Acceptable A Level Subjects
Subjects in list A develop knowledge-based, theoretical and conceptual learning. Subject in List B develop applied and practical learning and are sometimes (though not always) related to specific employment sectors. Of the three A Level grades required for entry, we would prefer applicants to offer at least two subjects from List A and no more than one subject from List B.
The lists are not exhaustive so please contact us if you are unsure.
List A
| Accounting | English Literature | Mathematics |
| Anthropology | English Language and Literature (combined) | Music |
| Archaeology | Environmental Studies | Physics |
| Biology | Further Mathematics | Psychology |
| Business Studies | Geography | Religious Studies |
| Classics | Geology | Science in Society |
| Chemistry | Government and Politics | Sociology |
| Citizenship Studies | History | Statistics |
| Computing | History of Art | Theatre/Performance Studies (inc. Drama and Theatre Studies combined) |
| Economics | Languages* | World Development |
| English Language | Law |
*Languages include modern foreign/community languages taken as individual subjects (eg. French, Spanish, Urdu, Gujarati) and classical languages (eg. Biblical Hebrew, Latin).
List B
| Applied Art and Design | Design and Technology (inc. Home Economics) | Media Studies |
| Applied Business | Electronics | Music Technology |
| Applied Information Communication Technology (ICT) | Engineering | Performing Arts/Drama |
| Applied Science | Film Studies | Physical Education |
| Art and Design | General Studies | Travel and Tourism |
| Communication and Culture | Health and Social Care | Use of Maths |
| Critical Thinking | Information and Communication Technology | |
| Dance | Leisure Studies |