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GCSE equivalents

Please find below a list of qualifications that are deemed to be equivalent to GCSE by the University for PGCE entry.

 

GCSE English Language (Primary programmes)

GCSE English Language (Secondary programmes)

GCSE Maths (Primary Programmes)

GCSE Maths (Secondary Programmes)

GCSE Science (Primary programmes)

GCSE

Grade B/5

 

Grade C/4

 

Grade B/5

Grade C/4

Grade C/4

IGCSE

Grade B

Grade C

 

Grade B

Grade C

Grade C

IB Standard Level

SL4

 

SL4

 

SL4

SL4

SL4

IB Middle Years

Grade 5

 

Grade 4

 

Grade 5

Grade 4

Grade 4

IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

SL4

O Level

Grade B

 

Grade C

 

Grade B

Grade C

Grade C

CSE

Grade 1

 

Grade 1

 

Grade 1

Grade 1

Grade 1

Access to HE

6 L3 credits at pass grade in relevant L3 unit(s)

 

6 L3 credits at pass grade in relevant L3 unit(s)

 

6 L3 credits at pass grade in relevant L3 unit(s)

6 L3 credits at pass grade in relevant L3 unit(s)

6 L3 credits at pass grade in relevant L3 unit(s)

Level 2 Key Sills in Communications (2004)

Pass

Pass

N/A

N/A

N/A

Equivalency Testing.com and A Star Equivalency

Grade 4 pass in English

Grade 4 pass in English

Grade 4 pass in Mathematics

Grade 4 pass in Mathematics

Grade 4 pass in Science (Preferred option Combined Science)

 

EDEXCEL Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in Mathematics

N/A

N/A

Pass

Pass

N/A

Level 2 BTEC First Certificate in Applied Science

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Pass

Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Pass

 

If you have any questions about this list please contact the PGCE Admissions team for more information