huddersfield new college
entry criteria
2017
new hey road, huddersfield, west yorkshire, hD3 4GL
General Entry Criteria 2017 entry
Level 3 Study Programme
General entry criteria
2 GCSEs at grade B (5) and 3 GCSE at grade C (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 consideration for a 2 x vocational A Level and 1 x linear A Level
study programme combination, please see the guidance in the notes
section below
o For consideration for a 4 x linear A level study programme, please
see the guidance in the notes section below
o Subject specific entry criteria will also apply
o 5 GCSEs at grade C (4) or above including English Language
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 Subject specific entry criteria will also apply
General entry criteria
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3 Linear A Level or Linear A Level and Vocational A Level combinations
3 Vocational A Level combinations
Level 2 Study Programme
BTEC Extended Certificate (3 GCSE equivalent)
BTEC Diploma (4 GCSE equivalent)
Level 1 Study Programme
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GCSE grade 3 in English Language and grade 2 in Maths
Plus 1 GCSE or vocational equivalent at grade C
Plus 1 GCSE at grade D and 1 GCSE at grade E
GCSE grade 3 in English Language and grade 2 in Maths
Plus 1 GCSE at grade D and 2 GCSEs at grade E
General entry criteria
BTEC Introductory Diploma
Agreed AWS, PKY, NPS and JPE 28/11/16
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GCSE grades 2 in English Language and grade 2 in Maths
Plus 1 GCSE at grade E and 2 GCSEs at grade F
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General Entry Criteria 2017 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 will need to attend a compulsory diagnostic session following enrolment
o Any student presenting with a GCSE grade 3, 2 or 1 in Maths will 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
will 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 (Diploma in the 2nd 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 Certificate in the 2nd 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 In some exceptional cases a Level 3 study programme consisting of 4 Linear A levels may be appropriate. These will be referred to the Senior Admissions Team
for consideration. To be considered for a study programme of 4 Linear A levels, you will be expected to offer as a minimum, 5 A*/A grades at GCSE and at least
a grade 6 in both GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language
Supplementary
o Your school report must confirm a good record in terms of attendance, punctuality, behaviour and attitude to learning for successful entry
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
The general 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.
Given the significant national changes to GCSEs, A levels and BTEC qualifications we are keeping our entry thresholds under constant review. The website will
be updated with any changes. Admissions begin in January 2017, for which we will have finalised all entry criteria by 16th December 2016.
Agreed AWS, PKY, NPS and JPE 28/11/16
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Subject Specific Entry Criteria – 2017 Entry
A levels
Subject specific entry criteria
Biology A Level *
Traditional subject
Business Studies A Level **
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and grade B in GCSE Biology or grade BB in
GCSE Dual Science
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language
Chemistry A Level *
Traditional subject
Classical Civilisation A Level **
Traditional subject
Computer Science A Level
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and grade B in GCSE Chemistry or grade BB
in GCSE Dual Science
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade C (4) in a traditional
written subject, for example GCSE History or English Literature
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and grade B in Physics. Students must also
study A Level Maths
General entry criteria applies
Drama & Theatre Studies A Level
Economics A Level **
Traditional subject
English Language A Level **
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 5 in GCSE Maths
English Language and Literature
A Level ** Traditional subject (only if
taken with another)
English Literature A Level
Traditional subject
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade 5 in GCSE English
Literature, if taken
Film Studies A Level
Fine Art A Level
Traditional subject
3D Design A Level
French A Level **
Traditional subject
Further Mathematics A Level
Traditional subject
Geography A Level **
Traditional subject
Government and Politics A Level **
Traditional subject
Graphic Communication A Level
History A Level **
Traditional subject
Law A Level **
Agreed by AWS, PKY, NPS and JPE 28/11/16
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language
Grade 5 in English Literature and grade 5 in GCSE English Language.
Students are strongly advised to study supporting subjects
alongside (e.g. A Level History or another traditional written
subject)
General entry criteria applies
Grade C in a relevant GCSE Art subject. If students have not taken a
GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio of work will be considered
Grade C 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 B in GCSE French
Grade 7 in GCSE Maths
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language plus grade C in GCSE Science
(other than Core) and grade C in a traditional humanities/written
subject, for example, GCSE Geography
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade C (4) in a traditional
written subject, for example GCSE History or English Literature
Grade C 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 C (4) in a traditional
written subject, for example GCSE History or English Literature
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade C (4) in a traditional
written subject, for example GCSE History or English Literature
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Subject Specific Entry Criteria – 2017 Entry
Mathematics A Level
Traditional subject
Media Studies A Level
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
Music A Level
Traditional subject
Photography A Level
Grade C in GCSE Music and/or grade 5 Music Theory and Practical
Physical Education A Level **
Physics A Level
Traditional subject
Psychology A Level **
Religious Studies A Level **
Traditional subject
Sociology A Level **
Spanish A Level **
Traditional subject
Statistics A Level
Textile Design A Level
Subjects denoted by *
Subjects denoted by **
General entry criteria applies
Grade C 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 English Language and grade B in GCSE Biology or
Additional Science
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and grade B in GCSE Physics or grade BB
in GCSE Dual Science. Students must also study A Level Maths
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade C in a GCSE Science
subject (other than Core)
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade C (4) in a traditional
written subject, for example GCSE History or English Literature
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade C (4) in a traditional
written subject, for example GCSE History or English Literature
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and grade B in GCSE Spanish
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths. This subject is pending government approval
in Summer 2017. If this is not received, an alternative subject choice to
support your career options will need to be made.
