The college offers a variety of A-Level courses for you to choose from.
If you are not sure which career or job you want to do, A-Levels are a perfect way of combining a selection of subjects to help you keep your options open. If you do know which career or job you want to do, then our career packages will help you choose the right course combinations for you.
You study three A-Levels over two years, which are generally examined at the end of each course. You can also choose to study a combination of A-Levels and professional courses, details of which can be found in our A-Level courses section.
They are a great qualification to study if you want to go to university, as many Higher Education (HE) courses require specific A-Levels or combinations.
It is also recommended that you take Core Maths alongside your A-Levels. It is ideal for students that have achieved a Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and who need to be equipped for the mathematical and quantitative demands of HE courses or employment.
You may also be able to study the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) which is recognised by many top universities.
If university is not for you, you also have the option to progress straight into employment or go on to a professional or work-related qualification such as a Higher or Degree Apprenticeship.
Our A-Level courses
Providing you with a wide range of subjects which lead to high-end careers
Why study A-Levels with us:
Wide selection
We offer more than 35 A-Level subjects - the most offered by any college in South Essex.
Stand Out
Our approach to studying is different from other sixth-forms and colleges. We take a career-focused approach to learning meaning you are ready for your next steps after completing your studies.
Social
Studying with us is a fresh start and, though we'll encourage you to work hard, college is also an exciting chance to meet new people and develop new interests.
University Support
If you plan to progress to university, our experienced staff will provide you with a comprehensive programme of support: from helping you to choose and appropriate course through to securing your place.
Established links
In addition to having established links with Oxford, Cambridge and other Russell Group universities, we also offer a dedicated tutorial programme to help you apply for selective Higher Education courses.
Unrestricted options
Although we are here to ensure your courses will help you get to the career you want, we don't restrict your subject choices to defined combinations or blocks. Ultimately meaning, you can study any combination of our A-level subjects.
Tradition
We have successfully delivered a high-quality A-Level programme for more than 40 years and our highly-skilled staff are A-Level subject specialists.
Enrichment
There's more to College life than studying. Our enrichment opportunities include our thriving Student Union, Storm Sports Academy, Creative arts plus a full range of clubs and activities.
Progression
Our experienced staff will support you in ensuring that your next steps after USP College fits perfectly with your ambitions: be it university, and apprenticeship or securing employment in your chosen sector.
Specialist courses
Very few other sixth-forms or colleges in Essex offer the unique specialist subjects that we do, such as - Biomedical Science, Classical Civilisation or Politics. You'll be able to follow your interests and gain a qualification that sets you apart from the crowd.