A-Level Courses at Bristol Tutorial College

At Bristol Tutorial College, our A-Level programme is designed to be flexible, personalised, and focused on helping each student achieve their academic goals. Whether you are studying a single A-Level or a full programme of three subjects, we provide a supportive learning environment that enables you to thrive — academically, personally, and in preparation for your future university or career pathway.

Individually Tailored A-Level Programmes

Our A-Level courses are individually tailored to meet your specific needs. Small class sizes and experienced teaching staff ensure you receive the support and attention necessary to excel. Throughout your studies, you will benefit from:

Regular practice assessment tasks
Detailed, constructive feedback to improve your marks
Mock exams in real exam conditions to build confidence
Personal tutor support to monitor progress and wellbeing

Our aim is to help every student achieve the grades they need, whether securing university offers or exploring professional opportunities.

A Range of Study Options to Suit You

We understand that students come to us at different stages of their educational journey. That is why we offer three flexible A-Level study pathways:

Two-Year A-Level Programme – Starting September 2024
18-Month A-Level Programme – Starting January 2025
One-Year A-Level Programme – Starting September 2024

This flexibility allows you to choose the pace that suits your goals, whether you are starting fresh, accelerating your studies, or aiming to improve previous results.

Comprehensive Enrichment Programme

Studying A-Levels with us is about more than just exam preparation. Every student has access to our Enrichment Programme, designed to develop wider skills essential for success at university and beyond. Sessions include:

Creative thinking
Study skills and revision techniques
Life skills and time management
University fairs and visits
UCAS application support

Your personal tutor will support both your academic and personal development, helping you make the most of your time at Bristol Tutorial College.

A Level Resit Options

If you are considering retaking one or more A-Levels (or GCSEs), we provide bespoke resit programmes tailored to your situation. Whether you narrowly missed the grades required for your chosen university or you are determined to achieve higher results, our expert team is here to support you.
Our resit pathways mirror the flexibility of our main courses:

One-year resit programme
18-month resit programme
Two-year resit programme

We work closely with students to identify areas for improvement, deliver targeted teaching, and support practice assessments, ensuring you are ready to perform at your best.

A-Level Subjects Available (Subject to Class Size)

We offer a wide range of A-Level subjects, each taught by specialists with extensive experience. Our courses not only prepare students for exams but also build strong foundations for university study and future careers. Our A-Level subjects include:

1. Art

2. Biology

3. Business Management

4. Chemistry

5. Economics

6. English Language / English Literature

7. Film Studies

8. French

9. Geography

10. History

11. Law

12. Maths

13. Further Maths

14. Philosophy

15. Physics

16. Politics

17. Psychology

18. Religious Studies

19. Sociology

20. Spanish

Expanding Individual A-Level Subject Pages

To further develop our A-Level provision online, we are creating dedicated pages for each subject listed above. These pages will provide detailed information to support prospective students in making informed choices about their studies.
Each subject page will cover:

Course content and key areas of study
Exam board specification details
Assessment methods including exams, coursework, and practicals
University and career pathways linked to the subject
Resit opportunities within each specific subject
Enrichment activities and additional support
Testimonials and success stories from former students

This approach strengthens the college’s online presence and aligns with the client’s objective to enhance the A-Level subject pages. The expanded content will make it easier for students to find relevant information when searching for specific A-Level courses and resit options.

Why Study A-Levels with Bristol Tutorial College?

Bespoke learning pathways designed around individual goals
Flexible start dates and course durations
Specialist subject teachers with extensive experience
Focused resit programmes designed to improve grades
Small class sizes for personalised academic support
Comprehensive enrichment opportunities
Dedicated university application and careers guidance

Whether you are starting your A-Levels, accelerating your studies, or looking to improve your grades through resits, Bristol Tutorial College provides the expertise, support, and flexibility to help you succeed.

Learn More About Our A-Level Subjects

Our dedicated A-Level subject pages are designed to give you detailed insights into each course and how it fits into your academic and career plans.

Contact our team today to discuss your options — we are here to help you take the next step.

We offer an AQA Art & Design course over 2 years which includes the following options:

Fine Art

Drawing, painting, mixed-media, sculpture, ceramics, installation, printmaking, moving image (video, film, animation) and photography.

Graphic Communication

Interactive media (including web, app and game design), advertising, packaging design, design for print, illustration, communication graphics, branding, multimedia, motion graphics, design for film and television.

