BTEC International qualifications

Benefits of BTEC qualifications

Below is a visual guide showing BTEC pathways and progression, including their equivalency in the MENAT region.

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Which BTEC qualification is right for you?

BTEC International Level 1 & 2

BTEC International Level 2 offers learners aged 14 and above the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for a career or continue in further education. These flexible modular courses will fit easily into your existing curriculum and cover a range of sectors for young learners who want to explore a work-related qualification.

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BTEC International Level 3

BTEC International Level 3 offers learners aged 16 and above the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for a career, continue in further education, or progress to higher education. These courses are recognised by many universities and Higher Education Institutes worldwide as an entry qualification to relevant first-year degrees and Higher National programmes.

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BTEC Higher Nationals

BTEC Higher Nationals are internationally-recognised higher education qualifications at Level 4 and 5 that are equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree, providing progression to both university and employment. They are an ideal choice for students seeking an affordable and relevant route to a degree or employment outside India.

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BTEC Specialist & Professional

BTEC International Specialist and Professional qualifications help learners gain and develop the skills they need to get started and progress in a wide range of careers. Applied learning through shorter courses and qualifications allows learners to select the courses that suit them. BTEC Strategic Management and Leadership is one of the qualifications offered at BTEC Level 7.

Learn more about Specialist and Professional qualifications

BTEC sectors

BTEC Qualifications are available in 24+ subjects. From Digital Technology to Art and Design, Healthcare to Business, we have courses that will enable you to learn the skills the world needs.

Art and Design

Business

Creative Media

Engineering

Hair and Beauty

Health and social care

Hospitality and Catering

ICT

Land-based

Retail

Science

Sport and Leisure

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