A Levels

The A Level study programme option will appeal strongly to students who:

• Have enjoyed academic teaching and learning in schools and are comfortable and successful with examinations as the main form of assessment.
• Enjoy private study, researching topics, reading around subjects and can work independently.
• Want to study traditional subjects such as Geography, History, Mathematics and English to a higher level.
• Are interested in a career where, at present, A-levels are the preferred entry route e.g., Medicine, Veterinary Science, Law.

A Levels at Bury College:

• Study three A Level subjects (four by exception)
• May include one Applied A Level subject
• Two-year course
• Assessment is predominantly exam based
• Group and one-to-one tutorials
• Enrichment programme

Careers guidance and preparation for progress through:

• University visits
• Work placements and visits
• Voluntary work