Each A Level course has specific entry requirements based on your GCSE results. Some subjects may also require grades in related GCSE subjects.
Browse the information below to view the entry requirements for each A Level subject available at Cheadle College.
If you have any questions about your eligibility or course choices, please contact our Admissions Team for advice and support.
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COURSE TITLE |
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED |
| Level 3 Certificate in Criminology | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) - plus 2 further A'levels |
| A Level in Biology | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) Additional Entry Requirements: A Level Biology will require grade 6 in GCSE Biology or 66 in Combined Science. This subject must also be studied alongside at least one other science-based (Maths, Chemistry, Physics) course. Psychology or Environmental Science can also be counted as an additional science based subject. |
| A Level in Chemistry | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inl English Lang) plus Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or 66 in Combined Science & Grade 6 in maths. Additional Entry Requirements: A Level Chemistry will require grade 6 in GCSE Maths. A Level Chemistry will require grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry and grade 6 in either GCSE Biology or Physics (or 66 in Combined Science). This subject must also be studied alongside at least one other science-based (Maths, Biology, Physics) course. |
| A Level in Mathematics | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inl English Lang). Additional Entry Requirements: A Level Maths will require grade 6 in GCSE Maths and 66 in Science (either Combined or Separate). This subject must also be studied alongside at least one other science-based (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) course. |
| A Level in Physics | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inl English Lang) Additional Entry Requirements: A Level Physics will require grade 6 in GCSE Maths. A Level Physics will require grade 6 in GCSE Physics and grade 6 in either GCSE Biology or Chemistry (or 66 in Combined Science). This subject must also be studied alongside at least one other science-based (Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) course. |
| A Level in Sociology | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) |
| A Level in Psychology | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) plus a Grade 55 in Science |
| A Level in Business | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) |
| A Level in History | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) |
| A Level in Law | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) |
| A Level in English Language and Literature | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above (inc English Lang & maths) |
| Level 3 AAQ National Extended Certificate in Human Biology | 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 or above , must include English Lang, maths & Science |
| A Level in Further Mathematics | Further maths A Level can only be taken as a 4th A Level and students must have a Grade 8/9 profile |
| Extended Project | Study on an A level programme |
| GCSE Programme | 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above (inc English Lang & maths) or assessment in August for those with no GCSEs/overseas |