You will usually need to have achieved 5 or more GCSE grades 9 – 4 including English Language and Maths. Some courses may have additional entry requirements.
Progression to: University, Higher/Degree Apprenticeships, Employment
GCSEs at grade 3 or 2, or Pass in a Level 1 Vocational Programme, including English Language and Maths (grade D/ 3) or Functional Skills
Progression to: Level 3, Apprenticeship or Employment
GCSEs at grade 2 and 1, including English Language and Maths or Functional Skills or Entry Level success.
Progression to: Level 2
GCSEs at grade 1 or other qualifications or assessment.
Progression to: Level 1
One year – to be studied after completing a Level 3 qualification
Two year course – to be studied after completing a Level 2 qualification. Students choose one subject from the list below and study this in depth for two years for a Level 3 qualification.
Choose 3 to 4 subjects from this menu
• Accounting
• Art
• Biology
• Business Studies
• Chemistry
• Criminology
• Economics
• English Language
• English Literature
• Health and Social Care
• Law
• Maths
• Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
• Media Studies
• Photography
• Physics
• Psychology
• Sociology
Equivalent to 3 A Levels: choose 1 subject from this menu
• Art and Design
• Business
• Creative Media Production
• Health and Social Care
• Information Technology (IT)
• NextGen Games Animation and VFX
• Applied Science
• Business
• Creative Arts and Media
• Health and Social Care
• Information Technology (IT)
• Science
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• DFN Project Search
• Multi Skills and Life Skills Pathway