UWS Undergraduate Study Entry Requirements 2016

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2016Undergraduate Study Entry Requirements

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General entry informationAccountingApplied Enterprise (3rd year entry)BusinessBusiness and English Language (3rd year entry)Events ManagementHuman Resource ManagementInternational Finance and Accounting (3rd year entry)Law and BusinessMarketingTourism Management (3rd year entry)

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Entry requirements listed are shown at competitive entry levels and these do not guarantee an offer of study at UWS.

Standard entry criteriaFor admission to our degree courses, we would expect all applicants to meet, as a minimum, our standard entry criteria:

• 5 subject passes to include at least three at Scottish Higher Grade C, or above; or two at GCE A-Level; or an appropriate award of SQA, EdExcel, the AQA or OCR; or Irish Leaving Certificate with 5 subjects at Grade C2, or above, to include at least 3 subjects at the Higher level.

• Evidence of proficiency in Mathematics and English, usually at least at SQA Nat5 at Grade C, or above; SQA SG 1/2/3; SQA Int2; or GCSE Grade A, B or C, or ILC Ordinary at Grade C2 or above, or their equivalents. NB: some courses require GCSE passes in both English Literature and English Language.

• Where subjects other than English and Maths are identified at SQA SG/Int2/Nat5, or GCSE or ILC Ordinary level as entry requirements, a pass at Grade C (or equivalent) is required.

• In addition to standard qualifications, we will also consider other combinations of qualifications and experience.

General entry information

SQA qualification key: AH – Advanced Higher GradeHG – Higher GradeSG – Standard GradeInt2 – Intermediate 2Nat5 – National 5

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Accounting

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBC over one sitting / ABBCC

or BBBCCC over two sittings including English

GCE A-Levels: CCC Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBC2 including English International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBB in relevant subjects,

plus HG EnglishGCE A-Levels: BBB in relevant subjectsSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Accounting

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Accounting

Applicants with relevant Accounting and/or Finance experience may be considered for entry to Year 2 or 3 subject to approval. Please contact the Programme Leader, Steven Leonard on 0800 027 1000 for details.

Additional Info^ Please note entry to the course

at Ayr Campus is Year 3 only and no Honours option is available at this campus.

* Year 3 entry to this UWS programme is also offered at South Lanarkshire College under our partnership agreement.

UCAS CodeN400

CampusAyr^, Hamilton, Paisley, South Lanarkshire College*

DurationBAcc Hons 4 years

ContactSteven Leonard 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Applied Enterprise (3rd year entry)

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Relevant disciplines

UCAS Code0J3C

CampusDumfries

DurationBA Hons 2 years

ContactJoan Scott 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Business





plus HG EnglishGCE A-Levels: BBB in relevant subjectsInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points (including a business

related subject)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Business; Business Management;

Administration & IT; Accounting; Event Management; Events; Travel & Tourism, or relevant discipline

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Business; Business Management;

Administration & IT; Event Management; Events; Travel & Tourism, or relevant discipline

^ Please note entry to the course at Ayr Campus is to Year 3 only.

UCAS CodeN100

CampusAyr^, Dumfries,Hamilton, Paisley


ContactPeter McGuire 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Business and English Language (3rd year entry)

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND /Foundation Degree: Relevant business discipline.

Minimum IELTS 6.0, or equivalent

UCAS CodeNQ13

CampusPaisley

DurationBA 1 year

ContactPeter McGuire 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Events Management





plus HG EnglishGCE A-Levels: BBB International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points (including related subjects)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Events Management; Events;

Promotion and Events Management; Travel and Tourism; Hospitality Management, or relevant discipline


Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Events Management; Events;

Promotion and Events Management; Hospitality Management; Travel and Tourism, or relevant discipline

UCAS CodeN820

CampusHamilton, Paisley


ContactMark Thomson 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Human Resource Management





plus HG EnglishGCE A-Levels: BBB in relevant subjectsSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Human Resource Management

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Human Resource Management

UCAS CodeN600

CampusPaisley


ContactKaren Gilmore 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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International Finance and Accounting (3rd year entry)

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND /Foundation Degree: Accounting or relevant discipline

Additional InfoPlease note: this course is currently under review – see our website for latest updates.

UCAS CodeNN34

CampusHamilton


ContactCourse Enquiries Team 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Law and Business





plus HG EnglishGCE A-Levels: BBB in relevant subjectsInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points (including related subjects)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Legal Services or relevant discipline BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Legal Services

UCAS CodeMN11



ContactColin McFadyen 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Marketing





plus HG EnglishGCE A-Levels: BBB in relevant subjectsInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points (including related subjects)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Marketing, Advertising and PR,

or relevant discipline BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Marketing, Advertising and PR,

or relevant discipline

UCAS CodeN500

CampusPaisley


ContactJames Watt 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Tourism Management (3rd year entry)

Year 3SQA HND / Foundation Degree: Tourism; Travel and Tourism,

Event Management; Hospitality; Hospitality Management

UCAS CodeN832

CampusPaisley

DurationBA Hons (subject to approval) 2 years

ContactHeather Anderson 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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General entry informationChildhood Studies (2nd year entry)Community EducationEducationEnglish as a Second Language (3rd year entry)

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Childhood Studies (2nd year entry)

Year 2SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Early Education and Care or Childcare

and Education, plus SQA HG English at Grade C, or equivalent.


Additional InfoApplicants with alternative childcare qualifications should contact the School’s Education Guidance Advisor or Academic Admissions Officer for advice on our policy and process for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL); contact [email protected] for more information.

Please note the BA (Hons) Childhood Studies is not a nursery or primary teaching qualification and does not allow registration with Scottish Social Services Council as a Lead Practitioner.

Candidates require a Scottish Social Services Council recognised practitioner qualification or equivalent.

* BA (Hons) Childhood Studies is offered on a full-time basis at Dumfries Campus, subject to demand, and is designed for students holding relevant Higher National qualifications to gain access to Year 2.

Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG)Successful applicants will be required to join the PVG Scheme, managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland. Please refer to www.scotland.gov.uk

UCAS CodeL560

CampusAyr, Dumfries*, Hamilton


ContactDorothy Johnson 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Community Education

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBC including English GCE A-Levels: BCC including English Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBC2 including EnglishInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBCGCE A-Levels: BBC SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Working in Communities;

Social Care; Health and Social Care; Counselling; or other relevant discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsBTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Additional InfoAdditional experience is preferred in addition to academic criteria, please contact our Course Enquiry Team ([email protected]) or the School of Education for more information.

Applicants who do not meet the above criteria but who have relevant work experience or other qualifications are encouraged to contact the School’s Education Guidance Advisor or Academic Admissions Officer for advice on our policy and process for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL); contact [email protected] for more information.

NB The course is aligned with the QAA subject benchmarks for Youth and Community Work and the Community Learning and Development Standards Council for Scotland guidelines for the professional approval of CLD learning programmes.


UCAS CodeL540

CampusHamilton


ContactDr Annette Coburn 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Education

Year 1SQA Highers: AAAB, over two sittings, including

English, plus Int2 / Nat 5 Maths at Grade B

GCE A-Levels: BBB, plus GCSEs English Language

and English Literature at Grade A and GCSE Maths at Grade B

Irish Leaving Certificate: AAAB2 including English,

plus OL: Maths at A2International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 32 points (including 4, 4, 4 at HL,

English and SL Maths at 5)

Additional InfoContact the School of Education Admissions to discuss other qualifications for entry.

Please note the qualifications listed opposite are the minimum entrance criteria. For further information on entry requirements to programmes of initial teacher education in Scotland, please consult the memorandum on entry requirements to initial teacher training in Scotland from the General Teaching Council for Scotland www.gtcs.org.uk/web/FILES/about-gtcs/memorandum-on-entry-requirements.pdf

The range of subjects across an applicant’s qualifications should reflect those taught in the primary curriculum. An offer of a place on this course is made on the basis of your application and successful interview.


UCAS CodeX100

CampusAyr




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English as a Second Language (3rd year entry)

Year 3Minimum of two years’ study of English at university level. Minimum IELTS 6.0, or equivalent

Year 4Minimum of three years’ study of English at university level. Minimum IELTS 6.0, or equivalent

Additional Info Please note this course is open to non-native speakers of English only.

Applicants to this course must undertake the University’s pre-sessional course – Introduction to Studying in the UK during the summer prior to the start of the degree.

ApplyPlease apply online at www.uws.ac.uk/apply

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General entry informationAircraft Engineering (3rd year entry) Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer Aided Design (3rd year entry)Engineering ManagementMechanical EngineeringMechatronics (3rd year entry)Product Design and DevelopmentPhysicsPhysics with Nuclear TechnologyBusiness TechnologyComputer Animation (with option in Digital Art)Computer Games DevelopmentComputer Games TechnologyComputer NetworkingComputingInformation TechnologyMusic TechnologyWeb and Mobile Development

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Aircraft Engineering (3rd year entry)

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Aircraft Engineering, Aircraft

Maintenance or relevant discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

Additional InfoSome option modules may be delivered at the University’s Paisley Campus.

UCAS CodeH410

CampusAyrshire College (Ayr Campus)

DurationBEng Hons 2 years

ContactDr Bob Bailey 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Chemical Engineering

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBB including Maths and Chemistry,

plus SG / Int2 / Nat5 ChemistryA-Levels: BBC including Maths and 1 science

(preferably Chemistry), plus GCSE Chemistry

Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB including Maths and

Chemistry, plus OL ChemistryInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)SQA HNC: Chemical Engineering

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBB in Maths, Chemistry and Physics

plus either HG or SG Technological Studies or Graphical Communication

A-Levels: BBB including Chemistry, Maths and

Physics plus GCSEs Engineering or Design and Technology, and Chemistry

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Chemical Engineering (for SQA

awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Chemical EngineeringBTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Chemical Engineering (for SQA

awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit, and including a pass in the unit Maths for Engineering 3)

UCAS CodeH810

CampusPaisley

DurationBEng Hons 4 yearsBEng Hons (Sandwich) 5 years

ContactDr Zaki El-Hassan 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Civil Engineering

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBB including Maths, plus

1 science-based SG / Int2 / Nat5 GCE A-Levels: BCC including Maths and 1 science,

plus 1 science-based GCSEIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB including Maths,

plus 1 science-based OL International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Construction, Engineering Practice

(for SQA award, including a pass in the unit Maths for Engineering 1), Engineering: Building Services, Engineering Systems

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: Entry may be possible –

contact [email protected] for detailsGCE A-Levels: Entry may be possible –

contact [email protected] for detailsInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Entry may be possible –

contact [email protected] for detailsSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4: Civil Engineering (for SQA award,

with Grade A in the Graded Unit)SQA HND: Civil EngineeringBTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Civil Engineering (for SQA award,

with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

UCAS CodeH200

CampusPaisley

DurationBEng Hons (Sandwich) 4 years

ContactCallum Tooth 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Computer Aided Design (3rd year entry)

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Engineering Systems; 3D Design:

Interior Design; 3D Design: Product Design; Computer Aided Draughting and Design; Engineering: Mechanical; Mechanical Engineering; Jewellery Design; or relevant discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

UCAS CodeH130

CampusPaisley

DurationBSc Hons 2 years



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Engineering Management

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBC including Maths, or a science

or a technical subject GCE A-Levels: CCC including Maths or another

science subject, plus 3 GCSEs including 1 science

Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBC2 including Maths, or

a science or a technical subject International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Engineering Practice (for SQA

awards, including a pass in the unit Maths for Engineering 1)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BCC GCE A-Levels: BCCInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsSQA HNC / CertHE / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Engineering: Building Services;

Engineering Systems; Electronics; Electronic Engineering; Fabrication, Welding and Inspection; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering; Construction Management (for SQA awards, including passes in the units Maths for Construction and Structural Mechanics) – (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDMHND: Engineering: Mechanical;

