Applications for Sixth Form
Online applications will open on Friday, 27th October 2023. The deadline for applications is Friday, 15th December 2023.
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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 |
Media Studies | Grade 5 in English Language |
Geography | Grade 5 in Geography |
History | Grade 5 in History |
Law | Grade 5 in English Language |
Mathematics Further Mathematics |
Grade 7 in Mathematics Grade 8 in Mathematics |
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 |
Explore Our Courses
Academic A Levels | Vocational Subjects | C6 Subjects |
Art Biology Chemistry English Language English Literature French Geography History Law Mathematics Further Mathematics Media Studies Photography Physics Politics Psychology Religious Studies Textiles |
Applied Business Applied Law Applied Science Criminology Health and Social Care IT Music Sport Travel and Tourism |
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