Entry Criteria

Our minimum entry criteria can be updated at any time, up to and including enrolment. All course offers depend on a successful interview and, where needed, the completion of an initial and diagnostic assessment. Some courses also have extra entry requirements or require a specialist pre-entry test — these are listed on the relevant course page. In addition to the general criteria below, some courses may ask for relevant work experience.

Course Entry Criteria

Course Level	Entry Criteria
Level 4 and 5	A Level 3 vocational qualification. A Level 2 English qualification.
Level 3	4 GCSEs at grades A*-C or 9-4, including English Language. Or a Level 2 vocational qualification and a Level 2 English qualification.
Level 2	2 GCSEs at grades A*-D or 9-3, including English Language. Or a Level 1 vocational qualification and a Level 1 English qualification.
Level 1	Entry Level 3 English qualification.
Entry Level	No formal entry requirements.

Apprenticeship Entry Criteria

Apprenticeship Level	Entry Criteria
Level 4/5 - Higher Apprenticeship	A Level 3 qualification (equivalent to two A Levels) or an Advanced Apprenticeship. GCSE English and maths at grades A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent, such as Functional Skills Level 2). Be working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Job role must match the apprenticeship framework or standard.
Level 3 - Advanced Apprenticeship	4 GCSEs at grades A*-C or 9-4, or a Level 2 vocational qualification, or an Intermediate Apprenticeship. Be working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Job role must match the apprenticeship framework or standard.
Level 2 - Intermediate Apprenticeship	3 GCSEs at grade D or 3 and above, or a Level 1 vocational qualification, or a traineeship. Be working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Job role must match the apprenticeship framework or standard.