Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Computing (Extended Certificate)
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.
18 providers teach this exact qualification.
South East5
Basingstoke · 2 years
They ask for: Please see website
Their versionFreeGosport · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£2,583Reading · 24 months
They ask for: 5 grade 5 GCSEs including English and Maths
Their versionFreeWaddesdon Church of England School
Aylesbury · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of grade 4 in both GCSE English and Maths.
Their versionFree
West Midlands3
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Birmingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeJohn Henry Newman Catholic College
Birmingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeKing Edward Vi College Stourbridge
2 years
They ask for: GCSE Maths at Grade 5 or above.
Their versionFree
London2
Wembley · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
They ask for: Please check the SBUA website for specific entry requirements.
Their versionFree
North West2
Manchester · 1 year
They ask for: Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
Kendal · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, 5 in GCSE Maths, Computing or iMedia.
Their versionFree
East of England2
2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at Grade 4 including: Grade 4 in GCSE English Language Grade 5 in GCSE Maths Grade 5 in GCSE Computing
Their versionFreeIpswich · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above, a grade 5 in IT/Computer Science and/or science
Their versionFree
Yorkshire and The Humber2
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
Their versionFreeLeeds · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4, including English and maths or equivalent qualifications.
East Midlands1
English Martyr'S Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
24 months
They ask for: Minium of 5 passes in different GCSE subjects at either 4 or better (or the Btec equivalent) including English and Mathematics
Their versionFree
South West1
24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree