A Level Pathways
A-Level Pathways are designed to move you a step closer to your future goals
With over 30 A Level subjects to choose from, we’re sure to offer you a combination of subjects to help you achieve your dream career, get you into work, or progress to a university level course.
You will need to choose a minimum of three A-Level subjects
Your ultimate goal, passion, and skills will decide which path is right for you.
It is important when choosing your A-Level combinations to choose the right subjects for the career that you will want to pursue. Here we have outlined a few key career options, and the A Levels you’ll need to study to help you get there.
Core
You must choose at least one of these core subjects:
- Business Studies
- Economics
Additional
- Sociology
- Psychology
- English Literature
- English Language & Literature
- History
- Religious Education
- Law
- Mathematics
- Government & Politics
- Media Studies
- ICT
Careers
- Marketing
- Communications
- Human Resources
- Accounting
- Law
- Consultancy
- Entrepreneur
Core
You must choose at least one of these core subjects:
- Media Studies
- Art & Design
- Photography
- Drama & Theatre Studies
- Graphic Design
- Music
Additional
- Sociology
- Psychology
- English Literature
- English Language & Literature
- Law
- Business Studies
- Religious Studies
- Government and Politics
- Welsh
- ICT
- Computer Science
- Film Studies
Careers
- Artist
- Performer
- Designer
- Photographer
- Musician
- Stage Technician
- Journalist
- Animator
Core
You must choose at least one or two of these core subjects:
- Media Studies
- Art & Design or Graphic Design
- ICT
- Photography
- Maths & Physics (essential for Architecture)
Additional
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Business Studies
- Religious Studies
- Film
- Law
- Religious Studies
- Government & Politics
- Spanish/French/Welsh
- Computer Science
- English Literature
- English Language
- Drama & Theatre Studies
Careers
- Designer
- Advertiser
- Journalist
- TV Production
- Games Designer
- Illustrator
- Researcher
- Artist
Core
- Geography
Additional
- Maths
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Business Studies
- English Literature/Language
- Computer Science
- Government and Politics
Careers
- Marine Biologist
- Architect
- Surveyor
- Seismologist
- Volcanologist
- Oceanographer
- Urban/Town Planner
Core
You must choose at least one of these core subjects:
*You cannot take ‘English Language & Literature’ along with ‘English Literature’
- English Language & Literature
- English Literature
- Media Studies
Additional
- History
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Law
- Religious Studies
- Government & Politics
- Spanish/French/Welsh
- Business Studies
- Art & Design
- Photography
- Drama & Theatre Studies
Careers
- Copywriter/Editor
- Author
- Marketeer
- Reporter
- Broadcaster
- Presenter
- Writer
- Teacher
Core
You must choose at least one of these core subjects:
- History
- Government & Politics
- Religious Studies
Additional
- English Literature
- English Language and Literature
- Geography
- French/Spanish/Welsh
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Law
Careers
- Civil Service
- Politician
- Council Officer
- Teacher
- Journalist
- Solicitor
- Armed Forces
- Police Officer
- Firefighter
Core
- Law
Additional
- Criminology
- English Literature
- English Language and Literature
- French/Spanish
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Government and Politics
- History
- Business Studies
- Maths
Careers
- Barrister
- Solicitor
- Paralegal
- Legal Secretary
- Probation Officer
- Police Officer
- Prison Officer
- Youth Worker
Core
You must choose at least two of these core subjects:
- Maths
- Physics
- Computer Science
Additional
- Further Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Graphics
- Geography
- Psychology
Careers
- Medical Physicist
- Nuclear Physicist
- Accountant
- Banker
- Chemical Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Working in AI
- Mechanical Engineer
Core
- Biology
- Chemistry
Additional
- Physics
- Maths
- Further Maths
- History
- Geography
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- English Language and Literature
- English Literature
Careers
- Doctor
- Dentist
- Nurse
- Pharmacist
- Zoologist
- Ecologist
- Audiologist
- Physiotherapist
- Veterinary Scientist
Core
You must choose at least one of these core subjects:
- Sociology
- Psychology
Additional
- Criminology
- English Literature
- English Literature and Language
- Religious Studies
- Government and Politics
- History
- Business Studies or Economics
- Maths
- Biology
- Law
- Geography
- Media Studies
Careers
- Teacher
- Social Worker
- Psychologist
- Police Officer
- Speech Therapist
- Nurse
- Psychiatrist
