What are A/AS Levels and how do they work?

A Levels encourage you to combine work-related vocational courses with academic subjects - giving you well-rounded skills and knowledge. In the first year of your full-time programme you'll study AS Levels, in your second year A2. You'll need to have passed your first year AS Levels to progress on to A2 Levels in the same subjects. AS (first year) + A2 (second year) = A Level!

In your first year you will:

• Take three subjects of your choice plus AS in Critical Thinking
• Gain competency in IT skills as part of a core studies programme.

In your second year you can:

• Upgrade some or all of your AS Levels into A Levels by successfully completing a higher level A2 qualification in the same subjects
• Take additional AS subjects.

For example, you may upgrade your Maths AS Level to A2 Level and add Computing AS.

How will this help me in the future?

• Progress to university
• Start in employment.

What do I need to join?

• 5 GCSEs at grade C or above which must include maths and English Language or equivalent relevant Key Skill literacy or numeracy qualification
• See specific subject details for additional requirements.

Where will I study?

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