Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Information Technology (Extended Certificate)

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic QualificationPearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

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.

98 providers teach this exact qualification.

London19

Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
London · 360 hours
They ask for: 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above, including English or Maths ICT/Computing Level 2 Tech Award Merit.
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Chingford Foundation School
London · 22 months
They ask for: GCSE Maths grade 4.
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Christ The King Sixth Form College
70 weeks
They ask for: Four GCSEs grade 9-4, including Maths and English at Grade 4
Their versionFree
Christ The King Sixth Form College
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Heathcote School & Science College
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Grade 4s including English and Maths plus Grade 4 IT GCSE or P2 Level 2 BTEC
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Holy Family Catholic School
London · 2 years
They ask for: English Grade 4 Maths Grade 4 APS: 3.6
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Kingsbury High School
London · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE APS 3.5 or higher; 4 in English; 4 in Maths
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Laurel Park School
London · 2 years
They ask for: There are no subject specific entry requirements. Students need to have an average GCSE point score of 3.6. Studying ICT/Computing/Computer Science at GCSE leve
Their versionFree
Leigh Academy Bexley
2 years
They ask for: 7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths GCSE Computer Science grade 6 or BTEC Information Technology Level 2 Merit, or Cambridge National Inform
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New City College
London · 23 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£941 to £2,583
New City College
London · 23 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£941
South Bank University Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: Please check the SBUA website for specific entry requirements.
Their versionFree
South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Upon Thames · 1 year
They ask for: Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Their version£2,583
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
St James' Catholic High School
London · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Compton School
London · 18 months
They ask for: It is important to have an interest in computers and how they can be used effectively in society as this is essentially what we will be learning throughout the
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The Douay Martyrs Catholic School
Uxbridge · 2 years
They ask for: As per Sixth Form standard entry requirements
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The Elmgreen School
24 months
They ask for: Level 4 and above in Maths and English
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The John Fisher School
Purley · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree

South East17

Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
Hove · 72 weeks
They ask for: 4 in English Language GCSE.
Their version£1,134
Brockenhurst College
Brockenhurst · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above with a minimum average GCSE score of 4.0, including:* English Language* Maths
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Christ The King College
Newport · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
City of Portsmouth College
Portsmouth · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths.
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Fullbrook School
Addlestone · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 or above at GCSE in Computer Science or Creative iMedia. It is not essential to have studied IT at GCSE but an interest in the subject, willingness and
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Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre
Tenterden · 2 years
They ask for: Students applying for this course must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.
Their versionFree
Queen Mary'S College
Basingstoke · 2 years
They ask for: Please see website
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Rainham School For Girls
Gillingham · 2 years
They ask for: Standard sixth form entry requirements: 5 GCSEs graded at 4 or above (counting 2 BTECs maximum) which must include a grade 4 in English or Maths. As well as the
Their versionFree
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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St Paul'S Catholic School
Milton Keynes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of a Level 2 Pass in Digital Information Technology (if studied at KS4), is needed to study this programme.
Their versionFree
The Beaconsfield School
Beaconsfield · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) or above or an equivalent level 2 qualification.
Their versionFree
The Chalfonts Community College
Gerrards Cross · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Henley College
Henley-On-Thames · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE passes inc English 4, Maths 4. and 3 more 4s
Their version£35
The Highcrest Academy
High Wycombe · 2 years
They ask for: ICT Level 2 Pass or GCSE 4 if taken, English Language GCSE 4, Maths GCSE 4. This course is the be taken with 2 other Level 3 courses to complete a full time pro
Their versionFree
The Sixth Form College Farnborough
2 years
They ask for: To access vocational courses, students would generally achieve grade 4s (or higher) in their GCSES. You should have at least a grade 4 in GCSE maths. You should
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The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, and may include a BTEC at a merit or above.
Their version£2,583
Wexham School
Slough · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree

West Midlands16

Biddulph High School
Stoke-On-Trent · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Birmingham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Colton Hills Community School
Wolverhampton · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE’s at grade 4 (or equivalent to such as a BTEC L2Pass), including Maths and English Level 2 Merit in IT
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E-Act North Birmingham Academy
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and a performing arts related subject or a relevant level 2 qualification. You will need to have some previ
Their versionFree
Etone College
Nuneaton · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
FAIRFAX
Sutton Coldfield · 2 years
They ask for: Applicants will need to have a minimum of 5 grades 9-4 GCSE’s including English and Mathematics. Internal applicants who meet the minimum academic entrance requ
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Gospel Oak School
Tipton · 2 years
They ask for: Basic fundamentals of computer systems and technology is advised. • Five GCSEs at good grades, (Computer Science would be an advantage) and/or • BTEC qualificat
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Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Smethwick · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4+ in Maths and English Language. Basic Computer knowledge
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Holte School
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our entry requirements on Holte School's website: https://frog.holte.bham.sch.uk/app/os#!welcome/sixth-form/admissions
Their versionFree
John Taylor High School
Burton-On-Trent · 2 years
They ask for: 5 good GCSE results grades 9-4, including at least grade 4 GCSE English and grade 4 GCSE Maths and Science. Students studying BTEC Tech Award in Health and Soci
Their versionFree
Madeley Academy
2 years
They ask for: • Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above • These must include English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above • If studied, then a
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Plantsbrook School
Sutton Coldfield · 2 years
They ask for: See pages 8-10 of prospectus.
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Sandwell Academy
West Bromwich · 2 years
They ask for: Must be aged 16-18, and meet the course requirements, available on our website
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Southam College
2 years
They ask for: A Merit at OCR Cambridge nationals’ level 2 if previously studied. As per the Sixth Form general entry criteria, students must achieve the minimum requirements
Their versionFree
St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Nuneaton · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in CGSE Science, English, and Maths. A Level 2 qualification in ICT would be advantageous.
Their versionFree
The Streetly Academy
Sutton Coldfield · 2 years
They ask for: Total point score of 30 or higher from best 7 GCSE's including English Language and Mathematics graded 4 or higher.
Their versionFree

