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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.

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,…

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Do you have a strong interest in pursuing Mathematical subjects beyond sixth form? Further Maths is a very demanding course and requires a strong GCSE profile, particularly in Maths and Science subjects. It is a course for those with a strong interest in pursuing Maths, Physics, Engineering or Economics beyond sixth form. A Level Further Maths can only be studied by students who are also studying A Level Maths.

Further Maths

A rapidly changing world scene makes Geography a vital, dynamic and lively subject. At A level you will study places, people, and the connections between them. To quote Danny Dorling: “Geography is the study of energy; how it builds mountains and then destroys them. It’s also the energy that flows through our atmosphere, bringing us our weather and changing our climate.”

Geography

Discover past environments and their impact on Britain's present environment and economic resources. A level Geology will give you an understanding of how the Earth has been formed, why volcanoes and earthquakes occur where they do and how resources have been created over geological time and can be developed for our benefit.

Geology

Gain an in-depth knowledge of German culture and learn to speak the language fluently. Would you like to speak a foreign language fluently? Perhaps work abroad? Studying German could help make this a reality and equip you with invaluable skills for the future.

German

"When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a Communist." Hélder Câmara. Crisis, Conflict and Communism focuses on life under Communist regimes in the twentieth century, including democracy and dictatorships in Germany from 1919-1963 and tsars, revolution and communists in the Soviet Union from 1855-1964.

History - Crisis, Conflict and Communism

"Revolutions are the locomotives of history." Karl Marx. Through History, you will learn to appreciate and weigh up different points of view, examine the impact of decisions and explore an individual’s motivations. These analytical skills support a wide range of career paths such as those in law, politics or management, and History is regularly cited by admissions tutors at competitive universities as good preparation for their courses.

History - Rights, Race and Revolutions

Learning to interpret images and understand design are skills for life. History of Art provides you with an exciting opportunity to better understand the world around you by looking at a wide range of artists and architects, from classical antiquity to the modern-day!

History of Art

The key to a rich and influential literature and a range of modern languages. Through Latin you will gain access to a rich literature, giving rise to debate on Roman poetry, history, philosophy and culture. These are not seen in isolation but are compared with modern literature, events and ideas.

Latin

Students enjoy its challenge, its clarity, and the satisfaction of solving problems. The Maths A level course gives students the essential tools required to study and understand abstract ideas in a wide range of contexts. ​

Maths

Learn to engage critically with the wide range of media you encounter in everyday life. The A level Media Studies course gives you a broad experience of many different aspects of the media, plus the opportunity to carry out your own research and produce your own print and video products.

Media Studies

Practical music-making is integral to this course. Music A level provides an excellent all-round education in the varied aspects of music-making. It is a creative and academic subject which provides opportunities to explore your own preferred musical styles, whilst expanding your musical horizons. The course embraces a myriad of music, whilst also providing a focus on traditional Western classical music.

Music

Learn how to use technology successfully in the field of contemporary popular music. Music Technology is a creative and innovative subject which arms you with the skills needed to arrange, compose, produce and record music. You will gain an understanding of a wide range of popular musical styles, and will learn how to use technology successfully in the field of contemporary popular music.

Music Technology

What can we know? What is human consciousness? Philosophy deals with the big questions in life. Literally meaning ‘love of wisdom’, Philosophy seeks to answer the questions not tackled by other academic fields, including: Can we know anything for certain? What makes good actions good? Does everything have to have a cause? Can AI ever be conscious?

Philosophy

Learn how to take better photographs that translate into creative and meaningful imagery. If you are interested in the world around you and your place within it, enjoy picture taking and would like to learn how to take better photographs that translate into creative and meaningful imagery then you would be very suited to the Photography course.

Photography

The scientific study of exercise, health and sport. The scientific study of exercise, health and sport is big business, from the riches of professional sports to the equally important personal fitness sector. The impact of sport on both our individual lives and the global economy cannot be overstated.