Childhood Studies and Disability Studies (Top-up) BA (Hons) (Kaplan)

Entry Requirements 2023/24

Compulsory Requirements

For all courses applicants are usually required to have five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language and Mathematics, or a University recognised equivalent.

Plus one of the following:

• GCE and VCE Advanced Level:
  

  A minimum of 300 UCAS Tariff points including 200 UCAS Tariff points from two GCE or VCE A levels.  Remaining points must be achieved from no more than two further GCE or VCE A or AS levels.  The Extended Project Qualification will be accepted in lieu of one AS level.

• Edexcel/BTEC National:
  

  Distinction, Distinction, Merit

• Scottish Highers:
  

  BBBBC at Highers level, BBC at Advanced Higher.

• Irish Highers:
  

  BBBBB.

• International Baccalaureate:
  

  26 points

• Other QAA-recognised access programme:
  

  Full Access Award. Units to be achieved at Distinction and Merit grades.

  Access course students without GCSEs are not required to take these qualifications in addition to their Access Award, but must ensure that any required subjects are fully met within their Access course.</p</p</p</p</p

• International/English Language Requirements:
  

  International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.

  • A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5
  • Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

  The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

   

  Don't meet the academic or English language entry requirements for this course? 
  You can still study with us as you may be eligible for our International Foundation Programme. Successful completion of our International Foundation Programme (with a minimum 50% pass mark and English grades BBBB) will guarantee you entry on to this degree.&am

• Additional:
  

  Entry with advanced standing
  Applicants with HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent qualifications may be considered for entry directly into Year 2.

• Selection:
  

  All applicants to this course are required to undergo police clearance for entry and will need to supply a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced certificate. The University will send you the appropriate documents to fill in if you are offered a place on the course.