BTEC Entry Requirements
Queen Mary University of London welcomes applications from students currently studying Level 3 BTEC qualifications and will consider you for entry to the majority of our undergraduate courses. The typical entry requirements will vary according to the course you are applying for.
Some of our programmes require specific subject knowledge which you may not be able to cover as part of a Level 3 BTEC qualification and we may therefore require an additional A-Level qualification to ensure that you are suitably prepared for relevant courses. A small number of our courses do not accept BTEC qualifications for entry, either as a standalone qualification, or in combination with other Level 3 qualifications. We don’t currently consider any International BTEC qualifications for entry.
Information on our typical entry requirements and guidance for applying can be found below. If you are at all unsure about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification for entry, please contact the Admissions team for individual advice.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF from 2010)
We will consider this qualification for entry to most courses and expect the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma to be in a subject area relevant to the course being applied for.
Applicants may be expected to achieve an additional A-level or acceptable qualification at Level 3, relevant to the course being applied for.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF from 2010)
We will consider this qualification for entry to most courses. Applicants will be expected to achieve at least one additional A-level or acceptable Level 3 qualification, relevant to the course being applied for.
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (QCF from 2010)
We will consider this qualification for entry to most courses. Applicants will be expected to present two additional A-levels or acceptable Level 3 qualifications, relevant to the course being applied for.
For more detailed guidance and advice, please contact our Admissions team ensuring that you state the full name of the BTEC qualification you are taking as well as the additional Level 3 qualifications you are taking concurrently, and the undergraduate course that you are considering applying for.
We will consider applications from applicants taking any of the following BTEC (RQF) qualifications, but in each case, will require additional Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels:
- BTEC National Diploma (equivalent to 2 A-levels)
- BTEC National Foundation Diploma (equivalent to 1.5 A-levels)
- BTEC National Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A-level)
- BTEC National Certificate (equivalent to 0.5 A-level)
Please note that our offers are always based on a minimum of three full A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
For more detailed guidance and advice, please contact our Admissions team ensuring that you state the full name of the BTEC qualification you are taking as well as the additional Level 3 qualifications you are taking concurrently, and the undergraduate course that you are considering applying for.
The BTEC National Extended Diploma is not considered for direct entry to our MSci or MEng programmes. Applicants may apply to the respective BSc/ BEng programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci/ MEng, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements. Offers are at the discretion of the academic School. If you have questions regaring this process please contact the relevant School directly. Contact details for each School are listed on the relevant Course Finder entry for each programme.
For most courses we will consider applicants who have studied BTECs alongside other qualifications such as A Levels or as part of the International Baccalaureate Careers Diploma.
Applicants applying with a combination of different BTEC qualifications or similar should be aware that in most cases you will also need to be taking at least 1 A Level to supplement the qualifications that you are taking.
Please note that our offers are always based on a minimum of three full A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
For more detailed guidance and advice, please contact our Admissions team ensuring that you state the full name of the BTEC qualification you are taking as well as the additional Level 3 qualifications you are taking concurrently, and the undergraduate course that you are considering applying for.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) (first teaching 2016)
We consider the reformed BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF) for entry onto many of our Undergraduate programmes. Applicants will typically be expected to achieve a minimum overall score and we may also specify grades in the mandatory and optional units, depending on the BTEC subject you are taking and the course you are interested in.
Specific BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Entry Requirements for your chosen course of study can be found below under each School.
- School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences
- School of Business and Management
- School of Economics and Finance
- School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
- School of Engineering and Material Sciences
- School of English and Drama
- School of Geography
- School of History
- School of Languages, Linguistics and Film
- School of Law
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- School of Medicine and Dentistry
- School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
- School of Politics and International Relations
School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences
Please note where BTEC qualifications are accepted, entry will be to the BSc or BEng only. Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
Programmes 'with a Year Abroad' or 'with Industrial Experience' have the same BTEC requirements as the main degree listed below.
We do not consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma for direct entry onto our MSci programmes. Applicants may apply to the respective BSc programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements.
