HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE ENTRY CRITERIA 2018

HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE ENTRY CRITERIA 2018 Huddersfield New College New Hey Road Huddersfield HD3 4GL 01484 652341 info@huddnewcoll.ac.uk www.huddnewcoll.ac.uk www.facebook.com/huddnewcoll @huddnewcoll

General Entry Criteria 2018 entry Level 3 Study Programme General entry criteria o 2 GCSEs at grade 5 and 3 GCSE at grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. The pass grades need to be in academic GCSE subjects and should relate to your chosen level 3 subjects o For a study programme of 4 linear A levels, 5 GCSEs at grades 7-9 3 or 4 Linear A Level or Linear A Level and Vocational A Level combinations and at least a grade 6 in both GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language. This must be agreed by the Senior Admissions Team o For a study programme including a 4 th level 3 qualification, you are required to achieve 5 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including GCSE English Language and Maths o will also apply o 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language 3 Vocational A Level combinations o GCSE Maths grade 3 or above (if grade 4 or above, will be included as one of the five GCSEs needed) o One vocational equivalent at Pass grade or above can be substituted for a GCSE grade (excluding English Language and Maths) o For consideration for a 3 x separate vocational A Level study programme combination, please see the guidance in the notes section below o For a study programme including a 4 th level 3 qualification, you are required to achieve 5 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including GCSE English Language and Maths o will also apply Level 2 Study Programme General entry criteria o GCSE grade 3 in English Language and grade 2 in Maths BTEC Extended Certificate (3 GCSE equivalent) o Plus 1 GCSE or vocational equivalent at grade 4 o Plus 1 GCSE at grade 3 and 1 GCSE at grade 2 BTEC Diploma (4 GCSE equivalent) o GCSE grade 3 in English Language and grade 2 in Maths o Plus 1 GCSE at grade 3 and 2 GCSEs at grade 2 Level 1 Study Programme General entry criteria o GCSE grades 2 in English Language and grade 2 in Maths BTEC Introductory Diploma o Plus 3 GCSEs at grade 2 Final - CMG 19/09/17 Page 1

General Entry Criteria 2018 entry Extra Guidance Diagnostic assessments and GCSE English and Maths requirements o Any student presenting with a GCSE grade 3 or 2 in English Language may need to attend a compulsory diagnostic session following enrolment o Any student presenting with a GCSE grade 3, 2 or 1 in Maths may need to attend a compulsory diagnostic session following enrolment o The diagnostic session will determine your GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths resit pathway, this is compulsory and we will fit this resit pathway into your study programme o Some progression pathways require a minimum grade 5 in GCSE English Language and/or Maths. If this is the case for your potential progression pathway, we may incorporate a relevant English Language and/or Maths resit pathway into your agreed study programme Study Programmes o In some cases (where the choices are sensible for career options) a Level 3 study programme consisting of 2 vocational A Levels (Extended Certificates in the 2 nd year) and 1 Linear A level may be appropriate. These should be referred to the Senior Admissions Team for consideration and to ensure that the study programme provides relevant progression opportunities o In some exceptional cases a Level 3 study programme consisting of a 3 individual vocational A Levels (Extended Certificates in the 2 nd year) may be appropriate. These will be referred to the Senior Admissions Team for consideration and to ensure that the study programme provides relevant progression opportunities o You should choose no more than two predominantly practical/coursework based A Levels. If you want to combine three practical/coursework based A Levels, you should seriously consider an Extended Diploma course Reference o Your school, college or employer reference must demonstrate an excellent record in terms of attendance and punctuality (at least 95%). The reference should also demonstrate excellent standards of behaviour and attitude to learning The entry criteria listed are accurate at the time of the publication of the prospectus. They are, however, subject to revision as further information and clarification is made by the Department for Education regarding the structure and assessment methodologies applied to the developing curriculum going forward. All changes will be notified via the college website. Subject entry criteria; given the significant national changes to GCSEs, A levels and BTEC qualifications, we are keeping our entry criteria under constant review. All changes will be notified via the college website. BTEC Level 3 qualifications Please note the awarding body for all BTEC qualifications recently made the decision to extend the current BTEC courses in our offer beyond 2018. This means that for 2018 entry, all Level 3 vocational subjects will continue to be assessed by coursework only, with the exception of Art and Design. Final - CMG 19/09/17 Page 2

