Which Study Level is Right for Me?

The level of your course depends on your GCSE results and the entry criteria of the course for which you are applying.

We will make sure you are signed up for the appropriate level at enrolment.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Maths and English A Levels T Levels

Technical and / or Vocational

Apprenticeships

University Entry Level

(Foundation Learning)

Entry Level

(Foundation Learning)

Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7

GCSEs (Grade 4-9)

A Levels

Certificate / Diploma Diploma Diploma Extended Certificate

Traineeships Intermediate Apprenticeships T Levels

Diploma / Extended Diploma

Advanced Apprenticeships Higher Level Apprenticeships Degree Apprenticeships HNC HND Foundation Degree Bachelors Degree

Masters Degrees

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS‡

VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

LEVEL VOCATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS VOCATIONAL COURSES

Level 3

A minimum of 5 GCSEs graded 9-4, or equivalent, including Maths or English

Level 2

A minimum of 5 GCSEs graded 9-3, or equivalent, including Maths or English Level 1 A minimum of 5 GCSEs graded 9-2 Entry Level No formal entry requirements • Extended Diploma • Diploma

• Diploma • Extended Certificate

• Diploma

• Foundation Studies

LEVEL

Level 3

A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A LEVEL EXTENDED CHOICES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS GCSE TARIFF GCSE TARIFF

8 GCSEs graded 9-5, of which a minimum of 4 GCSEs graded 9-6 (including English, Maths and Science) 6 GCSEs graded 9-5. If you wish to study A Level English, Maths or Science, you will need a grade 6 in these subjects at GCSE.

‡General entry requirements. Please check individual courses for entry requirements specific to each course.

UCAS POINTS - PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY AND T LEVELS

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma courses provide the same number of UCAS points as A Levels

UCAS

POINTS BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA A LEVEL GRADES

168 D* D* D* A* A* A*

160 D* D* D 152 D* D D 144 D D D A* A* A A* A A A A A

128 D D M

D* = Distinction*, D = Distinction, M = Merit

A B B UCAS POINTS

168

T LEVEL OVERALL GRADE

Distinction* (A on the core and Distinction in the occupational specialism)

144 Distinction

120 Merit A LEVEL GRADES

A* A* A*

A A A

B B B

STUDY PROGRAMMES

The elements that make up your weekly timetable are collectively called a study programme. Each study programme is made up of the following: • academic, vocational or a technical qualification • English and or maths development, work experience and work related learning • tutorial time • opportunity to engage in enrichment activity.