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Study options based on your qualifications
Your options depend on the qualifications you've achieved.
Find out what qualification levels mean (GOV.UK)
Qualifications | First stage options | Next stage options |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | Entry level course Level 1 course | Level 2 course Pre-apprenticeship Work |
GCSE grades 1 to 3 or BTEC level 2 | Level 1 course Level 2 course Level 2 apprenticeship Work | Level 3 course Intermediate apprenticeship Work |
4 or more GCSEs grades 4 to 9 or An equivalent vocational qualification | Level 2 BTEC diploma or certificate BTEC level 1, 2 or 3 Other vocational course | Level 3 course Apprenticeship Work |
5 or more GCSEs grades 5 to 9 including English and maths or An equivalent vocational qualification | Level 3 BTEC Apprenticeship Other vocational courses | University Higher apprenticeship Work |
| 5 or more GCSEs grades 5 to 9 including English and maths at grade 5 or higher | A levels BTEC Combination of A levels and a BTEC | University Higher apprenticeship Work |
5 or more GCSEs grades 5 to 9 including: English and maths at grade 5 or higher Your chosen A level subject at grade 6 or higher | International Baccalaureate A levels Extended diploma Advanced apprenticeship | Higher education Work Advanced or higher level apprenticeship |