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.
Level 3 AAQ 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)
Level 3 AAQ in Applied Science
Level 3 AAQ 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 2026 Intake - click to View
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Applied Science |
5-5 (Combined) / 5 (Separate). |
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Art |
5 in either Art, Textiles or Graphics. |
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Biology |
6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate). Grade 5 in English and grade 6 in Maths. |
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Business Studies |
5 in GCSE Business (if studied). If not, 5 in English & 5 in Maths. |
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Chemistry |
6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate). Grade 5 in English & 6 in Maths. |
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Computer Science |
6 in Computer Science (if studied). If not, 6 in Maths and Science. |
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English Literature |
5 in English Literature + a 5 in one other essay based subject. |
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Further Maths |
7 in Maths. |
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Geography |
5 in Geography + 5-5 in Combined Science. |
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Health & Social Care |
Level 2 Pass in Health and Social Care (if studied). If not, 4 in English & Maths. |
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History |
5 in History + 5 in English Literature OR English Language. |
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Law |
5 in English Literature. |
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Maths |
6 in Maths. |
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Media |
4 in English Language and Literature (5 is preferable) + 5 in Media Studies (if studied). |
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Music |
5 or equivalent on performance instrument. |
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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. |
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Photography |
5 in either Art, Textiles or Graphics. |
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Physics |
6-6 (Combined) / 6 (Separate). Grade 5 in English and grade 6 in Maths. |
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Politics |
5 in English Literature and English Language. |
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Product Design |
5 in D&T: Metals, Timbers, Textiles, Polymers, Systems or Paper & Boards + 5 in English and 5 in Maths. |
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Psychology |
5 in English & Maths + 5-5 combined Science / 5 in Separate Sciences. |
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Religious Education |
5 in Religious Studies or Citizenship. |
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Sociology |
5 in English Language and English Literature. |
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Spanish |
5 in Spanish. |
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Sport (BTEC) |
Level 2 Pass in Health and Fitness OR 4 in GCSE PE (if studied). If not, 4 in English & Maths. |
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Travel and Tourism (BTEC) |
Level 2 Pass in Travel and Tourism (if studied). If not, 4 in English & Maths. |
Courses and Blocks for 2026 (V = vocational course):
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12A |
12B |
12C |
12D |
12E |
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Applied Science V |
History |
Art |
Biology |
Computer Science |
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English Literature |
Photography |
Chemistry |
Geography |
Health & Social Care V |
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Maths |
Physics |
Music V |
Maths |
Law |
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Product Design |
Psychology |
Performing Arts V |
Media |
Sport V |
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Psychology |
Business |
Sociology |
Sport V Double Award |
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Maths G |
Travel & Tourism V |
English G |
Further Maths |
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Spanish |
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Government & Politics |
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Religious Studies |
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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