Grade C in Textiles or a relevant GCSE Art subject. If students
have not taken a GCSE Art subject, then a portfolio of work will
be considered
If your GCSE Maths grade is 5 and you meet both the general
entry criteria and any other subject specific criteria for the
course, we will look at your overall GCSE grades to determine an
offer of a place on the course . These grades should include 5
GCSEs at grade B (5) in academic subjects.
In some cases, there may be genuine exceptions to this entry
requirement and at your admissions interview, the specialist
interviewer will use their professional judgement to consider this
exception when making you an offer of a place
If your GCSE English Language grade is 4 and you meet both the
general entry criteria and any other subject specific criteria for
the course, we will look at your overall GCSE grades to determine
an offer of a place on the course . These grades should include 3
GCSEs at grade B (5) in academic subjects.
In some cases, there may be genuine exceptions to this entry
requirement and at your admissions interview, the specialist
interviewer will use their professional judgement to consider this
exception when making you an offer of a place
Agreed by AWS, PKY, NPS and JPE 28/11/16
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Subject Specific Entry Criteria – 2017 Entry
BTEC Level 3 (1 A Level Equivalent)
Subject specific entry criteria
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary
Diploma in Acting
General entry criteria applies
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Subsidiary
Diploma in Business
General entry criteria applies
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary
Diploma in Computing (Software
Development)
Grade 4 in GCSE Maths
WJEC Diploma in Criminology (2yr)
Grade C (4) in a traditional written subject, for example GCSE
History or English Literature
Grade C in GCSE Media Studies and/or Art is desirable. Options
available, dependent on student interest, will be Digital Games or
Film, Radio and TV
General entry criteria applies and relevant experience will be
required
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary
Diploma in Creative Media Production
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary
Diploma in Dance
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary
Diploma in Health & Social Care
General entry criteria applies
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary
Diploma in IT
General entry criteria applies
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary
Diploma in Applied Law
Grade C (4) in a traditional written subject, for example GCSE
History or English Literature
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary
Diploma in Musical Theatre
General entry criteria applies and relevant experience will be
required
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary
Diploma in Music Performance
General entry criteria applies and relevant experience will be
required
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary
Diploma in Music Technology
General entry criteria applies and relevant experience will be
required
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary
Diploma in Applied Science
Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and grade C in a GCSE Science subject
(other than Core) or a pass in a vocational level 2 Science
qualification
Grade C in GCSE PE or in a vocational equivalent, if taken
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary
Diploma in Sport (Coaching, Fitness
and Development)
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary
Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Agreed by AWS, PKY, NPS and JPE 28/11/16
Grade C in GCSE PE or a pass in a vocational equivalent, if taken.
A grade C in a GCSE Science subject (other than Core) or a pass in
a vocational level 2 Science qualification is essential
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Subject Specific Entry Criteria – 2017 Entry
BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ Subsidiary
Diploma in Travel and Tourism
General entry criteria applies
BTEC Level 3 (2 A Level Equivalents)
Subject specific entry criteria
BTEC Level 3 Extended
Certificate/Diploma in Art & Design
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary
Diploma/Diploma in Business
Grade C in a relevant GCSE Art or Design subject or a Merit grade
in a vocational equivalent
General entry criteria applies
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary
Diploma/Diploma in Health & Social
Care
General entry criteria applies
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary
Diploma/Diploma in IT (Web &
Software)
General entry criteria applies
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary
Diploma/Diploma in Applied Science
Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and grade C in a GCSE Science subject
(other than Core) or a pass in a vocational level 2 Science
qualification
General entry criteria applies and relevant experience will be
required
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary
Diploma/Diploma in Performing Arts
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary
Diploma/Diploma in Sport (Coaching,
Fitness and Development)
Grade C in GCSE PE or in a vocational equivalent, if taken
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary
Diploma/Diploma in Sport and
Exercise Science
Grade C in GCSE PE or a pass in a vocational equivalent, if taken.
