Sixth Form Curriculum
2026-28 Tavistock College Sixth Form Subject Offer
Pathways for Year 12 (from September 2026)
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Faculty |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
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STEM |
Biology Computing |
AAQ Applied Science Physics |
Chemistry
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DT: Product Design Mathematics |
Mathematics |
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Global Studies |
Travel & Tourism (BTEC)
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Criminology History |
Business Studies Psychology
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Criminology Geography |
Psychology
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Linguistics & Literature |
English Language |
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English Literature |
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Creative Arts |
Art Music RSL |
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Art
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Creative Digital Media |
Film Studies Performing Arts CTEC |
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PAVE |
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Sport double (BTEC)* |
Health & Social Care (BTEC) |
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Sport BTEC (single & double) |
*If you wish to study double sport then you must select it in blocks B and E. If you choose single sport, then you should only select block E.
Level 2
Subject to demand, we will also continue to offer a level 2 pathway, for students who have not met the entry criteria for level 3 study. Enrolment for this course will be discussed following GCSE results.
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Level 2 Pathway |
King’s Trust Employability Award and Level 2 BTEC Business English and / or Mathematics GCSE resit (as required) |
We are excited to offer a variety of courses for the upcoming academic year. However, please note that these courses will only run if there are sufficient students enrolled. This ensures that we can provide the best possible learning experience and resources for all participants.
Course Requirements
Our general entry requirements are 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above but some subjects may have specific requirements. Please see the information below. Any student who does not achieve a 4 in mathematics will have to retake GCSE mathematics. Students need to achieve a grade 4 or above in either English (Literature or Language). If they achieve a 3 or below in both, they will have to retake GCSE English Language.
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Subject |
Course |
Specific course requirements |
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Applied Science |
AAQ |
4 in science and maths |
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Art |
A Level |
5 in Art or Textiles |
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Biology |
A Level |
6 in biology or combined science, plus 6 in maths |
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Business Studies |
A Level |
6 in business or humanities subject and 5 in maths |
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Chemistry |
A Level |
6 in chemistry or combined science, plus 6 in maths |
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Computing |
A Level |
6 in computing, or 6 in maths and science |
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Creative Digital Media |
BTEC |
Study or experience of a creative subject are helpful but not essential |
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Criminology |
Applied |
4-9 in 5 X GCSEs |
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English Language |
A Level |
6 in English language |
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English Literature |
A Level |
6 in both English literature and language |
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Film Studies |
A Level |
5 in English literature or language |
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Geography |
A Level |
6 in geography or other humanities subject |
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Health & Social Care |
BTEC |
5 in English and maths |
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History |
A Level |
6 in history or another humanities subject |
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Maths |
A Level |
6 in maths |
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Music |
RSL |
5 in music GCSE / merit in music BTEC or alternative performance qualifications/ experience |
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Performing Arts |
CTECH |
5 in drama / music GCSE or merit in BTEC dance / music or alternative qualifications/ experience |
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Physics |
A Level |
6 in physics or combined science, plus 6 in maths |
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Product Design (DT) |
A Level |
4 in DT or 5 in maths and science |
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Psychology |
A Level |
6 in English, Maths and Science |
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Sport |
BTEC |
4-9 in 5 X GCSEs |
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Travel & Tourism |
BTEC |
4-9 in 5 X GCSEs with minimum 4 in English |
creative arts subject pages 2026.pdf
english subject pages 2026.pdf
global studies subject pages 2026.pdf
level 2 subject pages 2026.pdf