Are you in Wales or Northern Ireland?

The post-16 Level 3 vocational qualification reforms affect England only and do not affect Wales and Northern Ireland.

Our funding guides for BTEC level 3 qualifications in Wales and Northern Ireland offer a comprehensive picture of funding in 2024/25, 2025/26 and 26/27.

BTEC Level 3 Funding guide for 16–19-year-olds in Wales 

BTEC Level 3 Funding guide for 16-19-year-olds in Northern Ireland

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Why choose BTEC Nationals 

BTEC Nationals are high-quality, career-focused qualifications designed to give students the skills they need to move onto higher education or go straight into employment.

Pearson BTEC offer the broadest Level 3 curriculum choice across 16 subject areas.

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Applied Science

Art and Design

Business

Construction

Engineering

Esports

Hospitality

IT

Land-based

Law

Creative Media

Music

Performing Arts

Protective Services

Sport

Travel and Tourism

“72% of UK employers believe BTEC candidates have an advantage over non-BTEC candidates“


- (Perspectus Global, 2021)

“Vocational qualifications like BTECs are the key to unlocking people’s potential“


- Max Whitlock OBE, three-time Olympic champion and former BTEC Sport learner

“I’m a big ambassador for BTEC and believe it is an excellent, valued way of starting a career“


- George Clarke, Architect, Channel 4 TV presenter and former BTEC Construction learner

“As a teacher, I love the flexibility BTEC offers“


- Kathy Prebble, Valley Park School

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