Vocational and Applied Qualifications

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- V Levels with Eduqas

V Levels with Eduqas

V Levels are an exciting new type of Level 3 qualification, offering learners the ability to combine vocational learning with opportunities for academic progression.

They will sit alongside A Levels and T Levels as part of the government's reformed post-16 qualifications landscape, providing learners with greater choice and flexibility.

V Levels will replace a variety of Level 3 vocational qualifications, offering a clear, coherent pathway for post-16 learners.

Eduqas is developing two V Levels for delivery from September 2027:

V Level Digital Systems and Data
V Level Education and Early Years

Further V Level qualifications will be phased in between 2027-2030, along with a complementary range of Level 2 Pathways.

Who are V Levels for?

V Levels are suitable for post-16 learners who are interested in:

applied/vocational learning
exploring a sector without specialising too early
combining vocational and academic study
keeping their progression options open.

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Get ready for V Levels

V Levels are being introduced in phases between 2027 and 2030, giving centres time to understand the new qualifications and consider how they could fit into their curriculum plans.

Learn more about the rollout of new post-16 qualifications with the Department for Education (DfE)’s Post-16 Pathways Support Pack.

The pack contains practical resources to support providers with communications, engagement activities and curriculum planning ahead of the introduction of new post-16 pathways.

You can also join our mailing list to receive the latest updates on Eduqas V Levels direct to your inbox.

What's next?

The government is continuing to develop the new Level 3 qualification landscape, with further V Levels planned from September 2028 through to 2030.

The list below shows what the 2028 V Level offer could look like, based on the government’s current plans. The final list of subjects and qualification titles is due to be confirmed in early 2027. For more detail, and an indication of what subsequent phases may include, view the Department for Education’s Post-16 pathways implementation plan.

Applied Research and Technology
Construction Design
Engineering Design
Engineering and Manufacturing
Health
Healthcare and Clinical Technologies
Legal Services
Leisure, Exercise and Sports
Management, Procurement and Supply Chains
Marketing and Retail
Social Care