What is a V Level?

V Levels are new Level 3 qualifications that the Government has announced. The current plan is that they will be available for students from September 2027.

Each V Level is equal to an A Level, so you could mix V Levels and A Levels together. The aim is that they will be more applied than A Levels, teaching job skills in areas like digital, finance, or education, and letting you explore a career area before fully specialising when you leave College.

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Who are V Levels for?

The V Level study programme will appeal strongly to students who:

  • Would like to learn skills that are specific to certain careers.
  • Are keen to mix academic teaching and learning, with a more applied way of studying a subject.

 

V Level Subject Areas

Nationally, the first V Levels will be available from September 2027 in:

  • Digital
  • Education and Early Years
  • Finance and Accounting

Further V Level subject areas are planned to follow from September 2028, including:

  • Applied Research and Technology
  • Construction Design
  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Health
  • Healthcare and Clinical Technologies
  • Legal Services
  • Leisure, Exercise and Sports
  • Management, Procurement and Supply Chains
  • Marketing and Retail
  • Social Care

More subjects may be introduced over time as the V Level programme develops.

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V Level Entry Requirements

The exact entry requirements are still being finalised, but as you combine these courses with A Levels, they are likely to be in line with our A Level entry requirements.

These can be found on our A Levels page.

A Levels

More Information Coming Soon

We will be able to share more information about how students can study a V Level at Bury College as further details are announced.

 

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