{"id":8452,"date":"2017-04-07T10:05:24","date_gmt":"2017-04-07T10:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/entry-requirements\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:58:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:58:16","slug":"entry-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/entry-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Entry requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-cover-ZXXjqe wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-cover\">            <div >\n                                    <div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-btm-lft-title is-style-top-right-links\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Apply-1.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background lazyload\" alt=\"A student reads a book while working on her Apple Macbook at a table in the University library in the Catalyst building.\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 50vw, (max-width: 1024px) 33vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Apply-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Apply-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Apply-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Apply-1-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/How-to-Apply-1.jpg 1920w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\" \/>                \n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container-wrapper\">\n                          <div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container purple\">\n                            \n                                                        <!-- Page Attribute - Page title visible -->\n                                                                                        <span class=\"lzb-cover-title show-title\">\n                                                                    Entry requirements                                                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                      <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                      \n            <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-text\">We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications and experience. This guide aims to help to make sense of the typical and additional entry requirements that may be required when applying to study at university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We explain how to achieve selected totals of UCAS Tariff points from A-Levels, BTEC awards, T Levels and Access diplomas and outline the range of alternatives qualifications that we also accept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>As a starting point, it&#8217;s important to remember our entry criteria varies depending on whether you are joining an undergraduate or postgraduate course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degrees<\/strong> \u2013 entry requirements for undergraduate degrees are typically expressed in terms of UCAS Tariff points, with some courses requesting grades in specific subject areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Postgraduate courses and PGCEs<\/strong> \u2013 entry requirements for master&#8217;s degrees and PGCEs usually ask for a degree which for some courses may need to be in a relevant subject area and\/or at a minimum award classification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on what you&#8217;d like to study with us, additional criteria may also apply. Our course pages are a great guide to the entry requirements that apply specifically to you for the subject(s) you have chosen to apply for.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Catalyst-building-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A student works at a computer in the Catalyst building.\" class=\"wp-image-19544 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Catalyst-building-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Catalyst-building-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Catalyst-building-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Catalyst-building-640x360.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-cta-Z2fhKPh wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-cta\">                        <div class=\"wp-block-button feature-cta\">\n                <a class=\"ehu-cta wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/\">Explore our courses<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-promo-panel-Z1zCfRu wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-promo-panel\">            <div class=\"aaaaaa has-media-on-the-left\">\n                <div class=\"promo-wrap\">\n                    <div class=\"promo__content\" style=\"max-width:40rem\">\n                                                <span class=\"promo__title\">Fair entry criteria<\/span>\n                                                                            <p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/entry-requirements\/fair-entry-criteria\/\">fair entry criteria policy<\/a> will allow eligible applicants to receive up to a two-grade reduction in their entry requirements for most courses, ensuring that students with great potential are not held back by circumstances beyond their control.<\/p>\n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/entry-requirements\/fair-entry-criteria\/\" class=\"cta\">Find out more about fair entry criteria<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <figure class=\"promo__image-wrap\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/EHU896-Prospectus22-142.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\" \/>\n                        <\/figure>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-promo-panel-cMO0N wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-promo-panel\">            <div class=\"aaaaaa has-media-on-the-right\">\n                <div class=\"promo-wrap\">\n                    <div class=\"promo__content\" style=\"max-width:40rem\">\n                                                <span class=\"promo__title\">EU and  international students<\/span>\n                                                                            <p>EU students can get country-specific information about the University\u2019s entry requirements and equivalent national qualifications on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/eu\/\">dedicated EU pages<\/a>.<br><br>International students should visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/international\/your-country\/\">international pages for country-specific entry criteria<\/a> for overseas applicants, as well as information about English language requirements and visa advice.<\/p>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <figure class=\"promo__image-wrap\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/langc-27.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\" \/>\n                        <\/figure>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UCAS tariff points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To join an undergraduate degree at Edge Hill University, you will typically need to achieve a certain number of UCAS Tariff points as all or part of the entry criteria. <strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucas.com\/undergraduate\/what-and-where-study\/entry-requirements\/ucas-tariff-points\">UCAS Tariff<\/a> allocates points to a range of qualifications in university entry requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We accept qualifications such as A and AS Levels, BTEC\/OCR Nationals and Higher Nationals, BTEC QCF, T Levels, International\/European\/Welsh Baccalaureates, Scottish Highers, Irish Leaving Certificates, Access to HE Diplomas, NVQ Level 3 (alongside other recognised qualifications), Advanced Diplomas and Open University credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To establish the number of UCAS Tariff points required for a specific degree, and to see if there are any additional requirements for your preferred course(s), you should refer to the individual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/\">course pages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example offers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some typical examples of how you can achieve selected totals of UCAS Tariff points through the successful completion of A Levels, BTEC awards, T Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Access to higher education diplomas are detailed below. These examples may differ from actual offers made and a combination of qualifications will usually be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent) and no offers will be made solely based on AS (or equivalent) awards.