Engineering

Applications Open: Thursday, 27th November 2025 from 5pm.

Applications Close: Friday, 13th February 2026.

Entry requirements: • All students must gain 5 passes at Grade 4 or above at GCSE (or the equivalent for vocational qualifications) including a pass in English and / or Maths.

How to apply:

Internal Students - please use the schools internal system: https://www.studentoptions.co/sixthform/

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The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, offered by Pearson, is designed for students aged 16 and above. It focuses on practical, hands-on learning while developing academic understanding, blending classroom instruction with real-world projects and work-based experiences. The qualification emphasizes industry-relevant skills and knowledge, making it a strong alternative to traditional A-Level pathways, especially for students who thrive on continuous assessment rather than high-stakes exams.

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The content of this qualification has been developed to ensure that it supports progression to higher education.

The qualification has four mandatory units covering the following topics:

Unit 1: Engineering Principles:

An external examination set and marked by Pearson. 90 marks. 2 hours 15 minutes. Engineering data and applying mathematical procedures in mechanical and electrical contexts.

Unit 2: Engineering Applications:

An external examination set and marked by Pearson. 70 marks. 2 hours. Advances in modern technology and how they are reshaping the engineering sector's function; materials and processes to devise sustainable solutions to engineering problems.

Unit 3: Engineering Design:

Three-dimensional (3D) models and two-dimensional (2D) detailed drawings using a computer-aided design (CAD) system.

Unit 4: Engineering Project:

Project management processes in Engineering products from concept to solution.

Externally assessed units - The units developed for external assessment are of 90 or 120 GLH to allow learners to demonstrate breadth and depth of achievement.

Internally assessed units - Learners could be given opportunities to: write up the findings of their own research, use case studies to explore complex situations, carry out projects for which they have choice over the direction and outcomes, demonstrate practical and technical skills.

Grade 4 in Maths and Grade 4 in Science.

The transferable skills that universities value include: the ability to learn independently, the ability to research actively and methodically, being able to give presentations and being active group members, analytical and problem-solving skills, reading technical texts, effective writing.

Specifically, the course will allow you to follow a level 3 post 18 qualification in Engineering, include: BSc Hons in Electrical Engineering, BSc (Hons) in Architectural Engineering and the Built Environment and A Levels in Maths or Art & Design, BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, BSc (Hons) in Maths or Physics.