A levels Biology A Level Business Studies A Level Chemistry A Level Computer Science A Level Criminology (Examined Applied Diploma) Drama & Theatre Studies A Level Economics A Level English Language A Level English Language and Literature A Level (only if taken with another traditional subject) English Literature A Level Film Studies A Level Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and grade 6 in GCSE Biology or two grade 6s within GCSE Combined Science grades Grade 5 in GCSE English Language Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or two grade 6s within GCSE Combined Science grades Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and grade 6 in GCSE Physics Grade 4 in a traditional written subject, for example, GCSE History or English Literature Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 5 in GCSE Maths Grade 5 in GCSE English Language Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 5 in GCSE English Literature, if taken Grade 5 in English Literature and grade 5 in GCSE English Language. Students are strongly advised to study traditional written subjects alongside (e.g. A Level History) Fine Art A Level 3D Design A Level French A Level Further Mathematics A Level Geography A Level Graphic Communication A Level History A Level Law A Level Grade 4 in a relevant GCSE Art subject. If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered Grade 4 in a relevant GCSE Art or Design subject. If students have not taken a GCSE Art or Design subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 5 in GCSE French Grade 7 in GCSE Maths Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 5 in GCSE Maths. Grade 4 in GCSE Geography if taken. If GCSE Geography is not taken, then grade 4 in a GCSE Science will be essential. Grade 4 in a relevant GCSE Art subject. If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 4 GCSE History if taken. If GCSE History is not taken, then a grade 4 in a traditional written subject, for example GCSE English Literature will be essential Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 4 in a traditional written subject, for example GCSE History or English Literature Final CMG 30/11/17 Page 1

Mathematics A Level Media Studies A Level Photography A Level Physical Education A Level Physics A Level Politics A Level Psychology A Level Religious Studies A Level Sociology A Level Spanish A Level Textile Design A Level Grade 7 in GCSE Maths. A grade 6 in GCSE Maths may be considered if your GCSE average point score is 6.5 or above Grade 4 in Photography or a relevant GCSE Art subject. If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered Grade 5 in GCSE Biology or grade 5 in the Biology element of GCSE Combined Science plus grade 4 in GCSE PE, if taken. If GCSE PE is not taken then evidence of good performance in a named sport will be considered Grade 7 in GCSE Maths and grade 6 in GCSE Physics or two grade 6s within GCSE Combined Science grades. Students must also study A Level Mathematics. A grade 6 in GCSE Maths may be considered if your GCSE average point score is 6.5 or above Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 4 in a traditional written subject, for example GCSE History or English Literature Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 5 in GCSE Maths plus grade 4 in GCSE Biology or one grade 4 within GCSE Combined Science grades Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 4 in a traditional written subject, for example GCSE History or English Literature Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 4 in a traditional written subject, for example GCSE History or English Literature Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 5 in GCSE Spanish Grade 4 in GCSE Textiles or a relevant GCSE Art subject. If students have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered BTEC Level 3 (1 A Level Equivalent) BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate Acting BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate in Business BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate in Computing (Software Development) Certificate in Dance Certificate in Health & Social Care Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and relevant experience will be required Final CMG 30/11/17 Page 2

