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BTEC First Extended Certificate in Information & Creative Technology (Level 2) Programme

at Newcastle College, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 2Applied and BTECEdexcel First Extended Certificate (2012 onwards)35 weeksFull time£9,000

What the college says

The course aims to give you the opportunity to gain a broad understanding and knowledge of, and skills in, the Information Technology sector and some aspects of the creative industries (such a web development or games design).

What you need to get on

4 GCSEs D / or 5 (in 2017 GCSEs) orRelevant Level 1 qualification with Merit or aboveor relevant industry experience to Level 1 or aboveIf you are accepted onto this course without a Grade 4 (that's the old Grade C) or above in Maths or English you will be given the opportunity to develop your skills in these subjects. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • Lewisham College Main Campus

    Lewisham College Main Campus Lewisham Way, London, SE4 1UT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · London

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