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Applications for entry September 2023

Applications are now closed. If you would like to enquire about a late application please contact Gill Lister g.lister@brighouse.calderdale.sch.uk

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Entry Requirements

We firmly believe that the first step in academic success lies with matching the right courses to individual needs, abilities and aptitudes. Therefore, at Brighouse Sixth Form College we offer a comprehensive and wide range of courses and remain sixth form college that is able to deliver both traditional A levels and vocational subjects.

3 A level subjects:  Five or more GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications at grade 5-9, including GCSE English Language and Mathematics.  Many A level courses also have specific additional requirements.

A combination of A level and Level 3 vocational subjects: Five or more GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications at grade 5-9, including GCSE English Language and Mathematics.  We can, on occasion, accept a grade 4 in Mathematics (subject dependent).

3 vocational subjects: Five or more GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications at grade 4-9, including GCSE English Language. Students who do not achieve a grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics will re-sit the qualification.

Level 2 provision/The Bridging Course:  Students who do not attain the minimum entry requirements for 3 vocational subjects will follow a one-year programme of further GCSE or equivalent subjects, including GCSE English Language and Mathematics.

 

Subjects Subject Entry Guidance
Applied Science Grade 5 in Mathematics, Grade 5-5-5 Triple Science or Grade 5-5 in Combined Science

Art (Fine Art),

Photography & Textiles

Product Design

Grade 5 or above in a Creative Art subject

Students who have not studied a Creative Art at GCSE should have an aptitude and real interest in the subject and maybe asked to provide a portfolio

Biology/Chemistry

Physics

Grade 6-6-6 or above in Triple Science or Grade 6-6 in Combined Science

Grade 6-6-6 in Triple Science or Grade 6-6 in Combined Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics

Business Studies Grade 5 in Mathematics and Grade 5 in English Language
Computer Science Grade 6 in Mathematics
Criminology Grade 5 in English language and Grade 4 in Mathematics
English Language Grade 5 in English Language
English Literature Grade 5 in English Literature
Economics Grade 6 in Mathematics
French Grade 6 in French

Mathematics

Further Mathematics

Grade 7 in Mathematics

Grade 8 in Mathematics

Media Studies Grade 5 in English Language
Geography Grade 5 in Geography
History Grade 5 in History
Physical Education Grade 5 in Physical Education or Merit in BTEC Sport
Psychology

Grade 5-5-6 in Triple Science or Grade 5- in Combined Science

Grade 5 in Mathematics

Politics Grade 5 in English Language
Religious Studies Grade 5 in Religious Studies
Acting/Applied Law/Business/Dance/Health & Social Care/ICT/Music/ Travel and Tourism/Sport/

Grade 4 in English Language

Students studying 3 of these subjects can re-sit GCSE Mathematics if a Grade 4 in not achieved

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Academic A Levels Vocational Subjects C6 Subjects
Art
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
English Language
English Literature
French
Geography
History (Modern)
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Media Studies
Physical Education
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Textiles
Applied Business
Applied Law
Applied Science
Criminology
Health and Social Care (BTEC)
IT (BTEC)
Music (BTEC)
Crossley Health:
Computer Science
Economics 2024
Ryburn Valley:
Performing Arts: Acting (BTEC)
Performing Arts: Dance (BTEC)
Product Design
Brooksbank:
Sport (BTEC)
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