A levels vs extended diploma
Hi, I am currently in year 11 about to apply for 6th form/college and I'm really struggling with what to decide. Before I start, I'm currently an average grammar school student who achieves higher in maths, English and media/ I'm studying media as a definite however it's the case of doing an extended diploma course or doing 3 a levels and an extended project. The course I'm looking at seems perfect for me and is my main option. I also do not want to be taking 2 irrelevant a levels which I will not use in the future and will not want to study. My main question is, are a levels much more acknowledged rather than an extended diploma and ultimately will doing an extended diploma hinder my university opportunities?
Thanks very much, a worried student
Thanks very much, a worried student
If you're dead set on any particular unis in the future, then there's a chance that they might be one of the few unis that outright dismiss BTEC students. However, for the vast majority of unis, you'll be fine with a BTEC Extended Diploma.
And yes, for Media especially, you might find that doing the one Extended Diploma in Media is more suited to you than doing 3 distinct A-levels, 2 of which you might not care about.
The main worry if you're a really ambitious student is that you won't be able to go to Cambridge with a BTEC(at least according to the policy on their website)
And yes, for Media especially, you might find that doing the one Extended Diploma in Media is more suited to you than doing 3 distinct A-levels, 2 of which you might not care about.
The main worry if you're a really ambitious student is that you won't be able to go to Cambridge with a BTEC(at least according to the policy on their website)
Original post by Jazzyboy
If you're dead set on any particular unis in the future, then there's a chance that they might be one of the few unis that outright dismiss BTEC students. However, for the vast majority of unis, you'll be fine with a BTEC Extended Diploma.
And yes, for Media especially, you might find that doing the one Extended Diploma in Media is more suited to you than doing 3 distinct A-levels, 2 of which you might not care about.
The main worry if you're a really ambitious student is that you won't be able to go to Cambridge with a BTEC(at least according to the policy on their website)
And yes, for Media especially, you might find that doing the one Extended Diploma in Media is more suited to you than doing 3 distinct A-levels, 2 of which you might not care about.
The main worry if you're a really ambitious student is that you won't be able to go to Cambridge with a BTEC(at least according to the policy on their website)
Thanks very much, There isn't much chance of me applying for oxbridge so that shouldn't be a problem! This has definitely helped me with my desicion making!
Original post by Jazzyboy
The main worry if you're a really ambitious student is that you won't be able to go to Cambridge with a BTEC(at least according to the policy on their website)
Cambridge do actually accept BTEC's. However, they expect at least to A Levels as well as it at grades A*A*
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