Course Guidance

Choosing your Programme

Choosing a programme of study at Havering Sixth Form College depends on a number of factors. In the main, it is sensible to choose
subjects that you enjoy and are good at. If you have a firm career aim you need to find out whether any subjects are essential.

Broadly speaking, there are three levels of study at Havering Sixth Form College. The level you choose will be determined by your GCSE results. Please be aware that different subjects, within a level of study, may have different entry requirements.

Level three study includes A levels, Applied A levels, ILEX Diploma and BTEC Diploma and Extended Diploma courses. To take a level three course you need to have a minimum of one grade B and four grade Cs at GCSE, normally including Maths and English. Sometimes the offer for a particular subject or combination of subjects may be much higher than this.

Level two study includes GCSEs, Applied GCSEs, ILEX Certificate/Diploma and BTEC Diploma and Extended Certificate courses. To take a Level Two course you need to have mostly Ds or Cs at GCSE. If you do not have Maths or English GCSE at grade C, a re-sit in this subject will be part of your course.

Level one study is offered through the BTEC Certificate course in Business which is combined with the BTEC Certificate course in Sport and Leisure. To take this course you will need to have a good reference and be determined to succeed in a vocational environment.

Here are some examples to give you an idea of how to put a full programme together. Click on image to enlarge.