Question: what is a btec level 3 merit equivalent to?
Answer: If you take a qualification at level 3, you can earn points on the 'UCAS Tariff' for entry into higher education. BTECs can earn you equivalent points to AS and A levels. For example, a BTEC National Diploma with overall three merit (M) grades has 240 UCAS points (one A level with A grade has 120 UCAS points).