At York College, A Levels can be studied in practically any combination, providing you with a great range of subjects and courses to choose from. With over 40 A Level qualifications on offer, York College boasts the widest choice in the region.
New for 2026, we are introducing a new and innovative qualification - York College Mix. These programmes are equivalent to one A Level and will allow students to combine two A Levels and one Vocational course, for students who want a more flexible and personalised learning experience tailored to career aspirations and academic goals.
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Explore A Level & Mix options with us
Choose A Levels from one of the widest and most diverse selections in the region
A Level students at York College study a personalised learning programme in a unique environment, which allows them to develop knowledge and skills, prepare them for examinations, and take them beyond the A Level specification to see what higher-level courses will be like. A Levels are typically studied over two years and are mainly assessed via exams.
Our strong links with universities and the mature relationship with tutors make York College an excellent preparation for higher education or employment.
If you want to take A levels here at York College, we know you’ll have lots of questions about what it’s like to study with us at College, such as what else is on offer alongside your courses? Where do our students progress to? As well as how and when to apply, and what support is on offer during your time at College. See the bottom of this page, or our FAQ page.
Explore by Career
Do you have a particular career in mind, but are not sure which subjects to study to reach that career? Take a look at our careers mapping technology, where you can explore salary, predicted employment and other detailed Information. All careers have been linked to our own course offer, to help support you in making an informed choice about your next steps.
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What our students say
“I was surprised but really happy with my results. I think they reflect not only my hard work and personal efforts, but my experience at the college as a whole and the outstanding teaching and support I’ve received here.”
