Help choosing subjects
What subjects combinations should I choose?
It's important to choose subjects that you are interested in and align with your achievements but it's also important to consider:
University and Career Pathways
Balance and Workload
Future Flexibility
We advise students to choose subjects based on their interests and aptitude, as they are likely to do better and enjoy their studies more if they study subjects for which they have a real passion.
Sixth Form Pathways
Pathways Based on GCSE APS
All routes can progress to Higher Education.
Academic Pathway+
Pupils should choose A levels, possibly facilitating A levels, and also choose Further Maths if appropriate or an EPQ. E.g.
Academic Pathway
Pupils should choose A levels. E.g.
Mixed Pathway
Pupils should choose a combination of A levels and AAQs (BTECs)
Vocational Pathway
Pupils should choose all BTECs.
Additional information
However, please bear in mind that entry to a university course may be dependent on a student having studied a particular subject, or a combination of subjects. Do not assume – please check university websites for the latest entry requirements. The Informed Choices website contains useful information, which can help with subject choice: https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk.
Please speak to our experienced Subject Leaders if you need more information or advice.
For some courses at top universities, Mathematics and Further Mathematics are required. You can study Further Mathematics AS Level as a fourth choice, alongside three other qualifications.
Making a decision is not easy, but the more carefully you consider the information in the Subject Leaflets, the more likely you are to enjoy your Sixth Form experience. We offer over 20 A level and vocational subjects and we do our utmost to enable students to select a combination of subjects that interests them. Classes with only limited interest are not viable for timetabled teaching and are therefore unlikely to run.
