KS4 University Choosing Courses for University Universities look for students who not only have good grades but grades in the right subjects for the course they want to apply for If you know what you want to study at university, you should think about choosing subjects which give you the best possible preparation for your chosen course. Some A-Level subjects are more frequently required for entry to degree courses than others. We call these subjects ‘facilitating’, because choosing them at ALevel leaves open a wide range of options for university study. These subjects are: English, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Languages and Maths. If you don’t know what you want to study at university then it’s a really good rule of thumb that taking two facilitating subjects will keep a wide range of degree courses open to you. Successful applicants are normally expected to achieve good grades in a range of subjects at GCSE or equivalent and to meet any specific requirements for their chosen course. Some universities publish a list of preferred A-Level subjects which are acceptable for general admission, as well as specific requirements for individual courses. Universities also accept BTEC Level 3 grades for entry into University. It’s important to check university websites very carefully for detailed GCSE requirements should you have a specific degree course in mind. We want to develop self-motivated and mature young people who enjoy learning. For all groups, we offer: Core subjects at GCSE to ensure good basic qualifications for all pupils Varied courses in both GCSE & BTEC Achievable and appropriate goals for everyone Courses that enable students to progress on to their chosen career path GCSE Courses All GCSE qualifications are examined at the end of the two year course. All GCSE subjects are graded on a nine-point scale from 9 - 1, where 9 is the highest grade. BTEC Courses BTECs are work-related qualifications providing a more practical, real-world approach to learning alongside a key theoretical background - we offer both A level and BTEC courses in our 6th Form. Students complete PSAs (Pearson-set assignments) throughout Years 10 and 11. These are assignments which contribute to the final BTEC mark. Student also complete an external exam. Students are graded with a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*.
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