Not sure what level is right for you? Take a look at our levels guide to see what you need!
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements and Course Level Guide
Our courses start at different levels, and the right level for you will depend on the qualifications you leave school with. If you’re not sure which level is right for you, don’t worry; our team are available to help at all stages, from application to enrolment!
Please note on some of our courses you will be required to start at Level 1 to gain the technical skills required to progress. Entry requirements for T Levels and apprenticeships vary, depending on the course or vacancy you choose.
Level 3 courses are designed to be studied over 2 years. You must successfully complete your first year of your Level 3 course to be able to enrol onto the second year.
Vocational courses
| Course Level | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | No formal qualifications are needed for an Entry Level course. These courses will help you build the skills, experience and confidence you need to progress to a Level 1 course. |
| Level 1 | GCSEs at Grade 2-1 (E-F) or above, or an appropriate Entry Level vocational qualification. |
| Level 2 | GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or above, or an appropriate Level 1 vocational qualification. |
| Level 3 | GCSEs at Grade 4/5 (C) or above, or an appropriate Level 2 vocational qualification. Must have achieved GCSEs in English language and maths at Grade 4/5 (C) or above. Some courses may have additional entry requirements. |
A Levels
| Course Level | Entry Requirement |
|---|---|
| Level 3 | 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/5 (C) or above, including English language and maths. Some courses will have grade/subject specific requirements. You will need to meet requirements for all the A Level courses you choose. |
T Levels
| Course Level | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Foundation | 5 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English language and maths. Some programmes will have grade/subject specific requirements. You will the opportunity to study and resit your English language and/or maths to reach Grade 4/5. |
| Level 3 | 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, including English language and maths. Some programmes will have grade/subject specific requirements. |
GCSE Grades
GCSEs are now graded 1 to 9, with 9 being the top grade. Check out the conversion chart below.
| New GCSE Grading Structure | Previous GCSE Grading Structure |
|---|---|
| 9 8 7 | A* A |
| 6 5 4 | B C |
| – 3 2 1 | D E F G |
| U | U |
