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There are a number of pathway options to select when studying at Stepney All Saints Sixth Form. Please read through the information below before completing the application for to ensure that you are applying for the pathway for you.

A Level (Academic)

Basic entry requirements for all A-Level subjects are a minimum of 8 GCSEs at grade 6, with Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature and GCSE Mathematics. Additionally, some subjects also have subject specific entry requirements, which are outlined in the table below:

Subject Level Specific   Entry Requirements
ART A-Level 6 or above B in GCSE Art
BIOLOGY A-Level 6 or above in GCSE Science & 6 in GCSE English Language & Maths
BUSINESS STUDIES A-Level 6 or above in GCSE English Language
CHEMISTRY A-Level 6 or above in GCSE Science & 6 in GCSE English Language & Maths
COMPUTING SCIENCE A-Level 5 or above in Mathematics and English Language. 6 or above in GCSE Information Technology/BTEC equivalent at Distinction
ECONOMICS A-Level 6 or above in GCSE Maths & English Language
ENGLISH LITERATURE A-Level 6 or above in GCSE English Language and Literature
GEOGRAPHY A-Level 6 or above in GCSE Geography
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS A-Level 6 or above in GCSE English Language
HISTORY A-Level 6 or above in GCSE English Language
LAW A-Level 6 or above in GCSE English Language
MATHEMATICS A-Level 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics. Students will also be expected to sit a Maths proficiency test to assess their suitability for the A-Level course.
MATHEMATICS, FURTHER A-Level 8 or 9 in GCSE Mathematics. Students will also be expected to sit a Maths proficiency test to assess their suitability for the A-Level course.
MEDIA STUDIES A-Level 6 or above in GCSE English Language
MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES A-Level 6 or above in chosen language(GCSE or equivalent)
PHYSICS A-Level 6 or above in GCSE Science & 6 in GCSE English Language & Maths
PSYCHOLOGY A-Level 6 or above in GCSE English Language and Maths
RELIGIOUS STUDIES A-Level 6 or above in GCSE English Language
SOCIOLOGY A-Level 6 or above in GCSE English Language

Level 3 (Vocational)

General entry requirements for all Level 3 vocational courses are 5 Grades 9-4  at GCSE Level (including English Language or Literature, Mathematics and Science).

Subject Level
BUSINESS STUDIES BTEC (triple)
HEALTH &   SOCIAL CARE Cambridge Technical (triple)
 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  BTEC (triple)
SPORT BTEC (triple)

Combined - A Level and Level 3 (Academic & Vocational)

Option of combining certain Level 3 BTEC courses and certain A Levels.

The entry criteria for this pathway is to have 5 Grades 9-5 at GCSE Level (including at least a grade 4 in English Language or Literature, Mathematics and Science).

For all A Levels that students select, they must also meet the individual requirements for this course.

Students can select to complete one Level 3 subject and 2 A Level subjects.

Level 2

General entry requirements for all Level 2 vocational courses are a minimum grade 3 in English Language or Literature & Maths and at least three other subjects, including Science.

Level 2 students will study the Level 2 subject chosen, along with GCSE English Language (mature) and/or GCSE Mathematics (mature).

Subject
BUSINESS
HEALTH &   SOCIAL CARE
Art
SPORT

* Please be aware that these entry requirements are to be used as a guide only. Stepney All Saints Sixth Form has the right to change the entry requirements at any time without advance notice. In addition the course list on offer should be used as a guide only and is by no means exhaustive. Stepney All Saints Sixth Form has the right to change course listings at any time without advance notice. In addition, a course will not run if  the number of students in a teaching group is too low for the course to be viable. An alternative course will be offered, where possible.