Qualification requirements

Admissions Criteria Standard Entry requirements: 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 64 UCAS points (A level, BTEC). Applicants should hold 4 GCSE qualifications at grade 4 or above and include maths and English Language. Due to the nature of the award, applications will be reviewed on an individual basis and, if a student does not hold GCSE maths or English, there will be a recommendation that they work towards achieving such qualifications, whilst studying on the FdSc programme. The recommendation to continue studies of maths and English is to support future progression within the sector, where holding such qualifications will be an essential requirement. Please note this may be an additional cost to the student. All applicants will be expected to apply for, or hold a valid ‘Enhanced DBS’, which may be a cost to the student. The timeline for students to apply for a DBS will be by the end of the third week, following commencement of the programme. All applicants must be interviewed by the curriculum team, where applicants live substantially away from the college, this can be conducted over live video chat / Teams / Zoom. Non-Standard Entry Requirements (including Mature students): Mature students (aged at least 21 by 31st December of the year of admission) or applicants with non-standard qualifications and/or experience and whose qualifications and/or experience is deemed to be appropriate to gain entry onto a named foundation degree may be admitted onto a foundation degree programme. Such admission is discretionary and will normally involve an interview. In appropriate cases such applicants may be asked to undertake assessment activity to assist the College in determining their suitability for the programme.