BTEC Sport Level 3
at Seaford Head School, Seaford · school or sixth form
What the college says
Key facts about this course: A broad basis of study for the sport sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. What could I go onto next?: The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many courses if taken alongside other qualifications as part of a two?year programme of study. It combines well with a large number of subjects and supports entry to higher education courses in a very wide range of disciplines(depending on the subjects taken alongside). For learners who wish to study an aspect of sport in higher education, opportunities include: BA (Hons) in Sport Studies and Business, if taken alongside A Levels in Business and Maths BSC (Hons) in Sport Psychology, if taken alongside a BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science and A Level in Psychology BA (Hons) in Sports Education and Special and Inclusive Education, if taken alongside an A Level in English Language and a BTEC National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts BA (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, if taken alongside a BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above including English and Mathematics
How you are assessed
Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.
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
Seaford Head School 6th Form Centre
Steyne Road, Seaford, BN25 1AL
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Seaford
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