BTEC qualifications provide you with valuable skills for studying at university and help in preparing students for applied learning and industry experience. Automotive engineering student Shamu Raza gained a vocational BTEC qualification before taking up his undergraduate course.

"My BTEC mainly helped me with coursework because studying a BTEC means doing a lot of research work independently. This has meant at uni I have always been strong in my assignments."

"My main worry about studying a degree was the examinations because during my BTEC I didn't take any exams. I quickly overcame that with the support and help of my lecturers."