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Subjects are offered subject to demand.
Entry requirements
Brooksbank Sixth Form offers a wide range of courses, and welcomes students of different abilities, and we are keen to ensure that you choose courses in which you can succeed.
The basic minimum entry requirements are explained below. Some courses have additional specific requirements - these are listed in the table. Please contact us to discuss your options.
SIXTH FORM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Students must have a minimum of at least five GCSEs at 9 - 4 grades (or equivalent). These must include a grade 4 in English Language or Mathematics.
3D Design
GCSE grade 5 or above in Materials Technology.
Applied Law
GCSE grade 4 in English Language.
Applied Science
GCSE grade 4 or above in two of Biology, Chemistry or Physics, or GCSE grade 5 / 4 or above in Combined Science. GCSE Grade 4 or above in Mathematics.
Art and Design
Grade 4 or above in an Art discipline.
Biology
Grades 6 / 6 or above in GCSE Combined Science AND Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics. OR Grade 6 or above in GCSE Biology, Grade 5 or above in GCSE Chemistry AND Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.
Business Studies
GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics.
Chemistry
GCSE grades 6 / 6 or above in Science AND Grade 5 or above in Mathematics. OR GCSE Grade 6 or above in GCSE Chemistry AND GCSE Grade 5 or above in Mathematics.
Criminology
Grade 5 or above in English Language or Literature.
English Language
GCSE grade 6 or above in English Language.
English Literature
GCSE grade 6 or above in English Literature.
Geography
GCSE grade 5 or above in English Language, Mathematics and Geography.
Health and Social Care
GCSE grade 4 in English Language.
History
GCSE grade 6 or above in History. If History was not taken at GCSE, then grade 6 in either English Language or Literature.
Information Technology
GCSE grade 5 or above in Mathematics plus at least a Merit in OCR Certificate ICT or equivalent.
Mathematics
GCSE grade 7 or above in Mathematics on the Higher Tier Mathematics paper.
Further Maths
GCSE grade 8 or above in Mathematics.
Core Maths
GCSE grade 5 or above in Mathematics.
Media Studies
GCSE Grade 5 or above in English Language or English Literature.
Photograph
GCSE grade 4 or above in an Art discipline.
Physical Education
GCSE grade 5 or above in PE and Science and be a strong performer in one sport.
Physics
GCSE grade 6 or above in Physics or 6 / 6 or above in Dual Award Science. GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or above. Please note: we would expect you to study Core Mathematics in Enrichment if you are not studying A Level Mathematics.
Psychology
GCSE grade 4 in English Language.
Sociology
GCSE Grade 5 or above in English Language.
Sport
A recognised qualification in PE, such as GCSE PE or BTEC PE.
Travel and Tourism
GCSE grade 4 in English Language.
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