Mechanical Engineering

Year 3SQA HND / DipHE / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Aircraft Engineering, Electrical

Engineering, Architectural Technology, Engineering Systems, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, or relevant discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

UCAS CodeH703

CampusHamilton

DurationBEng Hons 4 years

ContactPeter Griffin 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Mechanical Engineering

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBB including Maths and either

Physics or Technological Studies GCE A-Levels: BCC including Maths and 1 scienceIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB including Maths and either

Physics or Engineering or TechnologyInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Engineering Practice (for SQA

award, a pass in the unit Maths for Engineering 1); Mechanical Engineering (for SQA award, a pass in the unit Maths for Engineering 1); Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (for SQA award, including a pass in the units Maths for Engineering 1, Engineering and Mechanics, Engineering Science, or equivalents)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BCC GCE A-Levels: BBB International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Mechanical Engineering (for

SQA award, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

SQA HND: Mechanical EngineeringBTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Mechanical Engineering (for SQA

award, with Grade A in the Graded Unit, including a pass in the unit Maths for Engineering 3)

UCAS CodeH300

CampusPaisley

DurationBEng Hons 4 yearsBEng Hons (Sandwich) 4/5 years



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Mechatronics (3rd year entry)

Year 3 SQA HND / DipHE / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Electrical Engineering; Electronics;

Engineering Systems; Mechanical Engineering; Mechatronics or relevant discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

UCAS CodeH730

CampusHamilton

DurationBEng Hons 2 yearsBEng Hons (Sandwich) 3 years

ContactStewart Sinclair 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Product Design and Development

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBC including Maths and 1 science GCE A-Levels: CCC including Maths, plus

1 science-based GCSEIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBC2 including Maths

and 1 scienceInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computer-aided Draughting

(for SQA awards, a pass in the units Maths for Engineering 1, Engineering and Mechanics, Engineering Science, or equivalents); Manufacturing Engineering (for SQA awards, including a pass in the unit Maths for Engineering 1); Mechanical Engineering (for SQA awards, including a pass in the unit Maths for Engineering 1)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BCC GCE A-Levels: BCC International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Product Design or relevant

discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Engineering Systems (for SQA

awards, including passes in the units Maths for Engineering and Engineering Science or equivalents); Mechanical Engineering


Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Product Design; Integrated Product

Design; Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

UCAS CodeH700

CampusPaisley

DurationBEng Hons 4 yearsBEng Hons (Sandwich) 4/5 years



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Physics

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBB including Maths and Physics GCE A-Levels: BCC including Maths or Physics Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB including Maths and Physics International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BCC including Maths and PhysicsGCE A-Levels: BBB including Maths and PhysicsInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsScottish Baccalaureate in Science: Applicants will be referred to

the Admissions OfficerSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Physics, Applied Sciences or a relevant

discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, applicants will be referred

to the Admissions Officer

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Physics, Applied Sciences or a

relevant discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

UCAS CodeF300

CampusPaisley

DurationBSc Hons 4 yearsBSc Hons (Sandwich) 5 years

ContactDr Klaus Spohr 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Physics with Nuclear Technology

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBB including Maths and Physics GCE A-Levels: BCC in Maths and Physics Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB including Maths and Physics International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BCC including Maths and Physics GCE A-Levels: BBB including Maths and PhysicsInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsScottish Baccalaureate in Science: Applicants will be referred to

the Admissions OfficerSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4: Physics, Applied Sciences, or

a relevant discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, applicants will be referred

to the Admissions Officer

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Physics, Applied Sciences, or

a related discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

UCAS CodeF390

CampusPaisley


ContactDr John F Smith 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Business Technology

Year 1SQA Highers: ABB including English or

Maths or Computer Science GCE A-Levels: BB including English or Maths

or Computer Science Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: ABB including English or

Maths or Technology International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL

and one of English, Maths or Computer Science)

SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Administration and IT; Business

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: AAB including two from English,

Maths or Computer Science, plus 2 HGs in other at Grades AB

GCE A-Levels: AAB including Computer Science

and either English or MathsInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 38 points (including 6, 6, 6 at HL

and Maths and Computer Science) SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Information Technology;

Computing & Interactive Media; Computing or relevant discipline

SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Administration and IT; BusinessBTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Computer Networking; Computer

Networking and Internet Technology; Computer Networking and Security; Computer Science; Computing: Software Development; Computing: Technical Support; Information Technology; Interactive Media/Web Development or relevant discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

UCAS CodeG290

CampusPaisley


ContactTom Caira 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Computer Animation (with option in Digital Art)

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBC preferably including either

Art & Design, Graphic Communication or Photography; at least one of these is required for Computer Animation with Digital Art

GCE A-Levels: CCC a practical art-related subject

preferred for Computer Animation; required for Computer Animation with Digital Art

Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBC2 a practical art-related

subject preferred for Computer Animation; required for Computer Animation with Digital Art

Year 2SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Relevant animation subject to include

a substantial component in animation such as Animation; Filmcraft and Animation or related discipline

SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Technical games/multimedia or art

related subject to include at least an introductory component in animation such as Art & Design; Illustration; Multimedia Computing

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Animation; Filmcraft and Animation

or related discipline with significant animation content

Additional InfoApplicants will be required to submit a portfolio of artwork. Applicants may also be considered with other relevant academic, vocational or professional qualifications.

UCAS CodeComputer Animation GW46Computer Animation with Digital Art G4W2

CampusPaisley


ContactJohn McQuillan 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Computer Games Development

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBCGCE A-Levels: CCCIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBC2International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computer Technology; Computing;

Computing: Software Development, or relevant discipline

Year 2SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computer Games Development

(for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Computing; Computing: Software

Development; Computer Games Development

Additional Info* The Honours year of study is not

offered at Ayr Campus. Students wishing to take Honours will spend Year 4 at Paisley Campus. Contact Dr John Nixon for further details.

