Level 3Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science

•             Students must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July 2025.

•             Students must have completed a programme of general education to Key Stage 4

 Students must have one of the following:

•             Four GCSEs at Grade C or above (in some circumstances, applicants with a qualifications profile equating to 12 points with a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade C or above will be accepted).

•             BTEC First Diploma or Certificate (with a qualification profile equivalent to 12 points or above).

•             NVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject area.

•             Leaving Certificate (a profile equivalent to 12 points of which three subjects must be at Grade C3 or above at ordinary level).

Non-academic course entry requirements

Important: All applicants must also meet the following conditions:

• be 16 years old by 1 July 2026. 

• provide proof of: 

• Right to Study in the UK. For courses with work placement, proof of your right to work in the UK is also required. 

• Photographic proof of identity 

• Provide translated copies of and/or demonstrate equivalency of non-UK qualifications. 

Further information on non-academic course entry requirements can be found at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/further-education/entry-criteria-further-education

Please note students admitted for Levels 1-3 without a Grade C or above in GCSE English Language, Mathematics or ICT will be required to undertake Essential Skills qualifications in Literacy, Numeracy or ICT. Students undertaking a qualification in Digital Technology / ICT will be exempt from having to undertake ICT Essential Skills.

The College welcomes applications from students who do not have academic qualifications but who wish to apply by virtue of experience. For further information, please refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process on our website.

Normally students must have achieved grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE English Language. Please refer to individual course admission requirements on course web pages. Students who have not achieved a Grade C or Essential Skills Level 2 Communication will be required to undertake Essential Skills Communication as part of their programme of study. Applicants who do not have the above must provide evidence of English Language competency. Schools will continue to liaise with ESOL & Modern Languages Curriculum area to assess required competency of English Language.

Minimum entry requirements are pre-defined by the College’s admissions criteria, which can be found by visiting our entry criteria page on this link

Preference may be given to those who hold a Level 2 Literacy or Numeracy qualification in addition to science at Level 2.

Entry requirements can change and be discussed on an individual basis if necessary.

Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol e.g. exam certificates.

Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded on your online application account.

All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, with the exception of language specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.