UNI Britannica offers a range of courses for home and international students at some of the best independent colleges in the UK
What are GCSEs?
The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is a qualification taken at the age of 16 or 17 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (Scotland has a different system).
Students can enrol in a GCSE course only for one year to cover the compulsory subjects (equivalent to Level 1), but if they intend to pursue further education such as A-Levels (advanced secondary education) or university degrees, they should take two years of GCSEs (equivalent to Level 2).
Each GCSE qualification is offered in a specific school subject:
- Art
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Classical Civilisation
- Computer Science
- Drama
- Economics
- English Language
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- German
- Greek
- History
- Italian
- Latin
- Mandarin
- Mathematics
- Modern Greek
- Music
- Photography
- Physics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Russian
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Textiles
Entry requirements for international students: Age 15+ | English Certificate (GCSE 2 years: IELTS 5.5 | GCSE 1-year: IELTS 6.0)
Please note: You cannot progress to an Undergraduate course after getting your GCSEs. You should pass your A-Level or Level 3 course in order to apply to a university in the UK.
What are A-Levels?
A-Level is a subject-based advanced qualification for students aged 16 and above. They can enrol in this program after passing successfully their GCSEs.
A-Levels could be a one or two-year course that would lead to progression to higher education in the UK.
Entry requirements for international students: Age 16+ | GCSE - 6 subjects at grade C or above | IELTS score 5.5 or 6.0
Available subjects:
- Ancient History
- Art
- Biology
- Business
- Ceramics
- Chemistry
- Classical Civilisation
- Computer Science
- Economics
- English Language
- English Language & Literature
- English Literature
- Film Studies
- French
- Further Mathematics
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Graphic Design
- Greek
- History
- History of Art
- Italian
- Latin
- Law
- Mandarin
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics
- Politics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Russian
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Textiles
- Theatre Studies
Easter Revision
The final exams for A-Levels in the UK are expected in May or June.
Prepare yourself by taking an intensive Easter Revision session in April. Highly trained tutors will go through past exams with you, showing you exactly what to expect and how to do your very best.