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🎉Student Bursary Applications are open!🎉
If you’re planning to study at Boston College this September, you may be eligible for financial support if your household income is under £45,000. The bursary can help cover a range of costs, including, travel, equipment, uniform, trips, food (including Further Education Free Meals) and industry placement expenses. Apply now: https://boston.paymystudent.com/portal/

Please note: Applications submitted after Friday 10th July may be delayed, which could affect access to financial support such as travel passes or taxis provided by Lincolnshire County Council. 

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Level Explained

Boston College offers a wide variety of courses ranging from Entry Level up to Level 7. Below you can see the different qualifications and what level they are, as well as the progression route that could be taken.

Level Qualification at this level Progress to:
Entry Level

Entry Level qualifications help develop skills and increase knowledge along with confidence. There are no entry requirements for these courses.

Level 1 course

Level 1
  • GCSE Grades 3-1 (D-G)
  • Traineeships
  • BTEC Introductory Level
  • Employment and Skills Training
  • Technical 1

Level 2 course or employment

Level 2
  • GCSE Grades 9-4 (A*-C)
  • Intermediate Apprenticeships
  • BTEC First Diplomas
  • Technical 2

Level 3 course or employment

Level 3
  • A Levels
  • Advanced Apprenticeships
  • T Levels
  • BTEC National Diplomas
  • Access to Higher Education
  • Technical 3

University Level course at Level 4 or above (at Boston College or at university), or employment

Level 4
  • HNCs (Higher National Certificates)
  • HTQs (Higher Technical Qualifications)
  • Higher Apprenticeships
  • Level 4 Diplomas

University Level course at Level 5 (at Boston College or at university), or employment

Level 5
  • HNDs (Higher National Diplomas)
  • HTQs (Higher Technical Qualifications)
  • Foundation Degrees
  • Level 5 Diplomas

University Level course at Level 6 (at Boston College or at university), or employment

Level 6
  • Bachelor’s Degrees (BA or BSc)

University Level course at Level 7 (at Boston College or at university), or employment

Level 7
  • Masters Degrees
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Level 8 course, such as a Doctorate (PhD) at university, or employment

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There’s still time to enrol at Boston College! ✨

Whether you’re a school leaver, looking to start Higher Education or interested in adult part-time study, there’s still time to find your course and get started this September.

Join us at our Enrolment Event on Wednesday 2nd September, 10:00am–2:00pm at our Rochford Campus on Skirbeck Road.

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