A Foundation Degree will be of particular interest if you have completed a Modern Apprenticeship, vocational A levels, BTEC National or equivalent.
Foundation Degrees are also particularly suitable if you want to qualify while working.
UCAS introduced a new tariff for courses from September 2017. This means the points you will be asked for are different to previous years but the grades you receive have not changed.
As a guideline, a typical offer would require you to obtain a UCAS tariff score of between 32-48 points, based on your level 3 studies.
Many students studying for foundation degrees come to us through work-based routes so you can apply for a foundation degree even if you don't have traditional academic qualifications.
We welcome applicants with relevant work experience.
Contact the Admissions Team for additional guidance on whether the qualifications you currently hold or are taking would be suitable for entry.
English requirement
One of the following:
IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element
GCSE or O Level English language grade C or above validated in the UK
IGCSE English as a First Language Grade C and the following individual scores: Reading Grade E, Writing Grade E, Speaking and Listening: Speaking Grade D (0522) or 2 (0500), Listening Grade D (0522) or 2 (0500)
IGCSE English as a Second Language Grade C and the following individual scores: Reading and Writing: Reading Grade D, Writing Grade D, Oral (Speaking) Grade C (0511) or 2 (0510), Listening Grade A
Scottish Certificate of Education Standard Grade English, minimum grade C
Scottish Certificate of Education Higher Grade English, minimum grade D
Irish Leaving Certificate – Ordinary Level English, minimum grade C
Irish Leaving Certificate – Higher Level English, minimum grade D
West African Examinations Council School Certificate (WAEC SSCE): Minimum Grade C/6
