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16-18 Course Entry Requirements

Level Qualification Entry Requirements
Level 3

BTEC Diploma

Extended Diploma

Vocationally Recognised Qualifications 

Technical Qualifications

 

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or maths, or prior achievement at Level 2 Functional Skills in English or maths. A merit or higher at vocational Level 2 or NVQ Level 2 may be considered as a GCSE equivalent. Specific subjects may also require science and/or English or maths at GCSE grade 5 or above.


Please note that for T Levels entry requirements vary. Please refer to individual T Level pages.

Level 2

BTEC Diploma

Vocationally Recognised Qualifications 

Technical Qualifications

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or maths, and / or a prior achievement at Level 1.

A pass or higher at vocational Level 1 or NVQ Level 1 may be considered as GCSE equivalent.

Please note for T Level Foundation Year courses entry requirements may vary. Please refer to individual subject entry requirements. 

Level 1 and Entry Level

BTEC Diploma

NVQ

Vocationally Recognised Qualifications 

required.
No formal entry requirements. Evidence of previous work or a commitment to study will be required.

Additional Guidelines

Some courses may require evidence of previous work, a portfolio, an audition or specific qualifications. These are broad entry requirements but you can check the specific entry requirements of the course you are interested in by speaking to our Course Enquiries Team on 03333 222 444 or find these on the details of each course listing on our website tmc.ac.uk/course-finder.