At The Howard Sixth Form, we offer an enormous variety of courses to suit all abilities and interests. We have a range of A-Level and BTEC courses as well as specific Finance and Accounting courses.
We have a number of recommended pathways for students to follow, should they have specific career prospects in mind. These pathways suggest subject combinations that will put you in the best possible position when applying for Higher Education, placements and Apprenticeships.
Below is a list of courses we usually offer, and their relevant pathways. For more information about entry requirements and course specifics, please click on the course below.
We are also pleased to offer PSA (Football) as an additional option choice on top of your three academic choices. More information about PSA can be found here.
A-Level
| Course | Pathways | Grade Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Art & Design - Fine Art | Creative Industries Pathway | Grade 4 Fine Art or Art & Design |
| Business Studies | Services Pathway Sport Pathway |
Grade 6 Business Grade 5 Maths & English *Students who achieve a Business Grade 5 will still be considered |
| English Language | Social Science Pathway Performing Arts Pathway Services Pathway |
Grade 6 and Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and English Literature *In either order |
| English Literature & Language | Social Science Pathway Performing Arts Pathway |
Grade 6 and Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and English Literature *In either order |
| French | Services Pathway | Grade 5 French |
| Geography | Social Science Pathway | Grade 6 Geography Grade 5 English & Maths *Students who achieve a Geography Grade 5 will still be considered |
| Graphic Communication | Creative Industries Pathway | Grade 5 Photography, Art & Design or Fine Art *Students that have not studied the above courses may still be considered. They will be required to submit a portfolio. |
| History | Social Science Pathway | Grade 5 History Grade 4 English |
| Mathematics | STEM Pathway | Grade 7 Maths |
| Media Studies | Social Science Pathway | Grade 4 English Language and Literature |
| Philosophy & Ethics | Social Science Pathway | Grade 4 English |
| Photography | Creative Industries Pathway | Grade 5 Photography, Art & Design or Fine Art *Students that have not studied the above courses may still be considered. They will be required to submit a portfolio. |
| Science - Biology | STEM Pathway Sport Pathway |
Grade 6 Biology or Grade 6-6 Combined Science Grade 4 Maths & Grade 4 English (preferable) |
| Science - Chemistry | STEM Pathway | Grade 6 Chemistry or Grade 6-6 Combined Science Grade 5 Maths & Grade 4 English (preferable) |
| Science - Physics | STEM Pathway | Grade 6 Physics & Grade 6-6 Combined Science Grade 5 Maths & Grade 4 English (preferable) |
| Sociology | Social Science Pathway | Grade 5 English Language or Literature |
| Spanish | Services Pathway | Grade 5 Spanish |
Applied General
| Course | Pathways | Grade Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Criminology | Services Pathway | Grade 4 English Language or Literature |
| Cambridge National ICT | STEM Pathway Services Pathway |
Grade 4 Computer Science or Merit Cambridge Nationals Creative iMedia Level 2 |
| Law | Services Pathway | Grade 4 English Language or Literature |
| Performing Arts (Single) | Creative Industries Pathway Performing Arts Pathway |
Grade 4 Drama |
| Performing Arts (Double) | Performing Arts Pathway |
Grade 4 Drama |
| Psychology | Social Science Pathway | Grade 5 English Language or Literature Grade 5-5 Combined Science |
| Science - Forensics | STEM Pathway | Grade 4-4 Combined Science Grade 4 Maths & Grade 4 English |
| Sport (Single/Double) | Sport Pathway | Grade 4 Science Grade 4 English Merit CNAT Sport Studies |
| Uniformed Protective Services | Services Pathway | Grade 4 English Language or Literature |
PSA
PSA (Football) is an additional option choice, which can be chosen in addition to your other choices. When submitting your application to our Sixth Form, you will be given the option to add PSA to your choices. Take a look at PSA in action!