BTEC vs A-Level | University Toolbox

With over 100,000 BTEC students being accepted to UK universities each year, is it better to study A Levels or a BTEC?

This vlog will:

- Take a look at the differences between A Levels and BTEC's

- Talk about how some universities will ask for additional qualifications if you're a BTEC student

- Give you some tips on how you can find out more about university entry requirements.

[abdirisakali]

More people needs to speak about these situations I'm a BTEC student and some people laugh when i tell them.

[aidan]

I’m giving this man his 100th subscriber, what a legend

[rachelmasih]

I’m a btec student and I got into university of York which is a Russel group uni. I agree with him because I knew I always wanted to go to a good uni but also wanted to take a different approach to education. So by doing that it did restrict my choices.

[sergeyw]

Those who laugh at BTEC don’t realise that majority are going into engineering and medicine. Which is funny because the workload has more coursework and exams than A levels. I haven’t got many people in my degree (which i will complete this May) and in masters degree in construction project management/civil engineering most cane through BTEC as it is far more technical and professional in STEM subject

[sheev]

You know what's ass? When universities expect two A levels alongside an extended diploma

[Shh]

I finished high school with really good grades I got a level 8 in maths but I decided to do btech Engineering as I wanted to become an engineer and k thought at the time it would be better for me. I ended up getting D*D*D* it was so easy for me I've now gotten a place at a Russell group undoing civil Engineering and I wish I had done A levels because a lot of the maths is A level maths in more detail and I cant help but compare myself to the A level students around who who have come into the course with a lot more knowledge in the maths a physics side of civil Engineering. However, I know I will be able to do the maths if I put double the effort and practice. Practice is key. In conclusion I got into one of the top unis in England wth the least amount of effort and if I was to go back in time I would choose A level as i would be equipped with a lot more knowledge.

[sergeyw]

Basically, BTEC is extreme workload and you have tons of essays, projects, presentations, field work and some exams. Many unis i been to actually prefer people with BTEC background since they are proficient in every aspect of academia. It is the best route into STEM subjects

[deniushersmith]

thank u soo much man I've really ruined my education i messed around at school and destroyed my grades i left school with english maths history and media i was gutted because to do a level 2 btec in engineering i need science so i done level one i finish level 2 soon and when i complete level 3 i can go to uni and get an amazing job thanks man

[samanthahewlett]

Reading between the lines, it sounds like Russell Group universities do not want BTEC qualified students.

[mnabeelmansoor]

I skipped A/L's and completed my HND in Computing way back in 2005. The best decision I ever made simply because I was able to fast track my education towards the direction of my interest and get employed. I was offered internship at Avast where I worked for 10 years.

I own a global IT firm now providing solutions for notable companies.

No, I didn't complete a degree. It took me my HND and a lot of hard work 😉.

[shannonnefra]

Hailing from the Bahamas, I thank you for explaining this tedious process to me 🙇🏾‍♀️. You are a gem!

[safradash]

Son taking a mixture of A level & BTEC. Ideally he wanted to do BTEC extended unfortunately his 6th form didn't offer it. I'm a fan of BTEC I did BTEC & went to uni. The end results is the same to get to uni. I was very good on the practical side hence why BTEC was the better option for me

[jacinta]

Great explanation, thank you so much!

[S_yt]

My cousin suggested me to do a BTEC instead of A-Levels as himself found them hard and thinks they’ll be too hard for me and that he was able to go to university and graduate. I’m not a very academic person myself to be honest and for my GCSEs, I’m not aiming for high grades, minimum grade 4 or 5 atleast for me

[tatznbn]

Thank you, this video was veryy helpful. Currently in my first year of Lvl 3 sports science and im just looking at my uni options for physiotherapy.

[gioclast]

i do 4 alevels chemistry physics further maths and maths. So yh im on a whole different spectrum. Tbh people should try out alevels for the first month and if you dont like it then chose btec courses.

[emranraja]

Excellent source information thanks you

[ButterflySimmer]

Not sure why I watching this after I just finished my level 3 btec course (bloody crazy), possibly getting D*D*D. Like sure ok. Also this course was the best choice I ever made, used to get low grades at GCSE and now getting very high grades. going to university this September. I was planning to go to another university but it just stated that they dont accept btec, so their lose I guess 🤣

[arti_st]

im currently in year 11 and really want to be a comic artist and i would say that i am fairly decent at drawing as i have always liked it, however i didnt pick art for gcse when we chose in year 8 and am now realky confused and stuck

[samholt]

I do two alevels and one btec. If the entry requirement is three letter grades can I still get in