2 April 2016 12:00 am
Pearson’s BTEC qualifications have achieved great prominence across many countries and today are recognized by leading universities, professional bodies and employers worldwide. Unlike other Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes that limit entrance only to the affiliated university, students who attain the Pearson BTEC HND can apply to any university of their choice from over 1000s of universities globally.
Among the leading universities that recognize BTEC qualifications are: California Institute of Technology, Curtin University, Hawaii Pacific University, London South Bank University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Auckland, University of Bradford, University of Bristol, University of California, University of Canterbury, University of Colorado, University of Darby, University of East London, University of Hong Kong, University of Hull, University of Kent, University of Manchester, University of Northumbria, University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, University of Salford, University of Sydney, University of Toronto and University of Wolverhampton, London Metropolitan University, Salford University and Edinburgh Napier university.
Through Pearson BTEC’s wide-ranging and well-regarded vocational subjects, students can now choose from a range of specialised areas linked with career interests. BTEC programmes are developed in close consultation with key industries and many graduates progress directly to the workforce. Available in over 40 different subjects, BTEC HNDs are an ideal choice for learners seeking a cost-effective pathway to higher education coupled with international recognition. Many institutions in Sri Lanka have been offering BTEC qualifications for over 15 years yielding greater success.