Choosing your sixth form subjects

The subjects you study in your sixth form can influence the course of your whole life, especially if you intend to study at degree level. It's important to ensure the ones you choose are suitable for the career you have in mind, so to help you with your research this page shows subjects that the University of Bolton is likely to require at level 3 (i.e. A2-level or equivalent) for our undergraduate degree courses.

Choose a subject area from the list below to find out what degrees we offer and the subjects you'll need to study to be eligible for them:

• Art and Design
• Built Environment and Construction
• Business, Management and Law
• Community and Youth
• Creative, Media and Cultural Studies
• Design Technology
• Education Studies
• Engineering
• Games, Computing and Creative Technologies
• Life Sciences
• Mathematics
• Psychology
• Sport, Leisure and Physical Activity

The University of Bolton recognises the value of an extremely wide range of qualifications and subject areas. Here, we only ask for specific subjects where they are genuinely required for success at degree-level – otherwise you are free to choose the level 3 subjects that interest you the most. We are happy to accept subjects such as General Studies and Critical Thinking. We also know that GCSEs and A-levels don't suit everyone, so we're happy to accept students with appropriate equivalent qualifications such as BTECs, the new diplomas, access courses and a host of other qualifications from across the UK, EU and the world. 

For all courses, as well as level 3 qualifications, you will need level 2 qualifications (i.e. GCSEs or equivalent). Normally, we ask for five GCSEs including English and mathematics, although for some courses there is flexibility here.

For full details of the entry requirements for a particular course please visit our course finder| or the UCAS website|.

Art and Design

• Animation & Illustration – any subjects + interview/portfolio
• Art & Design – any subjects + interview/portfolio
• Fine Arts – any subjects + interview/portfolio
• Games Art – a creative subject that includes some art and design
• Graphic Design – any subjects + interview/portfolio
• Interior Design – any subjects + interview/portfolio
• Photography – any subjects + interview/portfolio
• Product Design – any subjects
• Special Effects Development – any subjects + interview/portfolio
• Textile/Surface Design – any subjects + interview/portfolio

Built Environment and Construction

• Architectural Technology – any subjects
• Building Surveying & Property Management – any subjects
• Civil Engineering – mathematics 
• Construction – any subjects
• Construction Management – any subjects
• Property Development & Design for Interiors – any subjects
• Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management – any subjects

Business, Management and Law

• Accountancy – any subjects  
• Business Management – any subjects
• Business, Music & Creative Industries – any subjects
• International Hospitality Management – any subjects  (+ NVQ level 2 or equivalent in food preparation and food service)
• International Tourism Management – any subjects
• Law LLB – any subjects

Community and Youth

• Community Studies – any subjects + interview
• Youth & Community Work – any subjects + interview (+ some relevant work experience)

Creative, Media and Cultural Studies

• Creative Writing – any subjects
• English – any subjects
• Film & Media Studies – any subjects
• Media, Writing & Production – any subjects + interview/portfolio
• Modern & Contemporary History – any subjects 
• Music & Creative Industries Business – any subjects

Design Technology

• Fashion Product Development – any subjects
• Product Design – any subjects
• Special Effects Development – any subjects + interview/portfolio

Education Studies

• Education Studies – any subjects

Engineering

• Automobile Engineering – mathematics + one other technology, engineering or science subject
• Civil Engineering – mathematics 
• Electronic & Computer Engineering – mathematics + one other technology, engineering or science subject
• Mechanical Engineering – mathematics + one other technology, engineering or science subject

Games, Computing and Creative Technologies

• Business Software Development – any subjects
• Computer Games Software Development – any subjects
• Computing – any subjects
• Computing Technology – any subjects
• Film Production for the Advertising and Music Industries – one science or technology-based subject + one music or design-related subject
• Games Art – a creative subject that includes some art and design
• Games Design – any subjects
• Internet Communications & Networks – any subjects
• Multimedia & Website Development – any subjects
• Music & Creative Industries Business – any subjects
• Sound Engineering & Design – two from: a mathematical subject, a physical science subject, a technology-based subject or music
• Special Effects Development – any subjects + interview/portfolio

Life Sciences

• Biology – biology or a related subject
• Human Sciences – a science or a related subject

Mathematics

• Mathematics – mathematics

Psychology

• Counselling & Psychology – any subjects 
• Criminological & Forensic Psychology – any subjects
• Psychology – any subjects

Sport, Leisure and Physical Activity

• Sport & Exercise Science – a science or physical education
• Sport & Leisure Management – any subjects
• Sport Development – any subjects
• Sports Rehabilitation – a science or physical education + interview
• Sports Science & Coaching – a science or physical education

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