why do A-Level Students Look Down on BTEC's?

A levels and Btecs both have their advantages, I think Btecs are actually more appropriate in more practical subjects like ICT. However bear in mind that at uni, whilst this may differ slightly between courses/unis, on my course coursework accounts for at MOST 50% of the module, usually only 25. In fact, one module had no coursework at all. That is a degree in maths, maybe other courses would have more, but you're certainly not going to escape exams at uni. My guess is that unis like A levels because they know you can pass exams, are disciplined enough to revise ect.

As for which is harder, I would personally go with A levels, since you can't take your notes, books or the internet into an exam, yet you can look at all that whilst you're doing your coursework. That doesn't mean btecs are any less work though, there's a fair amount of courseworks to get done if you go down that route! I'm not sure I completely agree that A levels and btecs shouldn't be considered equally, within reason, but I think that universities should look positively on those who take a good balance of the two in an appropriate manner.

Tell her how.

Evidently your reading skills aren't up to par.

Because they are. A Levels are better because they are.


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yes btecs have the internet but some of the assignments you actually have to use your brain to complete it...

It is very simple. I do A-Levels so I will say A-Levels are better. Those who do BTECs say they are better.
Likewise we will say they are harder for our respective qualifications. Hence, I have said before I think A levels are better because they are LOLOLOLOLO


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It is very simple. I do A-Levels so I will say A-Levels are better. Those who do BTECs say they are better.
Likewise we will say they are harder for our respective qualifications. Hence, I have said before I think A levels are better because they are LOLOLOLOLO


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Such a sad calamity. Not everyone is one sided towards their course. No idea why you've put LOLOLOLOLO at the end of your comment. Do you think it was somewhat funny?

Probably a levels are better for you...but maybe for other people it would be much better to do btec.



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I found it funny. Most people are though, otherwise most people wouldnt do a bad course if a better one is available #commonsensebro


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Not necessarily whether it is good or bad. But depends on the suitability and how certain the individual is at the time. I would've benefited more overall from doing A-level CS and Mathematics but I didn't take that path due to the practicality of the field I want to enter. and no institution local offered it

For some individuals they're limited to their options due to lack of motivation during their GCSEs or the options that local institutions offer (As mentioned above)

#UseYourHead

You are talking about a minority. I am talking about a majority. #myhashtagwasbetterthenursbro


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At my 6th form to do law A Level you needed to get at least 5 GCSEs at C or above, including English and maths.

If you do not get these grades and want to study law you have to take BTEC applied law whilst retaking the English and/or maths GCSE that you failed.

My friend failed his English GCSE and went to 6th form to retake it. Alongside this he wanted to study A Levels including politics I remember. He was only allowed to do level 3 BTECs and A Levels that ended in 'studies' (yes, really!) He ended up doing BTEC media, A Level environmental studies and A Level media studies while he retook his English GCSE.

So my 6th form blatantly makes a statement that BTECs and studies are for the 'thicker' students.