Entry Requirements 2026

To qualify for a Level 3 Study Programme, you must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. Only full GCSE qualifications count for entry requirement purposes. Please note that the absence of GCSE English Language at grade 4 will significantly restrict the range of study programme options available. Some courses may have additional GCSE/vocational qualification grade requirements. Please refer to individual course details for specific entry criteria.

The standard two-year study programme is equivalent to three A level courses. Students with an average of Grade 8+ across their GCSE qualifications may enrol on a two-year study programme equivalent to four A level courses.

Applicants who are currently studying or have previously studied abroad will need to apply and pay for a statement of comparability through UK ENIC (formerly NARIC) before enrolment can be confirmed. If external examinations are not available in the applicant’s educational system, the College requires successful completion of the equivalent Year 11 and authenticated end-of-year grades in a school report, which must be suitable for progression to a full-time Level 3 study.

We reserve the right to make changes to the curriculum or entry requirements, if necessary, in response to external or internal factors. Applicants will be notified of any significant changes in advance.