BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport
at Colmers School and Sixth Form College, Birmingham · sixth form college
What the college says
The level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport offers pupils a more Vocational pathway into Level 3 study. The course offers excellent routes into Sports careers and is equivalent to three A-levels. Learners will study 10 mandatory units, including Practical Sports Performance. They will also choose six optional units that have been designed to support progression to a range of sector-related courses in higher education, and to link with relevant occupational areas.
What you need to get on
4 GCSE Grade 4-9 Grade 4 in either GCSE English (Language or Literature) or Maths.
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
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Bristol Road South Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9NY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Birmingham
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