College application queries

[dbgtz]

Yeah few questions, and possible a few more.
1) A BTEC diploma in business, would that be classed as a different qualificated to gcse? I am assuming so but best to check
2) Courses which offer more then 1 gcse, how should I put it?
3) This course: http://www.edexcel.com/quals/dida/spb/0910/Pages/default.aspx (dida), is it a gcse course? Again, I dont think so but its best to check.

ill probably have more so ill keep posting questions.

[9y]

It depends what level you are doing in these courses. Please specify. x

[Unarmoured]

1) It would be classed as a BTEC, I don't recommend taking BTECs as sixth forms, colleges and universities see it as lesser of a qualification than a GCSE, if you're intrested in business studies I would recommend you take GCSE Buisness Studies.
2) I don't know what you're asking, please expand.
3) It is classed as a DiDA, I have never heard of these so it's best to just take the GCSE route.

Even though BTECs etc are usually said to be 'equivalent to _ GCSEs' they are still seen as lesser of a qualification compared to the the same number or even less of the GCSEs it states, hope that helped.

[Dean]

Are you applying for a level 3 course (A Level or equivalents) or level 2 (GCSE or equivalents)?

I'm confused!

[dbgtz]

Sorry for the confusion. I have done these subjects in school and need to know how to present it on a college application! :P

[RandomManJay]

1) These sites may be of some use to you. The first one is out of date as of 31st Aug 2010, but as far as I know the second site isn't out of date:

http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/Family%20top%20level/BTEC_to_GQ_Equivalence_Guide.pdf
http://www.edexcel.com/quals/BTEC/why-btec/Pages/Equivalences-progression.aspx

2) Usually GCSEs which offer more than one award are referred to as Double Award (for 2 GCSEs) and Triple Award (for 3 GCSEs). As far as I know there aren't any qualifications which have the title of GCSE that provide more than 3 GCSEs. If there are, you'll have to find someone who knows more about it.

3) Unless a qualification has GCSE or GCSE Equivalent attached to it, it isn't a GCSE qualification. Also as DiDA stands for "Diploma in Digital Applications", I would suggest referring to it as a DiDA or its full title.

You can always ask Connexions or a Job Centre about how to present your qualifications on an application. Or if you're in college or Sixth Form, there should be someone there who can help you.


Yeah few questions, and possible a few more.
1) A BTEC diploma in business, would that be classed as a different qualificated to gcse? I am assuming so but best to check
2) Courses which offer more then 1 gcse, how should I put it?
3) This course: http://www.edexcel.com/quals/dida/spb/0910/Pages/default.aspx (dida), is it a gcse course? Again, I dont think so but its best to check.

ill probably have more so ill keep posting questions.