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Students choose 3 or 4 subjects based on achieved GCSE range and grades. 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You will take 3 or 4 subjects dependent on the range and grades of the GCSEs that you have achieved.  \n| Subject | Specific Minimum Entry Requirement for Subjects |\n| --- | --- |\n| Art and Design* | Grade 4 or above in GCSE Art, if taken. Portfolio if not taken Art/Textiles |\n| Biology | Grade 7-7 in Trilogy or Grade 7 in GCSE Biology, GCSE Maths Grade 6, GCSE English Language Grade 6 |\n| Business Studies * | Grade 5 or above in at least 5 subjects, Grade 5 in English and Maths |\n| Chemistry | Grade 7-7 in Trilogy or Grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Maths Grade 6, GCSE English Language Grade 6 |\n| Design & Technology | Grade 5 minimum GCSE D&T, English and Maths |\n| Drama and Theatre Studies * | 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above and English GCSE Grade 4 or above |\n| English Language | GCSE English Grade 5 or above |\n| English Literature | Grade 5 or above in both English Language and English Literature GCSE |\n| French | Grade 6 or above in GCSE French, Higher Paper |\n| Further Maths | Grade 9 (High Grade 8) at GCSE Maths |\n| Geography* | Grade 5 or above in GCSE Geography, if taken |\n| German | Grade 6 or above in German GCSE, Higher Paper |\n| History* | Grade 5 or above in GCSE History, if taken. Grade 5 or above in English Language |\n| Mathematics | GCSE Maths Grade 7 or above |\n| Media Studies* | Grade 5 or above in English Language GCSE |\n| Music | Grade 5 or above GCSE Music, plus Grade 5 or above standard in voice or instrument and the ability to pass Grade 5 Theory are required |\n| Physics | Grade 7-7 in Trilogy or Grade 7 in GCSE Physics, GCSE Maths Grade 7, GCSE English Language Grade 6 |\n| Psychology* | Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language, Grade 5 or above in Maths GCSE, Biology grade 5 desirable |\n| Philosophy and Religious Studies* | Grade 5 or above in English Language, Grade 5 or above GCSE RS is desirable |\n| Sociology* | Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language, Grade 4 or above in GCSE Sociology (if taken) |\n| Spanish | Grade 6 or above in Spanish GCSE, Higher Paper |\n| BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business Studies* | Grade 4 or above GCSE |\n| BTEC Extended Certificate In Health and Social Care* | Grade 4 or above GCSE |\n| BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science | Science Grade 55 or above, and Maths Grade 5 or above.\u003Cbr>A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 4-9 to include Mathematics and Science. |\n| BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport * | Grade 4 or above GCSE PE. If not studied PE, minimum grade 4 science. |\n| Cambridge Advanced National in Computing: Application Development | Grade 4 or above GCSE |\n\n*You may be able to take this subject even if you did not study it at GCSE. GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language are compulsory if you have not achieved a Grade 4 or above at GCSE.  \nThe 6th Form @ St Hilda’s","cbCaia8X858Lt3mG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia8X858Lt3mG","pdf",166011,"English","# Entry to the College\n## Academic vs Vocational GCSE Requirements\n## Subject Minimum Entry Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What GCSE grades are required for academic and vocational courses?\",\"answer\":\"Academic courses require 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 (or equivalent). 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