► GCSEs

A GCSE (Level 1-2)  is usually taken in school year 10 and 11, they develop your knowledge and understanding in a single subject. If you follow a course of GCSEs only you will take between 6-10 different subjects. Some subjects are studied as a double award equal to 2 GCSEs. You can combine GCSEs with other types of study such as BTEC or the Diploma The subject’s available include maths science and English which are compulsory and options like history, languages, art, technology, etc They take 2 years to complete and are assessed by coursework and exams

If you would like to find out what GCSEs are available in your area please visit UCAS Progress.

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