A grade C in a GCSE Science subject (other than Core) or a pass in
a vocational level 2 Science qualification is essential
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary
Diploma/Diploma in Travel, Tourism
and Events Management
General entry criteria applies
BTEC Level 3 (3 A Level Equivalents)
Subject specific entry criteria
BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma /
Extended Diploma in Business
General entry criteria applies
BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma /
Extended Diploma in Creative Media
(Digital Games)
Grade C in GCSE Media Studies and/or Art is desirable
BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma /
Extended Diploma in Creative Media
(Film and TV)
Grade C in GCSE Media Studies and/or Art is desirable
Agreed by AWS, PKY, NPS and JPE 28/11/16
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Subject Specific Entry Criteria – 2017 Entry
BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma /
Extended Diploma in Health & Social
Care (Care and Health Studies routes
available in year 2)
BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma /
Extended Diploma in IT
General entry criteria applies
BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma /
Extended Diploma in Applied Science
Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and grade C in a GCSE Science subject
(other than Core) or a pass in a vocational level 2 Science
qualification
Grade C in GCSE PE or in a vocational equivalent, if taken
BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma /
Extended Diploma in Sport (Coaching,
Fitness and Development)
General entry criteria applies
BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma /
Extended Diploma in Sport and
Exercise Science
Grade C in GCSE PE or a pass in a vocational equivalent, if taken.
A grade C in a GCSE Science subject (other than Core) or a pass in
a vocational level 2 Science qualification is essential
BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma /
Extended Diploma in Travel and
Tourism and Events Management
General entry criteria applies
Other Level 3 Qualifications
Subject specific entry criteria
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare
and Education (2yr)
3 A Level equivalent
General entry criteria applies
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificates/
Diplomas
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design
Subject specific entry criteria
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in
Business
Standard requirements for Level 2 Extended Certificate
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Children’s
Care, Learning and Development
Standard requirements for Level 2 Diploma
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in
Health and Social Care
Standard requirements for Level 2 Extended Certificate
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in
Information and Creative Technology
Standard requirements for Level 2 Extended Certificate
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Applied
Science
Grade 3 in GCSE Maths and grade D in a GCSE Science (other than
Core)
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in
Sport
Grade D in a GCSE Science (other than Core)
Agreed by AWS, PKY, NPS and JPE 28/11/16
Standard requirements for Level 2 Diploma
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Subject Specific Entry Criteria – 2017 Entry
Other Level 2 & GCSE Qualifications
Subject specific entry criteria
AQA Level 2 Certificate in Maths
Grade 2 in GCSE Maths
GCSE English
Grade 3 in GCSE English Language
GCSE Maths
Grade 3 in GCSE Maths
Level 2 Functional Skills in English
Grade 2 in GCSE English Language
Level 1 Qualifications
Subject specific entry criteria
BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in
Vocational Studies
Standard requirements for Level 1
Level 1 Functional Skills in English
Grade 2 in GCSE English Language
Level 1 FSMQ Managing Money
Grade 2 in GCSE Maths. Grade 1 in GCSE Maths may be
considered following a successful diagnostic session at enrolment
HE Provision
Level 3/4 Qualifications
Subject specific entry criteria
Level 3/4 Art & Design Diploma
Two A2 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).
English GCSE grade 4 or above and/or Functional Skills Level 2
Communication. A successful interview, a strong portfolio of work
and a satisfactory reference are also required
Subject specific entry criteria
Level 5 Qualifications
Level 5 Foundation Degree – Sport &
Exercise Science
The Foundation Degree – Sport & Exercise Science is a Level 5
qualification, the same level as a Higher National Diploma and just
below a full Honours Degree (level 6). This Foundation Degree can
be topped up to an Honours Degree through an additional period of
study, normally one year.
You will need 80 UCAS points taken from one of the following:
o Two or three GCE A levels (or equivalent) including at least one
in a related subject such as A Level PE, Biology or a Human
Biology related subject.
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A National Diploma/Extended Diploma (3 A level equivalent) in
a Sport or Science related subject at Grade MMP.
Additionally:
• All applicants will additionally require GCSE English Language at
Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent.
• Relevant work and/or performance related experience
Agreed by AWS, PKY, NPS and JPE 28/11/16
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Subject Specific Entry Criteria – 2017 Entry
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Positive references (available via the UCAS application)
A successful DBS check
GCSE Maths at Grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 is not a specific requirement
of this course, however, it may be a requirement for certain
progression routes from the course to employment or a ‘top-up’
year.
Agreed by AWS, PKY, NPS and JPE 28/11/16
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