Humanities GCSE (Three Year A Level route)
at Birmingham Metropolitan College, Birmingham · college
What the college says
Progression onto our full-time A Level programme
What you need to get on
A minimum of Grade 3 or above, including GCSE English Language and Maths or Level 1 Functional Skills English and Maths is required. Where applicants have not previously studied GCSE qualifications or where education has been disrupted, suitability for the course will be discussed at interview, where we will consider individual educational background, experience, and any prior qualifications you may have. Applicants will also undertake brief Maths and English (mainly reading and
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Not on the Section 96 list, but a school or college runs it full time, so check the age range with them.
Where it runs
Sutton Coldfield College
Lichfield Road Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 2NW
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Start dates
- 31 August 2026 · Birmingham
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