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
Application Timeline/Open Evening
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Explore Our Courses
| 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) |