A Levels

An inspiring Sixth Form experience with a difference.

About A Levels

We aim to inspire you with the right choice of subjects, personalised support and opportunities to reach your potential.
Each year around 1,000 young people study A Levels with CAVC and have a sixth form experience with a difference. Here’s just a few reasons why:

  • More than 40 subject choices to choose from. Including some subjects rarely seen in schools and colleges. Look out for our CAVC exclusive subjects such as Ancient History, Applied Science, Classics, Digital Technology, Journalism, and more.
  • Specialist teachers, all experts in their subjects and focused on teaching A Level provision.
  • Outstanding facilities! With A Levels based at our landmark City Centre Campus, you can learn in specialist science labs, interactive classrooms, computer suites, film and photography studios, theatre and more.
  • With brilliant general spaces to spend time out of class, including our Success and Study Centres, Student Life Hub and canteen, coffee shop and shops.
  • Fantastic university progression routes! With hundreds of students gaining places at Oxbridge, Russell Group and other leading universities. In fact, this year more than 500 students achieved their firm or insurance choice through UCAS, with nearly 100 being Russell Group universities!
  • Expert support to apply to university…
    • teachers linking with subject specialists at universities to offer insights and experiences
    • specialist UCAS support with our Careers & Ideas Team 
    • our Scholars Programme including support for Oxbridge, Ivy League, Russell Group and leading university applications.
  • The perfect stepping stone to university – building your independence, whilst providing pastoral care and full range of support to achieve your potential and prepare for your next step.

To study A Levels you need a minimum of 6 GCSEs A*-C including English and Maths. If you have less than that, we recommend a different pathway – including BTECs or one of our career focused courses – all of which can also get you to university and help you reach your potential.

  Your GCSES

 Advised Pathway 

 9 GCSEs A*-C including 6 A*-A

 4 A Levels + Scholars Programme

 6 GCSEs A*-C including 4 A*-B

 3 A Levels + Advanced Skills Bacc

 6 GCSEs A*-C including 2 A*-B

 2 A Levels + 1 BTEC + Advanced Skills Bacc 

 6 GCSEs A*-C including 1 A*-B

 2 A Levels + Advanced Skills Bacc 

Our Pathways

Scholars Programme

Gain the skills and support to succeed at top-level universities.

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Develop skills for your future, at university and in employment

A-Z A Level courses

Full Time 

Level
Level
Availability
Start dates available
Month
Year
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Course name
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Level
Availability
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Year
Locations available
Science - Diploma L2 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
A2 Spanish L3 Full Time 4 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Ancient History - A2 L3 Full Time 4 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Ancient History – AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Applied Human Biology - BTEC A Levels L3 Full Time 4 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Applied Law BTEC - Certificate L3 Full Time 4 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Applied Psychology BTEC - Certificate L3 Full Time 4 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Applied Psychology BTEC - Extended Certificate L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Applied Science Diploma L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Art - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Art - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Biology - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Biology - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
BTEC Applied Human Biology - Extended Certificate L3 Full Time 4 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
BTEC Computing - Certificate L3 Full Time 4 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Business Studies - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Business Studies - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Business Studies BTEC - Certificate L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Chemistry - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Chemistry - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Classics - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Classics - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Computer Science - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Computer Science - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Criminology – Certificate L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Digital Media Journalism - CTEC A Levels L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Digital Technology - A2 L3 Full Time 4 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Digital Technology – AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Drama - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Drama - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Economics - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Economics - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
English Language - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
English Language - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
English Literature - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
English Literature - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Fast Track A Level Further Maths L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Film Studies - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Film Studies - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
French - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
French - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Geography - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Geography - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
German - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Government & Politics - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Government & Politics - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Graphic Design - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Graphic Design - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Health and Social Care - A2 L3 Full Time 4 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Health and Social Care - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
History - A2 L3 Full Time 4 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
History - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Law - A2 L3 Full Time 4 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Law - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Mathematics - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Mathematics - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Media Studies - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Media Studies - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Photography - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Photography - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Physical Education - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Physical Education - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Physics - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Physics - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Psychology - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Psychology - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Religious Studies - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Religious Studies - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Sociology - A2 L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus
Sociology - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Spanish - AS L3 Full Time 9 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Welsh Language - AS L3 Full Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Welsh Second Language - A2 L3 Full Time 4 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Part Time

Level
Level
Availability
Start dates available
Month
Year
Locations available
Course name
Level
Level
Availability
Start dates available
Month
Year
Locations available
Biology - A2 L3 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Biology - AS L3 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Chemistry - AS L3 Part Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Mathematics - A2 L3 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Mathematics - AS L3 Part Time 5 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Photography - AS L3 Part Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Spanish - AS L3 Part Time 3 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff