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About the qualification
The Edexcel level 3 BTEC qualifications have been taught since 2002, with the first award in 2003. They were accredited on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). From 2010 these qualifications were re-developed by Edexcel so that they were Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) compliant. Further reforms to make the BTEC compliant with the new Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) have taken place with teaching of this qualification starting in 2016.
The QCF and RQF awards are running concurrently.
There are five QCF awards:
BTEC Level 3 Certificate
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma
BTEC Level 3 Diploma
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
There are also five RQF awards:
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
Only the Extended Diploma is acceptable for entry to UCL:
- Pre-2010: Edexcel level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (NQF)
- Pre-2016: Edexcel level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
- Post 2016: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF)
Each qualification is graded overall, and at unit level, by Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D).
The Edexcel website (www.edexcel.com) and the National Database of Accredited Qualifications (www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk) give full details of BTEC qualifications.
Entrance Requirements
- Edexcel level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) with Distinction, Distinction, Distinction.
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) with Distinction, Distinction, Distinction
However, please check with the relevant Senior Admissions Officer to check as some departments have different requirements.
Notes
- The Level 3 "Specialist" Extended Diploma is not acceptable.
- Care must be taken to ensure that degree programme subject requirements have been covered within the applicant's BTEC units.