A Levels

A Levels courses

• Art and Photography A Level - Level 3
• Biology A Level - Level 3
• Business Studies A Level - Level 3
• Chemistry A Level - Level 3
• Criminology (Vocational) - Level 3
• English Language A Level - Level 3
• English Literature A Level - Level 3
• Film Studies A Level - Level 3
• Geography A Level - Level 3
• Health and Social Care (Vocational) - Level 3
• History A Level - Level 3
• Information Technology (Vocational) - Level 3
• Law A Level - Level 3
• Maths A Level - Level 3
• Media A Level - Level 3
• Music A Level - Level 3
• Physics A Level - Level 3
• Politics A Level - Level 3
• Psychology A Level - Level 3
• Sociology A Level - Level 3
• Sport and Exercise Science (Vocational) - Level 3

Why choose A Levels at West Notts?

An overall pass rate of 98.8% in 2019 is not the ony reason to study at West Notts...

A Levels your way...

You can choose to study 3-4 A Level subjects or choose to study two A Level subjects and one of the following vocational qualifications:

• Health and Social Care (Vocational) - Level 3
• Information Technology (Vocational) - Level 3
• Sport and Exercise Science (Vocational) - Level 3

Vocational qualifications involve a greater proportion of assessments via coursework rather than exams. Students also undertake hands-on learning to boost their employability skills, and broaden future career opportunities.

Alongside your choices, you may also be able to study one of these additional subjects, worth extra UCAS points:

• The Extended Project Qualification – worth half the UCAS points of an A Level, this is an individual research project on a topic of your choosing and is valued by universities.
• Maths - Level 3 - an opportunity to develop your maths skills – great alongside A Levels including psychology, geography, business and science/s etc.

Wider learning

In addition we offer many enrichment activities open to all A Level students:

• The Brilliant Club – working with a PHD student to engage in university-level skills.
• The Access Project – one-to-one tutorials with industry professionals.
• Guest speakers – from publishers, to barristers and cosmetic scientists.
• Day trip and visits – Jaguar Land Rover, Harry Potter Studio’s Tour, European Court of Human Rights, Strasbourg, etc.
• University visits – including the East Midlands UCAS exhibition.
• Oxbridge Medicine and Law Societies – meet students already enjoying university.
• Personal statement – we’re here to help students achieve a competitive UCAS application.
• Learner Representative and peer mentor opportunities.
• Opportunities to join the college's Academy of Sport programme.

Feel supported

Our A Level students will be allocated an individual progress mentor who is there to guide you throughout your studies. As part of this, you’ll have regular one-to-one meetings to track your progress. You’ll also be supported by your tutors, and will take part in group tutorials to learn additional study skills. 

What our students say

From making new friends to gaining new skills and enjoying independence, Emily Burke explains why college has helped her to grow in more ways than one…

Gallery

Our A Level students continually receive well-deserved top marks, with a 98.8% pass rate for 2019.

The college hosts an annual football tournament

Students take part in a zombie run around college

Students have created a volunteer-led gardening space called 'The Patch'

Dr David Barker, senior lecturer in publishing at the University of Derby, visited English literature and English language students to give advice on careers in the publishing industry

Students worked with educational visitors from Finland and Germany as part of a pioneering project designed to address exam stress and improve performance under pressure.

We’ve recently refurbished our science labs to allow A Level biology, chemistry and physics students to study using the best in scientific equipment.