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Entry Requirements

Subject 

Entry Requirements 

Applied Science BTEC Ext Cert Level 3 

4 GCSEs 9-4 including at least 4-4 in Combined Science 

Art & Design BTEC Ext Cert Level 3 

4 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent, including at least a Pass in GCSE Art, a portfolio of work and natural artistic flair.

Biology A Level 3 

5 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent, including at least 5-5 in Combined Science or 5 in Biology 

Business Studies BTEC Ext Cert Level 3 

4 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent, including English & Maths and Business, if studied at GCSE. 

Chemistry A Level 3 

5 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent, including at least 5-5 in Combined Science or 5 in Pure Chemistry 

Computing: App Development4 GCSEs 9-4, including English and Maths. If studied at GCSE, students should have obtained a L2 pass at in ICT or Computer Science. 

Criminology Level 3 Diploma 

5 GCSE’s 9-4 (or equivalent). 

In order to study a Diploma in Criminology students need to achieve a Grade 4 or above in English and in one of the following GCSE’s: History, Sociology, RE or another comparable Humanities subject. 

English Literature A Level 3 

5 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent. It is essential to have gained Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language and 5 in GCSE English Literature. 

English re-sit Level 2 

For those students who did not gain 4 or above in GCSE Literature or Language 

French A Level 3 

5 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent, including English. Grade 6 in French GCSE 

Financial Studies LIBF Diploma Level 3 

5 GCSE’s 9-4 including English at grade 4 and Maths at grade 5 

Geography A Level 3 

5 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent, including at least grade 4 in both English and Geography 

German A Level 3 

5 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent, including English. Grade 6 in German GCSE 

Health & Social Care Extended Certificate Level 3 

4 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent including English and Maths grade 4 or above. A Level 2 Pass in HSC, if studied at GCSE, is also expected. 

Health & Social Care Cambridge Tech Level 3 Diploma 

4 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent including English and Maths grade 4 or above. A Level 2 Merit in HSC, if studied at GCSE, is also expected. 

History A Level 3 

5 GCSEs 9 – 4 or equivalent, including English and Maths and a grade 5 or above in History. 

Maths A Level 3 

5 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent, including GCSE Maths at grade 7 

Maths re-sit 

For those students who did not gain 4 or above in GCSE Maths 

Media Studies A Level 3 

5 GCSE’s 9-4 including English 5 grade or above and/or Media Studies  grade 5  and above (students do not have to have studied Media Studies for GCSE).

Music BTEC National Ext Cert Level 34 GCSE's 9-4 or equivalent, including English and Maths. Music Grade 5 or above. A portfolio of pieces/performances demonstrating students musical abilities. 

Performing Arts BTEC National Ext Cert Level 3 

4 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent. Auditions will be held. It is desirable that students have experience in the field of dance. 

Physics A Level 3 

5 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent, including at least 5-5 in Combined Science or 5 in Physics and 6 in Maths. 

Applied Psychology BTEC Level 3 

4 GCSEs 9 – 4 or equivalent, including English and Maths at grade 5 or above. 

Religious Studies A Level 3 

5 GCSEs 9 – 4 or equivalent, including English at grade 4 or above. 

Sport BTEC National Ext Cert Level 3 

5 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent, including English. Preferably GCSE grade 4 or above in PE or BTEC Level 2 Pass. Students should have a high level of interest in sport/physical activity and ideally be an active participant. 

Sport BTEC National Diploma Level 3 

5 GCSEs 9-4 or equivalent, including English. Preferably GCSE grade 4 or above in PE or BTEC Level 2 Pass. Students should have a high level of interest in sport/physical activity and ideally be an active participant. 

Football IQ Coaching and Leadership

Players should be competent and wish to progress seamlessly onto either University to play at a higher standard or to play at semi-professional or professional level. 

  

Our Mission and Values

We value each individual as a person made, known and loved by God

We value the whole person, spiritual, physical and intellectual

We value forgiveness and reconciliation

We value justice, equal opportunities and fairness

We value faith development as individuals and as part of communities

We value learning, growth and achievement

We value serving others and caring for those in need

Read Our Values & Ethos Statement

Trust Information

Ursuline College is an academy, and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership. The Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under company registration number 08176019 at registered address: Barham Court, Teston, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5BZ. St Edmund's Catholic School is a business name of Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership.

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