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-announcement-ZeT6IW wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-announcement\">  <div class=\"ehu-announcement full\" style=\"background-color: #f1dbf6; border: 1px solid #884a93;\" role=\"alert\" \n  aria-live=\"polite\">\n      <div class=\"ehu-announcement-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <span class=\"disclaimer__icon fas fa-info-circle\" style=\"color: #5f295f;\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ehu-announcement-text\" style=\"color: #1d1d1d;\">\n          <p>Please note, as BTEC awards and T Levels are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction, some Tariff points scores cannot be matched precisely to BTEC qualifications. This means that if you are studying or hold a BTEC qualification or T Level, you need to refer to the offer conditions for the exact grades\/Tariff score which needs to be achieved or exceeded for entry. You&#8217;ll find this information on individual course pages.<\/p>      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-expanding-box-IfTbb wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">144 UCAS Tariff points<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Levels: <\/strong>AAA or equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications):<\/strong> Distinction, Distinction, Distinction (DDD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>T Level:<\/strong> Overall grade of Distinction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Baccalaureate (IB):<\/strong> We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to higher education<\/strong> d<strong>iploma: <\/strong>45 credits at Level 3 at Distinction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-expanding-box-1Utt6H wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">136 UCAS Tariff points<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Levels: <\/strong>AAB or equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications):<\/strong> Distinction, Distinction, Distinction (DDD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>T Level:<\/strong> Overall grade of Distinction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Baccalaureate (IB):<\/strong> We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to higher education<\/strong> d<strong>iploma: <\/strong>45 credits at Level 3, for example 39 credits at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-expanding-box-2vANNt wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">128 UCAS Tariff points<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Levels: <\/strong>ABB or equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications):<\/strong> Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>T Level:<\/strong> Overall grade of Distinction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Baccalaureate (IB):<\/strong> We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to higher education<\/strong> d<strong>iploma: <\/strong>45 credits at Level 3, for example 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-expanding-box-Z1xksYl wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">120 UCAS Tariff points<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Levels: <\/strong>BBB or equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications):<\/strong> Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>T Level:<\/strong> Overall grade of Merit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Baccalaureate (IB):<\/strong> We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to higher education<\/strong> d<strong>iploma: <\/strong>45 credits at Level 3, for example 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-expanding-box-2ujwyr wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">112 UCAS Tariff points<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Levels:<\/strong> BBC or equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications):<\/strong> Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>T Level:<\/strong> Overall grade of Merit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Baccalaureate (IB):<\/strong> We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to higher education diploma: <\/strong>45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-expanding-box-Z2uN0HA wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">104 UCAS Tariff points<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Levels: <\/strong>BCC or equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications):<\/strong> Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>T Level:<\/strong> Overall grade of Merit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Baccalaureate (IB):<\/strong> We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to higher education<\/strong> d<strong>iploma: <\/strong>45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-button-block-ZmhtBU wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-button-block\"><a class=\"ehu-buttons wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ucas.com\/ucas\/tariff-calculator\">See the full listing of the UCAS Tariff points you can obtain from these awards, you should refer to the UCAS Tariff calculator<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to A Levels, BTECs and Access to Higher Education diplomas, some of the other awards we accept include Irish Leaving Certificates, CACHE Qualifications and FETAC Qualifications. We also welcome Key Skills qualifications and the UCAS Tariff points for Key Skills will be counted towards the overall points score requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-expanding-box-dhmz8 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Irish Leaving Certificate<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are studying for an Irish Leaving Certificate, you will usually be asked to achieve at least five grade Bs or above, from subjects studied at the Higher Level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will also need to meet the overall points requirement for the course that you are applying for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain programmes may require a minimum grade to be achieved in a specific subject.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-expanding-box-ZST783 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">CACHE Qualifications<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have a CACHE Award, Certificate or Diploma qualification, we encourage you to apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are various types of CACHE qualifications and you should ensure that the qualification that you are completing meets the requirements for the course that you are applying for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-expanding-box-Z1ST5wX wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">FETAC Qualifications<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have a FETAC qualification, this can typically contribute towards meeting the entry requirements for many of our undergraduate programmes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It must be accompanied, however, with other suitable qualifications, such as A Levels or an Irish Leaving Certificate, worth approximately 80 UCAS Tariff points on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucas.com\/ucas\/undergraduate\/getting-started\/entry-requirements\/tariff\/new-tariff\">new UCAS Tariff<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you wish to study <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/\/course\/midwifery\">BSc (Hons) Midwifery<\/a>, a FETAC qualification cannot be accepted towards meeting the entry criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-expanding-box-1C0QKR wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">NVQ Awards<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NVQ Level 3 or NVQ (QCF) qualifications are not normally acceptable on their own, however they will be considered alongside other recognised Level 3 qualifications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are applying to join a degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Operating Department Practice, or a combined Nursing and Social Work degree, NVQ level 3 (or similar competency based qualifications) in health related subjects will only be considered when accompanied by other relevant level 3 qualifications (for example, A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to higher education Diploma) and supported by a number of years experience working in health and social care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 45%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GCSEs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In addition to UCAS Tariff points, you will typically be expected to offer a range of five GCSEs at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) in different subjects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GCSE English Language at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) is normally required. 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This may include credit or learning undertaken at another university.<br><br>Previous learning that is recognised in this way may be used towards meeting the entry requirements for a programme and\/or for exemption from part of a programme. It is your responsibility to make a claim for recognition of prior learning. 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