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For students who did not follow Art at GCSE, the submission of a portfolio of relevant work will be assessed for suitability to study at this level. |\n| Biology | Grade 7-7 or higher in the GCSE Double Award Science or a Grade 7 or higher in the GCSE Biology Triple Award. A grade 6 or higher in GCSE Mathematics is also required. |\n| Business | All students need a grade 6 in Maths GCSE and either English Language or Literature GCSE. If students have studied Economics or Business GCSE they must have achieved a Grade 6. |\n| Chemistry | Grade 7-7 or higher in GCSE Double Award Science or a Grade 7 or higher in GCSE Chemistry Triple Award. A grade 7 or higher in GCSE Mathematics is also required. |\n| Computer Science | A Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Computer Science and at least a grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. |\n| D&T: Product Design | A Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Design and Technology and a Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Mathematics. |\n| Drama and Theatre | A Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Drama. Where students have not studied GCSE Drama, students can access the course with a Grade 6 in either GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature. Students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to co-curricular drama may also be considered. |\n| Economics | All students need a grade 6 in Maths GCSE and either English Language or Literature GCSE. If students have studied Economics or Business GCSE they must have achieved a Grade 6. |\n| English Literature | A Grade 6 or higher in both GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature. |\n| Geography | A Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Geography. |\n| History | A Grade 6 or higher in GCSE History. Where students have not studied GCSE History, students can access the course with a Grade 6 or higher in either GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature. |\n| Mathematics and Further Mathematics | At least a Grade 7 in the Higher Level GCSE paper. Students wishing to study Further Mathematics must have a Grade 8 or 9 in GCSE Mathematics.\u003Cbr>All potential students will be required to sit a test based on the GCSE syllabus and the summer work in the September registration week. A satisfactory standard must be achieved on this test to embark on the course. |\n| Modern Foreign Languages | A Grade 7 or higher in the appropriate language(s) . |\n| Music | GCSE Music is expected and an important gateway to this course. However, students who did not take GCSE Music may be considered in exceptional circumstances where they can demonstrate expertise and a strong commitment to practical music making (e.g. grade certification/letter of participation from previous school or other music centre) . |\n| Philosophy | A Grade 6 or higher in either GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature. |\n\n\n| Physical Education ( PE) | A Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Physical Education. If GCSE Physical Education has not been studied, a Grade 6 in a GCSE Science is required, alongside suitable evidence of regular engagement with competitive sport, for example:\u003Cbr>● A letter from school stating level of participation and performance\u003Cbr>● Power of Ten records (if an athlete)\u003Cbr>● Video evidence of a performance\u003Cbr>● Competition records (such as timings/score cards/results sheets etc. ) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Physics | Grade 7-7 or higher in GCSE Double Award Science or a Grade 7 or higher in GCSE Physics Triple Award. A grade 7 or higher in GCSE Mathematics is also required. |\n| Politics | A Grade 6 in either GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature. |\n| Psychology | A Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Biology, a Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Mathematics and a Grade 6 or higher in either GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature. 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