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Undergraduate Entry Guide 2015 A guide to UWS for students outwith Scotland - (from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man) unfold-uws.com

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The qualifications listed are for guidance only and other equivalent qualifications may be considered for first year or advanced entry to UWS. In addition to the minimum entrance requirements some courses ask for specific subject passes and other subjects are recommended. The selection process also varies with each course, with some requiring an interview, audition or portfolio to be undertaken as part of the admissions criteria. Further details are online at www.uws.ac.uk/ug To help you make a decision on the suitability of your qualifications for entry to our courses we have listed the compulsory subjects as required for A-Level and examples of some of the relevant BTEC Level 4 and HN titles. If you want to check out the relevance of your particular qualifications, email us (uni-direct@ uws.ac.uk) your details and we will be able to advise on suitability.

Standard entry criteria For admission to any of our degree courses, we would expect all applicants to meet, as a minimum, our standard entry criteria. For entry to our degree courses we would expect you to have: • 5 subject passes to include at least 2 at GCSE 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 GCSE Grade A, B or C or equivalent.

• In addition to standard qualifications, we will also consider other combinations of qualifications and experience such as BTEC National Diploma.

Please note that at UWS we use predicted grades for all points of entry as part of our selection process at UWS and so it is imperative that this information is provided as part of the application.

We welcome applications from mature students and will take into account any relevant work experience and professional training when making a decision on your application.

Advanced entry Many of our courses offer advanced entry options providing you have the relevant combination of subjects within your qualification. Each application will be considered on an individual basis by the Academic Admissions Officer.

CAMPUS KEY A Ayr Campus D Dumfries Campus H Hamilton Campus P Paisley Campus NColl New College Lanarkshire Y Ayr College QUALIFICATIONS KEY ILC Irish Leaving Certificate IB Diploma International Baccalaureate Diploma Extended Diploma BTEC Extended Diploma HNC BTEC Level 4 HNC HND BTEC Level 5 HND

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ACCOUNTING (BAcc/BAcc Hons)

Ayr N400 A BAcc/A Hamilton N400 H BAcc/A Paisley N400 P BAcc/A

A*, H, P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB in relevant subjects HNC: Accounting YEAR 3 HND: Accounting

* Ayr Campus offers entry to Year 3 only. Honours degree option not available at Ayr Campus.

APPLIED ENTERPRISE (3rd year entry) (BA/BA Hons)

0J3C D BA/ApdE

D

YEAR 3 BTEC LEVEL 5 HND/FOUNDATION DEGREE: All non-business HND’s

(subject to University approval)

APPLIED ENTERPRISE (CREATIVE INDUSTRIES) (3rd year entry) (BA)

Ayr NN15 A BA/AE Dumfries NN15 D BA/AE

A, D

APPLIED ENTERPRISE (LIFESTYLE AND WELLBEING) (3rd year entry) (BA)

N103 D BA/ AppEnt

D

BUSINESS (BA/BA Hons)

Ayr N100 A BA/B Dumfries N100 D BA/B Hamilton N100 H BA/B Paisley N100 P BA/B

A*, D, H, P

YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Photography; General Photography & Imaging; Art & Design; Visual Communication; Display Design

YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Fitness, Health & Exercise; Beauty Therapy; Leisure Management with Sport & Recreation YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points)

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BUSINESS (BA/BA Hons)

Ayr N100 A BA/B Dumfries N100 D BA/B Hamilton N100 H BA/B Paisley N100 P BA/B

A*, D, H, P

YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB in relevant subjects HNC: Business; Business Management; Administration & IT; Accounting; Event Management; Travel & Tourism EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM IB DIPLOMA: 28 points (to include relevant business related subject) YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Business; Business Management; Administration & IT; Accounting; Event Management; Travel & Tourism * Please note entry to the course at Ayr is Years 3 and 4 only.

