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Choosing whether to study A-Levels, BTEC or T-Levels can be a tough decision to make.
The main difference between these courses is that A-Levels are assessed through examinations with some creative subjects providing coursework modules, whilst BTEC courses are more coursework based, with some practical assessments and exams as well as work experience, whilst T-Levels are employer-focused, with work placement alongside your studies.
At Cardinal Newman, we offer a wide range of advanced-level courses including, A-Levels, BTEC Diplomas, BTEC Extended Diplomas, BTEC Extended Certificates and T-Levels as well as a number of Intermediate courses such as BTEC Level 2s and GCSE resits in Maths and English Language.
We believe that by studying just one subject at College you may be limiting your options and although this may be perfect for students who have a clear idea of what they want to do in the future, students who are less sure of their future goals can benefit from studying a combination of BTECs and A Levels at Cardinal Newman, that’s why we offer students the opportunity to mix BTECs with A-Levels to create a broader combination of qualifications.
Most students on an A-Level study the equivalent of three or four subjects. For a BTEC or mixed programme, your combination of courses should be the equivalent of three subjects at A-Level, with BTEC Extended Certificate counting as ‘single’, BTEC Diplomas counting as ‘double’ and BTEC Extended Diplomas counting as ‘triple’ subjects.
If you are uncertain of how many subjects to choose, please don’t worry – our Admissions Team are here to offer advice and guidance should you need it.
At Cardinal Newman, we offer over 30 different A-Level courses.
Students can choose from a wide variety of subjects from those that you may have done at school, such as History or Maths, to new subjects such as Psychology or Sociology, there is something for everyone here! All of our A-Level courses must be studied as part of a full programme of study and will take two years to complete. It is also possible to mix BTECs with A-Levels, if you think this may be a good option for yourself, please check out our range of BTEC courses.
At Cardinal Newman College we offer a range of BTEC Courses. If you are the type of person who prefers a more practical approach with assessments done via coursework and practical assessments, rather than all exam based, then a BTEC course may be more suitable for you.
Our range of BTEC courses includes BTEC Extended Diplomas which are equivalent to three A-Levels, BTEC Diplomas which are equivalent to two A-Levels and BTEC Extended Certificates which are equivalent to one A-Level. This means that you can choose to study just one subject if you take a BTEC Extended Diploma, or a combination of subjects if you choose a Diploma or Extended Certificate. You can even study a combination of BTECs and A-Levels, to find out more about studying a mixed programme click here.
T-Level courses signify a big change in technical education, they will become one of the main choices for students post-16, alongside A-Levels, BTECs and Apprenticeships.
Equivalent to 3 A-Levels, the 2-year courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses to ensure the content prepares learners for the world of work and meets industry needs.
Combing A Levels & BTECs
At Cardinal Newman College you can choose to study A Levels with BTECs. This is becoming increasingly popular as students can balance exams with coursework.
For advice and guidance, please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@cardinalnewman.ac.uk
A Level or BTEC?
The main difference between these courses is that A Levels are assessed through examinations with some providing coursework modules, whilst BTEC courses are more coursework based with some practical assessments or work experience.
Choosing whether to study an A Level or BTEC programme can be a tough decision to make, that’s why we offer students the opportunity to mix A Levels with BTECs to create a broader combination of qualifications.
We believe that by studying just one subject at College you may be limiting your options and although this may be perfect for students who have a clear idea of what they want to do in the future, students who are less sure of their future goals can benefit from studying a combination of A Levels and BTECs.
Most students on an A Level programme study the equivalent of three or four subjects, with BTEC Extended Certificates counting as ‘single’, BTEC Diplomas counting as ‘double’ and BTEC Extended Diplomas counting as ‘triple’ subjects.
Examples of typical combinations:
An A Level can be combined with:
- Two other A Level Subjects* or
- One BTEC Diploma
The BTEC Extended Diploma is equivalent to three subject options, so would be a complete programme of study.
The BTEC Diploma is equivalent to two subject options and can be combined with:
- One A Level or
- A BTEC Extended Certificate
The BTEC Extended Certificate is equivalent to one subject option and can be combined with:
- Two or Three A Levels* or
- A BTEC Diploma
Students can study four A Levels, but the demands of this are significant and you will need evidence of excellent GCSE results to succeed with this challenging programme of study. If you are uncertain of how many subjects to choose, please don’t worry – we can give you advice and guidance.
*Subject to grades
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