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A-Level courses at Leeds City College

See list of all A-Levels and read complete information for each subject

Course details

About A-Levels

A-Levels are the most popular route into higher education in the UK. People usually study A-Levels aged 16 – 18, but we welcome applications from all students.

Most people study three subjects at A-Level (sometimes four).

Each A-Level is four ‘units’ of study completed over two years. You study half of the course in Year 1 and if you pass, you are awarded an AS-Level qualification. You study the remaining units for each subject in Year 2 and if you pass, you are awarded a full A-Level.

Our A-Level students are well prepared for university, because we encourage independent study. Approximately 500 students are studying for A-Levels with us and in 10/11 we had a 93% pass rate.

Past students have joined top-ranking universities, including the University of Leeds, Leeds Metropolitan University, Oxford, York, Leicester, The London School of Economics, Glasgow and Newcastle.

Academic entry requirements

- To study three A-Levels: at least five subjects at GCSE (Level 2)* at grade C, or above.

- To study four A-Levels: at least seven subjects at GCSE (Level 2)* at grade C, or above.

* Your country’s equivalent to Level 2 studies is acceptable. If you successfully completed the national school system within your country, it is likely you will have completed Level 2 studies. If you are not sure that your qualifications meet the entry requirements, please send us copies of your certificates and we will advise you.

Additional grades
- To study any Science subject, you must have grades B/B in Science at Level 2.
- To study Maths or Accountancy, you must have grade B in Maths at Level 2.