreed portfolio) |\n| Applied Science | 2 | Vocational/Mixed | Grade 4 in GCSE Science or a Merit (MM) in Level 2 Vocational Science\u003Cbr>Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English |\n| Applied Human Biology | 1 | Vocational/Mixed | Grade 4 in GCSE Science or a Merit in Level 2 Vocational Science\u003Cbr>Grade 4 in GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English Language |\n| Biology | 1 | A-Level/Mixed | Grade 5 in GCSE Science Trilogy (Higher Tier) or in GCSE Biology\u003Cbr>Grade 5 in GCSE Maths\u003Cbr>Grade 5 in English Language |\n| Business | 1 | A-Level/Mixed | GCSE Grade 4 in Maths (Grade 5 preferred) |\n| Business | 1 or 3 | Vocational/Mixed | GCSE Grade 4 in Maths |\n| Chemistry | 1 | A-Level/Mixed | Grade 5 GCSE Science Trilogy (Higher Tier) or in GCSE Chemistry Grade 5 GCSE in Maths (Grade 6 advised)\u003Cbr>Grade 5 GCSE in English Language. |\n| Classic Civilisation | 1 | A-Level/Mixed | General Entry Requirements Only |\n| Computer Game Development | 3 | Vocational/Mixed | General Entry Requirements Only |\n| Computer Science | 1 | A-Level/Mixed | Grade 6 in GCSE Maths |\n| Criminology | 1 | Vocational/Mixed | General Entry Requirements Only |\n| Dance | 1 | A-Level/Mixed | Audition and Grade 4 in GCSE English Language |\n| Dance | 1 | Vocational/Mixed | Audition and Grade 4 in GCSE English Language |\n| Drama | 1 | A-Level/Mixed | Audition and Grade 4 in GCSE English Language |\n| Digital, Production, Designand\u003Cbr>Development | 4 | T-Level | Grade 4 in GCSE English L","cbCaicTXzbkUHeKT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicTXzbkUHeKT","pdf",309972,"English","# 2025 Entry Requirements\n## General Entry Requirements\n## A-Level Pathway\n## Vocational Pathway\n## Mixed Pathway\n## T-Level Pathway\n## Specialisms\n## Course Entry Requirements by Subject","[{\"question\":\"What are the general GCSE grade requirements for each pathway in 2025 entry requirements?\",\"answer\":\"The A-Level pathway lists GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths requirements at grade 4, and the Vocational pathway uses the same core GCSE Grade 4 English Language requirement with Maths guidance. 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