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A Level Electronics

at The Blackpool Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

What is it? The branch of physics and technology concerned with the design of circuits using microchips, programmable micro-controllers and other electronic components. A combination of theoretical study and practical design, circuit building and problem solving. The new 2017 specification updates the content to make it more relevant than ever. Why study this course at Blackpool Sixth? This is a great course to combine with physics, maths or computing. Many students go onto study electronic engineering. It is also a great preparation for technical apprenticeships. We are the only centre in the area to offer electronics as an A level. Specific course entry requirements: Grade 5 in GCSE Maths plus grades 6 and 5 from GCSE Combined Science (higher tier), or grade 6 in GCSE Physics. No prior electronics experience is required.

What you need to get on

For our A Level programme, we require at least two GCSEs at (5) (B) grade and three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English language and maths. The pass grades need to be in academic GCSEs and relate to your chosen A level courses. Please see our website for specific course requirements.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Blackpool Sixth Form College

    THE BLACKPOOL SIXTH FORM COLLEGE BLACKPOOL OLD ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY3 7LR

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BLACKPOOL

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