A-Levels & Level 3 Qualifications
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Economics |
Sociology |
Chemistry |
Economics |
Further Mathematics (must also select FM in Block B) |
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Criminology |
History |
Politics |
PE |
Psychology |
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Geography |
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Media Studies |
Physics |
Art |
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Biology |
Further Mathematics (must also select FM in Block E) |
Criminology |
English Literature |
Spanish |
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Computer Science Not Available Sept 2025 |
Mathematics | Psychology | Photography |
French Not Available Sept 2025 |
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Product Design |
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Mathematics |
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Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) If you select an AAQ, please note you must select two other courses from the A Level Section above. |
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IT AAQ in Computing: Application Development Added May 2025 |
AAQ in Applied Science Updated May 2025 |
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Vocational/BTEC L3 |
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| Digital Media (Cambridge Technical) |
Sport (BTEC Double/2 A Level Equivalent) can only be selected with Sport Block D |
Applied Science (BTEC) Not Available Sept 2025 Transferred to AAQ Applied Science |
Sport (BTEC Single/1 A Level Equivalent) |
Information Technology (Cambridge Technical) Not Available Sept 2025 Transferred to Block A – AAQ Computing |
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Business Studies (Cambridge Technical) |
Music (BTEC) |
Business Studies (Cambridge Technical) |
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Digital Media (Cambridge Technical) |
Chelsea Football Development Academy |
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GCSE Maths & English Resit If you are required to resit Maths or English, you will not be able to pick another subject from Block A (Maths), Block B (English). |
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| GCSE Maths Resit | GCSE English Resit | |||
Courses
Please note that some A Level & L3 qualifications are being reviewed by DFE and Examining bodies and may not be on offer in September 2025, as published currently. There may also be announcements regarding new Alternative Academic Qualifications.
"We will update applicants and website content, including timetable blocks and courses offered in due course.”
| Course | English Language GCSE Requirement | Course Specific Requirements |
Additional Requirements | Course Leaflet |
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| Art | Grade 6 | GCSE Art - 6 | BTEC students considered at HoD discretion. |
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| Biology | Grade 6 | Grade 66 Science Profile | Grade 6 or better in Exam Element of GCSE Science. |
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| Chelsea Football | Grade 6 | Places will be offered subject to meeting entry requirements for CBSC Sixth Form and successful selection at football trials. Studying A-level PE or BTEC Sport would be beneficial. | Click Here | |
| Chemistry | Grade 6 | Grade 66 Science Profile Grade 6 in Maths |
Grade 6 or better in Exam Element of GCSE Science. It is advised that A-Level Chemistry students should also study A-Level Maths. | Click Here |
| Criminology | Grade 5 or above | Strong evidence of both extended writing in Humanities or Social Sciences. | Click Here | |
| Design and Technology - (Product Design) | Grade B or 6 or higher in any DT GCSE course. | Click Here | ||
| Economics | Grade 6 | GCSE Maths - 6 | Click Here | |
| English Literature | Grade 6 | GCSE English Lit - 6 | A strong passion for reading. | Click Here |
| Further Maths | Grade 6 | GCSE Maths - 8 | High confidence in algebra is essential for the course. | Click Here |
| Geography | Grade 6 | Geography - 6 | Grade 6 or better in Exam Element of GCSE Geography. |
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| Government and Politics |
Grade 6 | Citizenship and History are advantageous but not essential. | Click Here | |
| History | Grade 6 | GCSE History - 6 | Click Here | |
| Mathematics | Grade 6 | GCSE Maths - 7 | High confidence in algebra is essential for the course. | Click Here |
| Media Studies | Grade 6 | GCSE Media Studies - 6 | Students with no prior Media Studies experience considered at HoD discretion. |
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| Music BTEC | Grade 6 | GCSE Music - 6 | Ability to play a musical instrument | Click Here |
| Photography | Grade 6 | GCSE Art or Photography - 6 | Students with no prior creative studies experience considered at HoD discretion. |
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| Physical Education |
Grade 6 | GCSE PE - 6 GCSE Science - 66 |
Grade B or better in Exam Element of GCSE PE. At least 1 strong practical sport: this will be assessed prior to transition into 6th form. |
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| Physics | Grade 6 | Grade 66 Science Profile Grade 7 in Maths |
Grade 6 or better in Exam Element of GCSE Science. It is essential that A-Level Physics students should also study A-Level Maths. | Click Here |
| Psychology | Grade 6 | GCSE Psychology - 6 | Students with no prior Psychology studies experience considered at HoD discretion. |
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| Sociology | Grade 6 | Click Here | ||
| Spanish | Grade 6 | GCSE Spanish - 6 | Click Here | |
| L3 Sport (Course and board to be confirmed.) | Grade 5 | GCSE Science – 55 GCSE PE - 5 BTEC Sport - Merit |
A keen interest in sport and coaching required. |
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| Cambridge Technical L3 Business Studies |
Grade 5 | GCSE Business - 5 BTEC Business - Merit |
Students with no prior Business studies experience considered at HoD's discretion. | Click Here |
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L3 Digital Media (Course |
Grade 5 | GCSE Media 5 | Students with no prior Media Study may be considered at HOD discretion. | Click Here |
| AAQ Computing: Applications Development | Grade 5 |
GCSE Maths - 5 GCSE/L2 IT or Computing - 5 |
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| AAQ Applied Science | Grade 5 |
GCSE Maths - 5 GCSE Science - 5 |
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*Please note that CBSC reserves the right to change, adapt or remove the course offer for September 2025 at any time.