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I'm not sure they accept BTEC's. Correct me if i'm wrong anyone? It states on the site that it's only a-levels, however, scottish equivalents, and in Ireland, leaving certs I imagine.
BTEC's aren't equivalent to a-levels in the respect that scottish equivalents are if that makes sense.
BTEC's aren't equivalent to a-levels in the respect that scottish equivalents are if that makes sense.
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"If you have equivalent academic qualifications then you will be asked to provide a Letter of Comparability from*UK NARIC before attending your first selection day. The Scottish educational qualification equivalents are detailed in the FAQ page"
G-FORC3 I appreciate it! Thank you! Ill do just that..
Fly-Boi-92 they do accept BTEC's, I do get what you're saying though. Ill cry if they dont! Two harrowing years with the prospect of this pulling me through the complacency! Thanks mate!
G-FORC3 I appreciate it! Thank you! Ill do just that..
Fly-Boi-92 they do accept BTEC's, I do get what you're saying though. Ill cry if they dont! Two harrowing years with the prospect of this pulling me through the complacency! Thanks mate!
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You may as well apply anyway, the worst that could happen is they say no.
Out of interest what's the difference between BTEC and A Levels?
Does a BTEC cover a range of subjects e.g. Maths and two sciences / three humanities? They weren't offered at my school.
Out of interest what's the difference between BTEC and A Levels?
Does a BTEC cover a range of subjects e.g. Maths and two sciences / three humanities? They weren't offered at my school.
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If you have equivalent academic qualifications then you will be asked to provide a Letter of Comparability from UK NARIC before attending your first selection day. The Scottish educational qualification equivalents are detailed in the FAQ page.
Fly-boi: the website doesn't specifically state that they don't accept BTECs. In fact, based on the above paragraph it implies that they will, as long as they are considered equivalent to the A-Level requirements. Looking at the (convoluted) UCAS points allocations, it looks to me like certain BTEC qualifications are just as good (if not better) than A-Levels. It would be incredibly asinine to be bureaucratic to the point of rejecting an applicant in light of this, and I don't think BA would. Moreover, if you consider that they are happy to accept a 2:2 degree; what they are clearly looking for isn't someone with A-Levels, it's someone with a demonstrated track record of being able to study at a reasonable level and pass. Any qualification as good as (or better) than the A-Level requirements should therefore (more or less) be considered equivalent.
Obviously the above is only my understanding of the situation and shouldn't be taken as fact. I'd always advise anyone to get the relevant confirmation well in advance of applying.
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For clarity:
That's quite a short application window. 
We will be opening the website for reading only on Thursday 24th October 2013. The website will be open for applications on Tuesday 11th November and it will close for applications at 23:59 on 26th November 2013. Please note if we receive an overwhelming number of applications we reserve the right to close the application window early. If we have to do this, however, we will make it clear on this page that we’re taken that step and will email everyone who has started an application to give them 48 hours’ notice of applications closing.
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Incidentally, they have now supplied a nice little table of what they consider equivalent qualifications. BTECs are included. Please see: BA FPP - About You
The minimum requirements at BTECH Level 3 are: DDM
The minimum requirements at BTECH Level 3 are: DDM
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Now after being told that perhaps the BTEC wasn't acceptable, I emailed BA HR department last night to confirm. Coincidence or not there is now a comparibility table as to what your BTEC or Scottish Highers are worth in relation to their want so to speak. Although they haven't even spelt 'BTEC' correctly 
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G-FORC3 - another quality post!
.G-FORC3 - another quality post!
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I know its being picky, and for that I shouldn't, butbi couldnt help notice that the 11th of November is a Monday? So when does it open, the 11th (Monday) or Tuesday the 12th?
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Maybe this is one of those verbal reasoning tests.
Possible answers:
a) Monday 11th
b) Tuesday 12th
c) Can't tell
I'm going with answer c
On a serious note though, I hope they spot this and fix it. I'll certainly be checking on the Monday just to be sure.
Possible answers:
a) Monday 11th
b) Tuesday 12th
c) Can't tell
I'm going with answer c
On a serious note though, I hope they spot this and fix it. I'll certainly be checking on the Monday just to be sure.
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Reading through the new FAQ pages, I came across this:
I'm curious as to whether they meant 2016 or 2015 (as would seem to make more sense based on previous years). Or is this an early indication that this might be the last BA FPP intake?
There will be a number of courses for those who are successful through the selection process, with courses starting in Autumn 2014 through to February 2016.
I'm curious as to whether they meant 2016 or 2015 (as would seem to make more sense based on previous years). Or is this an early indication that this might be the last BA FPP intake?
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Looking at the new qualification ranking chart, my HNC (level) 4 surpasses the minimum requirement but still unstated as to whether I will need NARIC approval.
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It also states that;
When will training courses commence?
The courses are likely to run over an 12 month period, with the first course expected to start in Autumn 2013 and the last course expected to start in Autumn 2014.
Which would be a mighty quick turnaround...!
When will training courses commence?
The courses are likely to run over an 12 month period, with the first course expected to start in Autumn 2013 and the last course expected to start in Autumn 2014.
Which would be a mighty quick turnaround...!
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I noticed that too Libertine. I've come to assume that they simply forgot to change some of the dates from last year's programme on the website. Bit of sense checking required me thinks! 
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Exam Entry Requirements
OK...I was looking to apply for this programme upon launch but have checked the qualifications required & am very confused/annoyed. I meet the GCSE level easily and I then took the International Baccalaureate exam. I passed the Diploma with 28 points which in UCAS terms is the equivalent of 348 tariff points. BA are looking for the equivalent of BBC passes at A-Level or in UCAS tariff points, 280.
All looks good until I see that BA expect an IB student to have 30 IB points or the equivalent of 392 UCAS tariff points!!
It appears that any university would accept me every time in competition with an A Level student with the minimum BA grades yet BA would turn me down. I have compared all the equivalent BA requirements and in every case the IB student (for taking the toughest exam of them all) has the toughest entry requirements, surely this must be wrong?
Anyone with any knowledge/experience of this? Do you think the website has got its grades right?
All looks good until I see that BA expect an IB student to have 30 IB points or the equivalent of 392 UCAS tariff points!!
It appears that any university would accept me every time in competition with an A Level student with the minimum BA grades yet BA would turn me down. I have compared all the equivalent BA requirements and in every case the IB student (for taking the toughest exam of them all) has the toughest entry requirements, surely this must be wrong?
Anyone with any knowledge/experience of this? Do you think the website has got its grades right?
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Spike: It's quite possible that BA have made a mistake with this - it wouldn't be the first mistake that they've made on their website by any means. I've had a look at it myself and what you're saying appears to be correct. Perhaps you should write to them to let them know that the IB points they've stated as equivalent to BBC A-Level are actually considerably higher in terms of UCAS points.