A Levels
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Why choose Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College?
Tailored curriculum
Whether you enjoy being creative or like solving tricky equations, you can find the right options for you here. We will work with you to find a study programme to match your interests and ambitions.
Expert teachers
Our specialist teachers have expertise and passion for their subjects with most having examining experience and/or second degrees in their subject.
Enjoy your independence
No more uniforms, speak to your teachers on a first-name basis and have the freedom to manage your own studies. If there’s a gap in your timetable, it’s up to you how you use it.
Support to get you into top-tier universities
Our team work closely with top-tier universities to provide support to those who aspire to attend them. With our support, three students from our 2024/25 cohort have been successful in their interviews at the University of Oxford and have been given conditional offers. Past students have gone on to various universities including Keele University, University of Sheffield and Bishop Grosseteste University.
Strong links with employers and higher education
Including Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Midlands Airport, Hopkins Solicitors, and global engineering consultancy AECOM. We also link with NTU with their Mansfield Hub sharing a campus with our Derby Road site.
Access to great facilities
You will be provided with your own laptop and locker to use throughout your studies, plus you’ll also have access to all the great facilities at the Derby Road campus too.
Receive all-round support
From careers advisors, achievement coaches and the wellbeing team, we are here to support you through anything.
Where everyone belongs
We believe sixth form should be a space where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity and from student feedback, one of the aspects they cherish most is the opportunity to be their authentic selves.
Based in the heart of Mansfield
Our dedicated Sixth Form campus on Chesterfield Road, Mansfield, has easy access to the town centre and local facilities, so you can enjoy the best experience right on your doorstep
What our students say
Evie talks to us about the exciting opportunities studying A Levels with us has presented her, including how it differs from school, using the West Notts Travel Pass, and her plans to progress onto university.
Your study options
Option 1
Choose three A Level courses.
Option 2
Choose two A Level courses and one diploma course (listed below).
Benefits of studying a diploma course
Learn with fantastic industry-standard facilities.
Start to specialise in industry-focused skills.
Underpin your theoretical learning with practical experience.
Meet more students across different subjects.
Gain more confidence in your chosen field.
Diploma courses
Applied Science
Criminology
Sports and Exercise Science
The Extended Project Qualification
Whichever study option you choose, you may also be able to study the Extended project Qualification too. Worth half the UCAS points of an A Level, this is an individual research project on a topic of your choosing and is highly valued by universities.
Making the most of life at sixth form
Choosing to come to sixth form isn’t just about studying; it’s a new lifestyle. Beyond the classroom, there is a world of opportunities that will shape your future and your development as a young adult.
University visits
You’ll have the chance to visit some of the country’s top universities and see what life on campus is like.
Day trip and visits
Jaguar Land Rover, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Sheffield Book Festival, Lace Market Theatre in Stratford, The Holocaust Memorial Centre, Freud Museum in London, European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg; the world is your oyster!
Special guest speakers
With great links to both industry and local organisations, we will provide you with the chance to attend guest talks from an array of exciting speakers.
Conservation conscious
A prestigious leadership development programme for young people where you can plan and organise a local community campaign that makes a tangible change for the environment.
Enrichment clubs/activities
- Airsoft - Practise teamwork and organisation in a competitive setting.
- Crochet Club - Learn the art of yarn, and craft your own stylish pieces in a fun and welcoming environment.
- Debate Club - Students are given a debate question to investigate and argue. These questions are tailored by student’s interests and subjects.
- Journaling - Unleash your artistic potential by exploring all things journaling. From art and bullet journals to glue and smash books, discover unique ways to express thoughts, emotions and feelings.
- Mooting Society - Practise and develop legal advocacy surrounding the A Level Law specification. Play a part in the appeal process of the courts and increase your understanding of the court system.
- Photography Society - Learn how to snap pictures or expand your skills in a fun way with photography theory, weekly competitions and practical workshops.
- PMQ’s Watch Party - Prime Minister’s Questions will be displayed to students with the opportunity to discuss the points made, and the impacts on society for politics students.
- Power Walking - Get your steps in with a walk around the local area.
- REPLAY Esports - Work alongside the Esports team to discover future job roles and opportunities.
- Spanish Club - Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture, as you learn and practise conversational phrases and find out about life in Spain and Latin America.
- Zumba - Step into the groove of fitness and fun, and let the rhythm move you to a healthier, happier you!
Guided Campus Tour
Get a glimpse into the facilities you will be using as an A Level student at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College.
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