Access to A Levels
Course level: 3
Course code: CP0191
01/09/2025
a future student (16-18)
Is this course right for me?
If you want to do A Levels but haven’t got the right grades for the subjects you want to study then this is the course for you!
The Access to A Levels programme will give you the opportunity to study a range of GCSEs, including English and maths, so that you can progress to the college’s A Level courses next year.
The programme enables you to follow the science pathway and will open doors to further and higher education opportunities or progression to university.
Course details
Entry Requirements:
To access this course you are required to have:
- Four or more GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English and maths
What will I learn?
During the course you will study:
- GCSE English
- GCSE maths
- GCSE sciences (including biology, chemistry and physics)
- Level 2 project in a specialism of your choice
What skills will I gain?
By studying this course you will:
- Learn about the English language
- Develop your understanding of writing techniques
- Learn how to interpret information for different meanings
- Functional elements of maths
- Nature of science and scientific processes
- Relationships between hypotheses, evidence, theories and explanations
- Observational, practical, modeling, enquiry and problem solving skills
- Gain valuable team working and communication skills by taking part in group activities
- Problem solving
- Analysis and evaluation skills
How will I be assessed?
All GCSEs are assessed through exams and controlled assessments.
What can I do next?
Successful completion of the course will enable you to apply for the colleges A Level programme
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