One of the benefits of studying at Bourne Academy Sixth Form is having a choice of study pathways so you can either choose 3 or 4 academic (A-levels) qualifications, 3 or 4 vocational (BTEC) qualifications or mix and match a combination of both.
If you have any questions about the entry requirements please email sixthform@bourneacademy.org or call 01778 391246.
5 x GCSEs / BTEC Level 2 at grade 5 or above (including English Language at grade 4 AND Maths at grade 4) plus any subject specific entry requirements.
You can mix and match any of the A-levels and BTEC National Extended Certificates as below.
Specific subject entry requirements
To study some subjects you will need to achieve specific grades at GCSE (or equivalent at BTEC Level 2).
BTEC Applied Science
Grade 4 in Combined Science Trilogy OR Grade 4 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics
BTEC Art & Design
Grade 4 in Art, Product Design or Textiles
A-level Biology
Grade 7 in Combined Science Trilogy OR Grade 7 in Biology and Grade 6 in Maths
BTEC Business
Any five GCSEs at grade 4 including Maths or English
A-level Chemistry
Grade 7 in Combined Science Trilogy OR Grade 7 in Chemistry and Grade 7 in Maths
BTEC Creative Digital Media Production
Any five GCSEs at grade 4 including Maths or English
A-level English Language
Grade 6 in either English Language or English Literature
A-level English Literature
Grade 6 in either English Language or English Literature
A-level Further Maths
Grade 8 in Maths
A-level Geography
Grade 6 in Geography
BTEC Health & Social Care
Grade 4 in Combined Science Trilogy OR Grade 4 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics
A-level History
Grade 6 in History
BTEC Information Technology & Computing
Any five GCSEs at grade 4 including Maths or English
A-level Maths
Grade 7 in Maths
BTEC Music (Performing)
Grade 4 in Music (audition may be required)
BTEC Performing Arts
Grade 4 in Drama / Performing Arts
A-level Physics
Grade 7 in Combined Science Trilogy OR Grade 7 in Physics and Grade 7 in Maths
A-level Psychology
Grade 6 in English Language and grade 5 in Maths
A-level Religious Studies
Grade 6 in Religious Studies or English Language
A-level Sociology
Grade 5 in Sociology (if studied) or English Language
A-level Spanish
Grade 6 in Spanish
CTEC Sport & Physical Activity
Grade 4 in Sport AND Grade 4 in Combined Science Trilogy OR Grade 4 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics
BTEC Travel & Tourism
Any five GCSEs at grade 4 including Maths or English
Want to choose four subjects?
Students have the opportunity to study four A-levels or BTECs at our Sixth Form, but to do this, you must achieve a grade 7 in English and Maths plus a grade 7 in all subjects selected at A-level or BTEC.
It is worth noting that only three A-levels or BTECs are counted towards the UCAS tariff when making a university application. This is why we also offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) as this is accepted by many universities and can strengthen your UCAS application.
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