A level subjects

At Hills Road, we offer an incredible range of 36 A level subjects, which can be taken in almost any combination. Take an in-depth look at each subject, including the entry requirements.

Underpinning every Year 12's educational journey at Hills is our Future Ready Programme and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ); use the buttons below to explore more.


  1. A level Art and Design
    Art & Design

    Art and Design

    Take your creative ideas and skills on to the next level in Art & Design.
    Pearson
  2. Biology A level
    Science

    Biology

    Love life, love Biology: it's the study of all life's forms.
    OCR Specification A - H420
  3. Business - students working together in a Business class
    Business and Economics

    Business

    Studying Business will provide you with an understanding of how businesses, large and small, can successfully deal with challenges.
    Pearson
  4. Chemistry - students working together in class
    Science

    Chemistry

    ​Everything you see around you involves chemistry in some way!
    OCR Specification A - H432
  5. Students looking at work
    Classical and Contemporary Humanities

    Classical Civilisation

    ​​Develop an independent critical approach to literature, history and politics.
    OCR
  6. Computer Science - students studying in a Computer Science class
    Computer Science

    Computer Science

    Computer Science is an exciting and challenging subject in which you will develop valuable skills.
    AQA
  7. Dance - dance students performing
    Performing Arts

    Dance

    Developing your confidence as an inspiring choreographer, whilst also developing your skills as a performer.
    AQA
  8. Drama and Theatre - students performing on stage
    Performing Arts

    Drama and Theatre

    We examine what it is that makes good theatre work so alive.​
    AQA
  9. Economics - students and teacher in class
    Business and Economics

    Economics

    You can’t get far without knowledge of economics.
    Pearson
  10. Teacher helping students in a classroom
    English

    English Language

    Develop your independence, creativity and maturity with one of our English courses.
    Pearson
  11. English Language and Literature student speaking with teacher
    English

    English Language and Literature

    English Language and Literature is a course you will enjoy if you love English..
    Pearson
  12. English Literature - students in class
    English

    English Literature

    Do you wonder ‘What were the ideas of the period that made the writer think this way?’
    Pearson
  13. Environmental Science - Students learning
    Earth Sciences

    Environmental Science

    A multi-disciplinary approach to learning about the threats, management and sustainability of our planet
    AQA
  14. Film studies - student and teacher discussion in class
    Film and Media

    Film Studies

    Learn more about the wonderful world of film.
    OCR
  15. French A level
    Languages

    French

    An increasingly global world makes French a relevant, enjoyable and hugely rewarding subject
    AQA