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USP College are introducing V-Levels from September 2027 across our Seevic and Palmer’s Campuses

V-Levels

But what are they?

V-Levels provide you the opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience alongside A-Levels, tailoring your education and experience to start your career path with USP College. You build your own programme that combines both vocational and academic study to match your strengths and ambitions – the choice is yours. You can choose from the following combinations:

V-Level | A-Level | A-Level
or
V-Level | V-Level | A-Level

V-Levels are equivalent to A-Levels, a Level 3 qualification, with the difference being V-Levels are vocational while A-Levels are academic. The choice is down to your interests and strengths – giving you the flexibility to achieve your ambitions. Talking about choices, there are more.

Here are the V-Levels USP College are offering to you:

The choices continue after completing V-Levels, as you will have pathways to the following:

  • University
  • Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
  • Further Study (including HNCs, HNDs and Higher Technical Qualifications)
  • Employment in relevant career sectors (often following further study or training)

Digital Systems and Data

Step into the ever-evolving digital world

Experiment and learn with AI, digital tools, and emerging technologies to improve the way people and organisations work. This practical V-Level applies solutions to problems to meet the present and growing demand of the digital age.

You’ll develop knowledge and skills in data, cyber security, systems and digital solutions. You will learn from the ground up how to analyse, identify, and configure a design that would be valuable to you and your future clients.

This qualification can lead to:

  • University Courses in Computing, IT or Data Science
  • Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
  • Further Study including HNCs, HNDs and Higher Technical Qualifications
  • Careers in Digital and Technology Industries (after further study or training)
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Accounting and Finance

Adding value to numbers

Understand how organisations manage finances to make strategic decisions and measure success. A perfect V-Level for those who love numbers, solving problems, and getting to the bottom line.

You’ll learn and develop skills in accounting and finance by interpreting data to analyse business performance and present financial information to a range of audiences while developing an understanding of ethical and professional responsibilities within the industry.

This qualification can lead to:

  • University Courses in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance
  • Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
  • Further Study including HNCs, HNDs and Higher Technical Qualifications
  • Careers in Accounting, Banking and Finance (after further study or training)
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Education

Educate the future

Learn how to teach and make positive change to learning and development for students of all ages. This V-Level is great for those wanting to work in the educational sector across all key stages.

You’ll develop an understanding of the importance of planning, communication and critical thinking when working with others to help understand and grow their knowledge about a subject.

This qualification can lead to:

  • University Courses in Education, Childhood Studies or Teaching
  • Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
  • Further Study including HNCs, HNDs and Higher Technical Qualifications
  • Careers in Education and Early Years (after further study or training)
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V-Level Digital Systems and Data

V-Level Digital Systems and Data

Develop your digital skills and learn how data and technology are used to solve problems, improve systems and shape the way we work in a digital world.
Student working on digital tools.

V-Level Accounting and Finance

As part of the Level 3 Business, Accounting and Finance, students can achieve a National Diploma plus a V-Level together in one course, develop your business and financial knowledge with this unique program.
Learning practices.

V-Level Education

Develop your understanding of education and the skills needed to support learning, inspire others and make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.

Frequently Asked Questions

What courses can I take alongside a V-Level?

V-Levels are designed to be taken in conjunction with A-Levels. You can pick three subjects, mixing A-Levels and V-Levels.

What V-Level combinations can you study at USP?

V-Level | A-Level | A-Level
or
V-Level | V-Level | A-Level


V-Level Accounting and Finance can currently only be taken as part of Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, Accounting and Finance.

How do I apply for them?

If you’re doing a combination of A-Levels and V-Levels, these will be under the same drop down on the application form.

V-Level Accounting & Finance - this is automatically included when you apply for Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, Accounting and Finance.

Where can I find more information about V-Level Accounting and Finance?

It is is part of the Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, Accounting and Finance.

More about V-Levels

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for students seeking employment or higher

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