BUSINESS & ENGLISH LANGUAGE NQ13 P BA/BEL (3rd year entry) (BA)

P

EVENTS MANAGEMENT (BA/BA Hons)

H, P

Hamilton N820 H BA/EM Paisley N820 P BA/EM

YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Relevant business subject and where English is not your first language but you meet the University’s language requirements YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB, in relevant subjects HNC: Relevant business, event or tourism subject e.g. Events Management; Events; Promotion & Events Management; Hospitality Management; Travel & Tourism EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM IB DIPLOMA: 28 points YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Relevant business, event or tourism subject e.g. Events Management; Events; Promotion & Events Management; Hospitality Management; Travel & Tourism

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (BA/BA Hons)

N600 P BA/HRM

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB, in relevant subjects YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Human Resource Management or other relevant subject

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE & ACCOUNTING (3rd year entry)(BA/BA Hons)

NN34 H BA/IFA

H

YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Accounting or other relevant subject

LAW AND BUSINESS (BA/BA Hons)

Hamilton MN11 H BA/LB Paisley MN11 P BA/LB

H, P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB, in relevant subjects HNC: Legal Services or other relevant subject EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM IB DIPLOMA: 28 points (to include relevant subjects) YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Legal Services or other relevant subject

MARKETING (BA/BA Hons)

N500 P BA/Ma

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB, in relevant subjects HNC: Marketing; Advertising & PR; other relevant subject EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM IB DIPLOMA: 28 points (to include relevant marketing subject) YEAR 3 HND/FOUNDATION DEGREE: Marketing, Advertising & PR; other relevant subject

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT (3rd year entry)(BA/BA Hons)

N240 P BA/RM

P

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YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Business; Retail Management; other relevant subject

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TOURISM MANAGEMENT (3rd year entry)(BA)

N832 P BA/TM

P

YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Tourism; Travel & Tourism; Event Management; Hospitality; Hospitality Management

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BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY (BSc/BSc Hons)

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G290 P BSc/BT

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BB IB DIPLOMA: 28 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 5 points) ILC: ABB YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: AA (two from Computing, Mathematics, English) IB DIPLOMA: 38 points (to include 3 Higher subjects at 6 points including Computer Science) EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: IT; Business; Administration & IT; Computing or related subject YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Business; Adminstration & IT; Information Technology; Computing or related subject (Grade B)

COMPUTER ANIMATION (BSc/BSc Hons)

GW46 P BSc/CA

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC, a practical art-related subject preferred IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBBC YEAR 2 HNC: Relevant animation subject, to include at least an introductory component in animation. Art & Design; Animation; Filmcraft & Animation; Illustration; Multimedia Computing or similar animation subject contd >>>

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COMPUTER ANIMATION (BSc/BSc Hons)

GW46 P BSc/CA

P

YEAR 3

COMPUTER ANIMATION WITH DIGITAL ART (BSc/BSc Hons)

G4W2 P BSc/ CAWDA

HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Animation; Filmcraft & Animation or related subject with significant animation content P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC, a practical art-related subject required IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBBC YEAR 2 HNC: Relevant animation subject, to include at least an introductory component in animation. Art & Design; Animation; Filmcraft & Animation; Illustration; Multimedia Computing or similar animation subject YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Animation; Filmcraft & Animation or related subject with significant animation content

COMPUTER GAMES DEVELOPMENT (BSc/BSc Hons)

Ayr G610 A BSc/CGD Hamilton G610 H BSc/CGD Paisley G610 P BSc/CGD

A**, H, P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBB HNC: Computing; Computer Technology YEAR 2 HNC: Computer Games Development HND: Computing; Computing (Software Development) YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Computer Games Development

** Honours year not available at Ayr Campus. Students can transfer to Paisley Campus for Honours year. This is currently under review.

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COMPUTER GAMES TECHNOLOGY (BSc/BSc Hons)

G451 P BSc /CGT

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BCC, to include Mathematics. Preferably one from Physics, Computing or ICT IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBBB YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: AAB, to include Mathematics. Preferably one from Physics, Computing or ICT HNC: Computer Games Development HND: Computing or Software Development. HNC/D must include C++, Java or C# plus mathematics

COMPUTER NETWORKING (BSc/BSc Hons)

Ayr H601 A BSc/ CompN Hamilton H601 H BSc/ CompN Paisley H601 P BSc/ CompN

A, H, P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BC, to include one from Computing, Mathematics, Physics IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBB YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: AA, to include two from Computing, Mathematics, Physics IB DIPLOMA: 38 points (to include 3 Higher subjects at 6 points including maths and computer science) HNC: Computing (Technical Support); Computing (Internetworking) (Grade B)

All applicants to Year 2 must have completed CISCO Networking Academy qualifications: CCNA Exploration or CCNA Discovery 1 and 2

YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Computing (Technical Support); Computing (Internetworking) (Grade B)

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COMPUTING (BSc/BSc Hons)

