What is the highest level of BTEC?

There are over 2,000 BTEC qualifications across 16 sectors – they are available from entry level through to professional qualifications at level 7 (equivalent to postgraduate study).

What is BTEC Level 5 equivalent to?

BTEC Higher Nationals are internationally-recognised higher education qualifications at level 4 and 5 that are equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree, providing progression to both university and employment.

What is a Level 7 BTEC equivalent to?

Levels 6 & 7

Level 6 BTECs are the equivalent of an Undergraduate Degree, and are often taught in universities, whilst level 7 BTECs are the equivalent of a Master's Degree.

What is D * in BTEC equivalent to?

The pass grades for Btec Nationals are: Distinction* (D*) – equivalent in the Ucas tariff to an A* at A-level. Distinction (D) – equivalent to an A. Merit (M) – equivalent to a C.

Is BTEC Level 3 or 4?

BTEC Nationals are Level 3 qualifications, the same standard as A-level study. BTEC Higher Nationals are Level 4/5 study, the same level as the first two years of degree study. Sixth form colleges are most likely to offer BTEC Nationals.

BTECs vs A-Levels

Is BTEC Level 4 good?

The BTEC Higher National Certificate is an internationally-recognised higher education qualifications at level 4 that is equivalent to the 1st year of a university degree, providing progression to both university and employment.

What is a 4 in BTEC?

Grade 4: equivalent to the bottom of a C grade (Standard Pass) Grade 3:equivalent to a D grade. Grade 2: equivalent to an E grade. Grade 1:equivalent to grade F/G grade.

Does Oxford accept BTEC?

The University of Oxford will accept Btecs alongside A-levels, depending on the course.

Is a pass in BTEC a fail?

At Level 1 BTEC - some qualifications can only be given a pass grade, this is because the awarding body recognises that the student has achieved the qualification, but they don't rank students highest to lowest in performance.

Do universities accept BTEC?

Most universities accept BTECs for most of their courses. This includes most competitive Russell Group universities, like the University of Exeter. Please note: some courses may require a specific A level in addition to your BTEC. Others may require specific BTEC units.

What are the disadvantages of BTEC?

What does BTEC mean in slang?

It is becoming street slang for awful, a bad version of something good. For example, “I've had enuf of my Btec phone” or “Kingston Carnival is the Btec version of Notting Hill”. Or to mean low ambition (“I just want to be comfy, like a Btec yute on A-level results day”).

How many A-levels is a BTEC worth?

Some universities will be happy with just one BTEC (which is equivalent to 3 A-levels), while others will require you to have at least one A-level alongside your BTEC. All you need to do is check the course you're thinking of applying for to see what the entry requirements are.

How do I know what level my BTEC is?

How many BTEC levels are there?

BTECs are broken down into three main levels of study: BTEC Firsts are available from entry level to Level 2 (similar standard to GCSEs). These offer an introduction to work in a vocational sector.

Is BTEC higher than a diploma?

A BTEC Higher National Diploma is considered as the principal vocational qualification with Levels 4 (Higher National Certificate) and 5 (Higher National Diploma).

What is an N in BTEC?

As far as passing grades go, students can obtain a Pass (P), Merit (M) or Distinction (D) in the exam component, but it is now also possible to obtain a Near Pass (N) grade in the exam, which can mean that the BTEC qualification is awarded, but at a greatly reduced grade, even if the other coursework components are at ...

What is the lowest grade in BTEC?

The lowest grade you can get depends on what level of BTEC you are taking. If you are taking a BTEC First then you can get a Level 1 Pass, this is equal to a grade 1 or G at GCSE level. If you are taking one of the BTEC Nationals then the lowest grade you can get is Near Pass, which at A level would be considered a U.

Can you fail a unit in BTEC?

If you fail a unit at your first attempt, you may be given up to one more opportunity to pass it through reassessment of failed assignment components.

Can I get into Oxford with a * A * A?

Offers for Oxford places are between A*A*A and AAA at A-level, depending on the course. (See course pages.) See a list of Oxford courses with conditional offers including at least one A*.

Which university does not accept BTEC?

University of Cambridge: the University of Cambridge would not accept a Btec in place of the required A-levels – the university advises potential applicants taking a mix of qualifications to speak to a college admissions tutor to find out more.

Are BTEC as good as A-Levels?

If there is a hands-on aspect to the field you want to pursue, Btecs are worth considering as a real alternative to the traditional A-level path. This is because they tend to offer more practical opportunities in a particular field. A-levels tend to be more theory-based and lacking in actual practical skills.

How many GCSEs is a BTEC worth?

The qualifications are fully recognised as holding equivalences to GCSEs. For example, a Level 2 BTEC First Diploma is worth the equivalent of 4 GCSEs grade A*-C. This means a student can do a Level 2 BTEC First independently alongside GCSEs, or work towards them both in the same subject area.

How is a BTEC graded?

Once all of the work has been marked, our senior examiners meet to review the level of performance demonstrated by students taking the exam across the country and set grade boundaries based on the difficulty of the exam. Your unit grade is determined by how your mark compares to the grade boundaries.

What does P mean in letter grade?

The following definitions will be used as a guide for the assignment of Graduate grades. H– High Pass. P– Pass. L– Low Pass. F– Fail.