Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
104 - 112 points104-112 points, to include a minimum of 2 A levels.
104-112 points, to include a minimum of 2 A levels.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM106-112 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
104-112 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24 points24 points from the IB Diploma, with 444 at Higher Level.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
104-112 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U score of 44-46.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
2 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include English.
CLEARING INFORMATION – Our entry requirements may be different during Clearing, so please contact us on 023 9284 8000 to discuss your options
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting their professional placement working with children and young people.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
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| Cambridge English Advanced | | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken after January 2015).
An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015).
An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. |
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| PTE Academic | 62 | An overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in each skill. |
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| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
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| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components. |
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Contextual admissions
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For creative subjects, portfolios and interviews allow applicants to showcase their talent and passion. We recognise locality, personal circumstances and creativity which could lead to a reduced or unconditional offer.
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Historical entry grades data
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