My DS needs to make a choice between taking a T level or a BTEC. I know T levels are relatively new however they are accepted onto a the degree course he is interested on (I've checked with the unis).
I am wary of the T level - mainly I guess because it's an unknown, but the similar BTEC option that is available at the college only gives the same UCAS points as 2 A levels, which means not enough to get into uni - anyone got any experience here?
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T levels or BTEC?
CornishGem1975 · 27/08/2023 07:16
CornishGem1975 · 27/08/2023 07:16
My DS needs to make a choice between taking a T level or a BTEC. I know T levels are relatively new however they are accepted onto a the degree course he is interested on (I've checked with the unis).
I am wary of the T level - mainly I guess because it's an unknown, but the similar BTEC option that is available at the college only gives the same UCAS points as 2 A levels, which means not enough to get into uni - anyone got any experience here?
TeenDivided · 27/08/2023 15:41
They must offer something, otherwise the students doing the BTEC Diploma wouldn't be 'full time'. Though maybe they only offer it to students who are resitting GCSEs.
The plan was that the Extended Diploma BTECs would be phased out in favour of T-levels. I can see why somewhere wouldn't teach both.
Askil · 28/08/2023 20:12
I thought T Levels had replaced BTecs are they running alongside each other now?
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