Certificate in IT Certificate in Applied Law Certificate in Musical Theatre Certificate in Music Performance Certificate in Music Technology Certificate in Applied Science Certificate in Sport Certificate in Sport and Exercise Science Certificate in Travel and Tourism Grade 4 in a traditional written subject, for example GCSE History or English Literature and relevant experience will be required and relevant experience will be required and relevant experience will be required Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and one grade 4 within GCSE Single or Combined Science grades or a pass in a vocational level 2 Science qualification Grade 4 in GCSE PE or a Pass in a vocational equivalent, if taken Grade 4 in GCSE PE or a pass in a vocational equivalent and one grade 3 within GCSE Single or Combined Science grades or a pass in a vocational level 2 Science qualification BTEC Level 3 (2 A Level Equivalents) Certificate/Diploma in Business Certificate/Diploma in Creative Media (Digital Games) Certificate/Diploma in Creative Media (Film, TV and Radio) Certificate/Diploma in Health & Social Care Certificate/Diploma in IT Grade 4 in GCSE Maths Grade 4 in GCSE Media Studies and/or Art is desirable Grade 4 in GCSE Media Studies and/or Art is desirable Final CMG 30/11/17 Page 3

Certificate/Diploma in Performing Arts Certificate/Diploma in Applied Science Certificate/Diploma in Sport Certificate/Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science Certificate/Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Events Management and relevant experience will be required Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and one grade 4 within GCSE Single or Combined Science grades or a Pass in a vocational level 2 Science qualification Grade 4 in GCSE PE or a Pass in a vocational equivalent, if taken Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and one grade 4 within GCSE Single or Combined Science grades or a pass in a vocational level 2 Science qualification. Grade 4 in GCSE PE or a pass in a vocational equivalent, if taken BTEC Level 3 (3 A Level Equivalents) Extended Diploma in Business Extended Diploma in Creative Media (Digital Games) Extended Diploma in Creative Media (Film, TV and Radio) Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care (Care and Health Studies routes available in year 2) Extended Diploma in IT Extended Diploma in Applied Science Extended Diploma in Sport Grade 4 in GCSE Maths Grade 4 in GCSE Media Studies and/or Art is desirable Grade 4 in GCSE Media Studies and/or Art is desirable Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and one grade 4 within GCSE Single or Combined Science grades or a Pass in a vocational level 2 Science qualification Grade 4 in GCSE PE or in a vocational equivalent, if taken Final CMG 30/11/17 Page 4

Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism and Events Management Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and one grade 4 within GCSE Single or Combined Science grades or a pass in a vocational level 2 Science qualification. Grade 4 in GCSE PE or a pass in a vocational equivalent, if taken Other Level 3 Qualifications CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (2yr) 3 A Level equivalent Core Maths (1yr) 1 AS Level equivalent Extended Project Qualification (1 yr) 1 AS level equivalent (maximum of 28 UCAS points) Grade 6 in GCSE Maths. This is a 4 th subject option only for students who meet the general entry criteria for a 4 th Level 3 qualification This is a 4 th subject option only for students who meet the general entry criteria for a 4 th Level 3 qualification BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificates/ Diplomas BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Business BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Children s Care, Learning and Development BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Information and Creative Technology BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Applied Science BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport Standard requirements for Level 2 Diploma Standard requirements for Level 2 Extended Certificate Standard requirements for Level 2 Diploma Standard requirements for Level 2 Extended Certificate Standard requirements for Level 2 Extended Certificate Grade 3 in GCSE Maths and one grade 3 within GCSE Single or Combined Science grades Grade 3 within GCSE Single or Combined Science grades Final CMG 30/11/17 Page 5

Other Level 2 & GCSE Qualifications GCSE English Grade 3 in GCSE English Language GCSE Maths Grade 3 in GCSE Maths for a 1 year pathway to a grade 4 Grade 2 in GCSE Maths for a 2 year pathway to a grade 4 Level 2 Functional Skills in English Grade 2 in GCSE English Language Level 1 Qualifications BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies Standard requirements for Level 1 Level 3/4 Qualifications Level 3/4 Art & Design Diploma Two A level qualifications at grade C and above, including an Art and Design subject or a Level 3 Art and Design Diploma or Extended Diploma (with overall grade minimum MM or MMM desirable) plus GCSE English grade 4 and GCSE Maths grade 3. If GCSE Maths is a grade 3, GCSE Maths will be a compulsory component of your study programme. A successful interview, a strong portfolio of work and a good reference are also required Final CMG 30/11/17 Page 6