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Course Levels and Entry Requirements

Not sure what level is right for you? Take a look at our levels guide to see what you need!

Levels Guide

Entry Level: These courses will help you build up skills, experience and gain confidence to progress to Level 1. No formal qualifications are needed.

Level 1: These courses will help you progress on to Level 2 courses or into employment. These courses will prepare you with the skills in a specific trade/career.

Level 2: These courses allow you to begin specialising in an area you want to pursue as a career.

Level 3: These include A Levels, vocational qualifications (including Extended Diplomas, Diplomas, Certificates), T Levels and apprenticeships. A triple distinction star grade (D*D*D*) on a Level 3 vocational course is equivalent to three A* grades at A Level. You must have achieved an appropriate Level 2 vocational qualification and/or five GCSEs at grade 4/5 (C) or above.

Please see the entry requirements for the course you are interested in studying as each course has specific requirements.

Please note for some courses you will be required to start at Level 1 to gain the technical skills required.

Taking Jessy higher

“Middlesbrough College has inspired me, shown me what I want to do with my life and helped me to achieve my dreams, I can’t thank the College enough for all of their support.”

Jessy Dye - Level 3 Performing Arts - Acting