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5 or above in English would also be preferable) |\n| Biology | Combined Science 7-7 or Biology Grade 7\u003Cbr>Plus one other Science at Grade 7 Plus Maths Grade 6 |\n| Business Studies | GCSE English Grade 5 and Maths Grade 6\u003Cbr>If GCSE Business studied Grade 6 or above\u003Cbr>If BTEC Enterprise studied Merit or above |\n| Chemistry | Combined Science 7-7 or Chemistry Grade 7\u003Cbr>Plus one other Science at Grade 7 Plus a Grade 6 in\u003Cbr>Maths |\n| Classic Civilisations | GCSE English Literature or Language Grade 6 |\n| Computer Science | GCSE Grade 6 in Computer Science or Maths |\n| Drama and Theatre | GCSE English Grade 5\u003Cbr>Grade 6 in Drama |\n| Economics | GCSE English Grade 5 and Maths Grade 6\u003Cbr>If GCSE Economics has been studied a Grade 6 |\n| English Language | GCSE Language and Literature Grade 6 |\n| English Literature | GCSE Language and Literature Grade 6 |\n| English Combined | GCSE Language and Literature Grade 6 |\n| Film Studies | GCSE English Language or Literature Grade 5 or above |\n| French | GCSE French Grade 6 (higher tier paper) |\n| Geography | GCSE Geography 5 |\n| History | GCSE History Grade 6 |\n| Mathematics (including Further Mathematics) | GCSE Maths Grade 7 (Further Mathematics Grade 8) |\n| Physical Education | GCSE Grade 6 in Science GCSE English Grade 5\u003Cbr>GCSE PE Distinction or Grade 6 |\n| Physics | Combined Science 7-7 or Physics Grade 7\u003Cbr>Plus one other Science at Grade 7 Plus Maths Grade 6 |\n| Politics | GCSE English Language Grade 6\u003Cbr>Complimentary subjects: History, RE |\n| Product Design | GCSE Grade 6 in Product Design or Engineering |\n| Psychology | GCSE English 6\u003Cbr>Plus Science (Biology) Grade 6 |\n| Religious StudiesPhilosophy and Ethics | GCSE English 6\u003Cbr>GCSE Religious Studies 6 (Full or Short Course) |\n| Sociology | GCSE English Language Grade 6 |\n| Spanish | GCSE Spanish Grade 6 (Higher tier paper) |\n\nContinued    \nCOURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: VOCATIONAL / AAQ SUBJECTS  \n\n| Subject | Minimum Requirements |\n| --- | --- |\n| Applied Science | Combined Science 5,5 or 2 Sciences at Grade 5\u003Cbr>GCSE Maths 4 |\n| Business | AMVC entry requirements\u003Cbr>If students have studied Business or Enterprise at Level 2, they must achieve a Pass or Grade 5 |\n| Digital Media | AMVC entry requirements |\n| Engineering | GCSE Maths Grade 6\u003Cbr>GCSE Physics Grade 6\u003Cbr>A Design and Technology subject Grade 6\u003Cbr>If students have studied Engineering at Level 2 a Merit is required |\n| Health and Social Care | AMVC entry requirements\u003Cbr>If students have previously studied Health and Social Care at Level 2 a Pass is required |\n| IT | AMVC entry requirements\u003Cbr>Preferably to include a Level 2 qualification in IT |\n| Music Performance | AMVC entry requirements\u003Cbr>Studied at KS4 or brief audition to demonstrate skills (this can include your voice) |\n| Sport | AMVC entry requirements\u003Cbr>If students have previously studies Sport at Level 2 a Merit is required.\u003Cbr>If students have previously studies GCSE PE a Grade 5 is required |\n| Travel and Tourism | AMVC Entry requirements\u003Cbr>Beneficial subjects: Business Studies, Geography or Travel and Tourism Grade 4 or above |","cbCaioGo5tjV2zUB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioGo5tjV2zUB","pdf",97912,"English","# A Level Subjects\n## Vocational / AAQ Subjects","[{\"question\":\"What are the minimum entry requirements for Biology at A level?\",\"answer\":\"Biology requires Combined Science 7-7 or Biology Grade 7, plus one other science at Grade 7 and Maths Grade 6.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the minimum entry requirements for Business Studies at A level?\",\"answer\":\"Business Studies requires GCSE English Grade 5 and Maths Grade 6, with additional conditions if GCSE Business was studied (Grade 6 or above) or if BTEC Enterprise was studied (Merit or above).\"},{\"question\":\"What do the vocational/AAQ requirements specify for Applied 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