[BHS12]

Not true- at all.

Some BTECS (lets use childcare as an example) not only offer academic study- but hands on experience. If I chose to do a L3 childcare course when I left school it would of lasted just as long as A Levels- and I would be able to able to all the related courses like primary teaching for example.

I notice more and more people seem to go into industry rather than higher education with BTECs though.

It doesn't make you thick at all, I don't think you realise the intensity of the work that is involved in them.

[Billton]

I sometimes wish I did BTEC Applied Science, because it offered lots more practical work and projects an generally seemed a lot more interesting. But in all honesty I probably would have struggled in my first year of Chemistry if I hadn't done A Level Bio and Chem- especially organic mechanisms

[shorttstuff]

(Original post by SophiePearman)
I study three a levels and a btec.
I take performing arts (acting) and there's a lot of effort required. I wouldn't say it challenging. But it is howeve quite simple and i do regret taking it, as I'd of preferred to of done A level drama. Sadly didn't have the option
I also study media and i'm sick of hearing people criticising it. Saying its easy and that its easier than a btec. Have you actually taken media studies? Its actually rather challenging and you do need to know and understand a lot.So please could you not try and put media studies down as I'm sick of hearing it.

Couldn't agree more! (but then again this is TSR) I wouldn't mind seeing you guys trying to analyse a 5 minute clip and knowing every camera angle/editing technique possible.

Media Studies is a really nice contrast to my other A-level subjects (Maths, Econ, Law) and is not for thickos!

[M4LLY]

No. Personally i think they are better suited to some people. One guy i know does BTEC business and A level Geography. He says that he prefers the BTEC more because there is much less pressure to get the work done. In the end, its all about personal preferences.

[rockshow7]

A friend and I took Btec National awards in biology, and now study a Bsc in Biology at one of the top 20 universities. Oxbridge most likely won't accept them simply due to the immense competition, but others will. I don't think it made me any less intelligent. While writing coursework isn't as hard as sitting an examination in terms of remembering information, i found that the process of writing about 18 pieces of coursework a year actually taught me the material. When I started at university I found that it took a while to get used to examinations again, but first year doesn't count so that's no problem. Now I'm second year and have got firsts in a few of my exams, with what I can assure you was a less than extreme level of effort.

Ideally, I'd say to stick to A-levels for convenience (you do end up on a bit of an uphill struggle when it comes to universities with BTECs, but one that isn't impossible to climb), but if you are already taking BTECs and put in the work, you'll find that you can learn just as much. I can assure you, the inconsistency between my attendance and grades (Low and High) do NOT suggest that BTECs made me "dumb".

[natalieann1993]

(Original post by Edenwood)
Not necessarily. In my experience the people who talk BTECs down the most are the people who are doing crap A levels like media studies and thus are attempting to shift the focus from their poor choices onto other people. BTECs can be as useful as A levels if you are aware of a specific field you wish to go into.

I took media studies. I didn't really I must be thick.

[tombrown16]

(Original post by Aspiringlawstudent)
Oh, the irony.

Perhaps you were too stupid and lazy to check for mistakes?

You sir, are a snob. It must feel very satisfying to have an ego the size of The Empire State Building. Your post and signature do no more than prove your narcissistic immaturity, and, that while you may be very academically capable, you're probably severely lacking in other areas...

[Beebumble]

(Original post by Aspiringlawstudent)
Oh, the irony.

Perhaps you were too stupid and lazy to check for mistakes?

Maybe you were too lazy to check out what the word 'irony' means.

[Aspiringlawstudent]

(Original post by tombrown16)
You sir, are a snob. It must feel very satisfying to have an ego the size of The Empire State Building. Your post and signature do no more than prove your narcissistic immaturity, and, that while you may be very academically capable, you're probably severely lacking in other areas...

Your argument is ad hominem and therefore invalid.

Good day.