Advanced Diplomas
We welcome the development of new routes and qualifications leading to higher education. The Level 3 Advanced Diploma (from the suite of 14-19 Diplomas) meets the University's minimum entrance requirement, although each course has specific entry requirements.
All students are required to take specific Additional or Specialist Learning (ASL) components, typically in the form of a specified A level in order to demonstrate sufficient depth of study and/or subject related knowledge. For example, for entry to Engineering courses, we require Diploma students to demonstrate a high level of mathematical skills through, typically, a good grade in A level Maths.
Frequently asked questions about the Advanced Diplomas
Entry requirements
By clicking on the disciplines below you will find information on which disciplines will accept the current Advanced Diplomas and the required ASL (A level) subject.
Some disciplines will accept just one and some will accept more or all of the current Advanced Diplomas. Not all courses offered in each of the disciplines listed accept the Advanced Diplomas and in a small number of disciplines the Advanced Diplomas are not currently accepted for entry.
Our Advanced Diploma entry requirements include two grades: one for the Diploma and one for the ASL (A level).
If you are interested in applying for a specific course we advise you to refer to course entry requirements available in our online prospectus. You can also find entry requirements for the Advanced Diplomas on UCAS Course Search.