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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 4 Fine Art or Art & Design
Business Studies Services Pathway
Sport Pathway
Grade 5 Business
Grade 4 Maths & English
English Language Social Science Pathway
Performing Arts Pathway
Services Pathway
Grade 6 at both GCSE English Language or English Literature
English Literature & Language Social Science Pathway
Performing Arts Pathway
Grade 6 at both GCSE English Language or English Literature
Film Studies Creative Industries Pathway
Performing Arts Pathway
Grade 4 English Language or Literature
French Services Pathway Grade 5 French
Geography Social Science Pathway Grade 5 Geography
Grade 4 English & Maths
Graphic Communication Creative Industries Pathway Grade 4 Photography, Art & Design or Fine Art
*Students that have not studied the above courses may still be considered. They will be required to submit a portfolio.
History Social Science Pathway Grade 5 History
Grade 4 English
Mathematics STEM Pathway Grade 7 Maths
Media Studies Social Science Pathway Grade 4 English Language or Literature
Philosophy & Ethics Social Science Pathway Grade 4 English
Photography Creative Industries Pathway Grade 4 Photography, Art & Design or Fine Art
*Students that have not studied the above courses may still be considered. They will be required to submit a portfolio.
Science - Biology STEM Pathway
Sport Pathway
Grade 6 Biology or Grade 6-6 Combined Science
Grade 4 Maths & Grade 4 English (preferable)
Science - Chemistry STEM Pathway Grade 6 Chemistry or Grade 6-6 Combined Science
Grade 5 Maths & Grade 4 English (preferable)
Science - Physics STEM Pathway Grade 6 Physics & Grade 6-6 Combined Science
Grade 5 Maths & Grade 4 English (preferable)
Sociology Social Science Pathway Grade 5 English Language or Literature
Spanish Services Pathway Grade 5 Spanish

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Course Pathways Grade Requirements
Criminology Services Pathway Grade 4 English Language or Literature
Cambridge National ICT STEM Pathway
Services Pathway
Grade 4 Computer Science
or Merit Cambridge Nationals Creative iMedia Level 2
Law Services Pathway Grade 4 English Language or Literature
Performing Arts (Single) Creative Industries Pathway
Performing Arts Pathway

Grade 4 Drama
Merit Level 2 BTEC Performing Arts
*If students have not previously studied Drama or Performing arts, entry is via an audition and interview

Performing Arts (Double) Performing Arts Pathway

Grade 4 Drama
Merit Level 2 BTEC Performing Arts
*If students have not previously studied Drama or Performing arts, entry is via an audition and interview

Psychology Social Science Pathway Grade 5 English Language
Grade 5-5 Combined Science 
Science - Forensics STEM Pathway Grade 4-4 Combined Science
Grade 4 Maths & Grade 4 English
Sport (Single/Double) Sport Pathway Grade 4 Science
Grade 4 English
Merit CNAT Sport Studies
Uniformed Protective Services Services Pathway Grade 4 English Language or Literature

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!

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