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if I pick it cambridge technical (IT) will i be able to do computer science in university perhaps doing a foundation year to prove I am able to do the course?? please help

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McGinger

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by GBpoproom

if I pick it cambridge technical (IT) will i be able to do computer science in university perhaps doing a foundation year to prove I am able to do the course?? please help

Why are you not taking a relevant BTEC Extended Diploma - or A level Maths? Just be aware that if this is because you dont have the right GCSE grades for these, then you will probably struggle on a Computer Science degree even with a Foundation year. Have you looked at apprenticeships etc - these might be a better pathway than Uni - Search apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

Its possible that some 'UCAS points' Unis may accept this qualification, but they often don't list CTEC qualifications under their 'entry requirements' or are vague about exactlly what they might accept - ie. Birmingham City would accept 112 UCAS Tariff points with 'Accepted Cambridge Technical subjects: Technology, Science, or Computing' - but does that include 'IT'? So you will need to check by emailing some Unis with the exact title of the CTEC you are taking, and your GCSE Maths grade, to check.