YEAR 13 ADMISSIONS

A place where ambition, opportunity and achievement come together.

Our Sixth Form provides students with the opportunity to pursue academic excellence through a broad range of subject pathways, supported by expert teaching and a vibrant College community.

Alongside their studies, students are encouraged to develop leadership skills, broaden their experiences and prepare confidently for university, apprenticeships and future careers.

College Prefects from St Malachy's College with Principal Deirdre McCusker and Head of Sixth Form

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SIXTH FORM (Key Stage 5)

Years 13 - 14

Our Sixth Form offers an extensive range of A Level and vocational pathways within a vibrant academic community. Students are supported to achieve excellent outcomes while developing leadership skills, independence and ambition for university, apprenticeships and future careers. Strong links with universities and industry partners further enrich the Sixth Form experience.

Pupils wishing to study post 16 in St Malachy’s College will be guided by the Criteria for Admission to Sixth Form.

Sixth Form Gael Linn Students from St Malachy's College

The Sixth Form Curriculum aims to build upon the foundations laid in KS4. The College tries to accommodate any combination of subjects. Pupils normally study three subjects for AS and those with a strong GCSE performance are encouraged to study a fourth subject at GCE AS-level. Most students take three subjects through to A2 level but some may continue to study four.

The following subjects are currently offered at Key Stage 5 (A-Level or Equivalent):

  • Applied ICT (CTEC)

  • Applied Law (BTEC)

  • Art & Design

  • Biology

  • Business Studies

  • Chemistry*

  • Computer Studies

  • Economics*

  • English Literature

  • Environmental Technology

  • Further Mathematics

  • French*

  • Geography

  • Government and Politics

  • Health & Social Care

  • History

  • Irish*

  • Mathematics

  • Moving Image Arts*

  • Music

  • Physical Education

  • Physics

  • Performing Arts*

  • Religious Studies

  • Spanish

  • Technology & Design

  • Sport (BTEC) Single Award

  • Sport (BTEC) Double Award

  • Travel & Tourism* (BTEC)

*indicates subjects which may be offered through collaboration with another school

Sixth Form Students from St Malachy's College delivering food parcels to North Belfast Foodbank
Sixth Form Students from St. Malachy's College