Sixth Form Handbook 2022-24

This information is provided for guidance; however, please be aware that universities and colleges frequently change their requirements. Please check with individual institutions for their latest policy. A-Level Requirements for Degree Courses

Accountancy While Mathematics is very useful in accountancy, it is only essential for one or two universities. Obviously Business, Economic and/or Mathematics would be useful. Actuarial Science Mathematics is essential. Useful skills include the ability to apply logic and the manipulation of data. Aeronautical Engineering Mathematics and Physics are essential. Anthropology No essential subjects but Biology might be required for some courses. Classical Civilisation, History or Geography (human aspects) could be helpful supporting subjects.

Civil Engineering Mathematics is essential, and usually one of the following is also required: Chemistry or Physics. Further Mathematics can be useful. Classical subjects For Classics courses, Latin or Ancient Greek are required, but some may allow you to learn from scratch.

Classical Studies or Classical Civilisation courses will consider most subjects but Classical Civilisation or History will help.

Attendance at the summer JACT Greek Course at Bryanston is advisable prior to an Oxford application. Computer Science Mathematics is essential, Further Mathematics and Computer Science may be helpful for some courses. Dentistry Biology and Chemistry are essential in

Archaeology

There are usually no essential subjects but any of these could be helpful: Classical Civilisation, History, Geography, Latin. There are no essential subjects but some courses will be looking for a mixture of arts and sciences and may be very keen on Art. Most entrants onto Art and Design degrees will have done a one-year Art Foundation course after completing Sixth Form. Selection for entry to Art Foundation is based on the A-Level Art and Design Portfolio and an interview. Taking Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics or Physics will keep all Biochemistry courses open to you. Biology is essential, along with at least one of the following: Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. Chemistry is essential for some courses; otherwise two from the following four should do: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Further Mathematics might be helpful. There are usually no essential subjects but these can help: Business, Economics and Mathematics Mathematics is essential, and at least one of these: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Further Mathematics too can be useful. Chemistry is essential, and one of the following may also be required: Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Further Mathematics too can be useful.

Architecture

addition to which one of the following might be helpful: Mathematics, Physics or Further Mathematics. Some Dentistry courses use admissions tests such as the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) and the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT). Check specific entry requirements carefully. English Literature at A-Level might be preferred but many universities do not require specific subjects at advanced level. Check carefully. Some universities may ask you to attend an audition, workshop or interview. A range of different co-curricular activities can help you prepare for auditions, such as drama and dance groups. Note that universities may not accept Economics and Business Studies taken as part of a three-subject combination. Check individual admissions websites for entry requirements. Mathematics is usually essential and Economics or Business is obviously helpful. Mathematics and Physics are usually essential. Further Mathematics could be helpful. Mathematics and Physics are essential and Further Mathematics may be required too. English A-Level is essential. History or a language may also help.

Art and Design

Drama

Biochemistry

Biology

Biomedical Sciences

Economics

Business Studies

Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Engineering (in general) English Literature

Chemistry

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