Curriculum & Courses
A diverse curriculum tailored to individual student needs.
The Academy offers a variety of flight paths including level 3 academic and vocational courses. You can choose to study A levels, vocational subjects or a combination of these qualifications which demonstrate the breadth of skills that are increasingly required by the world of work and higher education.
Please click on the links for subject specific information.
A Levels
At TBOWA 6th Form you will study 3 A levels (or equivalent) coupled with our comprehensive Beyond the Classroom curriculum. It may be possible for a student to complete an additional A level in a chosen subject. A level subjects are graded A*-E.
Please click on the links on the left for subject information.
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Maths |
Grade 7 or above in Maths |
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Biology |
Grade 7 or above in the associated Single Science or grade 77 or above in a Combined Science qualification |
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Chemistry |
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Physics |
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History |
Grade 7 or above in History |
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English Language |
Grade 6 or above in at least one English |
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English Literature |
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Computer Science |
Grade 6 or above in Computer Science and Maths |
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Geography |
Grade 6 or above in Geography |
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Religious Studies |
Grade 6 or above in RS and at least one English |
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Psychology |
Grade 5 or above in at least one English |
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Sociology |
Grade 5 or above in at least one English |
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Vocational Subjects
Vocational level 3 courses can be single (equivalent to 1 A level), double (equivalent to 2 A levels) or triple (equivalent to 3 A levels). Typically, vocational qualifications are more coursework-based and are graded Distinction*-Pass.
Please click on the links on the left for subject information.
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Art & Design |
BTEC Level 3 |
Grade 6 or Level 2 Merit or above in an Art-related subject (eg Photography) (You must have a portfolio of evidence to document your creativity) |
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Applied Science |
AAQ Level 3 |
Grade 55 or above in a Combined Science qualification |
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Business |
BTEC Level 3 |
Grade 5 or Level 2 Merit or above in a Business-related subject (eg Enterprise and Marketing) |
Additional Subjects
We also offer the Extended Project Qualification as additional course that students may study alongside their three subjects.
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EPQ |
Level 3 Extended Project |
Grade 5 or above in at least one English |
Entry Requirements
For all level 3 academic and vocational courses, the entry requirement will be 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including Maths and English) in addition to the specific entry criteria stated above.
Applying for a place in the 6th Form:
To apply for a place at TBOWA 6th Form, please go to the Application page.

