STUDY

FdA/FdSc or equivalent Level 5 qualification in an appropriate subject, such as Social Care Practice, CCLD, Dip HE or HND.

How to Apply Entry Requirements Explained

• Enhanced DBS required. 
• Ten hours employment or voluntary work in a setting where they provide care and support to service users.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the student's first language. You can read more about our English language requirements here. 

Applicants whose first language is not English, but who have been living in the UK for 2 years or more will be expected to hold GCSE English at Grade C or above, (grade 4-9 for the new GCSEs) or the relevant Level 2 equivalent (if applicable).

Please select your country of permanent residence from the list below, specific requirements for your country will then be shown.

International Homepage English Language Requirements

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This programme is not open to students requiring a Student visa to study in the UK.

If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Further information on Recognition of Prior Learning