A Levels Courses at DCG
Unlock your potential with A-level qualifications that will set you apart in the eyes of universities and employers alike. With Derby College Group (DCG), you will discover exciting subject choices, high-quality teaching, first-class facilities, excellent careers advice and a vibrant learning environment.
A Levels are taught at The Joseph Wright Centre, our specialist post-16 Academic and Arts College in the city’s Cathedral Quarter, is a hub of inspiration for around 1,700 students. It is a bright, inviting and friendly setting, centred on a stunning atrium and offering superb resources for academic studies. As well as extensive general teaching spaces and an excellent library and learning resources centre, facilities include IT suites, art and design studios, and modern science laboratories. You will work alongside students from our Creative Industries Academy, which adds up to a vibrant atmosphere.
Where does your future lie? Business high-flier, scientific researcher, journalist, lawyer, politician, economist, psychologist, computer expert – whatever your career aspirations, A-levels from DCG can help you turn ambitions into reality. Your qualification will prove you possess not only academic knowledge but also dedication, application and critical thinking. We will motivate you to stay on track to achieve your goals, including seamless progression to university.
The choice is yours A-levels are the more traditional route for progressing to university. Our students normally focus on three subjects over two years. While some may decide to take four subjects at A-level, exceptional maths students will have the opportunity to study AS Further maths in their second year. Some students may find it more appropriate to add on the Extended Project Qualification – to bring an extra dimension to their CVs and strengthen their UCAS or job applications. Our portfolio of subjects is wide-ranging and flexible, so you will not be restricted to the conventional subject combinations familiar from school.
Pathway Guides
Biology and Chemistry / Medical A-Level Pathway
View Biology and Chemistry / Medical A-Level PathwayBusiness and Economics A-Level Pathway
View Business and Economics A-Level PathwayCreative Arts A Level Pathway
View Creative Arts A Level PathwayEarth Sciences A Level Pathway
View Earth Sciences A Level PathwayEnglish A-Level Pathway
View English A-Level PathwayHumanities A Level Pathway
View Humanities A Level PathwayLanguages A Level Pathway
View Languages A Level PathwayLaw A Level Pathway
View Law A Level PathwayMaths Physics and Computer Science A Level Pathway
View Maths Physics and Computer Science A Level PathwayMedia A Level Pathway
View Media A Level PathwaySport and Human Science A-Level Pathway
View Social Science A-Level PathwaySport and Human Science
View Sport and Human Science A-Level PathwayAd Astra – Raising your aspirations
Ad Astra at DCG – set your sights high, to help you move forward and realise your ambitions, we have launched the Ad Astra programme at DCG. Ad Astra gives you access to inspirational people, organisations and opportunities; keeps you informed of events that will guide your career journey; and offers additional coaching and support. Students who actively participate will receive Ad Astra badges that mark them out as aspirational, autonomous, connected and curious individuals who can inspire others.
As part of your journey here at the Joseph Wright Centre, you have the opportunity to engage in our Ad Astra Award Scheme. It is an expectation that all students take part to at least Bronze level. There will be awards and certificates for Bronze, Silver and Gold and even the opportunity of winning the overall Gold award, to be presented at the end of year celebration of achievement. As well as helping you to experience new opportunities and to develop your subject knowledge, this scheme also gives you a wide range of valuable life skills including independence, resilience, self-confidence, responsibility and leadership as well as an opportunity to form new friendships. When applying to university, indicating you have actively engaged in our award scheme will be a definite selling point. Universities will be notified of what the scheme involves on your references for context. Take part and get involved. Your tutors will discuss Ad Astra with you during your one to ones.
Stay on for degree-level studies
You do not even need to leave DCG to take your studies to the next level. We offer HNCs, HNDs, foundation and honours degrees in subjects like Business, Computing, Creative Practice and Criminal Justice. There are benefits to studying close to home with small group sizes and full academic support, not to mention a familiar learning environment. If you meet the entry criteria and have a good attendance and performance record, we guarantee you a place on a DCG HE programme as long as there are sufficient student numbers.
Personalised support for Oxford and Cambridge at the Joseph Wright Centre
University of Oxford
Cambridge University
Personalised support for Oxford and Cambridge at the Joseph Wright Centre
University of Oxford
Cambridge University
As part of the extensive Higher Education provision given to students at the Joseph Wright Centre, we are proud to be able to support our students in their applications to competitive universities such as Oxford and Cambridge.
In term one of year 1, interested students are targeted with support and detailed information about how to prepare. Teachers may also actively encourage students at this stage to consider the options. This is followed in Term 2 by focused super curricular tasks aimed at extending the students’ thinking and they practice keys skills of communication and critical thinking crucial for the inteview process. During term 2 students can sign up for a trip to the Oxbridge Student Conference, at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Students are then supported with their applications in Term 3 via tutorials and individual careers advice. There is also a trip to the Oxford University open day in June. If the subject of interest requires an additional entrance test, at this point, subject specialist teachers will support where necessary in the preparation. During this term students are also given talks by the Oxford and Cambridge outreach team who also assist with applications.
In term 1 of year 2, mock interviews are conducted with external specialists familiar with the Oxbridge interview process. The aim of these mock interviews is to enable students to experience an authentic scenario with questions pertinent to their chosen subject area. These intensive sessions replicate Oxbridge’s method of teaching and help students to solidify their confidence in discussing and talking about their subject in an academic setting.
The Joseph Wright Centre aims to ensure that all of our students have the opportunity to access support through this personalised programme catering for their needs.
A Levels – Course Listings
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Key Information
Our Teachers
At Derby College we believe the best tutors are usually those who have real world experience of working in the field they’re teaching. So, in most cases, you’ll be taught by someone who has worked in the industry that you wish to enter. As well as being able to share their knowledge and experiences with you, they have crucial industry connections, which is a huge benefit when it comes to helping you to secure a work placement in your chosen field.
As part of your studies at Derby College we offer a full range of assistance to ensure you have a great learning experience.
Our facilities and location
Discover our campuses and facilities here. Each campus page contains:
- 360-degree images of our facilities
- A location map
- A list of courses that are run at the campus
- Student Success Stories
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A Levels – Success Stories
Nayab Aslam
School Leaver Academic
Noah Wilson
School Leaver Academic
Esme Wade
School Leaver Academic
Robert Osbourne
School Leaver Academic
Kaya Cunningham
School Leaver Academic
Maddie Baker
School Leaver Academic
Hazel Cummings
School Leaver Academic
Nicky Chen
School Leaver Academic