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At St John Bosco Arts College you can take one of three routes:
A Level
Select 3 or 4 A level subjects
Entry requirements:
5 Grade 9 - 4 GCSEs [previously 5 A*-C].
For your chosen A level subjects, we recommend a minimum of a B or a grade 6 at GCSE.
Assessment:
A levels are exam based qualifications. Most subjects are completed over 2 years with exams sat at the end of the course.
BTEC Level 3
Select up to 3 BTEC subjects. Some subject areas offer a double award equivalent to 2 qualifications.
Entry requirements:
5 A* - C or 5 grade 9 - 4 GCSE’s.
Assessment:
BTEC’s offer a vocational assessment with a combination of coursework and examination.
BTEC’s are an acceptable alternative to A levels to gain entry to university.
Mixed
Select a combination of A level and BTEC courses equating to 3 qualifications.
Entry requirements:
5 A* - C or 5 grade 9 - 4 GCSE’s.
For your chosen A level subjects you will require a minimum of a B or a grade 6 at GCSE.
Assessment
A levels will be assessed through examination and BTEC qualifications offer a combination of coursework and examination.
For information on subjects please click here