ENTRY CRITERIA
You’ll find entry criteria information on our website, but as a reference here is a short overview of what we are looking for at each level. If you do not meet these requirements, we may take into consideration your individual circumstances.
LEVEL 1 Students need a profile of mainly grade 2s at GCSE including English Language and maths. You will need to attend an interview showing your interest in the subject and a willingness to learn. LEVEL 2 Students need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including at least one of English Language or maths. The other subject should have a minimum grade of 2. E.g. if you have a grade 3 in maths, then you would need at least a grade 2 in English Language. You’ll also be required to attend an interview to discuss your suitability for the course. LEVEL 3 Students need five GCSEs at 9-4 grade including English Language or maths at grade 4. The other subject should have a minimum grade of 3. E.g. if you have a grade 4 in maths, then you would need at least a grade 3 in English Language. You will also be required to attend an interview to discuss your suitability for the course.
COMBINED STUDIES Students need five grade 4s including English and maths. T LEVELS 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), Health (Adult Nursing), Science, Digital Software Development (IT) and Education & Childcare. ADDITIONAL ENTRY CRITERIA Some courses have additional entry criteria and we advise that you check our website for the latest information. For example, in Performing Arts you will be required to audition, in Art & Design we’d like to see a portfolio of your work, and to study a Health & Social Care course or an Early Years course you will be required to have a Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check.
PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY T Levels and Level 3 Diplomas can provide you with the same amount of UCAS points as A Levels - see the table below:
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
Pass (C or above)
Pass (D or E)
DD^
^90 credit diploma D* = Distinction Star D = Distinction M = Merit
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