UCAS CodeG610

CampusAyr (Years 1, 2 and 3 only)*,Hamilton, Paisley

DurationBSc Hons 4 yearsBSc (Hons Sandwich) 5 years

ContactDr John Nixon 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Computer Games Technology

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBB including Maths and preferably

Physics, Computer Science or Technological Studies

GCE A-Levels: BCC including Maths and preferably

Physics or Computer Science, plus GCSE Physics

Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB including Maths and

preferably Physics or TechnologyInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2GCE A-Levels: AAB including Maths and preferably

Physics and Computer ScienceSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computer Games DevelopmentSQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Computing; Computing: or

Software Development

Additional InfoFor Year 2 entry, C++ (or Java or C#) and Maths must be covered in the appropriate HNC/HND.

UCAS CodeG451

CampusPaisley


ContactProf. Thomas Connolly 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Computer Networking

Year 1SQA Highers: BBB including Computer Science

or Maths or PhysicsGCE A-Levels: BC including Computer Science

or Maths or PhysicsIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBB including Maths or

Physics or TechnologyInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: AB including two from Maths, Physics

or Computer Science, plus 2 HGs at Grades AB in other subjects

GCSE A-Levels: AA including two from Maths, Physics

or Computer Science in one sittingInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 38 points (including 6, 6, 6 at

HL including Maths and Computer Science)

SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computing: Technical Support;

Computing (Internetworking) (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

Please note entry to Year 2 is dependent on partial completion of the CCNA at a recognised Cisco Networking Academy.

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Computing: Technical Support,

Computing (Internetworking) (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

Additional InfoOther qualifications in relevant computing, technical support or internetworking subjects will also be considered for entry to Years 2 and 3.

UCAS CodeH601

CampusAyr, Hamilton, Paisley


ContactBrian McGhee (Ayr) Chris Armstrong (Hamilton)Duncan Thomson (Paisley) 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Computing

Year 1SQA Highers: BBB GCE A-Levels: BC Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBB International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: AB including Maths, plus 2 HGs at

Grades AB in other subjects; relevant computing qualification or experience required

GCE A-Levels: AA in one sitting, including MathsInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 38 points (including 6, 6, 6 at


SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computing (for SQA awards,

Grade B in the Graded Unit; for all awards, must have passed a unit in computer programming)

SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Digital Media and Computing;

Computing: Software Development; Computing: Technical Support

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND /Foundation Degree: Computing; Computing: Software

Development; Computer Science (for all awards, must have passed units in computer programming, object-oriented analysis and databases); Software Development or relevant discipline (for all awards, you must have passed units in data structures, databases and systems analysis) (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

Additional InfoOther qualifications in relevant computing subjects will also be considered for entry to Years 2 and 3.

UCAS CodeG401

CampusAyr, Hamilton, Paisley


ContactDr Miriam Birch 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Information Technology

Year 1SQA Highers: BBB GCE A-Levels: BC Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBB International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Administration and IT; Business

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: AB including Maths, plus 2 HGs

at Grades AB in other subjectsGCE A-Levels: AA in one sitting, including MathsInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 38 points (including 6, 6, 6 at


SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: IT; Computing; or relevant disciplineSQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Administration and IT; Business

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: IT; Computing; or relevant discipline

(for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

UCAS CodeG502

CampusDumfries


ContactLinda Crearie 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Music Technology

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBC including Maths and Music plus

either Physics or Computer Science or Technological Systems

GCE A-Levels: CCC including Music or Music

Technology plus Maths or Computer Science or Physics)

Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBC2 including Maths and Music

plus either Physics or TechnologyInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)BTEC National Diploma: Music Technology

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Sound Production; Music and Audio

Technology; Music Technology; or relevant discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

Additional InfoApplicants without formal qualifications, who have relevant work experience, may be considered for entry. Applicants are referred to the School of Computing for entry to this programme.

* Delivery of the Music Technology degree is primarily at the University’s Paisley Campus: however students may also choose from a selection of optional modules which include some delivered on Ayr Campus. In addition to the facilities in Paisley, students will have access to facilities at Ayr Campus which include additional recording studios.

UCAS CodeW350

CampusPaisley*


ContactDerek Turner 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Web and Mobile Development

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBGCE A-Levels: BC Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBB International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Computing; Multimedia;

Information Systems; Internetworking; or relevant discipline

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Computing; Multimedia;

Information Systems; Internetworking; Computing: Software Development; Computing: Technical Support; or relevant discipline

UCAS CodeG450

CampusPaisley


ContactDr Mark Davison 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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School of Health, Nursing & Midwifery

General entry informationAdult NursingIntegrated Public Service (2nd year entry)Mental Health NursingMidwifery

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Adult Nursing

Year 1SQA Highers: BCC from Biology, Human Biology,

Maths, Psychology, Sociology, English or Chemistry, plus SG / Int2 / Nat5 English and normally Maths. Entry is also possible with CC plus UWS ‘First Steps to Nursing’ module, plus SG / Int2 / Nat5 English and normally Maths

GCE A-Levels: CC, plus GCSEs English Language,

English Literature and normally MathsIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: BC2C2, plus OL English

and normally Maths International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)Scottish Wider Access Programme: BBBSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Healthcare / Social Care /

Care & Administrative PracticeFETAC: Complete and pass Level 5

Additional InfoOther educational qualifications may be considered if they are deemed to be of equal standing to those opposite.

Offer of a place is conditional on a successful interview and selection screening process, including onsite tests for literacy and numeracy and personal interviews. All offers are then subject to health screening check and criminal record checks.

UCAS CodeB740

CampusAyr, Dumfries, Hamilton, Paisley

DurationBSc 3 years



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Integrated Public Service (2nd year entry)

Year 2SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Social Care; Care and Administrative

Practice; Working with Communities; Counselling; Early Education and Childcare; Administration and Information Technology or relevant disciplines

Depending upon your qualification, you may have to complete the UWS First Steps to Integrated Public Service module, which is delivered between June and August through a blend of online and face-to-face learning

Additional InfoA part-time option is available for this programme. The programme can be completed in three to four years by students who are employed within a relevant work setting. For more details see our website.

