Entry requirements and levels of learning 29
Find your level The following table shows the general entry requirements for different levels and the types of learning available. Please check our website for course-specific or additional entry requirements.
Foundation/Entry Level Vocational pathways English
Maths Skills for employment
No formal qualifications are required for Foundation Level courses. What next: Progress to Level 1, Level 2 or technical/vocational qualification.
Foundation/Level 1 Vocational pathways English
Maths Skills for employment
Four grade 2s at GCSE, normally including English Language and Maths at grade 2 or above. What next: Progress to Level 2, technical/vocational qualification or an intermediate apprenticeship.
Level 2 Intermediate apprenticeships
Technical/vocational qualifications
Three grade 3s at GCSE or a Level 1 qualification at Merit grade as well as English Language and Maths at grade 3 or above. What next: Progress to a Level 3 course or advanced apprenticeship.
Level 3 A Levels* (Five grade 4 passes at GCSE including maths and English Language)
Advanced Apprenticeships Technical/vocational qualifications
Five grade 4s at GCSE or full Level 2 qualification at merit grade as well as English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above. What next: Progress into higher education, higher apprenticeship or employment. * Entry requirements for some A Levels specify higher GCSE grades.
Level 4 HNC/HND BA Hons Foundation Degrees B(Eng) Entry to Level 4 programmes is subject to the UCAS points system for full-time study. All entry requirements are available on our website. What next: Progress into employment or on to further study.
