BTECs vs A-level’s

Syed998

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Are BTEC’s just as good as A-level?
Are they just as hard and time-consuming?

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amberlily051

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Original post by Syed998

Are BTEC’s just as good as A-level?
Are they just as hard and time-consuming?

There are advantages and disadvantages to both. BTECs tend to be easier as they consist of coursework and the occasional exam, whereas alevels you obviously have around 9 exams that are worth the entirety of your alevels. I personally think alevels are a much better choice as it shows a passion in multiple subjects rather than just one, which is beneficial as you tend to not know what you’re interested in 100% when you pick at 15. If you want to go to a top uni they are usually quite fussy about btecs vs alevels (some will allow it and some wont), so if you want to guarantee they will accept it then alevels are better. However many people really struggle with exams but are actually quite academic, so therefore doing a Btec and getting the top grade is much better than getting three C’s in your alevels, as then you wont be able to go to a top uni anyway. Hope this helps!

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Jess250922

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Original post by amberlily051

There are advantages and disadvantages to both. BTECs tend to be easier as they consist of coursework and the occasional exam, whereas alevels you obviously have around 9 exams that are worth the entirety of your alevels. I personally think alevels are a much better choice as it shows a passion in multiple subjects rather than just one, which is beneficial as you tend to not know what you’re interested in 100% when you pick at 15. If you want to go to a top uni they are usually quite fussy about btecs vs alevels (some will allow it and some wont), so if you want to guarantee they will accept it then alevels are better. However many people really struggle with exams but are actually quite academic, so therefore doing a Btec and getting the top grade is much better than getting three C’s in your alevels, as then you wont be able to go to a top uni anyway. Hope this helps!

I took 3 Btecs and Bournemouth, UWE, Plymouth, USW and Cardiff unis take BTECs

Did my interviews and 4/5 gave me an offer

Reply 3

Fhello

10

Btw , just saying BTECs are sometimes just as hard or even more time consuming than Alevels cause instead of just revising and doing an exam, you have to research alot and then write a evaluatuon on your work. Although you do have more time to do It as they give you like a few weeks .but please dont say Btecs are easy.
Coming from a student who did a Btec.

Reply 4

GraRy

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Whether they are easier or harder depends on your strengths. BTECs require you to work continuously for 2 years, produce high quality coursework and meet deadlines. There tend to be only a few exams to sit and often they are about applying your knowledge rather than learning facts. A-levels are mainly graded on end-of-course exams so you need to be good at revision and sitting exams to do well.
Lots of universities accept BTECs so they are "just as good" if it means you get a good grade and get into the course you want.

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