Humanities GCSE (Three Year A Level route)
Course overview
We offer a unique opportunity to re-sit GCSEs on our Humanities Pathway. You study this
course for a year, and you will receive 5 GCSE grades in English Language, English Literature, Geography, Film Studies and Maths.
You will also improve your confidence, your personal and social skills, and develop work-related skills such as time-management and communication that will support your onward journey to further study and professional employment.
Many Job roles or degree require a minimum of a grade 4 GCSE in these key subjects, therefore we provide the opportunity to improve your GCSE grades. As these GCSE’s are completed in one year, we require all applicants to undertake a diagnostic assessment during the application process.
What this course covers
Entry Requirements
A minimum of Grade 3 or above, including GCSE English Language and Maths or Level 1 Functional Skills English and Maths is required. Where applicants have not previously studied GCSE qualifications or where education has been disrupted, suitability for the course will be discussed at interview, where we will consider individual educational background, experience, and any prior qualifications you may have.
Applicants will also undertake brief Maths and English (mainly reading and writing) assessments during the application and interview process for this course. Successful applicants will simply be those who our experienced staff consider have a reasonable chance in securing Grade 4/C or above in each of the subjects taken, at the end of one year of study.
Progression Opportunities
Successful students who achieve at least four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above—including English Language and Maths—and show a positive attitude to learning are guaranteed a place on our full-time A Level programme. Other progression routes are also available.
Delivery And Assessment
On this full-time course you will study five GCSEs over one year including
GCSE English Language and Maths, providing a platform for successful students to
progress on to Level 3 study.
This full-time course will be delivered in dedicated and well-equipped teaching spaces within our A Level centre, where students will also have access to A Level social and study spaces, computer rooms, and a variety of enrichment activities alongside current A-Level students. The majority of assessment will be by formal end of year examination, but some subjects will also have internally assessment coursework components.
