I am currently enterring year 13 in Sixth Form whilst studying 2 A-Levels and an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate. My two A-Levels are Sociology and Economics whilst my Cambridge Technical is Digital Media, I have been told a Cambridge Techincal Extended Certificate is equivalent to an A-Level as it is a Level 3 qualification, however my question is do I put myself at a disadvantage when applying for Universities. My predicted grades are quite high in all subjects however because my Digital Media qualification is not an 'A-Level', does this mean Universities will not accept it. I am interested in doing Law and have learnt there are no specific subject requirements and am looking at the University of Bristol aswell as some other Universities such as Nottingham and Manchester. A careers advisor has advised me I will be fine, however I just want to be certain.
Could someone help me and let me know if it is possible to pursue this course at university?
PS: Can I have some advise on the application process? Thank you
I am currently enterring year 13 in Sixth Form whilst studying 2 A-Levels and an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate. My two A-Levels are Sociology and Economics whilst my Cambridge Technical is Digital Media, I have been told a Cambridge Techincal Extended Certificate is equivalent to an A-Level as it is a Level 3 qualification, however my question is do I put myself at a disadvantage when applying for Universities. My predicted grades are quite high in all subjects however because my Digital Media qualification is not an 'A-Level', does this mean Universities will not accept it. I am interested in doing Law and have learnt there are no specific subject requirements and am looking at the University of Bristol aswell as some other Universities such as Nottingham and Manchester. A careers advisor has advised me I will be fine, however I just want to be certain.
Could someone help me and let me know if it is possible to pursue this course at university?
PS: Can I have some advise on the application process? Thank you
For Bristol - yes, they will accept the certificate in lieu of one A level. This is the guidance regarding grades etc required (the standard entry requirement is A*AA/A*A*B or equivalent)
Manchester do accept it 'The University welcomes applications from students studying the Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma for entry, provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course.
If your saying you're Cambridge technical is in digital media then e-mail the law school and see if it is acceptable.
Nottingham it isn't listed so e-mail them and see if they accept it.
For other unis, if it is listed as acceptable on their website then you can apply. Don't worry about being at a disadvantage as you shouldn't be and its too late to change now anyway!
If it isn't listed on their website then you can always e-mail them and ask.
Unrelated, but if anyone reading this is interested, when I was looking at the Manchester law course, I noticed that they've followed Exeter in bumping up their entry requirements to A*AA for 2022 entry.
Unrelated, but if anyone reading this is interested, when I was looking at the Manchester law course, I noticed that they've followed Exeter in bumping up their entry requirements to A*AA for 2022 entry.
Do you know if any other universities have altered their entry requirements?
Unrelated, but if anyone reading this is interested, when I was looking at the Manchester law course, I noticed that they've followed Exeter in bumping up their entry requirements to A*AA for 2022 entry.