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Photography A level

Hellesdon Sixth Form

187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Hellesdon Sixth Form
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

To study 3 A Levels

6 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

To study Double Award Btec (OCR Nationals) and 1 A Level

5 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

To study Triple Award Btec (OCR Nationals).

4 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

Course Details

This course gives you the opportunity to explore how photographers create images which have a profound influence on our perception of the world. You will analyse images and explore the meaning behind them and how that meaning is conveyed. You will also have the chance to create your own images to express your own thoughts and feelings and to develop your own responses to different ideas and themes.

Entry requirements

General Entry criteria
To study 3 A Levels
6 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs


To study Double Award Btec (OCR Nationals) and 1 A Level
5 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs


To study Triple Award Btec (OCR Nationals).
4 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs


For Course specific entry requirements, please see prospectus subject leaflets, or Hellesdon High School website or speak to a member of the Sixth Form Team at Hellesdon


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