BTEC National Extended Diploma in Computing
at Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
BTEC Level 3 is a triple award course consisting of a combination of Foundation Diploma in Computing (510 guided learning hours) and Foundation Diploma in Information Technology (510 guided learning hours), spread over two years. The full course is equivalent to 3 A-levels.
What you need to get on
Students must have five GCSEs including English, Mathematics and Science graded 9 - 4.
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
Stepney All Saints School and Sixth Form
Stepney Way, London, E1 0RH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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