Photography A Level
at Greenshaw High School, Sutton · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course is intended to meet the needs of students who wish to undertake further studies in photography, media and/or art and design at degree or art foundation level. It is expected that students will have followed and gained a C grade or better in either art or media studies or can demonstrate a significant involvement with photography outside school. Along with timetabled classes, it is expected that students will demonstrate initiative and take photographs in their own time, visit galleries and research the work of other practitioners. It is recommended that students following this course have access to a good quality digital camera and, ideally, a manual SLR camera. Students who enrol on the course must be self-disciplined, self-motivated and have a genuine engagement with the subject.
What you need to get on
Academic level
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
Greenshaw High School
Grennell Road, Sutton, SM1 3DY
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Sutton
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
London · London · 2 years
- Their version
Stoke-On-Trent · North West · 20 months
- Their version
Shrewsbury · West Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Leyland · North West · 2 years
- Their version
Sevenoaks · South East · 2 years
- Their version
Bury · North West · 2 years
- Their version
Worksop · East Midlands · 72 weeks
- Their version
Bude · South West · 2 years