East of England11

Abbey College, Ramsey
Huntingdon · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Grade 4s or above including English Language and Maths and a Merit in ICT
Their versionFree
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Bedford · 2 years
They ask for: Please see web site for details
Their versionFree
Birchwood High School
Bishop's Stortford · 2 years
They ask for: Total Point Score 34+
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Goffs Academy
Waltham Cross · 2 years
They ask for: This will require a Merit in BTEC DIT (or equivalent)
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Haileybury Turnford
Waltham Cross · 24 months
They ask for: See website for more details
Their versionFree
Kesgrave High School
Ipswich · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE/BTEC passes at Level 4 or above. It is desirable to achieve a Merit or above in this subject at Level 2 (or a related subject).
Their versionFree
Lift Tendring
Frinton-On-Sea · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Longdean School
Hemel Hempstead · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Language – 5 GCSE Maths - 5
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One Sixth Form College
Ipswich · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above, a grade 5 in IT/Computer Science and/or science
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St Mary'S Church of England High School (Va)
Waltham Cross · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
Their versionFree
Thomas Gainsborough School
Sudbury · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 and above in GCSE Computer Science or Grade 4 or above in GCSE ICT or Merit in BTEC IT.
Their versionFree

Yorkshire and The Humber11

Brinsworth Academy
Rotherham · 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
Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 general entry criteria + grade 4 in Maths and English Language
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Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4, including English and maths or equivalent qualifications.
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New College Bradford
2 years
They ask for: https:ncbradford.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFree
New College Doncaster
Doncaster · 2 years
They ask for: https:ncdoncaster.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
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New College Pontefract
2 years
They ask for: https:ncpontefract.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
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Scarborough Sixth Form College
Scarborough · 2 years
They ask for: Please see the S6F Website for current entry requirements
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South Craven School
Keighley · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
Their versionFree
Wickersley School and Sports College
Rotherham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Wilberforce College
Hull · 2 years
They ask for: You must have at least four GCSEs at grades 4 or equivalent, including English and/or Maths at grade 5.
Their versionFree

North West9

Bury College
Bury · 2 years
They ask for: For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths.
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Hopwood Hall College
Manchester · 1 year
They ask for: Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
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Poynton High School
24 months
They ask for: Entry requirements for our Sixth Form
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Rainford High School
18 months
They ask for: GCSE ICT or Computer Science is desirable but not essential
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St Mary'S Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
The Belvedere Academy
Liverpool · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum 32 points from your 8 best GCSE subjects including English & Maths
Their versionFree
The Trafford and Stockport College Group
Altrincham · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSE�s at Grade 4 or above (including Maths or English language).
Their version£2,583
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Manchester · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 in English Language.
Their versionFree
Winstanley College
Wigan · 2 years
They ask for: Full details available on our website, click on the 'Go to course' button below.
Their versionFree

South West8

Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 175 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
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Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 165 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
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Matravers School
Westbury · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Sgs Berkeley Green Utc
24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Stroud · 180 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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St Cuthbert Mayne School
Torquay · 2 years
They ask for: 5+ - 9-4 Grades including English and Maths
Their versionFree
Torquay Academy
Torquay · 24 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE's grade 5 (C) or above including English and maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.
Their versionFree
Twynham School
Christchurch · 2 years
They ask for: At present our current entry requirements for this course are: English - 4; Maths - 4. Check our website for the latest updates and information.
Their versionFree

East Midlands5

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
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Nottingham Academy
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above or a relevant level 2 qualification
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The Bourne Academy
Bourne · 2 months
They ask for: Students must meet the minimum entry requirements for the Vocational or Combination study pathway. Students must have any five GCSEs at Grade 4. There are no ad
Their versionFree
The Latimer Arts College
Kettering · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above, including English and Maths
Their versionFree
The Priory Academy Lsst
Lincoln · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree

North East2

Churchill Community College
Wallsend · 24 months
They ask for: Grade 4 in Maths and English, and grade 5 in the subject.
Their versionFree
Conyers School
Yarm · 2 years
They ask for: You will need to achieve five or more “4” grades
Their versionFree