UCAS CodeL430

CampusPaisley

DurationBA 2 years



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Mental Health Nursing

Year 1SQA Highers: BCC from Biology, Human Biology,

Maths, Psychology, Sociology, English or Chemistry plus SG / Int2 / Nat5 English and normally Maths. Entry is also possible with CC plus UWS ‘First Steps to Nursing’ module, plus SG / Int2 / Nat5 English and normally Maths

GCE A-Levels: CC, plus GCSEs English Language,

English Literature and normally MathsIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: BC2C2, plus OL English

and normally Maths International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)Scottish Wider Access Programme: BBBSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Healthcare / Social Care /

Care & Administrative PracticeFETAC: Complete and pass Level 5

Additional InfoOther educational qualifications may be considered if they are deemed to be of equal standing to those opposite.


UCAS CodeB760

CampusAyr, Dumfries, Hamilton, Paisley

DurationBSc 3 years



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Midwifery

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBB from Biology, Human Biology,

Maths, Psychology, Sociology, English or Chemistry, plus SG / Int2 / Nat5 or English and Maths

GCE A-Levels: CCC science-based subjects

preferred, plus GCSEs English Language, English Literature and Maths

Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB, plus OL English and Maths International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points (including 5, 5 at HL)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Healthcare, Social Care, Care &

Administrative Practice or relevant discipline, plus 1 HG/A-Level at Grade C, or above

SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Healthcare, Social Care,

Care & Administrative Practice or relevant discipline

FETAC: Complete and pass Level 5,

with 5 modules at distinction

Additional InfoPriority may be given to applicants with the required qualifications.


UCAS CodeB720


DurationBSc 3 years



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School of Media, Culture & Society

Society

Media &

Culture

General entry informationBroadcast Production: TV & RadioCommercial MusicCommercial Sound Production (3rd year entry)Contemporary Screen Acting (2nd year entry)Digital ArtFilmmaking and Screen-writingJournalismMusical Theatre (2nd year entry)Performance (2nd year entry)Sports JournalismTechnical Theatre (2nd year entry)Criminal JusticeSocial ScienceSocial Sciences with pathways in Psychology, Sociology, Politics, Social PolicySocial Work

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Broadcast Production: TV & Radio

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBC including English or relevant

alternative at Grade BGCE A-Levels: CCC including English or

relevant alternativeIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBC2 including English

or relevant alternative at Grade BInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBC, plus HG English or

relevant alternativeGCE A-Levels: BBC including EnglishInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Communication with Media;

Interactive Media; Media Analysis and Production; Sound Production; Radio Production; Creative Industries (Television); Creative Industries (Radio) or relevant discipline


Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree / Advanced Diploma: Communication; Media or related

subject (e.g. Communication with Media; Interactive Media; Media Analysis & Production; Sound Production; Radio Production; Creative Industries (Television); Creative Industries (Radio), or relevant discipline

Additional InfoAll applicants will be expected to submit a strong personal statement and reference together with evidence of confident use of English and creative output. Applicants may be invited for interview and/or audition.

UCAS CodeP391

CampusAyr


ContactPaul Tucker0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Commercial Music

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBC including English or

relevant alternativeGCE A-Levels: CCC including English or


or relevant alternativeInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBC, plus HG EnglishGCE A-Levels: BBC International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsSQA HNC: Music; Music Performance;

Music Technology; Music Production; Music Business, or relevant discipline

BTEC Level 4 HNC: Communication, Media or

relevant disciplineBTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree / Advanced Diploma: Music; Performance; Music

Technology; Music Business

Additional InfoAll applicants will be expected to submit a strong personal statement and reference. Applicants may be invited for interview and/or audition.

UCAS CodeW340

CampusAyr


ContactAllan Dumbreck or Jim Prime0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Commercial Sound Production (3rd year entry)

Year 1SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Advanced Diploma: Music Technology; Sound Production;

or relevant discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

Additional InfoAll applicants will be expected to submit a strong personal statement and reference. Applicants may be invited for interview.

* Some classes may be delivered off campus, at our creative hub in Glasgow’s CCA and Paisley.

UCAS CodeJP30

CampusNew College Lanarkshire*

DurationBA 1 year



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Contemporary Screen Acting (2nd year entry)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBC, plus HG EnglishGCE A-Levels: BBC including English International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Acting and Performance;

Contemporary Screen Acting; Performance; Musical Theatre; Theatre Arts, or relevant discipline

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Acting and Performance;

Performance; Screen-related, or relevant discipline

Additional InfoAll applicants are invited to attend an interview/audition and must present one audition piece of pre-written screen acting from an existing film or TV programme, and one piece of screen acting they have devised themselves. They will also take part in an improvisation exercise with fellow applicants.

UCAS CodeW410

CampusAyr


ContactStuart Hepburn 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Digital Art


relevant alternativeGCE A-Levels: CCC including English or


or relevant alternativeInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Computer Arts; Visual Communication;

Art & Design; Communication with Media; Digital Media for Design & Print; Graphic Design & Illustration; Photography; Interactive Media; Digital Art & Media; Contemporary Arts Practice, or relevant discipline

Additional InfoApplicants will be invited for interview and assessed on their portfolio of artwork.

UCAS CodeW290

CampusAyr


ContactRobert Sutter 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Filmmaking and Screen-writing


relevant alternative at Grade BGCE A-Levels: CCC including English or

relevant alternative Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBC2 including English

or relevant alternative at Grade BInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBC, plus HG English or

relevant alternativeGCE A-Levels: BBC including EnglishInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Creative Media; Communication

with Media; or Media Analysis and Production (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)


Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Creative Media; Communication

with Media; Media Analysis and Production; or other relevant discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

Additional InfoAll applicants will be expected to submit a strong personal statement and reference. Applicants may be invited for interview.

