Pathways

We have created a series of A Level pathways to help you choose the best subject combination for your career and next steps. The pathways are all underpinned by an employability focus, with particular university or career destinations in mind. The pathways also include relevant ‘extraordinary extras’ (enrichment activities).

When you apply, you can either choose a designated pathway detailed below, or you can simply pick the A Levels that you would like to do based on other factors. There is plenty of choice and flexibility!

Business and Entrepreneurship Pathway

Core Subjects:

Accounting; Business; Diploma in Financial Studies; Economics; Maths; Psychology

Recommended Additional Subjects:

English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; French; Geography; Graphic Design; History (British and American 20th Century); History (British and European 20th Century); Law; Media Studies; Philosophy; Religious Studies; Sociology; Spanish.

Recommended Extraordinary Extras:

Debating Club; Dragon’s Den Pitch; Enterprise Qualification; EPQ; Grade Booster Event; Hotel Takeover; University Masterclass

Creative Studies Pathway

Core Subjects:

Art: Fine Art; Art: Historical Practice; Digital Music Production; Graphic Design; Photography; Product Design; Textiles and Fashion

Recommended Additional Subjects:

Ancient History; Biology; Business; Classical Civilisation; Drama; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Film Studies; History (British & American 20th Century); History (British & European 20th Century); Media Studies; Music; Psychology; Sociology

Recommended Extraordinary Extras:

College Production; Enterprise Qualification; EPQ; Film Club and competitions; Photography.

Design and Media Pathway

Core Subjects:

Film Studies; Graphic Design; Media Studies; Photography; 3D Product Design

Recommended Additional Subjects:

Business; Classical Civilisation; Digital Music Production; History (British & American 20th Century); History (British & European 20th Century); Maths; Physics; Sociology; Textiles and Fashion

Recommended Extraordinary Extras:

College Production; EPQ; Photography; Film Club and competitions; Student Magazine.

Engineering Pathway

Core Subjects:

Maths; Physics

Recommended Additional Subjects:

Business; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Engineering; Environmental Science; Further Maths; Geography; 3D Product Design

Recommended Extraordinary Extras:

Able Maths courses; National Maths Challenge; Employer Lectures; Visits to Employers.

English and Communications Pathway

Core Subjects:

English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature

Recommended Additional Subjects:

Ancient History; Classical Civilisation; Digital Music Production; Film Studies; French; Graphic Design; History (British & American 20th Century); History (British & European 20th Century); Law; Media Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Sociology; Spanish

Recommended Extraordinary Extras:

Creative Reading and Writing Group; Debating Club; EPQ; Meet the Author Event; Student magazine; University trips.

Environment, Geography and Earth Science Pathway

Core Subjects:

Applied Science; Biology; Chemistry; Environmental Science; Geography; Maths

Recommended Additional Subjects:

Classical Civilisation; Computer Science; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; History (British & American 20th Century); History (British & European 20th Century); Media Studies; Photography; Physics; Spanish

Recommended Extraordinary Extras:

A Level Geography Conference; EPQ; Environmental Task Force; Field Work; Journalism; Voluntary Conservation work.

Financial Academy Pathway

Core Subjects

AAT Diploma; Accounting; Business; Economics; Diploma in Financial Studies; Maths

Recommended Additional Subjects:

English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; French; Further Maths; Geography; Sociology; Spanish

Recommended Extraordinary Extras:

BMAT/Charity and Fundraising Taskforce; Dragon’s Den pitch; Employer lectures; Finance and Economics master class; Grade Booster event; Student Investor Challenge; World Skills event in Financial Advice.

Humanities Pathway

Core Subjects:

Ancient History; Classical Civilisation; Geography; History (all choices, dependent on timetable); Philosophy; Politics; Religious Studies

Recommended Additional Subjects:

Criminology; Drama; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; French; Law; Maths; Sociology; Spanish

Recommended Extraordinary Extras:

Debating Club; EPQ; Student Governor; Spanish; Student Magazine; University Taster Day.

Law and Legal Pathway

Core Subjects:

Criminology; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Law; Politics

Recommended Additional Subjects:

Ancient History; Business; Classical Civilisation; Geography; History (British & American 20th Century); History (British & European 20th Century); Maths; Philosophy; Psychology; Sociology; Spanish

Recommended Extraordinary Extras:

Debating Club; EPQ; Mock Elections.

Maths, Physics and Computer Science Pathway

Core Subjects:

Computer Science; Maths; Physics

Recommended Additional Subjects:

Biology; Chemistry; Economics; Fine Art; Further Maths; Geography; Music; 3D Product Design

Recommended Extraordinary Extras:

Able Maths course; Employer visits and talks; Engineering; E-Sports tournament; EPQ; National Maths Challenge; Physics Olympiad; Senior Maths Challenge.

Medical Health Pathway

Core Subjects:

Biology; Chemistry; Maths; Physics

Recommended Additional Subjects:

English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; French; Further Maths; Geography; History (British & American 20th Century); History (British & European 20th Century); Psychology; Spanish; Textiles and Fashion

Recommended Extraordinary Extras:

BMAT/UKCAT lessons; Debating Club; EPQ; Mental Health Task Force; Talks from GPs and Admissions Tutors; Volunteering.

Performing Arts Pathway

Core Subjects:

Drama; Music

Recommended Additional Subjects:

Biology; Classical Civilisation; Digital Music Production; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Film Studies; Fine Art; Maths; Media Studies; Sport & Exercise Science

Recommended Extraordinary Extras:

Choir; College Production; Dance Company; Entrepreneurship Qualification; EPQ; Fashion Show; Film Club and competitions; Orchestra; Photography.

Social Sciences Pathway

Core Subjects:

Criminology; Sociology; Politics; Psychology

Recommended Additional Subjects:

Biology; Classical Civilisation; Economics; English Language; English Language & Literature; English Literature; Geography; History (British & American 20th Century); History (British & European 20th Century); Law; Maths; Philosophy; Religious Studies