AAQ Applied Science
at The De Ferrers Academy, Burton-On-Trent · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students starting in Year 12
What you need to get on
5 Grade 9 - 4 passes including English and Maths Grade 4 plus 44 in Science
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
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
The de Ferrers Academy
Waterloo Street, Burton-On-Trent, DE14 2EB
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Burton-On-Trent
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