Ayr G401 A BSc/ Comp Dumfries G401 D BSc/ Comp Hamilton G401 H BSc/ Comp Paisley G401 P BSc/ Comp

A, D, H, P

YEAR 1

Ayr G502 A BSc /IT Dumfries G502 D BSc /IT Hamilton G502 H BSc /IT Paisley G502 P BSc /IT

A, D, H, P

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BSc/BSc Hons)

A-LEVELS: BC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBB YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: AA, to include Mathematics IB DIPLOMA: 38 points (to include 3 Higher subjects at 6 points including Computer Science and Mathematics) HNC: Computer Games Development or related computing/IT (must include programming) YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Computing; Software Development or relevant subject (must include data structures, databases and systems analysis) YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBB YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: AA, to include Mathematics IB DIPLOMA: 38 points (to include 3 Higher subjects at 6 points including Mathematics and Computing Science) EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: IT or computing related subject YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: IT or computing related subject

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (BSc/BSc Hons)

W350 P BSc /MT

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC, to include Music or Music Technology plus one from Mathematics, Physics or Computing IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBBC BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA: Music Technology

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MUSIC TECHNOLOGY (BSc/BSc Hons)

W350 P BSc /MT

P

YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Sound Production; Music & Audio Technology; Music Technology; or related subject (Grade A)

Delivery of the Music Technology degree is primarily at Paisley Campus, however students may also choose from a selection of option modules which include some delivery at Ayr Campus.

WEB AND MOBILE DEVELOPMENT (BSc/BSc Hons)

G450 P BSc / WebD

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBBC YEAR 2 HNC: Computing; Multimedia; Information Systems; Internetworking; or related subject YEAR 3 HND: Computing; Multimedia; Information Systems; Internetworking; or related subject

ADDITIONAL INFO All applicants are expected to have GCSE Mathematics and English.

G290/GW46/G4W2/G401/W350: Applicants without formal qualifications or with alternative academic, vocational or professional qualifications, who have relevant work experience, may be considered for entry.

G290/H601/G502/G401: For Year 2 entry, qualifications must have been obtained in one sitting.

GW46/G4W2: Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of artwork.

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BROADCAST PRODUCTION (BA/BA Hons)

P391 A BA/ BroadP

A

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC, plus GCSE English at C or above ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBC plus GCSE English at C or above HNC: Communication, Media or related subject (e.g. Communications with Media; Interactive Media; Media Analysis & Production; Sound Production; Radio Production; Creative Industries (Television); Creative Industries (Radio) EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM IB DIPLOMA: 28 points YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Communication, Media or related subject (e.g. Communications with Media; Interactive Media; Media Analysis & Production; Sound Production; Radio Production; Creative Industries (Television); Creative Industries (Radio)

COMMERCIAL MUSIC (BA/BA Hons)

Ayr W340 A BA/CM

A

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC, plus GCSE English at C or above ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBC plus GCSE English at C or above HNC: Music; Music Performance; Music Technology; Music Production EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM IB DIPLOMA: 28 points YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Music; Music Performance; Music Technology; Music Business

COMMERCIAL SOUND PRODUCTION (3rd year entry) (BA)

JP30 NColl BA/ CSP

NColl

YEAR 3 HND: Music Technology; Sound Production; or other relevant subject (Grade B)

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CONTEMPORARY SCREEN ACTING (2nd and 3rd year entry) (BA/BA Hons)

W410 A BA/ ScrAct

A

Entry Info YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBC HNC: Acting & Performance, or other screen-related HNC (Entry to Year 2 offered from 2014, subject to University approval)

YEAR 3 HND: Acting & Performance, or other screen-related HND DIGITAL ART (2nd and 3rd year entry) (BA/BA Hons)

W290 A BA/DA

A

YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBC HNC: Art & Design; Communications with Media; Digital Media for Design & Print; Graphic Design & Illustration; Interactive Media; Photography; Digital Art & Animation EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM IB DIPLOMA: 28 points YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Computer Arts; Visual Communications; Contemporary Arts Practice; or other relevant subject

FILMMAKING AND SCREEN-WRITING (BA/BA Hons)

WW68 A BA/ FSW

A

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBC HNC: Creative Media; Communication with Media; Media Analysis & Production DDM IB DIPLOMA: 28 points YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Creative Media; Communication with Media; Media Analysis & Production; or other relevant subject

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JOURNALISM (BA/BA Hons)

