Clayesmore Sixth Form Prospectus Final

Many subjects at many universities do not have specific A Level requirements as a condition of entry. However, if you want to study any of the following subjects at university you MUST follow the advice indicated. If you do not do so you are unlikely to be offered a place – so, do check this list carefully before you finalise your choice of A Levels. Accountancy Any A Levels are acceptable, but GCSE Maths must be at grade 6 or above. Maths and a Humanities subject at A level to demonstrate numeracy and literacy skills would be a strong combination. Architecture Art and/or Design and Technology with preferably either or both Maths and Physics. Art and Design Art followed by a Foundation year before university. Business Management Any A Levels are acceptable, but most candidates would have taken Business, and a language is useful. A grade 7 or 6 in Maths GCSE may be required by the top universities. Computer Science Physics and Maths are essential. Dentistry Chemistry and Biology are essential, and it is preferable to have Physics and/or Maths. Economics A Level Maths is essential for entry to Russell Group universities. Some other degrees do not need it. Engineering Maths and Physics are essential although some universities will accept Design and Technology instead of Physics. Chemistry would be useful for areas such as Materials Science. Law Essay writing and analytical subjects are required. Top universities would expect English and History to be the core subjects. Medicine Chemistry and Biology are essential and preferably Physics and/or Maths. If Physics and Maths are not studied at A Level it is expected that a grade 7 would have been gained at GCSE. Nursing Biology or Health and Social Care. Nutrition/Food Science Biology and/or Chemistry. Physiotherapy Biology or Health and Social Care. Psychology Most courses will require at least one Science subject and at least a grade 6 in Maths GCSE. Psychology at A level is not required. Radiography At least one Science. Sports Science Most courses require a Science subject. Teaching (Primary School) One A Level must be in a national curriculum subject i.e. English, Maths, Science or ICT. Applicants need at least GCSE grade 4 in English, Maths and a Science. Veterinary Science Chemistry and Biology are essential and preferably Physics or Maths. 10 11 COMPETITIVE UNIVERSITIES Some competitive universities do not view all A Levels as of equal worth, though they might not always admit this in public. Therefore, students hoping to go to a top university need to be cautious about taking two ‘non-traditional’ A Levels. They should take advice fromMrs Perrett or Mr Dorey before finalising their subject choices. ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS FOR SPECIFIC UNIVERSITYCOURSES CLAYESMORE | S I XTH FORM | PROS PECTUS 202 6 / 2 8 CLAYESMORE | S I XTH FORM | PROS PECTUS 202 6 / 2 8