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16 – 19 courses

At Newton Abbot College Sixth Form we offer a broad and ambitious curriculum. Students can study A Level programmes, Applied/Technical qualifications, or a combination of both. We also offer Level Two Hair and Beauty.

Our full list of qualifications offered is below.

Students must study three level three qualifications (or the equivalent).

  • Geography
  • History
  • DT Food Nutrition
  • DT Product Design
  • Fine Art
  • Information Technology
  • Photography
  • Drama and Theatre
  • Media Studies
  • Music-Digital
  • Production
  • Music Performance
  • Performing Arts
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Applied Human Biology
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Further Mathematics
  • Physics
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Applied Psychology
  • Health and Social Care
  • Philosophy and Ethics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Sport
  • Sports Coaching
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Politics
  • Beauty Techniques
  • Women’s Hairdressing

The college uses the following guidelines for A Levels and BTECSs, and Technical Qualification Courses to help you select the number of courses and the type of course:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/16-to-19-study-programmes-guide-for-providers/16-to-19-study-programmes-guidance-2022-to-2023-academic-year

Newton Abbot College’s Sixth Form offers students a Level 3 programme comprising mainly academic and applied qualifications. Students who do not hold a grade 4 in maths and/or English are provided with time on their programme to retake these subjects.

Our study programmes also include work experience and non-qualification activities which complement the other elements of the programme and support students to progress onto further or higher education or to employment as well as developing their character, skills, attitudes and confidence.

Students in our sixth form are expected to take part in some/all of the following activities that provide them with these essential “soft skills”:

  • Weekly enrichment
  • NAC Medallion programme
  • Studying for the EPQ
  • Personal Development lessons
  • Year 12 work experience
  • Reading programme
  • CEIAG events and visits
  • College community
  • Student council

Technical qualification courses

Students choose one course which includes specialist training and a work placement where appropriate. Should it be required, students will receive tuition in English and Mathematics to secure GCSE qualifications.

A Levels and BTECs

Students choose three courses in Year 12 and continue all of them in Year 13.