Qualifications & entry requirements
We are committed to helping you achieve your dreams and guarantee your progression on to the next level with us. This information below illustrates how we can support you to progress all the way from Level 2 up to Level 6.
| LEVEL | STUDY PROGRAMME | TYPICAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | Top-up Degree | Level 5 qualification OR Related industry experience | BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) |
| Level 5 | Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree (Fdn), Higher apprenticeship | Level 4 qualification OR Related industry experience | Bachelor degree (year 2) |
| Level 4 | Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher apprenticeship | A-Levels OR Level 3 qualification OR Related industry experience | Bachelor degree (year 1) |
| Level 3 | BTEC Diplomas, Access to Higher Education, Advanced apprenticeship | 4 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A*-C) ideally including English and maths OR Level 2 qualification | A-Levels |
| Level 2 | BTEC Certificates and Diplomas, Intermediate Level apprenticeships | One year: 3 GCSEs grades 9-3 (A*-D) ideally including English and maths OR A qualification at Level 1 Two years: 3 GCSEs grades 9-1 (A*-G) ideally including English and maths and a keen interest in a relevant subject OR Other relevant levels of qualification or experience will be considered | GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 |