Curriculum Offer
Here at Light Hall, we offer a wide range of A-Level and Level 3 subjects. These include a range of STEM, creative and ‘new’ subjects, such as Psychology, Criminology and Economics that students likely won’t have studied at GCSE. As our Sixth Form grows, so does our range of courses. As such, we update this page regularly to offer the most up-to-date information.
Students will predominantly choose 3 A-Levels for what is known as their ‘Programme of Study’, complemented by an enrichment programme, independent study periods and an optional EPQ.
Students may study 4 A-Levels where it would be beneficial for their post-18 destination, and where the student achieves all of the necessary prerequisites. This must be agreed with the Head of Sixth Form, the student and the student’s parents.
Choosing your A-Levels
Sixth Form learning provides students with the opportunity to tailor their ‘Programme of Study’ to their interests, intended university course and future career path, where known. We understand these big decisions can be daunting, and that’s why there are several opportunities for applicants to trial lessons, seek advice from teachers and the Head of Sixth Form and re-evaluate their options before enrolling.
Below, you will find an information proforma for each of our offered subjects to give you an idea of the course content, assessment structure and associated career pathways.
We also recommend students visit our Resources Page for links to sites to get them thinking about the subjects that interest them most and where they could lead them. Additionally, please see our FAQ section at the bottom of this page for advice on what to consider when deciding!
A-Level Subjects
For the new 2026-28 cohort of students, we plan to offer the following list of Sixth Form courses. To find out whether you must have studied the subject at GCSE level and what the required GCSE grades are, please see our Admissions Policy. However, please note that several of our courses do not require prior study.
Please select the subject icon to access the information proforma. If you have any questions about the course, please contact the subject leader whose email is included in the document.
FAQs
- Start thinking about your career aspirations – This may sound like you’re jumping ahead, but you might be able to work backwards! There are many tools and resources that you can use to have a think about what courses you might like to take. Try looking into different industries you might be interested in working in. From there, you can work backwards and work out which A-Level subjects would prepare you for that career.
- What am I good at? A-Levels are challenging and sometimes can require a good level of understanding at GCSE. So have a think about what you’re good at – are you creative? A great communicator? An expert essay writer? Or do you love to problem solve and get stuck into a Maths problem? Think about your strengths and the subjects you’re getting the best grades in.
- What do I enjoy? Being good at something is great but it’s not the whole picture. If you enjoy what you’re doing you’ll ‘never work a day in your life’, right? Whilst this may not be wholly true, enjoying what you’re doing is very important. So which subjects do you enjoy the most? Do you enjoy working with people? Do you like helping/teaching others? Do you want to make a difference?
Need more help?
Talk to those around you, your friends, family and teachers! They will help you to identify your strengths and your teachers can talk to you about their subject and where it could lead you.
During your admissions interview you will have the chance to discuss your choices with Mr Brookes who will help inform you about what courses may help you get onto the right university course or apprenticeship.
https://www.ucas.com/ – take the career quiz! You can also create a hub account and access loads of free resources to inform you about university courses and what A-Levels they require. There’s information on apprenticeships too! And a platform to chat to Uni students to get some advice!
https://www.ucas.com/file/130346/download?token=Bk_mXF3g – Turning the Spotlight on Yourself – a template you can use to get your thoughts and ideas down so you can ‘get to grips’ with your decision-making.
https://oxplore.org/ – asks you some of societies biggest questions to get you thinking about what you’re interested in.
https://www.oxfordsparks.ox.ac.uk/ – provides videos and articles on all science topics to get you interested in working in STEM.
https://myheplus.com/ – information provided by students for the University of Cambridge to help you find your passion.
https://ed.ted.com/lessons?content_type=animations&direction=desc&sort=publish-date&user_by_click=student%20 – beautiful animations to get you thinking about what you want to know.
Some University courses have very specific entry requirements. If you’re sure you know which course you want to do, visit the UCAS website to find out more about what A-Levels they require. An up to date course catalogue is released in April/May for entry the following year (eg. April 2025 for September 2026 entry).
Many courses are flexible with their requirements but many require ‘Facilitating’ subjects. ‘Facilitating A-Levels’ include Biology, Chemistry, English, Geography, History, Mathematics and Physics. The more of these subjects you choose, the more courses will be available to you.
A-Levels are more challenging than GCSEs. Whilst the number of subjects you study is fewer, the quantity and complexity of the content increases. This is why we have specific entry requirements for each subject, reflective of the difficulty of the course. If you can meet these requirements, we are confident that with the right level of commitment, you can excel in the A-Level too.
A-Levels involve more than just attending your lessons. It requires focus and independence. You have to take control of your own learning and motivate yourself. But don’t let this overwhelm you. Most students take on this challenge and surprise themselves with just how much they’re capable of when they work hard. You are working towards your own future!
This does not mean you are left to struggle alone – if you need help, please ask for it! Your teachers and our support team are there to help you, and will do all they can to support your studies. They will provide extra reading, homework, revision sessions and be available to talk to if you have any worries.
Your programme of study will be complemented by time for enrichment and extra-curricular activities to allow you to explore your interests and have fun! It’s all about balance!
Some of you will have your sights set on University, whilst some will be undecided, and some sure it’s not for them, and that’s fine!
A-Levels open doors for other opportunities too – including apprenticeships and further training.
An apprenticeship is an opportunity to work and study together. Completion of an apprenticeship can leave you with qualifications ranging from the equivalent of GCSEs to a master’s degree!
You can browse a range of apprenticeships here to see the sorts of things that might be available for you following your studies.