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BTEC National Diploma for ICT Practitioners in london

well any1 did i want to chat with u guys please add me on <snip>

tks

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A few quick, practical points tied to what people here have already said. ’s contrast between AS Computing (more theory/programming) and BTEC (more applied/practical) is accurate, and posters like and reflecting that it feels “less exam-heavy” is a common student experience. BTEC Nationals are vocational Level 3 qualifications designed around coursework, projects and assessed units rather than only end-of-year exams. (qualifications.pearson.com)

To correct a stronger claim in the thread: universities do accept BTECs. BTEC Nationals carry UCAS Tariff points and are widely treated as equivalent to A‑levels for admissions — a National Diploma typically maps to the learning hours of two A‑levels and an Extended Diploma to three — but offers differ by institution and course. That means a course may ask for particular BTEC grades or a points total rather than “A‑levels only”; always check the university’s published entry requirements and the UCAS Tariff when comparing offers. (ucas.com)

If you’re behind on coursework (for example ), try this short plan: gather every assignment brief and past feedback; make a spreadsheet that maps each piece of evidence to the exact assessment criteria and unit weighting; prioritise the units that contribute most to your final grade/UCAS points; ask tutors for targeted extension time or focused catch-up sessions; keep dated drafts, screenshots and witness statements as evidence; and get small practical projects online (GitHub or PDFs/screenshots) so you can point to tangible work in a personal statement. For competitive computing courses, aim as high as you can (many admit on DMM+ or similar), but check each course page. (topschoolguide.com)

Bottom line: BTEC IT is a valid route to work or higher education when you plan how to collect assessment evidence and check specific entry rules. Use official UCAS and Pearson guidance and speak to a tutor or admissions contact before deciding — policies and tariff values do change. (ucas.com)

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Member Avatar for jbennet

im a sixth form college student in surrey

I myself am doing AS Computing but i know that at my college its about 50-50 between AS Computing and BTEC

AS Computing = more computer science theory and programming

BTEC = More practical orientated

commented: great +1
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ok that kul but can u help me ...

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like i said on msn, i will try to direct some of my friends studying BTEC IT Practitioner to your post

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i do BTEC and quite frankly its a doss
first chapter is basics
second which i on now is slightly buisness studies ish
otherwise it is quite easy if u like just typing with long deadlines and hate exams

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hope that helps

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serunson is right. It is a pretty much a doss. i barely do any work at home and am coming out with disctinctions

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BTEC National Diploma for ICT Practitioners in london

well any1 did i want to chat with u guys please add me on <snip>

tks

Hey im doin that now how can i add you im new to this !!

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add me on msn?

thanx!!

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try sending personal messages to people

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ok

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DO NOT study BTEC because every university reqires A levels, BTEC is very hard to get a high grade in.

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if you get DDM its worth the same to most unis as a B in A level computing

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I have seen some university's accept DMM (distinction,merit,merit) for some computing related course's. I personally don't think my one is that hard, first year was easy and fun, second year is a bit more difficult, and i'm missing lessons which is always bad (flu and fevers) so i really need to catch up.
Also btw yes bennet i am alive :P , and why are you 'shooting' what appears to be an AK?

Member Avatar for jbennet

Have you seen scarface?

That guy from the godfather uses an M16 with M203 grendade launcher. He blows this guy away and says "SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND!"

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So off topic you are :P :D

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Hey guys need some help with the BTEC nat for ict paractitioners im way behind and im on my second year ... (mum n dad split up was messy uno how it is lol) ...

Add me on <snipped> if you can help plzzzzzzzzzzzz lol

thnx

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