Level 2 Diplomas Explained
This one-year programme, unique to sixth-form providers, gives you an alternative academic pathway to Level 3 study, apprenticeships or employment. These courses focus on applied learning and opportunities for direct employment sector experience. Expectations during the year will be high, with an emphasis on developing a range of skills to help you be effective in the workplace and take on the challenge of Level 3 study.
This full programme of study can be taken alongside GCSE Maths and/or GCSE English. To provide sufficient focus on obtaining at least Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and/or GCSE English, students taking both of these courses are likely to follow a GCSE retake pathway rather than a Level 2 Applied pathway.
Please click here to see a full list of Level 2 Diplomas currently on offer to our students.
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Three GCSEs at Grade 4
- GCSE English and GCSE Maths at Grade 3
GCSE Maths and/or GCSE English must be retaken if not achieved at Grade 4 or above.
Your Future
There is a clear progression route to the Level 3 Applied courses offered at Long Road. To progress to Level 3 study, you must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of each chosen Level 3 course and demonstrate commitment to learning during your transition year through high attendance and achievement.
