Level 4 Entry
- 72 UCAS Points (overseas qualification equivalent on next
page)
Level 3 Entry
- 32 UCAS Points (overseas qualification equivalent on next
page)
Level 3 Entry (over 21 only)
- For Non-Standard Entry (mature) students we require an
academic recognised level 3 qualification OR
a recognised level 2 qualification in the desired field of
study accompanied with work experience
within this field.
- For Non-Standard Entry (mature) students without formal
qualifications they must have at least 6
months’ work experience within the last 2 years which is
deemed to be from a professional field. They
will be required to provide a reference which will be
verified by Admissions and will undergo an
academic interview. If the applicant is self-employed
Admissions will look into the company and
approve on a case-by-case basis.
Interview Criteria
The following students are required to sit an Academic
Interview;
- If the student is applying for Foundation Year, unless
it’s a BTEC or A levels qualification taken in the
- last 5 years.
- If the applicant’s qualification meets the requirements
but is older than 5 years.
- If there is concern about the application for instance
suspicion of qualifications.
- If the student is applying with work experience.
English Language Requirements
ELPT required for all students without a British passport
except in the following circumstances;
1. Any academic based credits passed where study was English
at Level 2 or above please see below:
a. Level 2 academic qualification, example: GCSE
English/Functional Skills Level 2 – no ELPT
required unless requested at the point of interview by
academic.
b. Level 2 vocational qualification – ELPT required.
2. Any Ofqual recognised academic based credits passed where
the study was in English at Level 3 or
above.
3. English Test Results Required
a. IELTS
Undergraduate
3-Year: 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component
4-Year: 5.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component
Postgraduate
PG: 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component
b. Password
Undergraduate
3-Year: 60 overall with 55 in each component except one may
be at 50+
4-Year: 55 overall with 55 in each component except one may
be at 50+
Postgraduate
PG: 65 overall with at least 55 in each component
c. Duolingo
Undergraduate
3-Year: 100 overall with 85 in each component except one may
be at 80+
4-Year: 90 overall with 80 in each component except one may
be at 70+
Postgraduate
PG: 110 Overall with at least 90 in each component
Overseas Qualifications for English Language – must be
obtained within the last 4 years.