Qualification requirements

Standard Entry requirements for Full Time Students The following admissions criteria will normally apply at level 4: Students applying for this programme will be a minimum age of 18 years old and are expected to hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in a related subject with a minimum of?48 UCAS points (A level, BTEC). Programmes will require 4 GCSEs at A*- C or 4 or above. Students are normally also required to have at least grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English or to have demonstrated ability in maths and English within further studies (such as key/functional skills). Non-Standard Entry Requirements: Evidence of ability for self-organisation. Evidence of ability to work independently. The motivation to learn. Interest in the subject area. Evidence of ability to work with others. Programme will prefer 4 GCSEs at A*- C or 4 or above, including maths and English or to have demonstrated ability in maths and English within further studies (such as key/functional skills). Given the wide experience of potential applicants to this programme, applications for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) are welcomed in accordance with the College Academic Regulations for the awards of Foundation Degree. However, these must be discussed as part of the admissions process as once a student is registered to a programme RPL/RPEL may not be considered for approval.