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A-levels: Making the jump from Year 12 to Year 13
Once Year 12 is all done, you'll move into your final year of A-levels – here's what to expect.
04 May 2022

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A-levels vs Btecs: which should you take?
A-levels or Btecs - which is the best path for you? Read our comparison guide to help you decide on the next options you should pursue.
05 January 2022

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A-levels and AS-levels, explained
Confused about how your As and A-level studies are structured? Here we aim to clear up any confusion including the latest re-shaping of the structure.
05 January 2022

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What are Btecs? A quick guide to Btec qualifications
What is a Btec and what universities accept them? We explain the different types of Btec and what their equivalent is in Ucas points.
05 January 2022

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Can you do a Btec and A-levels at the same time?
Everything you need to know about taking a combination of Btecs and A-levels
05 January 2022

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What A-levels do you need to become a doctor?
Are you an aspiring doctor? Here are the A-levels you need to study to make sure you get that all-important university place to study medicine.
18 November 2021

4 min read
What A-levels do you need to study law?
Budding barrister or solicitor? See if A-level law is a must-have to study it at degree level, plus subjects that are useful to have and examples of law degree entry requirements universities ask for.
18 November 2021

2 min read
What A-levels do you need to become a dentist?
Interested in becoming a dentist? We explain what it takes to be a dentist and what qualifications you need.
18 November 2021

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Six things you need to know before making your final A-level choices
Check out our six need-to-know pieces of advice to help you make the right A-level choices.
13 September 2021

4 min read
These are the 10 most popular A-levels
We count down the 10 most popular subjects taken at A-level by students who go on to uni. Can you guess what topped the list?
28 April 2021

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Making the jump from GCSEs to A-levels
What’s the transition from GCSE to A-levels like? See what you can expect, including how you can best prepare.
19 June 2019

3 min read
A-levels, BTECs or the IB – which is right for you?
What qualifications should you take after GCSEs? Our guide can help you choose between A-levels, BTECs and the International Baccalaureate.
24 May 2019

5 min read
Education levels and qualifications explained
Read our quick guide to understand different types of qualifications, and education levels and how they relate to one another
08 February 2019

2 min read
Year 13: A-level calendar - key dates
Year 13 planner of what to do during the autumn, spring and summer term.
10 January 2019

2 min read
What A-levels do you need to study geography?
Want to study geography at university and wondering what the entry requirements are? See which A-level subjects you should pick with our guide.
09 November 2018

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What A-level subjects do you need for the degree you want to study?
Got an idea of the degree subject you want to study, but not sure what A-level subjects you’ll need to take (or might be handy to have)? Figure out the right path with our checklists below.
20 September 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study a building or construction degree?
Thinking of studying a building or construction-related degree at university? Make sure your A-level line-up ticks admissions tutors’ boxes…
18 September 2018

5 min read
A-level reforms: what they mean for you
A-levels have changed dramatically in the last few years. See how these will affect your AS-level and A-level studies.
15 August 2018

2 min read
What A-levels do you need to study media?
Interested in the next step towards a media degree? Find out what A-Level subjects to take and the best university for media studies and communications.
01 August 2018

2 min read
What A-levels do you need to study economics?
What subjects do you need to become an economist? Find out what qualifications you need to apply for an economics degree.
06 July 2018

2 min read
What A-levels do you need to study politics?
See which A-levels best meet the degree entry requirements to study politics (and may swing an admissions tutor's vote in your favour).
06 July 2018

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A-level choices: uni applicants' top tips
Wondering how to choose A-level subjects? Our helpful article is packed full of practical A-level choices advice from past students.
27 June 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study classics?
What A-levels should you take for a classics degree place? Find out the entry requirements with our helpful university guide.
26 June 2018

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What A-levels do you need to study physiotherapy?
Want to become a physiotherapist? See what qualifications you need to study physiotherapy.
06 June 2018

2 min read
What A-levels do you need to study computer science?
Want to study computer science at university and wondering what the entry requirements are? Find out what A-level subjects to pick with our helpful degree guide.
06 June 2018

2 min read
What A-levels do you need to study chemistry?
What A-levels should you take to study a chemistry degree? Learn more about the entry requirements you can expect to meet.
06 June 2018

1 min read
What A-levels do you need to study physics?
What are the best A-levels to take for a physics degree? Find out the entry requirements you need to meet.
05 June 2018

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A-level trends for popular degree courses revealed
Find out what A-level combinations were taken by previous students on your desired course, and what grades they achieved.
05 June 2018

2 min read
What A-levels do you need to become a vet?
What subjects do you need to take to be a vet? Find out the entry requirements for veterinary medicine with our helpful university guide.
01 June 2018

2 min read
What A-levels do you need to study philosophy?
Want to study philosophy at university? Find out the philosophy entry requirements and what A-levels to take with our helpful guide.
01 May 2018
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