The BTEC Nationals (2010) and the BTEC Nationals from 2016 are widely recognised for university admission and attract UCAS points. 

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Alongside A levels, BTECs are the most widely recognised qualification for admission to higher education (HE). Over 99% of UK universities accept students with a relevant BTEC qualification, including universities from the Russell Group.

UCAS have revised the 2017 Tariff for all qualifications with a brand new system of Tariff Points - we can confirm that:

  • the current BTEC Nationals (2010) and their predecessors will remain on the new UCAS Tariff, aligned with A levels as they are now

  • UCAS will add the new BTEC Nationals (2016) to the Tariff, aligning them with the current BTEC Nationals (2010).

BTEC and A Level UCAS points

'Can your students get into university with a BTEC?' is one of the most frequently asked questions. And the short answer is yes!

Find out more about BTEC and UCAS applications