Textile Design

Fashion design, fashion textiles, costume design, digital textiles, printed and/or dyed fabrics and materials, domestic textiles, wallpaper, interior design, constructed textiles, art textiles and installed textiles.

Photography

Portraiture, landscape photography, still life photography, documentary photography, photojournalism, fashion photography, experimental imagery, multimedia, photographic installation and moving image (video, film, animation)

We offer an AQA Biology course which will cover a wide range of topics which include:

Biological molecules
Cells
Organisms exchange substances with their environment
Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
Energy transfers in and between organisms
Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems
The control of gene expression

We offer an AQA Business Studies course which covers the following topics:

What is business?
Managers, leadership and decision making
Marketing management
Operational management
Financial management
Human resource management
Analysing the strategic position of a business
Choosing strategic direction
Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies
Managing strategic change

We offer an OCR Chemistry course which covers the following modules:

Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry
Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry
Module 3 – Periodic table and energy
Module 4 – Core organic chemistry
Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements
Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis

We offer an AQA Economics course which covers the following modules:

Individuals, firms, markets and market failure
Economic methodology and the economic problem
Individual economic decision making
Price determination in a competitive market
Production, costs and revenue
Perfect competition, imperfectly competitive markets and monopoly
The labour market
The distribution of income and wealth: poverty and inequality
The market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets
The national and international economy
The measurement of macroeconomic performance
How the macroeconomy works: the circular flow of income, AD/AS analysis, and related concepts
Economic performance
Financial markets and monetary policy
Fiscal policy and supply-side policies
The international economy

We offer an AQA English Language course which covers the following topics:

Textual variations and representations
Language diversity
Writing skills
Methods of language analysis underpin each component:
Component 1 – 3.1.2 Methods of language analysis
Component 2 – 3.2.2 Methods of language analysis

We offer an AQA English Literature course which covers the following core content and options:

Love through the ages
Texts in shared contexts
Independent critical study: Texts across time
Options include:
Option A: WW1 and its aftermath
Option B: Modern times: literature from 1945 to the present day

We offer an OCR Film Studies course which covers the following topics and students study a wide range of film forms, from the silent era to the present day. They are introduced to the contexts and concepts of film-making and how they are used to create meaning, including:

Genre
Representation
Narrative
Aesthetics
Spectatorship

They also develop a working knowledge and understanding of the micro-elements of film form:

Cinematography (including lighting)
Mise-en-scène
Editing
Sound
Performance

We offer an AQA French course which covers the following content and options:

Social issues and trends
Political and artistic culture
Grammar
Options/Works: Literary texts and films

We offer an Edexcel Geography course which includes the following topics:

Area of study 1: Dynamic Landscapes
Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes and Change
Topic 2: Landscape Systems, Processes and Change
Topic 3: Globalisation
Topic 4: Shaping Places

We offer an AQA History course which includes the following components:

Component 1: Breadth study
Component 2: Depth study
Component 3: Historical investigation (Personal study)

More detailed information about the course will be provided on request.

We offer an AQA Law course which includes the following topics:

The nature of law and the English legal system
Criminal law
Tort
Options include Law of contract or Human rights

We offer an Edexcel Mathematics course which includes the following themes:

Overarching theme 1: Mathematical argument, language and proof
Overarching theme 2: Mathematical problem solving
Overarching theme 3: Mathematical modelling

We offer an Edexcel Further Mathematics course which includes the following themes:

Overarching theme 1: Mathematical argument, language and proof
Overarching theme 2: Mathematical problem solving
Overarching theme 3: Mathematical modelling

We offer an AQA Philosophy course which will includes the following topics:

Epistemology
Moral philosophy
Metaphysics of God
Metaphysics of mind

We offer an AQA Psychology course which will include the following topics:

Social influence
Memory
Attachment
Approaches in Psychology
Psychopathology
Research methods

We offer an AQA Physics course which includes the following topics:

Measurements and their errors
Particles and radiation
Waves
Mechanics and materials
Electricity
Further mechanics and thermal physics
Fields and their consequences
Nuclear physics
Options include:
Astrophysics
Medical physics
Engineering physics
Turning points in physics
Electronics

We offer an Edexcel course which includes two compulsory sections: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas.There are four content areas in UK Politics:

Democracy and participation
Political parties
Electoral systems
Voting behaviour and the media

There are three content areas in Core Political Ideas:

Liberalism
Conservatism
Socialism