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 |
| A Level in Biology | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) Additional Entry Requirements: A Level Biology will require grade 6 in GCSE Biology and grade 6 in either GCSE Chemistry or Physics (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 Business | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) |
| A Level in Chemistry | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language). 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. |
| Level 3 Certificate in Criminology | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths). |
| A Level in English Language and Literature | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) |
| Extended Project | Study on an A level programme |
| 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 |
| GCSE Programme | 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above (inc. English Language and Maths). Applicants with no GCSEs or overseas qualifications will complete an assessment in August. |
| A Level in History | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) |
| Level 3 AAQ National Extended Certificate in Human Biology | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above , must include English Lang, maths & Science |
| A Level in Law | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) |
| A Level in Mathematics | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language). 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 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language) 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 Psychology | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths). Additional Entry Requirements: Grade 55 in GCSE Separate Sciences or Combined Science. |
| A Level in Sociology | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (inc. English Language and Maths) |