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Programme |
BTEC Subject |
Grade |
Unit Requirements |
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Applied Science:
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DDD |
Distinctions in Units:
plus
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Applied Science: |
DDD |
Distinctions in Units:
plus
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BTEC Level 3 National Award or CTEC Level 3 Introductory Diploma/Extended Certificate with two A levels. Must include A level Biology |
D with two A levels at grade BB | ||
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Animal Management with Science |
DDD |
Distinctions in Units:
plus |
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C10Y - BSc Biology with Year Abroad and C30Y - BSc Zoology with Year Abroad |
BTEC Level 3 National Award or CTEC Level 3 Introductory Diploma/Extended Certificate with two A levels. Must include A level Biology |
D with two A levels at grade BB | |
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Applied Science |
DDD |
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C700 - BSc Biochemistry and C70Y - BSc Biochemistry with Year Abroad |
BTEC Level 3 National Award or CTEC Level 3 Introductory Diploma/Extended Certificate plus 2 A Levels Must include A level Chemistry. |
D with two A levels at grade AB | |
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C431 - BSc Medical Genetics and C43Y - BSc Medical Genetics with Year Abroad |
BTEC Level 3 National Award or CTEC Level 3 Introductory Diploma/Extended Certificate plus 2 A Levels Must include A level Biology. |
D with two A levels at grade AB | |
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BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to these programmes: B990 - BSc Biomedical Science 3W45 - BSc Biochemistry with a Year in Industry C701 - MSci Biochemistry B140 - BSc Neuroscience B211 - BSc Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics C800 - BSc Psychology |
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School of Business and Management
Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
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Programme |
BTEC Subject |
Grade |
Unit Requirements |
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NN12 - BSc Business Management 4G44 - BSc Marketing and Management |
All BTEC subjects are considered. Please contact the Business and Management Admissions team for details of specific unit requirements. |
DDD |
None specified |
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All BTEC subjects are considered. Please contact the Business and Management Admissions team for details of specific unit requirements. Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics also required. |
DDD |
None specified |
School of Economics and Finance
For all programmes within the School of Economics and Finance, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Programmes 'with a Year Abroad' or 'with Industrial Experience' have the same BTEC requirements as the main degree listed below.
Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
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Programme |
BTEC Subject |
Grade |
Unit Requirements |
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LN13 - BSc Economics and Finance LN12 - BSc Economics, Finance and Management L13N - BSc Economics and International Finance L2L1 - BSc Economics and International Relations LG11 - BSc Economics, Statistics and Mathematics LL12 - BSc Economics and Politics
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All BTEC subjects are considered Grade A in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC |
DDD |
Three Distinctions and a Merit in four externally assessed units |
School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
Please note where BTEC qualifications are accepted, entry will be to the BSc or BEng only. Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
Programmes 'with a Year Abroad' or 'with Industrial Experience' have the same BTEC requirements as the main degree listed below.
We do not consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma for direct entry onto our MSci or MEng programmes. Applicants may apply to the respective BSc or BEng programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci or MEng, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements.
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Programme |
BTEC Subject |
Grade |
Unit Requirements |
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RQF Computing only Grade B or 5 in GCSE Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC |
D*DD |
Maths or programming units |
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RQF Computing only Grade B in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC |
D*DD |
Maths or programming units |
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HI62 - BSc Computer Systems Engineering |
Engineering or Computing Grade B in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC |
D*DD |
Maths or programming units |
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HHX0 - BEng Electronic Engineering with Foundation
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RQF Engineering only Grade B in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC |
DDM |
Maths or programming units |
School of Engineering and Material Sciences
Please note where BTEC qualifications are accepted, entry will be to the BSc or BEng only. Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
Programmes 'with a Year Abroad' or 'with Industrial Experience' have the same BTEC requirements as the main degree listed below.
We do not consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma for direct entry onto our MSci or MEng programmes. Applicants may apply to the respective BSc or BEng programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci or MEng, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements.
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Programme |
BTEC Subject |
Grade |
Unit Requirements |
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4A33 - BEng Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering H421 - BEng Aerospace Engineering H812 - BEng Chemical Engineering H300 - BEng Mechanical Engineering HBF2 - BEng Biomedical Engineering |
RQF Engineering only Grade B in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC |
DDD |
Distinctions in Units:
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RQF Engineering only |
DDM |
Two Distinctions and a Merit in any order in Units:
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Engineering |
DDD |
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| JJX3 - BEng Materials Science with Foundation | Engineering | DDM |
School of English and Drama
For all programmes within the School of English and Drama, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
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Programme |
BTEC Subject |
Grade |
Unit Requirements |
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Performing Arts Alternative BTEC subjects are considered on a case by case basis from applicants with a commitment to studying Drama at degree level |
DDM |
Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units |
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QW11 - BA English with Creative Writing |
Arts subjects are preferred Grade A in A-Level English Literature or English Language and Literature is required in addition to the BTEC |
DDM |
Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units |
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Performing Arts Alternative BTEC subjects are considered on a case by case basis from applicants with a commitment to studying Drama at degree level Grade A in A-Level English Literature or English Language and Literature is required in addition to the BTEC |
DDM | Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units | |
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Performing Arts or Creative Media Production Alternative BTEC subjects are considered on a case by case basis |
DDM | Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units | |
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Arts subjects are preferred Grades A in A-Level English Literature or English Language and Literature and B in A-Level History are required in addition to the BTEC |
DDM |
Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units |
School of Geography
For all programmes within the School of Geography, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
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Programme |
