What we offer
Overview
At Minsthorpe Post 16 we offer courses that are suitable for all everyone. The curriculum has been designed to offer students of all abilities and all interests an opportunity to gain the qualifications they need.
Along with the curriculum Students get fantastic experiences during Enrichment time, from high quality external speakers to trips and team building activities. There is also the chance to represent the college as part of the Football Academy and the Post 16 Student Leadership Team.
Please get in touch via enquiries@minsthorpe.cc , should you have any further questions or to speak directly to our Associate Assistant Principal (Director of Post 16), Mr Lloyd or to our Careers Adviser, Mr Dowey.
Courses Available and Entry Requirements
Level 3 Subjects and Entry Requirements
Please see below the current subjects available and the requirements for them. Students need to pick three subjects from three different blocks.
Block A subjects
Subject |
Qualification |
Essential |
Plus |
---|---|---|---|
Art |
A Level |
Merit in BTEC Art |
4 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Chemistry |
A Level |
Min 6 In Chemistry or 6-6 In Combined Science + 6 In Maths |
3 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
English Language |
A Level |
Min 5 in English Language |
4 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Health & Social Care (Single) |
BTEC |
Min 4 In English & Maths |
3 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
History |
A Level |
Min 5 In History & English |
4 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Sport & Physical Activity (Single) |
Cambridge Technical |
Min 4 in PE |
4 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Block B subjects
Subject |
Qualification |
Essential |
Plus |
---|---|---|---|
Applied Psychology |
BTEC |
Min 4 In English & Maths |
3 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Business |
BTEC |
Min 4 In English & Maths |
3 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
English Literature |
A Level |
Min 5 In English Literature |
4 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Geography |
A Level |
Min 5 In Geography & English |
3 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
PE |
A Level |
Min 6 In PE |
4 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Physics |
A Level |
Min 6 In Physics or 6-6 In Combined Science + 6 in Maths |
3 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Block C subjects
Subject |
Qualification |
Essential |
Plus |
Applied Science |
BTEC |
Min 4 In Combined Science, English & Maths |
2 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Food & Science Nutrition |
BTEC |
Min of Merit in Hospitality & Catering |
4 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Maths |
A Level |
Min 6 In Maths |
4 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Performing Arts |
BTEC |
Min of Pass In Performing Arts |
4 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Sociology |
A Level |
Min 4 in English & Maths |
3 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Sport & Physical Activity (Double) |
Cambridge Technical |
4 In PE |
4 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Block D subjects
Subject |
Qualification |
Essential |
Plus |
---|---|---|---|
Biology |
A Level |
Min 5 In Biology or 5.5 in Combined Science + 5 in English & Maths |
2 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Digital Media |
Cambridge Technical |
Min 5 In English Language |
4 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
French |
A Level |
Min 6 in French |
4 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Health & Social Care (Double) |
BTEC |
Min 4 In English & Maths |
4 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Music |
BTEC |
Min of Merit in Music |
4 other grade 9-4 GCSEs |
Photography |
A Level |
Min 5 GCSEs (preferably including a creative, visual subject) |
Min 5 GCSEs (preferably including a creative, visual subject) |
For more information about the various courses click on the link below
www.wakefieldprospectus.co.uk/courses/full-time-courses?provider=minsthorpe-community-college
Level 1 and 2 Subjects and Entry Requirements
Please see below the current subjects available and the requirements for them. Students need to pick either the Level 1 and 2 Pre Apprenticeship - Work Skills course or choose two courses from Level 2 Business, Level 2 Health and Social Care and Level 2 Sport.
All Level 1 and Level 2 students will also complete a Computer Skills Qualification to help build their skills for the future and study English and Maths if their GCSE grade was below a 4
For more information about the various courses click on the links below
www.wakefieldprospectus.co.uk/courses/full-time-courses?provider=minsthorpe-community-college
Level 1 and Level 2 Courses
Subject |
Qualification |
Essential |
---|---|---|
Level 1 and 2 Pre-Apprenticeship – Work Skills |
BTEC Diploma x 1 (Level 1) 1 year |
2 GCSE grades 1-3 (support with Resit Functional Skills Maths and English if below a 4) |
Level 2 Business |
BTEC Diploma (Level 2) 1 Year |
3 GCSEs grades 3 (support with Resit Functional Skills Maths and English if below a 4) |
Level 2 Health and Social Care |
BTEC Diploma (Level 2) 1 Year |
3 GCSEs grades 3 (support with Resit Functional Skills Maths and English if below a 4) |
Level 2 Sport |
BTEC Diploma (Level 2) 1 Year |
3 GCSEs grades 3 (support with Resit Functional Skills Maths and English if below a 4) |