CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE
We have a course for everyone, whatever you want to achieve, we can help you succeed.
First you need to pick the right course, below is a useful guide showing how courses are structured, what the different levels mean and what qualifications you need to get started.
Honours Degree Foundation Degree Postgraduate study or improved career prospects A-Levels BTEC Award, Certificate or Diploma Specialised Diploma University-level /higher education study or employment GCSEs in D-G range or relevant Level 2 qualification BTEC Certificate or Diploma Specialised Diploma NVQ2 BTEC Certificate or Award NVQ1 Various qualifications in preparing for work, further study and/or independent living e.g. Progression Awards
Level
Entry Requirements
Qualification
Progression
4
Relevant Level 3 qualification
3
GCSEs in A*-C range or relevant Level 2 qualification
2
Further study or employment
1
No prior qualifications needed
Further study or work as trainee
Entry Level
No prior qualifications needed
Further study
Want to see what college is like?
You can visit the college of your choice at a scheduled open event or by contacting our enquiries team and arranging a visit with the area of your choice. This will give you the chance to talk to the tutors on the course, look at the facilities and get a feel for what college is really like.
Some schools visit our campuses for taster days in year 10 or 11, where you get the chance to spend a day as a student, studying an area of your choice. For details speak to your careers teacher at school.
