6 7 Your child can progress their studies with University College Birmingham all the way up to Level 7. TYPES OF QUALIFICATION University College Birmingham is different from other colleges as we not only offer post-16 courses, but also undergraduate and postgraduate courses. – Building skills and confidence/no previous qualifications – GCSE grades 9–4 – Level 2 vocational qualification – A-levels – T-levels – Level 3 vocational qualification – Advanced apprenticeship – 1st year of Bachelor or Foundation degree – Higher National Certificate (HNC) – Level 4 vocational qualification – Higher apprenticeship – 2nd year of Bachelor or Foundation degree (FdA or FdSc) – Higher National Diploma (HND) – Level 5 vocational qualification – Higher apprenticeship – Final year of Bachelor degree (BA or BSc) – Level 6 vocational qualification – Degree apprenticeship – Master’s degree (MA or MSc) – PGCE – Level 7 vocational qualification – Postgraduate diplomas/certificates – Doctorate (PhD or DPhil) – GCSE grades 3–1 – Level 1 vocational qualification ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 LEVEL 8 From the moment your child arrives, they will benefit from outstanding support from teachers, career advisors and our student services team. We believe in making every student feel valued and opening up a world of opportunities through: Quality courses that prepare students for employment Superb practical facilities Highly-effective links with industry providing excellent placement and career opportunities Our practical vocational courses will prepare your child for the world of work – or they might decide to stay on to study for a degree. We offer VRQs, diplomas, BTECs, national diplomas and T-levels in a supportive, friendly environment. Our courses are ideal for school-leavers. Below is a guide to understand the qualifications your child would need in order to get to where they want to be. WHAT IS A T-LEVEL? T-levels are the exciting equivalent to A-levels. You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% in a special industry placement. A T-level is equivalent to 3 A-levels. VRQ stands for Vocationally Recognised Qualification. These are courses that give students the skills and knowledge to meet the standards of a particular industry. BTEC stands for the Business and Technology Education Council. BTECs are specialist work-related qualifications. A diploma is a certificate that signifies a certain level of education and practical experience. Diplomas are typically more specific regarding a certain career. WHAT IS A BTEC? WHAT IS A VRQ? WHAT IS A DIPLOMA? UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM
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