At The Howard Sixth Form, we offer an enormous variety of courses to suit all abilities and interests. We have a range of A-Level and BTEC courses as well as specific Finance and Accounting courses.
We have a number of recommended pathways for students to follow, should they have specific career prospects in mind. These pathways suggest subject combinations that will put you in the best possible position when applying for Higher Education, placements and Apprenticeships.
Below is a list of courses we usually offer, and their relevant pathways. For more information about entry requirements and course specifics, please click on the course below.
We are also pleased to offer PSA (Football) as an additional option choice on top of your three academic choices. More information about PSA can be found here.
A-Level
| Course | Pathways | Grade Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Art & Design - Fine Art | Creative Industries Pathway |
Grade 5 Fine Art or Art & Design |
| Business Studies | Services Pathway Sport Pathway |
Grade 5 Business |
| English Language | Social Science Pathway Services Pathway |
Grade 6 and Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and English Literature |
| English Literature |
Social Science Pathway |
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and English Literature |
| Geography | Social Science Pathway |
Grade 5 Geography |
| Graphic Communication | Creative Industries Pathway |
Grade 5 Photography, Art & Design or Fine Art |
| History | Social Science Pathway |
Grade 5 History |
| Mathematics | STEM Pathway |
Grade 7 Maths |
| Media Studies |
Social Science Pathway |
Grade 5 English Language and Literature |
| Religious Studies | Social Science Pathway |
Grade 5 English |
| Science - Biology | STEM Pathway Sport Pathway |
Grade 6 Biology or Grade 6-6 Combined Science |
| Science - Chemistry | STEM Pathway |
Grade 6 Chemistry or Grade 6-6 Combined Science |
| Science - Physics | STEM Pathway |
Grade 6 Physics & Grade 6-6 Combined Science |
| Sociology | Social Science Pathway |
Grade 5 English Language or Literature |
​​​​​Applied General
| Course | Pathways | Grade Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Criminology | Services Pathway |
Grade 4 English Language |
| Law - BTEC Level 3 | Services Pathway |
Grade 4 English Language or Literature |
| Applied Science - AAQ Level 3 | STEM Pathway |
Grade 4-4 Combined Science |
| Psychology | Social Science Pathway |
Grade 5 Pscyhology if take at GCSE |
| Sport (Single/Double) | Sport Pathway |
Merit CNAT Sport Studies |
PSA
PSA (Football) is an additional option choice, which can be chosen in addition to your other choices. When submitting your application to our Sixth Form, you will be given the option to add PSA to your choices. Take a look at PSA in action!