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.
| Biology | Grade 6 or above in the associated Single Science or grade 66 or above in a Combined Science qualification | |
| Chemistry | ||
| Physics | ||
| English Language | Grade 6 or above in at least one English | |
| English Literature | ||
| Geography | Grade 6 or above in Geography | |
| History | Grade 6 or above in History | |
| Mathematics | Grade 7 or above in Mathematics | |
| Further Mathematics | Grade 8 or above in Mathematics (Must be studied alongside Maths) | |
| Psychology | Grade 5 or above in at least one English | |
| Religious Studies | Grade 6 or above in RS and at least one English | |
| Sociology | Grade 5 or above in at least one English | |
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.
| Applied Science | AAQ Level 3 | Grade 55 or above in a Combined Science qualification |
| Art & Design | BTEC Level 3 |
Grade 5 or Level 2 Merit or above in an Art-related subject (eg Photography) (You must have a portfolio of evidence to document your creativity) |
| Business | BTEC Level 3 | Grade 5 or Level 2 Merit or above in a Business-related subject (eg Enterprise and Marketing) |
| Sport | BTEC Level 3 | Grade 5 or Level 2 Merit or above in a Sport-related subject (eg PE) |
Additional Subjects
We also offer the Extended Project Qualification as additional course that students may study alongside their three subjects.
| Core Maths | Mathematical Studies Level 3 | Grade 5 or above in Mathematics |
| EPQ | Extended Project Qualification | Grade 6 or above in at least one English |
Entry Requirements
For all level 3 academic and vocational courses, the entry requirement will be a grade 4 or above in Mathematics and at least one English, in addition to the subject-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.
