Undergraduate Pathway
Stage 1 University Foundation
1 Semester
32 UCAS tariff points at a minimum of GCE AS level. For subjects in Accounting and Finance, a minimum Grade C/4 Mathematics GCSE is required
2 Semester (or 3 Semester where available)
5 x GCSEs at A/7-E/3 grade OR 28 UCAS points (new) in AS. For subjects in Nursing, Engineering, Science, Accounting and Finance students must achieve a minimum grade C/4 in Mathematics GCSE - or 20 UCAS points at a minimum of GCE AS level.
Stage 2 First Year Degree
1 Semester
Management, Economics and Accounting Pathways only: 48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points at GCE A/AS Level
2 Semester (or 3 Semester where available)
All other pathways: 72 – 80 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points at GCE A/AS Level.
Engineering and Computer Science Pathways require minimum GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent
Students must hold a minimum AS Level or equivalent in related subject for non-business courses e.g. Mathematics
Postgraduate Pathway Stage 1 Pre-Masters
1 Semester*:
School of Management and Computer Science (Conversion) and Public Health Pathways:
Successful completion of a 3 year diploma equivalent to a UK HND / DipHE
*For one-semester Pre-Masters courses, previous study must be in an academic subject and all modules must be passed on first attempt.
2 Semester (or 3 Semester where available)
All other pathways:
Successful completion of a recognised UK Equivalent Bachelor Degree.
For pathways in Engineering and Specialist Computer Science, this qualification should be in a related discipline.
We can also consider a wide range of UK-based qualifications, such as UK Foundations, Diploma of Higher Education and more.