A Level Academy

Become a... university graduate! These courses will help you to get the skills and qualifications you need to get into university.

Do you want to go to university or get a head start in your career? Join Guildford College’s A Level Academy! We specialise in providing high quality A Levels in business and finance, humanities and social sciences and modern culture. Instead of an unfocused programme of study, we’ll help you put together a tailored package designed to maximise your abilities and build on your potential. Our aim is to ensure you get the grades you need for university or your dream job.

This section also covers our GCSE retake courses in English, Maths and Biology and the Access to Further Education course, which enables you to improve your GCSEs and prepare for the next step.

Why choose Guildford College?

97% A Level pass rate in 2010, with 71% of students achieving grades A-C
£2 million investment in major new facilities and resources to provide state-of-the-art learning areas
State-of-the-art new learning hub for information study with open access computer, wireless connectivity and interactive group booths
High tech media suite with industry standard TV studio, editing facilities and Apple Macs
New courses in BTEC Science, Fine Art A Level and Anthropology A Level (available at only a few colleges in the country)
Expert guidance – university applications and careers advice
£800 scholarships for outstanding students with six or more GCSEs at grade A
Comprehensive programme of Individual and group tutorials

Day to day

Discussing business objectives and strategy
Experimenting in the labs
Debating controversial topics
Finding out about crime and punishment, law and society in the UK today
Reading and researching
Analysing books and films
Experiencing life behind the camera

Moving on

A Levels provide a passport to a wide variety of Foundation Degrees, HNDs and Degrees at the College or at a university or your choice. From there you can progress to careers in a range of areas:

Business and Finance courses degrees in business studies, financial services, law, criminology, business information technology, mathematics, accounting, artificial intelligence. Careers in accountancy, banking, law, the Police Service, management consultancy, investment analysis, IT consultancy, IT systems management.
Humanities and Social Sciences courses for degrees in English, creative writing, history, politics, anthropology, social sciences, philosophy, classical studies, education studies. Careers in journalism, broadcasting, sales and marketing, public relations, teaching, civil service, psychology, local government.
Modern Culture courses for degrees in film and TV studies, media studies, photography, animation, digital media, multimedia design, animation, moving image. Careers in advertising, media planning, location management, programme research, vision mixing, illustration, animation, film, photography.
Science courses for degrees followed by careers in medicine, veterinary practice, forensics, genetics, pharmacology, dentistry, chemical engineering or systems engineering.

Links

www.ucas.com| - UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges.

www.aimhigher.co.uk| - A complete guide to Higher Education in England.

www.aqa.org.uk| - The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance(AQA) is thelargest of the three English exam boards, setting and marking public exams such as GCSEs and A Levels, as well as other qualifications.

www.ocr.org.uk| - OCR is a leading UK awarding body, dedicated to supporting education providers by offering respected qualifications and comprehensive support.

www.edexcel.org.uk| - Edexcel is the UK’s largest awarding body and a part of Pearson plc, the world’s largest education services company.

www.wjec.co.uk| - The WJEC examinations board provides a range of syllabuses and examinations with related curriculum and in-service support.