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Subjects and Levels

We have a wide range of courses covering a variety of subjects from foundation level to university-level. If you are returning to learn, you may be interested in:

Qualification levels

If you are unsure of the level you should choose or wish to gain a particular qualification, please use the table below to help you choose the right course. If you are still unsure, please contact our careers advisers on 01752 305803 or e-mail studentservices@cityplym.ac.uk.

Qualification level E

Entry

What do I need to study at this level?

  • There are no specific entry requirements. 

Available courses at the College

  • Literacy and numeracy
  • Personalised Learning Programme (formerly e2e)
  • Prince’s Trust

Qualification level 1

Foundation

What do I need to study at this level?

  • There are no specific entry requirements. 

Available courses at the College

  • NVQ level 1
  • Literacy and numeracy
  • Entry to Employment (e2e)
  • Prince’s Trust
  • BTEC introductory certificate
  • Foundation construction award

Qualification level 2

Intermediate

What do I need to study at this level?

  • Four GCSEs at grades D-F (including English and maths)
  • A BTEC foundation diploma in a related subject
  • A foundation diploma
  • An NVQ level 1/technical certificate in a related subject
  • Equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience

Available courses at the College

  • NVQ level 2
  • Literacy and numeracy
  • Apprenticeship
  • GCSEs
  • BTEC first diploma
  • OCR national certificate
  • Intermediate construction award
  • Higher diploma

Qualification level 3

Advanced

# A level applicants will need to have at least five GCSEs

What do I need to study at this level?

  • Four to five# GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)
  • A BTEC first diploma in a related subject
  • An NVQ level 2/technical certificate in a related subject
  • A higher diploma
  • Successful completion of an Apprenticeship programme
  • Equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience

Available courses at the College

  • NVQ level 3
  • Advanced Apprenticeship
  • AS/A2 levels
  • BTEC national certificate /
  • diploma
  • Access to higher education
  • Advanced construction award
  • Advanced diploma

Qualification levels 4, 5, 6, 7

Higher

What do I need to study at this level?

  • 60-120 UCAS tariff points
  • A BTEC national award in a related subject
  • An advanced diploma
  • An NVQ level 3 in a related subject
  • Equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience

Available courses at the College

  • Higher national certificate
  • NVQ level 4/5
  • Foundation degree
  • Professional qualifications 

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