Entry requirements
to exclude General Studies
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMMPass Access to HE Diploma in with a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Cand CC at A Level to exclude General Studies
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
T Level
Pass (C and above)Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core)
At least 10 weeks’ work experience (approximately 360 hours) carried out in a supervised social care setting or agency, with a reference from the supervisor e-mailed to admissions@southwales.ac.uk confirming you have completed the required hours. This work experience must be completed prior to you submitting your application, and you must clearly reference that you have undertaken a minimum of 360 hours in your personal statement.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check is required (additional cost applies; no offences are considered spent). Applicants who have identified that they have a conviction will, in the first instance, be contacted by the University to complete a self-disclosure form so that any issues around placements, professional practice etc., can be considered at the earlier stages of the admissions process. Applicants who are successful in their application, and who are offered a place which they then accept, will be contacted three months prior to enrolment (where possible) with details of the University’s online DBS service. Full details are available on the University website and, if applicants have any questions regarding their DBS, they should contact the Enquiries and Admissions Team at dbsenquiries@southwales.ac.uk. Subscription to the DBS update service is strongly recommended.
- Health checks
- A satisfactory health check will be required for the course.
- Interview
- Applicants are required to attend an interview. All interviews for the course will take place at our Newport City Campus or Online. Full details are available on the University website and it is essential that all applicants read this before applying.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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