Entry Requirements Explained

When we make you an offer of a place to study here, it may be subject to you meeting certain conditions, these are grouped into two different areas; Academic and Non-Academic.

Academic Entry Requirements
Students applying for undergraduate degrees and foundation degrees need to meet the specific entry requirements detailed on course pages. These are usually expressed as UCAS Tariff points, some courses will also have specific GCSE requirements. 

Where possible, we make offers based on the UCAS tariff system. To calculate your points please use the UCAS Tariff Calculator.

Whilst our entry requirements are expressed using the UCAS Tariff we recognise that not all qualifications attract UCAS points (i.e. Access course), if your qualifications are not included in the tariff we may still accept them. Check our list of Acceptable Qualifications or call Admissions on 01473 338348 to discuss your individual circumstances further. Applicants age 21 may also wish to see additional information about applying as a mature student. 

If you have qualifications from overseas please check our country specific entry requirements for more information on the qualifications we will consider from your home country. If English is not your first language you may also be required to complete an English Language qualification, check our English Language requirements for more information. 

In order to ensure that applicants applying for Honours and Foundation degrees have sufficient depth of knowledge and understanding, at least two subjects to A Level standard or equivalent are usually required as well as two-years of experience of post-16 study. Applicants are also expected to hold three GCSEs grade C/4 or above. Please note that many courses require a grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.

Non-Academic Entry Requirements
Some courses will have non-academic requirements which you will usually need to meet before the start of your course. 

All places on professional health courses e.g. Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science etc, are subject to successful attendance at a Selection Day, satisfactory occupational health check, and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

You must also submit a signed Annual Declaration of Good Health and Character each year to confirm that no convictions or cautions have been made since we first verified your DBS certificate. Further details are on the form.

Information about these non-academic conditions will be detailed in your offer and also sent to you via email before the course starts.

For a full list of courses which require a DBS check and full details of these requirements, please see our DBS page.

Individual applicants may be requested to attend an interview upon request of the Admissions Tutor.