Choosing which qualification to study can be difficult and sometimes confusing. This brief guide aims to provide you with a great understanding of the qualifications on offer at our College. Although the names of the qualifications we offer might be new to you, they are recognised by industry and universities as programmes that will provide the skills and knowledge they want their future employees or students to have.
| Qualification | Level | Equivalency | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Postgraduate Diploma |
7 |
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Masters Level |
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Professional Diploma |
5/4 |
Second Year of a Degree |
Full and part time flexible employment related courses that combine traditional College study with learning that takes place at work. |
|
L3 Access Course |
3
|
3 GCE A Levels
|
Access courses are for adults with few or no formal educational qualifications who wish to prepare for entry to University.
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L2 BTEC Diploma |
2
|
4 GCSEs (A*-C) GCSE (D-G) |
If you have less than 4 GCSEs L2 courses provide a more practical way of studying and progressing to Level 3. |
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L1 BTEC Certificates and Awards |
1
|
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These courses address personal and developmental needs to enable you to gain the necessary skills to move to the next level. |
| Entry Level BTEC Qualifications | 0 |