UCAS CodeWW68

CampusAyr


ContactAndrew Jarvis0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Journalism

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBC including English GCE A-Levels: CCC including English Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBC2 including English International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBC, plus HG EnglishGCE A-Levels: BBC including EnglishInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC / CertHE: Journalism; Practical Journalism;

Communication with Media; or relevant discipline


Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree / DipHE: Journalism; Practical Journalism;


Additional InfoAll applicants will be expected to submit a strong personal statement and reference. Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio reflecting their journalistic skills.

UCAS CodeP500

CampusAyr


ContactElizabeth McLaughlin0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Musical Theatre (2nd year entry)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBC, plus HG EnglishGCE A-Levels: BBC including EnglishInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Acting and Performance;

Performance; Musical Theatre; Theatre Arts, or relevant discipline



Performance; Musical Theatre; Theatre Arts, or relevant discipline

Additional InfoAll applicants are invited to attend an audition. A level of proficiency in music reading is an advantage and candidates should have sufficient experience in the three genres of acting, singing and dance/movement.

UCAS CodeWW34

CampusAyr


ContactJane Robertson0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Performance (2nd year entry)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBC, plus HG EnglishGCE A-Levels: BBC including EnglishInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Acting and Performance;

Contemporary Screen Acting; Performance; Musical Theatre; Theatre Arts, or relevant discipline



Performance; Screen-related, or relevant discipline

Additional InfoAll applicants will be expected to attend an interview and audition. Degree/diploma qualifications in an unrelated subject accompanied by professional theatre experience will also be considered.

UCAS CodeW400

CampusAyr


ContactJane RobertsonStuart Hepburn0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Sports Journalism

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBC including English GCE A-Levels: CCC including EnglishIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBC2 including English International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBC, plus HG EnglishGCE A-Levels: BBC including EnglishInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC / CertHE: Journalism; Practical Journalism;



Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree / DipHE: Journalism; Practical Journalism;


Additional InfoAll applicants will be expected to submit a strong personal statement and reference. Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio reflecting their journalistic skills.

UCAS CodeP501

CampusAyr


ContactElizabeth McLaughlin0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Technical Theatre (2nd year entry)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBC, plus HG EnglishGCE A-Levels: BBC International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Technical Theatre; Music/Sound

Technology; or relevant discipline BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / DipHE: Technical Theatre; Theatre Arts;

Music/Sound Technology, or relevant discipline

UCAS Code3Y7M

CampusAyr/Gaiety Theatre

DurationBA 1 year

ContactJane Robertson0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Criminal Justice


relevant alternative GCE A-Levels: CCC including English or


or relevant alternative International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4, at HL)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Social Science, Social Studies

Year 2SQA HNC / CertHE / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Social Sciences; Social Studies; or

relevant discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Social Sciences; Social Studies;


Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Social Sciences; Social Studies

(for SQA awards, with Grades B/B in the Graded Units)

UCAS CodeM211

CampusHamilton


ContactDr Peter Sproat0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Social Science




or relevant alternative International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4, at HL)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Social Science, Social Studies

Year 2SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC / CertHE: Social Sciences; Social Studies, or


SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Social Sciences; Social Studies,


Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Social Sciences (for SQA awards,

with Grades B/B in the Graded Units)

UCAS CodeL300

CampusHamilton


ContactDr Michael Pugh0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Social Sciences with pathways in Psychology*, Sociology, Politics, Social Policy




or relevant alternative International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Social Science or Social Studies

Year 2SQA HNC / CertHE / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Social Sciences; Social Studies, or


SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Social Sciences; Social Studies,


Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Social Sciences (for SQA awards,

with Grades B/B in the Graded Units)

Additonal Info* The Psychology content of the

BA and BSc programme (page 76) is identical: the appropriate programme depends upon students’ academic background and the other subjects they wish to study ie BA for social science related, or BSc for science related study.

Psychology can be studied as a single subject or as part of a joint degree

Sociology can be studied as a single subject or as part of a joint degree

Social Policy can be studied as part of a joint degree

Politics can be studied as part of a joint degree

UCAS CodeL310

CampusPaisley


ContactSarah Glynn (general enquiries and advanced entry enquiries)Linda MacKay (general enquiries)0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Social Work

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBB GCE A-Levels: CCC, plus GCSE English Language,

English Literature and MathsIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB, plus OL English and Maths International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Social Sciences; Social Care;

Social Studies, or relevant discipline (for SQA awards with Grade B in the Graded Unit), plus either SQA SG / Int2 / Nat5 English and Maths or GCSE English Literature, English Language and Maths

Year 2SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Social Sciences; Social Care;

Social Studies or relevant discipline (for SQA awards with Grade A in the Graded Unit), plus either SQA SG / Int2 / Nat5 English and Maths or GCSE English Literature, English Language and Maths

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points (including 4, 4 at

HL in relevant subjects)

Additional InfoAdvanced entry to Years 2 and 3 of the Social Work programme will be considered on an individual basis if applicants have completed the same, or equivalent, modules as the ones for which they are seeking exemption and can demonstrate substantial social work practice experience.

NB Early application for this programme is advisable.

Applicants who meet, or are working towards, the academic entry requirements will be selected by University lecturers and practising social workers to confirm their readiness for social work education in terms of experience and interpersonal skills.

Please note the University is committed to providing social work education for mature applicants and those with caring commitments. We welcome applications from a wide range of people.

UCAS CodeL500

CampusDumfries, Paisley


ContactLawrence Nuttall 0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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General entry informationApplied Biomedical ScienceApplied BioscienceApplied Bioscience (CertHE)Applied Bioscience with Forensic InvestigationApplied Bioscience and ZoologyBiomedical ScienceChemistryEnvironmental HealthForensic ScienceOccupational Safety and HealthPsychology (BSc)Sport and Exercise ScienceSport CoachingSport Development

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Sport

Science

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Applied Biomedical Science

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBB or ABBC including 2 sciences

(at least 1 of Biology or Chemistry), plus SG / Int2 / Nat5 Biology and Chemistry

GCE A-Levels: BCC including 1 science (Biology

preferred), plus GCSE Biology and Chemistry

Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB including 2 sciences,

plus OL Biology and ChemistryInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Currently 28 points with 2 Higher subjects at 5 points

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBB including Biology and ChemistryGCE A-Levels: BBB including Biology and ChemistryInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsScottish Baccalaureate in Science: Applications will be referred to

the Admissions OfficerSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Applied Biomedical Science;

Applied Science or relevant discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Biomedical Science; Biological

Science (for entry to Applied Biomedical Science for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)


Additional InfoInternational applicants require an IELTS score of 7.0 with no element below 6.5.

