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 Learners need a profile of mainly grade 2s (Es) at GCSE grade including English Language and maths. Learners will need to attend an interview showing their interest in the subject and a willingness to learn. LEVEL 2 Learners need four GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above including at least one of English Language or maths. The other subject should have a minimum grade of 2. E.g. if they have a grade 3 in maths, then they would need at least a grade 2 in English Language. They will also be required to attend an interview to discuss their suitability for the course. LEVEL 3 Learners need five GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C) grade including English Language or maths at grade 4. The other subject should have a minimum grade of 3. E.g. if they have a grade 4 in maths, then they would need at least a grade 3
in English Language. They will also be required to attend an interview to discuss their suitability for the course.
T LEVELS Learners require six GCSE passes at grades 9-4 and should have a strong passion for the T Level subject. At least three of the passes should be at grade 5 or above, including maths and English Language. 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.
Visit www.preston.ac.uk for course entry criteria.
Contact our Careers team to discuss your options if your results are not what you expected on GCSE results day.
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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