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Mature students

We welcome applications from mature students. A mature applicant is defined as someone who will be over the age of 21 on entry.

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Department for Lifelong Learning

The Department for Lifelong Learning offers full and part-time degrees with a foundation year for mature students without traditional entry qualifications

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Mature students who fulfil the entry requirements for their chosen course can apply for direct entry to that course.

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