NB Non-EEA students are ineligible to participate in the clinical work placement element of this course.

UCAS CodeC910

CampusPaisley

DurationBSc Hons 4 years(includes compulsory 15 week clinical work placement)

ContactDr John McLean0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Applied Bioscience

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBB or ABBC including 2 science

subjects (Biology and Chemistry preferred), plus SG / Int2 / Nat5 Chemistry

GCE A-Levels: BCC including Biology or Chemistry,

plus GCSE English LanguageIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB or ABBC2 including

2 sciences, plus OL ChemistryInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points (including 5, 5 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBC including Biology and ChemistryGCE A-Levels: BBC including Biology and ChemistryInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 pointsScottish Baccalaureate in Science: Applications will be referred to

the Admissions OfficerSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC /CertHE: Applied Bioscience or Applied Science BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 / Foundation Degree: Applied Bioscience; Biomedical

Science; Biotechnology (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

UCAS CodeC710



ContactDr Steven Kelly (Hamilton Campus)Dr Fiona Henriquez (Paisley Campus)0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Applied Bioscience (CertHE)

Year 1SQA Highers: CC including Biology or Chemistry,

plus SG / Int2 / Nat5 ChemistryGCE A-Levels: DD including Biology or Chemistry,

plus GCSE ChemistryIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: C2C2 including Biology or

Chemistry plus OL ChemistrySQA NC /NQ (or equivalent): Relevant science discipline

Additional InfoMature applicants without formal qualifications, who have relevant work experience, may be considered for entry.

UCAS CodeC700

CampusHamilton

DurationCertHE 1 year

ContactJane Tobias0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBB or ABBC, plus SG / Int2 /

Nat5 ChemistryGCE A-Levels: BCC including Biology or Chemistry,

plus GCSE ChemistryIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB or ABBC2 plus

OL ChemistryInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points (including 5, 5 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBC including Biology and ChemistryGCE A-Levels: BBC including Biology and ChemistryInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 pointsScottish Baccalaureate in Science: Applications will be referred to

the Admissions OfficerSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC /CertHE: Applied Bioscience or

relevant discipline BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 / Foundation Degree: Applied Bioscience, or relevant

discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

UCAS CodeC7F4

CampusHamilton


ContactDr Gail McGarvie0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Applied Bioscience and Zoology


(Biology and Chemistry preferred)GCE A-Levels: BCC including 2 sciences (Biology

and Chemistry preferred), plus GCSE English Language

Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB or ABBC2 including

2 sciencesInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

NB Successful completion of an Access to Science course may lead to Year 1 entry

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBC including Biology or

Human BiologyGCE A-Levels: BBC including 2 sciences

(Biology and Chemistry preferred)Scottish Baccalaureate in Science: Applications will be referred to

the Admissions OfficerSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC /CertHE: Applied Science; Applied Bioscience

or relevant discipline BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 / Foundation Degree: Applied Sciences, Biomedical Science;

or Animal Care (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

UCAS CodeCC93

CampusPaisley


ContactDr Richard Thacker0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Biomedical Science


(at least 1 of Biology or Chemistry), plus SG / Int2 / Nat5 Biology and Chemistry

GCE A-Levels: BCC including 1 science (Biology

preferred), plus GCSE Biology and Chemistry

Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB including 2 sciences,

plus OL Biology and ChemistryInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBB including Biology and ChemistryGCE A-Levels: BBB including Biology and ChemistryInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsScottish Baccalaureate in Science: Applications will be referred to

the Admissions OfficerSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Applied Biomedical Science;

Applied Science or related discipline (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 / Foundation Degree: Biomedical Science; Biological ScienceBTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 / Foundation Degree: Biomedical Science, Biological

Science for entry to Biomedical Science (for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

Additional InfoInternational applicants require an IELTS score of 7.0 with no element below 6.5.

UCAS CodeB940

CampusPaisley


ContactDr John McLean0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Chemistry

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBC including Chemistry and

1 other science, plus SG / Int2 / Nat5 Chemistry

GCE A-Levels: CCC including 1 science (Chemistry

preferred), plus GCSE ChemistryIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBC2 including Chemistry and

1 other science, plus OL ChemistryInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBC including ChemistryGCE A-Levels: BBC including ChemistryInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points (including 5, 5 at HL) Scottish Baccalaureate in Science: Applications will be referred to

the Admissions OfficerSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Chemistry; Applied Science or

relevant discipline BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Chemistry or relevant discipline

(for SQA awards, with Grade B in the Graded Unit)

UCAS CodeF100

CampusPaisley


ContactDr Jorge Chacon0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Environmental Health


(Biology and Chemistry preferred)GCE A-Levels: BCC including 2 sciences (Biology

or Chemistry preferred)Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB or ABBC2 including

2 sciences International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points (including 5, 5 at HL) Scottish Wider Access Programme: Successful completion may lead

to Year 1 entry

Year 2 A proposal for advanced entry to

Year 2 of this course is currently being considered by the accrediting body (Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland); a decision is expected in the Spring 2015 – see website for more information

UCAS CodeB910

CampusPaisley




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Forensic Science

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBC including 2 sciences, plus

SG / Int2 / Nat5 ChemistryGCE A-Levels: CCC including 1 science (Chemistry

preferred), plus GCSE ChemistryIrish Leaving Certificate: BBBC including 2 sciencesInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBC including Chemistry

and 1 other scienceGCE A-Levels: BBC including Chemistry and 1

other science, plus GCSE ChemistryInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 pointsScottish Baccalaureate in Science: Applications will be referred to

the Admissions OfficerSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Applied ScienceBTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

Year 3All applications will be referred to the Admissions Officer

UCAS CodeF410

CampusPaisley


ContactDr Ciaran Ewins0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Occupational Safety and Health


(Biology and Chemistry preferred)GCE A-Levels: BCC including 1 science (Biology

or Chemistry preferred)Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBB or ABBC2 including

2 sciences International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points (including 5, 5 at HL)

Year 2International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 pointsScottish Baccalaureate in Science: Applications will be referred to

the Admissions OfficerSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Health and Safety, or relevant

discipline

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Health and Safety, or relevant

discipline

Other equivalent academic, vocational or professional qualifications may be considered for entry. Your previous and current experiences and level of responsibility will be taken into consideration.

