Subjects and Entry Requirements
Please find below information on the subjects the UCL Academy will offer in 2026/7 and the entry requirements for each. The standard entry requirement for UCL Academy Sixth Form is 3 grade 6s at GCSE plus a Grade 5 in English Language and Maths GCSE.
For more information about studying these subjects, please take a look at the Sixth Form Prospectus and A Level Courses Guide
Biology – Grade 5 in English Language, Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 6 in Biology.
Business – Grade 5 in English Language and 5/Merit in Business (if taken at GCSE).
Chemistry – Grade 5 in English Language, Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 6 in Chemistry.
Computer Science – Grade 5 in English Language, Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 6 in Computing (if taken at GCSE).
Drama and Theatre – Grade 5 in English Language, Grade 6 in English Literature and Grade 6 in Drama (if undertaken at GCSE).
Economics – Grade 6 in English Language, Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 6 in Economics (if taken at GCSE).
Or: Grade 5 in English Language, Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 7+ in Economics (if taken at GCSE).
English Literature – Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 6 in English Literature.
Fine Art – Grade 6 in Art and Design; portfolio may be considered.
Further Mathematics – Grade 8 in Maths; students must also take A Level Maths.
Geography – Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 6 in Geography
Or: Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 7+ in Geography.
Government and Politics – Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 6 in a Humanities or Social Sciences subject (Geography, History, Sociology, Economics etc) Or: Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 7+ in a Humanities or Social Sciences subject (Geography, History, Sociology, Economics etc).
History – Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 6 in History
Or: Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 7+ in History.
Mathematics – Grade 7+ in Maths. Students with a Grade 6 in Maths may apply to take an algebra test at enrolment interview in August, to be accepted onto the course.
Photography – Grade 6 in Art and Design; portfolio may be considered.
Physics – Grade 5 in English Language, Grade 7 in Maths and Grade 6 in Physics
Or: Grade 5 in English Language, Grade 7 in Maths and Grade 6/6 in Combined Science.
Psychology – Grade 6 in Maths, Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 6 in Psychology (if taken at GCSE)
Or: Grade 6 in Maths, Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 7+ in Psychology (if taken at GCSE).
Religious Studies – Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 6 in Religious Studies (if taken at GCSE).
Or: Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 7+ in Religious Studies (if taken at GCSE).
Sociology – Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 6 in Sociology (if taken at GCSE)
Or: Grade 6 in English Language, Grade 6 in a Humanities subject and at least Grade 5 in Sociology (if taken at GCSE)
Or: Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 7 in Sociology (if taken at GCSE).
