A Levels

Over 300 000 young people chose to do A levels last year.

You usually take 3 or 4 different A level subjects [ or alongside an Applied General Qualification].

A levels are general and academic and are a good choice if you want to keep your career options open.

Choose a subject you enjoyed at GCSE or pick up a new subject such as Law, Economics or Psychology.

Some degrees and universities will only accept specific subjects and grades for entry to certain degree courses at university.

A levels do not suit everyone. They are usually assessed at the end of two years by final exams, so you need to be good at independent study, revision and exam technique

A Level music will be required if you want to study music at University or Music College