Does Birmingham university accept higher education access?
Does Birmingham university accept higher education access?
We accept the following qualifications: SQA Highers and Advanced Highers (many programmes will accept Highers without additional Advanced Highers) The Cambridge Pre-U (minimum three separate subjects)
Do you have to pay for access to higher education courses?
You don’t have to pay anything upfront and the loan will be written off if you complete your course and go on to study a higher education programme.
What level is a access to higher education course?
Level 3
Access to HE Diplomas are Level 3 qualifications like an A Level and a Welsh Baccalaureate, so should carry the same weight in university applications. They offer an excellent foundation in the skills and knowledge you’ll need if you’re looking to apply to university.
What can you do with an access to higher education?
The Access to Higher Education (Health Science) Diploma could get you onto a range of higher education applied science courses, with disciplines including:
- Chiropractic.
- Physiotherapy.
- Occupational Therapy.
- Exercise Science.
- Nursing.
- Community Health and Rehabilitation.
- Nutrition.
- Osteopathy.
How many UCAS points do I need for Birmingham university?
What is the new UCAS tariff? Under the current tariff, a typical standard offer from Birmingham City University would be BBC at A Level, DMM in a BTEC Extended Diploma or D*D* in a BTEC Diploma, which equates to 280 tariff points.
Can I go to university with Level 2?
For our undergraduate courses, you are normally required to achieve passes in three GCSE subjects, including English, with a score of 4 or Grade C if awarded before 2017. With the exception of our teaching courses, we normally accept Level 2 Functional skills or Level 2 Key skills as equivalents.
Do you need GCSEs to do an access course?
Many people worry that they’re too old to do an Access to HE course, or that they’ll need lots of GCSEs to be accepted. In fact, there’s no upper-age limit, and most Access to HE courses require few – if any – prior qualifications, although you may be asked to complete a pre-course assessment.
How many UCAS points is a Access Course worth?
For an Access to HE Diploma, UCAS tariff points are anywhere between 48 and 144 points, depending on the grade you receive. It’s therefore possible for Access courses to generate the same amount of UCAS points as A Level or BTEC courses.
What does MPP mean in grades?
BTEC Extended Diploma
| Grade | Points – from Sept 2017 | Current points |
|---|---|---|
| MMM | 96 | 240 |
| MMP | 80 | 200 |
| MPP | 64 | 160 |
| PPP | 48 | 120 |
Can I go to uni without GCSEs?
Often, universities will specify the minimum grades they expect at GCSE maths and English alongside the more requirements for more advanced qualifications, such as A-levels. Without the required GCSEs, even if you have the necessary A-Levels, the institutions will likely reject you as a candidate.
How many GCSEs do you need for university?
Most colleges like you to take a minimum of five GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, while sixth forms have slightly higher entry requirements, looking for at least six GCSE examination results achieving at least a grade 4 (C).
