There are three levels of study at Huddersfield New College
LEVEL 1
Level 1 is Foundation Level. On successful completion, students are ready to progress to Level 2 courses.
|
Level 1 Course |
Assessment |
Value after one year of study |
|
Foundation Diploma |
100% Coursework |
A Pass gives access to a Level 2 Extended Certificate or Diploma |
LEVEL 2
Level 2 is Intermediate Level. On successful completion, students are ready to progress to Level 3 courses.
|
Level 2 Course |
Assessment |
Value after one year of study |
|
GCSE |
Mostly by examination |
1 GCSE |
|
Extended Certificate |
Mostly by coursework/some examination |
3 GCSEs |
|
First Diploma |
All by coursework |
4 GCSEs |
LEVEL 3
Level 3 is Advanced Level. On successful completion, students are ready to progress to Higher Education or employment.
|
Level 3 Course |
Assessment |
Value after one year of study |
Value after two years of study |
|
A Level |
Mostly by examination |
Nil |
1 A Level |
|
Btec Certificate/ Extended Certificate |
Mostly by coursework/some examination |
Certificate:
0.5 A Level |
Extended Certificate: 1 A Level |
|
Btec Extended Certificate /Diploma |
Mostly by coursework/some examination |
Extended Certificate: 1 A Level |
Diploma:
2 A levels |
|
Btec Foundation Diploma/Extended Diploma |
Mostly by coursework/some examination |
Foundation Diploma: 1.5 A Levels |
Extended Diploma: 3 A Levels |
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COMBINATION OF COURSES FOR YOU
At Level 3, you can choose any combination of courses, equivalent to at least 3 A levels after two years of study. This combination could be 3 A Levels or a 3 A level vocational equivalent course (the Btec Extended Diploma) or a mix of A Level and Btec qualifications.
To illustrate:
A Level History: A Level English Literature: A Level French (3 A Levels)
A Level English Language: Diploma in Performing Arts (3 A Level equivalent)
Extended Certificate in Science: Diploma in Health and Social Care (3 A Level equivalent)
Your interests and career aspirations will help to determine which combination of courses are best for you. There will be advice and support available during our Open Events. Further advice and support will be available during your admissions interview.
