Preston College Further Education Prospectus 2026-27

T LEVELS

T LEVELS

AT PRESTON COLLEGE

97% T Level pass rate in 2025

T LEVEL UCAS POINTS

T Levels have been co-created with leading employers to ensure that young people develop the right skills, knowledge, and experience to be successful in their future careers. T Levels are an alternative to A Levels and apprenticeship courses. They combine academic study in the classroom with an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 315 hours or 45 days, enabling students to get experience in the workplace and their future industry. T Levels are equivalent to three A Levels, in terms of UCAS points, and you can progress to higher levels of study with them (see the table on page 13). They can also be used to secure employment or a higher or degree apprenticeship. Unlike A Levels, you choose one T Level to study.

Choose to study a T Level at Preston College and you will benefit from our strong employer links, our industry placement team and industry experienced tutors. Learn more about T Levels at www.preston.ac.uk/t-levels

UCAS POINTS

T LEVEL OVERALL GRADE

BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA

A LEVEL GRADES

168 160 152 144 128 120

Distinction*

D*D*D* D*D*D

A*A*A* A*A*A

D*DD DDD DDM

A*AA AAA ABB BBB BBC CCC DDD

Distinction

Merit

112 96 72

DMM MMM

80% classroom 20% work

Pass (C or above)

Pass (D or E)

DD^

^90 credit diploma D* = Distinction Star D = Distinction M = Merit

T LEVELS ARE AVAILABLE IN THESE AREAS:

ENTRY CRITERIA Students require at least two grade 5s and three grade 4s at GCSE including at least a grade 4 in maths and English. The following T Levels have additional entry criteria: • Engineering (Design & Development) - a grade 5 in maths • Health (Adult/Mental Health Nursing) - a grade 5 in science • Science - a grade 5 in science • Digital Production, Design & Development (IT) - a grade 5 in ICT • Education & Childcare - grade 4 in science.

NOT READY FOR A T LEVEL? Preston College have a range of Level 2 courses that are designed to prepare you for the next level of study including T Levels. These courses will develop your skills and knowledge alongside gaining the grades in maths and English for you to progress on to a T Level programme. For more information please visit www.preston.ac.uk/t-levels

• Accounting

• Health (Adult Nursing)

• Business & Administration

• Health (Mental Health)

• Digital Software Development (IT)

• Media, Broadcast & Production

• Education & Childcare

• Professional Construction

• Engineering (Design & Development)

• Science

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