P500 A BA/Jour

A

Entry Info YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBC HNC: Journalism; Practical Journalism; Communication with Media; or relevant subject EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM IB DIPLOMA: 28 points YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Journalism; Practical Journalism; Communication with Media; other relevant subject

MUSICAL THEATRE (2nd and 3rd year entry) (BA/BA Hons)

WW34 A BA/ MusT

A

YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBC HNC: Musical Theatre; Acting & Performance; Theatre Arts; or relevant subject YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Musical Theatre; Acting & Performance; Theatre Arts; or relevant subject

PERFORMANCE (2nd and 3rd year entry) (BA/BA Hons)

W400 A BA/Perf

A

YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBC HNC: Musical Theatre; Acting & Performance; Theatre Arts; or relevant subject (Entry to year 2 offered from 2014, subject to University approval)

YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Musical Theatre; Acting & Performance; Theatre Arts

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SPORTS JOURNALISM (BA/BA Hons)

P501 A BA/SpJ

A

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBC HNC: Journalism; Practical Journalism; Communication with Media EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM IB DIPLOMA: 28 points YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Journalism; Practical Journalism; Communication with Media

TECHNICAL THEATRE (3rd year entry) (BA)

3Y7M A BA/TecT

A

YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Technical Theatre; or relevant subject (offered from 2014, subject to University approval)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: P391/W340/JP30/WW68/W400: All applicants will be expected to submit a strong personal statement and reference. Applicants may be invited for interview/audition.

W410: All applicants are invited to attend an interview/audition and must present one audition piece of pre-written screen acting from an existing film or television programme, plus one piece of screen acting they have devised themselves. They will also take part in an improvisation exercise with fellow applicants.

W290: Applicants will be invited for interview and assessed on their portfolio of artwork.

P500/ P501: All applicants will be expected to submit a strong personal statement and reference. Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio reflecting their journalistic skills.

WW34: All applicants will be expected to attend an audition/interview where they will be required to perform one monologue, one dance and sing one song from the musical theatre repertoire.

3Y7M: Â All applicants with the appropriate qualifications will be invited to an interview and should be prepared to bring with them a portfolio of work.

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CHILDHOOD STUDIES (2nd year entry)(BA)

Ayr L560 A BA/ChS Dumfries L560 D BA/ChS Hamilton L560 H BA/ChS

A, D, H

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L540 H BA CLP

H

COMMUNITY LEARNING & PARTICIPATION (BA/BA Hons)

HNC: Early Education & Care; Childcare & Education EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM

Candidates require an SSSC recognised (Scottish Social Services Council) practitioner qualification or equivalent

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BCC ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBC EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM IB DIPLOMA: 28 points HNC: Working in Communities; Social Care; Health & Social Care; Counselling or other related subject

EDUCATION (BA/BA Hons)

X100 A BA/E

A

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BBB, plus 4 GCSEs including Mathematics and English Language and English Literature (B or above) ILC: ABBB (to include English Higher at C2 or above, and Mathematics at Ordinary B2 or above) IB DIPLOMA: 32 points (to include 3 Higher subjects (including English at 4 points) and Standard Mathematics (5 points))

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: L560/X100: Applicants will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme), managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland (visit www.scotland.gov.uk for further information).

L540: This 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.

X100: An offer of a place is conditional on a successful interview. Applicants will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme), managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland (visit www.scotland.gov.uk for further information).

L560/L540: Applicants with similar childcare (for L560) qualifications, qualifications pre-dating HNC, or without the relevant qualifications but with relevant work experience (for L540) should contact the University for advice on Recognition of Prior Learning.

L560: Delivery at Dumfries Campus, subject to demand.

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AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING H410 Y BEng/AirE (3rd year entry)(BEng/BEng Hons)

UCAS

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (BEng Hons)

P

H810 P BEng/ ChE

HND/FOUNDATION DEGREE: Aircraft Engineering; Aircraft Maintenance or other engineering discipline (Grade B) YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BBC including Mathematics and a science subject (Chemistry preferred) plus 3 GCSEs (C or above) including Chemistry and English IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBBB HNC: Chemical Engineering YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB including Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics plus 3 GCSEs (C or above) including Graphical Communication and English IB DIPLOMA: 28 points HNC: Chemical Engineering (Grade A) HND: Chemical Engineering YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Chemical Engineering (Grade A) plus pass in the unit ‘Mathematics for Engineering 3’

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (BSc/BSc Hons)

