With BTec students’ final results on the way, we’re running a live Q&A on the next steps of study.
For the practical-minded sixth former, BTecs can be a great alternative to A-levels. With a focus on coursework, you’ll avoid endless hours in the exam hall and leave with a portfolio of work and practical skills in your chosen field.
Some will feel ready to enter the workplace, but for those BTec-ers who want to take their studies further, we’ve assembled a panel of experts for a live discussion on the ins-and-outs of applying to university without the traditional spread of A-level results.
What the Q&A will cover:
- How to apply to uni as a BTec student
- What are admissions staff looking for?
- Will BTecs restrict your choice of university or course?
- What to do if your results aren’t as good as you’d hoped
- Should you take a BTec?
The panel:
- Miriam Clift, admissions manager, Northumbria University
- Sarah Simms, head of admissions, University for the Creative Arts
- Matthew Usher, UK student recruitment manager, Bournemouth University
- Alison Brown, assistant dean in the School of Computing, Teeside University
- Rebecca Hollington, recruitment events and prospects manager, Southampton Solent University
