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. Girl doing art
    Art and Design

    Art and Design

    Take your creative ideas and skills on to the next level in Art & Design.
    Pearson
  2. Class doing an experiment
    Science

    Biology

    Love life, love Biology: it's the study of all life's forms.
    OCR Specification A - H420
  3. Students in Business lesson
    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. Student conducting experiment
    Science

    Chemistry

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

    Classical Civilisation

    ​​Develop an independent critical approach to literature, history and politics.
    OCR
  6. Student and teacher
    Computer Science

    Computer Science

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

    Dance

    Developing your confidence as an inspiring choreographer, whilst also developing your skills as a performer.
    AQA
  8. Drama rehearsal
    Performing Arts

    Drama and Theatre

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

    Economics

    You can’t get far without knowledge of economics.
    Pearson
  10. Teacher teaching class
    English

    English Language

    Develop your independence, creativity and maturity with one of our English courses.
    AQA
  11. Teacher helping student
    English

    English Language and Literature

    English Language and Literature is a course you will enjoy if you love English..
    Pearson
  12. Student in lesson
    English

    English Literature

    Do you wonder ‘What were the ideas of the period that made the writer think this way?’
    Pearson
  13. Students conducting an experiment
    Earth Sciences

    Environmental Science

    A multi-disciplinary approach to learning about the threats, management and sustainability of our planet
    AQA
  14. Students working on projects
    Film and Media

    Film Studies

    Learn more about the wonderful world of film.
    OCR
  15. Teacher helping students
    Languages

    French

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