Advanced Selection Preferences

What do the levels mean?

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
  • Level 6
  • Level 7

Entry requirements:

Generally at least 4 GCSEs at A*-G (or equivalent), although some courses may require no formal qualifications. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

Level 1 qualifications

Progression:

Further courses at Level 1 or 2

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-D or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 2, NVQ Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship

Progression:

Level 3 course, Advanced Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-C (English and Maths preferred) or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or Distinction Level. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 3 (and Extended Level 3), NVQ Level 3 Diploma or Advanced Apprenticeship

Progression:

Higher Education: Degree/HND/HNC, NVQ Level 4, Higher Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 3 qualification

Duration:

1 or 2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

HNC, CertHE, NVQ Level 4 or Higher Apprenticeship

Progression:

BTEC Level 5 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 4 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 5 Diploma, DipHE, NVQ Level 5, HND or Foundation Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 6 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 5 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BA (Honours) Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 7 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 6 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 7 Diploma

Progression:

Employment

Information for general guidance purposes only, course entry criteria may vary.

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Apply for part-time courses in one of the following ways:

Higher Education Courses

Due to the varied delivery of Higher Education courses, application instructions are given at the bottom of the information page for each individual course. Visit the Higher Education page for the full course list.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

To determine which course is the right level for you, all new ESOL students are required to attend a single session at the College before enrolling. To make an appointment, call our IAG Team on 023 8091 1299, or email us via the contact form.

Skills for Life – Literacy and Numeracy

In order to enrol on a literacy and/or numeracy course, you must first attend a confidential interview and assessment in order to determine which level is right for you. To make an appointment, please call our IAG Team on 023 8091 1299, or email us via the contact form.

Apprenticeships

If you are an individual, already employed in industry with your employer's backing, please complete the Apprenticeship Application Form and return it to:

Curriculum Admin
Eastleigh College
FREEPOST (SO3023)
Chestnut Avenue
Eastleigh
SO50 5BF

If you are an individual interested in an Apprenticeship, but are not currently employed, or if you are a business looking to find out more about recruiting Apprentices, please contact the Eastleigh College Training Agency (ECTA) on 023 8001 1226 to speak to a Training Advisor. Alternatively, email your enquiry via the contact form.