Garth Hill CollegeSixth Form Courses
Please see below the advanced level courses that the college offers in Years 12 and 13, provided there are sufficient numbers to make teaching groups viable.
'A' Level Courses - click to view
A Level Courses normally require grade 6 at GCSE - check with subject leaders for specific requirements.
It is possible to study some subjects to AS level – this is assessed at the end of year 12 in most cases.
- Art
- Drama and Theatre
- Politics
- Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics)
LEVEL 3 VOCATIONAL COURSES - CLICK TO VIEW
A level 3 vocational course is an equivalent qualification to 1 or more A-Levels. Sometimes referred to as ‘BTECs’ although that is just one of many exam boards.
LEVEL 2 VOCATIONAL COURSES - CLICK TO VIEW
Level 2 – this is a lower tier of qualification and will give the candidate a qualification that is equivalent to GCSE.
Subject Requirements 2023 Intake - click to View
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Subject |
Minimum GCSE/L2 Grade |
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Applied Science (BTEC) |
5-5 (Combined) / 5 (Separate). |
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Art |
4’s in English & Maths. |
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Biology |
6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate). Plus, maths check. |
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Business |
5 in Business & 4’s in English (both) & Maths. |
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Chemistry |
6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate). Plus, maths check. |
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Computer Science |
5 in Computer Science if not studied before 4’s in English (both) & Maths. |
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English Literature |
6 In English Literature. |
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Further Maths |
7 in Maths. |
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Geography |
5 in Geography and 4’s in English & Maths. |
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Health & Social Care |
4 in English & Maths. |
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History |
6 + 6 in English Literature. |
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ICT (CTEC) |
4’s in English & Maths. |
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Languages |
6 in chosen language. |
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Law |
6 in English Literature. |
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Maths |
6 on higher paper. |
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Music |
5 or equivalent on performance instrument. |
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Media |
5 in English (either). |
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Performing Arts (BTEC) |
4 in Drama or a Pass in Performing Arts. |
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Photography |
4’s in English & Maths. |
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Physical Education |
6 in PE. |
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Physics |
6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate) + 6 in Maths. |
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Politics |
6 in English Literature and 6 in Citizenship. |
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Product Design |
6 in D&T: Metals, Timbers, Textiles, Polymers, Systems or Paper & Boards + 5 in English and Maths |
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Psychology |
6 in English & Maths. |
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Religious Education |
6 in R.S or Citizenship. |
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Sociology |
5 in English. |
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Sport (BTEC) |
4 in GCSE PE or Level 2 Pass in NCFE Health and Fitness. |
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Travel & Tourism (BTEC) |
4 in English and Maths. |
Potential Courses and Blocks for 2023 (V = vocational course):
Please use the grid below to help choose which subjects you would like to study (usually 3 A Levels, some students study 4 for the first year taking one to AS Level). Only pick one subject in each block.
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12A |
12B |
12C |
12D |
12E |
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Applied Science V |
Biology |
Art |
Biology |
Computer Science |
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Business |
History |
Chemistry |
Ethics |
Geography |
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English Literature |
Photography |
ICT |
Maths |
Health & Social Care V |
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Government & Politics |
Physics |
Music |
Media |
Law |
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Maths |
Psychology |
Performing Arts V |
Sport V |
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Product Design |
Travel & Tourism V |
Physical Education |
GCSE Resit English |
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Psychology |
Sociology |
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GCSE Resit Maths |
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