UCAS CodeB920

CampusPaisley

DurationBSc 3 years

ContactJan Miller0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]


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Psychology (BSc^)

Year 1SQA Highers: BBBC including English and 1 science GCE A-Levels: CCC including English and 1 science Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: BBBC2 including English

and 1 science subject International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (including 4, 4 at HL)

Additional InfoEntry to the BSc Psychology is very often competitive due to its popularity and we may have to use an approach called the ‘gathered field approach’ in order to select applicants which means additional information will be considered from personal statements and references plus decisions will take longer to be processed to applicants.

^ The Psychology content of the BA (page 62) and BSc programme is identical: the appropriate programme depends on students’ academic background and the other subjects they wish to study i.e. BA route for social science related, or BSc for science related study.

Please note we are currently reviewing the structure of the psychology degree and minor amendments to the module structure may take place.

UCAS CodeC800

CampusPaisley




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Sport and Exercise Science

Year 1SQA Highers: ABBC or BBBB including English,

PE, and 1 science, plus SG / Int2 / Nat5 Biology and Chemistry; HG Maths may also be used where entry is competitive

GCE A-Levels: BBC, including 1 science, plus

GCSE PE and ChemistryIrish Leaving Certificate: HL: ABBC2 or BBBB including English,

and a science; HL Maths may also be used where entry is competitive

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points (including 5, 5 at HL,

1 science and SL Sports, Exercise & Health Science)

NB Academic reference, personal experience in a sporting environment and a high written standard of personal statement. Predicted grades may also be considered.

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBBC including English, PE

and a science, plus SG / Int2 / Nat5 Chemistry

GCE A-Levels: BBBC including English, PE, and

a science, plus GCSE ChemistryInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 points (including 1 science at

HL and SL Sports, Exercise and Health Science)

SQA HNC: Applied Sport and Exercise Science

(for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)


Year 3SQA HND: Applied Sport and Exercise Science

(for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit) is preferred; Fitness, Health and Exercise (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit) will also be considered


Mature applicants may be considered on an individual basis, with relevant sporting experience and a strong personal statement.

Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme)Successful applicants may be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme), managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.

For more information on the PVG Scheme please refer to www.scotland.gov.uk

UCAS CodeC602

CampusHamilton


ContactDr Duncan Buchan0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]



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Sport Coaching

Year 1SQA Highers: ABBC or BBBB including English,

PE and a science, plus SG / Int2 / Nat5 Chemistry

GCE A-Levels: BBC including English, PE, and

preferably a science, plus GCSEs Chemistry and PE

Irish Leaving Certificate: HL: ABBC2 or BBBB including English

and a science, plus OL ChemistryInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points (including 5, 5 at HL,

English or 1 science and SL Sports, Exercise & Health Science preferred)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBBC including English, PE and a

science subject, SG / Int2 / Nat5 Chemistry.

GCE A-Levels: BBB, including English, PE and a

science subject, plus GCSE ChemistrySQA HNC: Sport Coaching with Sport

Development; Health and Fitness; Sport and Recreation Management, or relevant subject (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 points (including 1 from English

or a science)

Year 3SQA HND: Applied Sports Science; Coaching

and Development of Sport; Fitness, Health & Exercise; Sports Coaching and Development; Health and Fitness; Sport and Recreation Management (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

Additional InfoAcademic reference, personal experience in a sporting environment and a high written standard of personal statement. Mature applicants may be considered on an individual basis, with relevant sporting experience and a strong personal statement.

Predicted grades are also considered.



UCAS CodeCX6C

CampusHamilton


ContactDr Duncan Buchan0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]



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Sport Development

Year 1SQA Highers: ABBC or BBBB; including English,

PE and a scienceGCE A-Levels: BBC, including English, PE

and 1 science Irish Leaving Certificate: ABBC2 or BBBBInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points (including 5, 5 at HL,

English or 1 science and SL Sports, Exercise and Health Science preferred)

Year 2SQA Advanced Highers: BBBCGCE A-Levels: BBBSQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC / CertHE: Sport Coaching with Sport

Development; Health & Fitness; Sport & Recreation Management (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDMInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 points. 1 of these subjects

should be English, PE or a science.

Year 3SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree / DipHE: Applied Sports Science; Coaching

and Development of Sport; Fitness, Health and Exercise; Sport Coaching with Sport Development; Health and Fitness; Sport and Recreation Management (for SQA awards, with Grade A in the Graded Unit)

Additional InfoYour application will also be assessed on your interests, experience, other relevant qualifications; and academic reference. Ideally, you will have achieved a pass in Maths at SQA Standard Grade (Grade 3 or above), Intermediate 2 or National 5.

You may be invited for an interview and assessed on a piece of academic writing.

Year 2 or Year 3 entry may be possible for applicants who can demonstrate the following: Level 3 (or above) coaching award, a history of attending professional development short courses delivered by an NGB, Sports Coach UK, or other agency, significant coaching experience, evidence of having achieved a Community Sport Leaders Award, a recognised National Governing Body Award, or United Kingdom Coaching Certificate Level 2 (UKCC L2) qualification and/or suitable work experience.



UCAS CodeC600

CampusHamilton


ContactLaura Graham0800 027 1000 (44 141 849 4101 outwith UK) [email protected]



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