BTEC National Extended Certificate in Computing

Level 3A levelsCertificatePearson 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.

33 providers teach this exact qualification.

East of England8

Brentwood County High School
24 months
They ask for: Grade 4 in Computer Science or Grade 4 in Maths.
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Framlingham College
Woodbridge · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Peterborough · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 9 to 4 including GCSE English and Maths
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Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Peterborough · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 9 to 4 including a Grade 5 in Computer Science or a Merit in Creative iMedia
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Ormiston Victory Academy
Norwich · 2 years
They ask for: In order to follow a vocational or mixed Level 3 programme of study you should have achieved five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5's and above, including En
Their versionFree
The Basildon Upper Academy
Basildon · 2 years
They ask for: Level 2 BTEC in computing or equivalent. If not studied at GCSE then a Grade 4 or above in English and Maths is required.
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Tring School
Tring · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths
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Unified Seevic Palmer'S College
Benfleet · 2 years
They ask for: • Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language. • Grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths.
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South East5

Fulston Manor School
Sittingbourne · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades 9 - 4
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Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Dartford · 2 years
They ask for: 5+ GCSE 9-4 grades Grade 4 in English Language or Literature Grade 4 in Mathematics Grade 4 in a Science related subject. Grade 5 in Computing or Computer Scien
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The Littlehampton Academy
Littlehampton · 18 months
They ask for: 5 GCSEs grades 9-5 including Computer Science or BTEC IT
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The Sittingbourne School
Sittingbourne · 2 years
They ask for: BTEC Level 3 - Advanced courses, 2 year study programme, with an average entry requirement at least five grade 4+ qualifications, including English and mathemat
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The Whitstable School
Whitstable · 2 years
They ask for: Level 4 in Computing and Maths. If a student has not studied Computing at GCSE, a 5 in Maths is desirable.
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London4

Chace Community School
Enfield · 18 months
They ask for: You must have achieved a minimum of four Level 2 grades at GCSE including English and Maths. A GCSE in Computer Science is desirable, but not essential.
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Chestnut Grove Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our course guide for full details
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The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Ilford · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 in GCSE English. Grade 4 in GCSE Maths. Average GCSE point score of 4 or higher.
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Winchmore School
London · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Maths grade 5 GCSE English grade 4 Grade 4 in GCSE Computing if taken
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South West4

Churchdown School
Gloucester · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Kingsbridge Academy
Kingsbridge · 2 years
They ask for: Contact provider for entry requirements
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Teign School
Newton Abbot · 12 months
They ask for: Please contact the 6th form at Teign and Coombeshead
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Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
Chepstow · 2 years
They ask for: https://www.wyedean.gloucs.sch.uk/Sixth-Form/Curriculum/
Their versionFree

North West4

Cowley International College
St. Helens · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade 9 - 4, including Maths and English Language
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Dallam School
2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSE Grade 9 to 5 and 2 Grade 4
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Formby High School
Liverpool · 24 months
They ask for: see course webpage
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Runshaw College
Leyland · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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West Midlands3

Grace Academy Darlaston
Wednesbury · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English & Maths Grade 4. Ideally GCSE IT/Computer Science or BTEC Digital Information Technology
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Hereford Sixth Form College
Hereford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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St Edmund'S Catholic Academy
2 years
They ask for: APS of 4+ to enter 6th form & agreement from subject teachers.
Their versionFree

Yorkshire and The Humber3

Hornsea School and Language College
Hornsea · 2 years
They ask for: It is preferable that students have studied either ICT or Computing at GCSE level.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths.
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Ron Dearing Utc
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs grade 4+ including English & Maths
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North East1

Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Chester Le Street · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 or above or Merit in GCSE or BTEC Computing or BTEC ICT
Their versionFree

East Midlands1

Silverstone Utc
Towcester · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs 9-4 including English and Maths
Their versionFree