A programme is a package of individual courses. We offer programmes at level 3 and level 2.
Level 3 programmes consist of level 3 courses such as A/AS levels and BTEC Level 3s. They provide you with the entry requirements for University or prepare you for employment at 18. The usual pattern is to study the equivalent of four subjects in your first (AS) year and reduce to three in the second (A2) year.
Our Level 2 programme is based on the BTEC Level 2 Diploma and other level 2 (GCSE level) courses. It provides you with a foundation to study at BTEC level 3 after one year or prepare you for employment at 17. Many students will study BTEC Level 2 courses whilst also working towards their Maths and English GCSEs. You will need to choose one or two vocational areas to base your programme around.
Use the diagram below to see which programmes your GCSE results will qualify you to study.
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| Do you have 5 actual GCSEs at A* to C, including English? |
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You can study our AS level programme, or a Level 3 BTEC-based programme. If your grades are mostly at grade C, or if you prefer the BTEC approach to assessment, the BTEC-based option may be the best choice. Our programmes are flexible, so they allow some mixing of BTECs with AS levels too, |
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Including BTEC/OCRs at Merit or Distinction, do you have the equivalent of 4or more GCSEs at grades A* to C
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GCSE English at grade D or better? |
Yes |
You can study our Level 3 BTEC-based programme. This is a flexible programme, which could include an AS level - we will guide you through the options at interview. |
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Including BTEC/OCRs, do you have the equivalent of at least 2 GCSEs at grade D and 2 GCSEs at grade E
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GCSE English at grade E or better? |
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You can study our Level 2 BTEC-based programme |
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| We have no programme for you, but can provide advice concerning where else you should look. |
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