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minimum Point Score of 48 in the best 8 GCSEs  \nA minimum of grade 5 in both GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language or English Literature.  \n\n| A Level Courses | Entry Requirements\u003Cbr>(additional to Standard Entry Requirements) | Page |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Art | Grade 7 in GCSE Art | 8 |\n| Biology | Grade 6, 6, 7 combination from any two sciences and Maths (including Biology) | 9 |\n| Chemistry | Grade 6, 6, 7 combination from any two sciences and Maths (including Chemistry) | 10 |\n| Design Technology: Product Design | Grade 6 in GCSE Design and Technology or Engineering. | 11 |\n| Drama and Theatre | Grade 6 in GCSE Drama plus an audition/interview | 12 |\n| Economics | Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature | 13 |\n| English Language | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language | 14 |\n| English Literature | Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature and English Language | 15 |\n| Environmental Science | Grade 6 in GCSE Biology | 16 |\n| French | Grade 6 in GCSE French | 17 |\n| Further Mathematics | Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics | 18 |\n| Geography | Grade 6 in GCSE Geography | 19 |\n| Geology | Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics or Grade 6 in GCSE Science | 20 |\n| German | Grade 6 in GCSE German | 21 |\n| History: International Relations | Grade 6 in GCSE History (only one History course may be chosen) | 22 |\n| History: Modern | Grade 6 in GCSE History (only one History course may be chosen) | 23 |\n| Mathematics | Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics | 24 |\n| Music | Grade 6 in GCSE Music or proof of practical expertise. Must be able to read music and perform to Grade 6 ABRSM or equivalent. | 25 |\n| Philosophy of Religion | Grade 6 in GCSE RE | 26 |\n| Physical Education | Grade 6 in GCSE PE | 27 |\n| Physics | Grade 6, 6, 7 combination from any two sciences and Maths (including Physics) | 28 |\n| Politics | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature | 29 |\n| Psychology | Grade 5, 6 combination in GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language or English Literature | 30 |\n| Sociology | Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature and Grade 6 in GCSE Geography or History or RE | 31 |\n\nIn exceptional circumstances , students who have not studied the subject at GCSE may still be considered for the A-Level course. 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