BTEC Subject |
Grade |
Unit Requirements |
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FVN1 - BSc Geography with Business Management |
All BTEC subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis |
DDM |
Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units |
School of History
For all programmes within the School of History, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
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Programme |
BTEC Subject |
Grade |
Unit Requirements |
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V140 - BA Modern and Contemporary History VW16 - BA History and Film Studies LV21 - BA History and Politics |
All BTEC subjects are considered Grade B in A-Level History is required in addition to the BTEC GCSE French is required for programmes in any combination with French |
DDM |
Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units |
| QV31 - BA English and History |
Arts subjects are preferred Grades A in A-Level English Literature or English Language and Literature and B in A-Level History are required in addition to the BTEC |
DDM | Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units |
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All BTEC subjects are considered Grade B in A-Level History is required in addition to the BTEC |
D*DD |
Distinctions in four externally assessed units |
School of Languages, Linguistics and Film
For all programmes within the School of Languages, Lingusitics and Film, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
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Programme |
BTEC Subject |
Grade |
Unit Requirements |
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Arts subjects are preferred GCSE French is required for programmes in any combination with French Applicants wishing to take joint language pathways must have studied at least one of those languages to GCSE level |
DDM | Distinctions in two externally assessed units | |
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Q200 - BA Comparative Literature RQ12 - BA French and Comparative Literature QR22 - BA German and Comparative Literature QR24- BA Hispanic Studies and Comparative Literature QR72 - BA Russian and Comparative Literature RQ11 - BA French and Linguistics RQ21 - BA German and Linguistics |
Arts subjects are preferred GCSE French is required for programmes in any combination with French |
DDM |
Distinctions in two externally assessed units |
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RW16 - BA Film Studies and French RW26 - BA Film Studies and German |
Creative Digital Media Production or Arts subjects are preferred GCSE French is required for programmes in any combination with French |
DDM |
Distinctions in two externally assessed units |
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QQ21 - BA Comparative Literature and Linguistics VQ12 - BA History and Comparative Literature QQ13 - BA English Literature and Linguistics LR24 - BA Hispanic Studies and Politics RL72 - BA Russian and Politics R1N1 - BA French with Business Management R2N1 - BA German with Business Management |
Arts subjects are preferred GCSE French is required for programmes in any combination with French Grade B in A-Level History is required for programmes in combination with History |
DDM |
Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units |
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QP23 - BA Comparative Literature and Film Studies |
Creative Digital Media Production or Arts subjects are preferred Grade B in A-Level History is required for programmes in combination with History |
DDM |
Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units |
| WW46 - BA Film Studies and Drama |
Performing Arts or Creative Media Production Alternative BTEC subjects are considered on a case by case basis |
DDM | Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units |
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All BTEC subjects are considered |
DDM |
Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units |
School of Law
Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
For all programmes within the School of Law, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Programme |
BTEC Subject |
Grade |
Unit Requirements |
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All BTEC subjects are considered |
D*DD |
Distinctions in four externally assessed units |
School of Mathematical Sciences
Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
Programmes 'with a Year Abroad' or 'with Industrial Experience' have the same BTEC requirements as the main degree listed below.
We do not consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma for direct entry onto our MSci programmes. Applicants may apply to the respective BSc programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements.
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Programme |
BTEC Subject |
Grade |
Unit Requirements |
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GG31 - BSc Mathematics and Statistics G1N3 - BSc Mathematics with Actuarial Science G1N1 - BSc Mathematics with Business Management |
Engineering |
DDD |
Distinctions in Units:
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All BTEC subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis Grade A in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC |
DDD |
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All BTEC subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis Grade C in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC |
School of Medicine and Dentistry
BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to our undergraduate Medicine and Dentistry programmes (including BSc Global Health programmes) with the exception of BSc Oral Health below. For further information, please contact the School of Medicine and Dentistry Admissions Office directly on +44 (0)20 7882 8478 or email smdadmissions@qmul.ac.uk.
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Programme |
BTEC Subject |
Grade |
Unit Requirements |
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Applied Science |
DDM |
Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units |
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
We do not consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma for direct entry onto our MSci programmes. Applicants may apply to the respective BSc programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements.
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Programme |
BTEC Subject |
Grade |
Unit Requirements |
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RQF Engineering only |
DDD |
Distinctions in Units:
We strongly advise applicants to take
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| BTEC considered on a case by case basis | |||
| Applied Science | DDD |
BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to these programmes:
- F100 - BSc Chemistry
- F103 - MSci Chemistry
- 9A32 - BSc Chemistry with a Year in Industry
- F154 - BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- F152 - MSci Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- 2L22 - BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year in Industry
School of Politics and International Relations
For all programmes within the School of Politics and International Relations, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
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Programme |
BTEC Subject |
Grade |
Unit Requirements |
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L250 - BA International Relations L240 - BA Politics and International Relations |
Relevant BTEC subjects are considered |
DDM |
Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units |
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L20Y - BA Politics with a Year Abroad L25Y - BA International Relations with a Year Abroad L24X - BA International Politics with a Year Abroad (Paris Plus) L24Z - BA International Relations with French with a Year Abroad (Paris Plus) |
Relevant BTEC subjects are considered |
DDD |
Distinctions in three externally assessed units |
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Relevant BTEC subjects are considered Grade B in A-Level History is required in addition to the BTEC |
DDM |
Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units |
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L246 - BA International Relations with French (Paris) |
Relevant BTEC subjects are considered |
DDM |
Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units |
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Relevant BTEC subjects are considered |
D*DD |
Distinctions in four externally assessed units |