BTECs (Business and Technology Education Council) and CTECs (Cambridge Technicals) are vocational qualifications that carry UCAS points equivalent to A levels. They are designed for students who prefer a practical pathway to university or employment.

Vocational qualifications are typically assessed through coursework rather than exams.

• A Distinction* is the highest grade, equivalent to 56 UCAS points (A*).

• A Distinction is worth 48 UCAS points (A).

• A Merit provides 32 UCAS points (C).

• A Pass is worth 16 UCAS points (E).