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Garth Hill College

Sixth 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.

Art

Biology

Business

Chemistry

Computer Science

English

Film Studies

Geography

History

Languages

Law

Maths and Further Maths

Media

Music

Photography

Physics

Physical Education

Politics

Product Design

Psychology

Religious Studies

Sociology

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.

BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science

BTEC Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism

BTEC Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts

BTEC Extended Certificate in Music Performance

BTEC Sport Extended Certificate (Single Award)

BTEC Sport Diploma (Double Award)

BTEC Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care (2025-26)

BTEC Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care (2026-27)

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.

Level 2 Business Administration (Year 12)

Subject Requirements 2025 Intake - click to View

Applied Science

5-5 (Combined) / 5 (Separate).

Art

5 in either Art, Textiles or Graphics.

Biology

6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate). Grade 5 in English and grade 6 in Maths.

Business Studies

5 in GCSE Business (if studied). If not, 5 in English & 5 in Maths.

Business Studies (BTEC)

Pass in Level 2 Business Studies (if studied). If not, 4 in English and Maths.

Chemistry

6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate). Grade 5 in English & 6 in Maths.

Computer Science

6 in Computer Science (if studied). If not, 6 in Maths and Science.

English Literature

5 in English Literature + a 5 in one other essay based subject.

Film Studies

4 in English Language and Literature.

Further Maths

7 in Maths.

Geography

5 in Geography + 5-5 in Combined Science.

Health & Social Care

Level 2 Pass in Health and Social Care (if studied). If not, 4 in English & Maths.

History

5 in History + 5 in English Literature OR English Language.

Languages

6 in chosen language.

Law

5 in English Literature.

Maths

6 in Maths.

Music

5 or equivalent on performance instrument.

Media

4 in English Language and Literature.

Performing Arts

4 in Drama or a Level 2 Pass in Performing Arts. If not studied, Applicants with vocational experience (i.e. stage school), entry will be permitted after successful audition.

Photography

5 in either Art, Textiles or Graphics.

Physical Education

5 in PE + 5-5 (Combined Science) / 5 (Separate Science).

Physics

6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate). Grade 5 in English and grade 6 in Maths.

Politics

5 in English Literature and English Language.

Product Design

5 in D&T: Metals, Timbers, Textiles, Polymers, Systems or Paper & Boards + 5 in English and 5 in Maths.

Psychology

6 in English & Maths + 5-5 combined Science / 5 in Separate Sciences.

Religious Education

5 in Religious Studies or Citizenship.

Sociology

5 in English Language and English Literature.

Sport (BTEC)

Level 2 Pass in Health and Fitness OR 4 in GCSE PE (if studied). If not, 4 in English & Maths.

Travel and Tourism (BTEC)

Level 2 Pass in Travel and Tourism (if studied). If not, 4 in English & Maths.

Courses and Blocks for 2025 (V = vocational course):

12A 

12B  

12C 

12D 

12E 

Applied Science V 

Biology 

Art 

Biology 

Computer Science 

Business V

History 

Chemistry

Geography

French

English Literature 

Photography 

Music V

Maths 

Health & Social Care V

Government & Politics 

Physics 

Performing Arts V

Media 

Law 

Maths 

Psychology 

Physical Education

Sport V

Double Award 

Sport V

 

Product Design 

Business

Sociology 

Further Maths

Spanish

Psychology 

Travel & Tourism V

 English G

 

Religious Studies
Maths G

 

 Film Studies

 

NB: V denotes vocational course eg. BTEC; course certification is A Level unless otherwise stated.  

G denotes GCSE retake.

Level 2 offer - Diploma in Business Administration