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A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in Triple or Double Science.\u003Cbr>3. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics. |\n| Chemistry | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in Triple or Double Science.\u003Cbr>3. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics. |\n| Physics | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in Triple or Double Science.\u003Cbr>3. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics. |\n| Mathematics | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics. |\n| Further Maths | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics. |\n| English Literature | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE English or Literature. |\n| History | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE History or Humanities.\u003Cbr>3. Grade 5 or above in GCSE English or Literature. |\n| Geography | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Geography or Humanities. |\n| Philosophy and Ethics | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE RE or Humanities. |\n| Psychology | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE English or Literature. |\n| Sociology | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Sociology or other related subject.\u003Cbr>3. Grade 5 or above in GCSE English or Literature. |\n| Economics | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE English or Literature.\u003Cbr>3. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics. |\n| Computing | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Computing or ICT.\u003Cbr>3. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics. |\n| Media Studies | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Media or GCSE English or Literature. |\n\n\n| Sports Studies | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Sports Science or other related subject. |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Fine Art | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Art or Graphics. |\n| Graphics | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Graphics or Art. |\n| 3D Design | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Graphics, Art or 3D Design. |\n| Italian | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Italian. |\n| Bengali | A-Level | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above. | 2. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Bengali. |\n| Business Extended Diploma\u003Cbr>(equivalent to 3 A-Levels) | BTEC Level 3 | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above. | 2. Grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics and English. |\n| Sport Extended Diploma (equivalent to 3 A-Levels) | BTEC Level 3 | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above. | 2. Grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics and English. |\n| Computing, Cyber Security and Business\u003Cbr>(equivalent to 3 A-Levels) | AAQ / BTEC Level 3 | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above. | 2. Grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics and English. |\n| Vocational Level 2 Business and IT | BTEC Level 2 | 1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 2 and above. |  |\n| English Resit | GCSE | 1. Grade 3 or below achieved in GCSE English. |  |\n| Maths Resit | GCSE | 1. Grade 3 or below achieved in GCSE Maths. |  |","cbCaidtEA6FZ2S5q","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidtEA6FZ2S5q","pdf",95547,"English","# Entry Requirements 2026\n## A-Level Subject Requirements\n## Vocational Diplomas and Resits","[{\"question\":\"What are the general GCSE requirements for most A-Level subjects in 2026?\",\"answer\":\"Most A-Level subjects require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above, along with subject-specific GCSE grade conditions listed in the table.\"},{\"question\":\"What additional Mathematics requirement applies to Further Maths?\",\"answer\":\"Further Maths requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above, and it specifies a Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics.\"},{\"question\":\"How do vocational pathways and GCSE resits differ from A-Level requirements?\",\"answer\":\"Vocational options (such as BTEC Level 3 and BTEC Level 2) use different GCSE grade thresholds and combinations, while GCSE resits specify requirements based on achieving Grade 3 or below in GCSE English or GCSE Maths.\"}]","Entry Requirements 2026 - College Subject Qualifications | PDF"]