Equivalent Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT ADULT NUMERACY OR LITERACY AS A VALID LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATION
The following qualifications are recognised by the University of Bath as equivalent to GCSEs in relation to entry to Foundation degrees:
- Level 2 Key Skills/Common Skills or above in Communication, Application of Number, ICT, Working With Others, Problem Solving and Improving Own Learning and Performance
- Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT (part of new 14-19 Diploma)
- BTEC First Certificate (equivalent to two GCSEs A-C)
- BTEC First Diploma (equivalent to four GCSEs A-C)
- NVQ2 together with any of the above
There are some course specific level 2 qualifications which programme leaders will also take into account (where accompanied by required Maths and English qualifications). For example:
- Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications for FdSc Computing (equivalent to 4 GCSEs A-C)
- Level 2 OCR Certificate for IT Practitioners (iPro) for FdSc Computing (equivalent to 3 GCSEs grade B)
- Level 2 VTCT qualifications for FdSc Sports Therapy
If you have any other formal qualifications which you think may be at an equivalent level to GCSEs, contact the specific partner organisation directly and they will be able to advise you further.