"Applied Science BTEC National Extended Diploma - Level 3 - EDEXCEL"
at Cheshire College South and West, Crewe · college
What the college says
"Applied Science BTEC National Extended Diploma - Level 3 - EDEXCEL is suitable for school leavers and adult learners."
What you need to get on
"Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including a combination of grade 4/3 (C/D) or higher in maths and English. Level 3 students who do not achieve a grade 4/C in both English and maths will continue to study this subject as part of their Study Programme."
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Chester Campus
Eaton Road Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7ER
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Danebank Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8AB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Chester
- 1 September 2026 · Crewe
- 1 September 2026 · Chester
- 1 September 2026 · Crewe
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