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.
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
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
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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 |
To include a minimum of 4 subjects at grade 5 or above at GCSE plus English Language at Grade 4 or above. You should also have a grade 5 or above in either Art, Textiles or Graphics. |
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Biology |
6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate) A grade 5 in GCSE English and grade 6 in Maths |
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Business |
5 in GCSE Business (if studied) & 6 in English & 5 in Maths. |
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Chemistry |
6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate). A grade 5 in GCSE English and grade 6 in Maths |
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Computer Science |
6 in GCSE Computer Science (if studied) 4 in English & 7 in Maths and Science. |
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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 + 5-5 combined Science and 4’s in English & Maths. |
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Health & Social Care |
4 in English & Maths + 4-4 combined Science . |
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History |
6 + 6 in English Literature. |
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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 |
To include a minimum of 4 subjects at grade 5 or above at GCSE plus English Language at Grade 4 or above. You should also have a grade 5 or above in either Art, Textiles or Graphics. |
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Physical Education |
6 in PE and 5-5 combined Science / 5 in Separate Sciences. |
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Physics |
6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate) and 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 + 5-5 combined Science / 5 in Separate Sciences. |
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Religious Education |
Students should have ideally achieved Grade 4 at GCSE in RS or Citizenship. |
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Sociology |
5 in English. |
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Sport (BTEC) |
4 in GCSE PE + 4-4 combined Science or Level 2 Pass in NCFE Health and Fitness. |
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Travel & Tourism (BTEC) |
4 in English and Maths + 4-4 combined Science . |
Courses and Blocks for 2025 (V = vocational course):
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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 |
Geography |
French |
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English Literature |
Photography |
Music V |
Maths |
Health & Social Care V |
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Government & Politics |
Physics |
Performing Arts V |
Media |
Law |
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Maths |
Psychology |
Physical Education |
Sport V Double Award |
Sport V
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Product Design |
Business |
Sociology |
Further Maths |
Spanish |
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Psychology |
Travel & Tourism V |
English G |
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Religious Studies |
| Film Studies |
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| Maths G |
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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