H813 P BSc/ChEn

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC including Mathematics and a science subject (Chemistry preferred) plus 3 GCSEs (C or above) including Chemistry and English IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBBC YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: May be possible with passes in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics plus GCSEs (C or above) Graphical Communication EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Chemical Engineering (Grade A) HND: Chemical Engineering YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Chemical Engineering (Grade A)

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H200 P BEng/CE

P

Entry Info YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BCC including Mathematics and a science subject (Chemistry preferred) plus 3 GCSEs (C or above) including science subject IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBBB YEAR 2 EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Civil Engineering (Grade A) HND: Civil Engineering YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Civil Engineering (Grade A)

CIVIL ENGINEERING (BSc)

H201 P BSc/CE

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC including Mathematics and preferably one other science subject plus 3 GCSEs (C or above) including science subject IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBBC YEAR 2 EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Civil Engineering (Grade A) HND: Civil Engineering YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Civil Engineering (Grade A)

COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (BSc/BSc Hons)

H130 P BSc/CAD

P

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (BEng/BEng Hons)

H703 H BEng/EM

H

YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Engineering or design subject (Grade B) YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC including Mathematics or another science subject plus 3 GCSEs (C or above) including science subject IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBBC

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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (BEng/BEng Hons)

H703 H BEng/EM

H

YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BCC IB DIPLOMA: 28 points EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Relevant engineering subject (Grade A) YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Relevant engineering subject (Grade A)

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (BEng/BEng Hons)

H300 P BEng/ME

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BCC including Mathematics and a science subject plus 3 GCSEs (C or above) IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBBB YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB plus 3 GCSEs (C or above) IB DIPLOMA: 28 points EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Mechanical Engineering (Grade A) HND: Mechanical Engineering YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Mechanical Engineering (Grade A) plus a pass in UWS unit ‘Maths for Engineering 3’

MECHATRONICS (BEng)

H730 H BEng/ Mech

H

MOTORSPORT DESIGN ENGINEERING (BEng/BEng Hons)

H330 H BEng/ MDE

H

YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Mechatronics or a related subject (e.g.

Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering) (Grade B) YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BCC including Mathematics and preferably one other science subject plus 3 GCSEs (C or above) to include a science subject IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBBB contd >>>

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MOTORSPORT DESIGN ENGINEERING (BEng/BEng Hons)

H330 H BEng/ MDE

H

YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB plus 3 GCSEs (C or above) IB DIPLOMA: 28 points HNC: Relevant engineering subject (Grade A) EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Relevant engineering subject (Grade A)

PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (BEng/BEng Hons)

H700 P BEng/PD

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC including Mathematics plus 3 GCSEs (C or above) including one science IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) ILC: BBBC YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BCC IB DIPLOMA: 28 points HNC: Product Design or related engineering subject (Grade A) EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Product Design; Integrated Product Design; Mechanical Engineering (Grade B)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All applicants are expected to have GCSE Mathematics and English. A-Level applicants are expected to have A-Level Mathematics. Other science specific subjects may also be expected (see individual course entry for specific grade requirements).

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ADULT NURSING (BSc)

Ayr B740 A BSc/ AdultN Dumfries B740 D BSc/ AdultN Hamilton B740 H BSc/ AdultN Paisley B740 P BSc/ AdultN

A, D, H, P

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INTEGRATED PUBLIC SERVICE (2nd year entry) (Dip HE/BA)

L430 P BA/PS

P

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (BSc)

Ayr B760 A BSc/ MHN3 Dumfries B760 D BSc/ MHN3 Hamilton B760 H BSc/ MHN3 Paisley B760 P BSc/ MHN3

A-LEVELS: CC, plus GCSEs in English Language, English Literature, and (normally) Mathematics ILC: BCC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) HNC: Health Care; Social Care; Care & Administration; or other relevant subject FETAC: Complete and pass Level 6 FETAC

YEAR 2 HNC: Administration; Healthcare; Care and Administrative Practice (CAPS) Clinical and Non-Clinical; Social Care; Administration and Information Technology; Management and Leadership. Other relevant HNC’s related to health and social care or administration or equivalent qualifications would be considered

A, D, H, P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CC, plus GCSEs in English Language, English Literature and (normally) Mathematics ILC: BCC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) HNC: Health Care; Social Care; Care & Administration; or other relevant subject FETAC: Complete and pass Level 6 FETAC

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MIDWIFERY (BSc)

Hamilton B720 H BSc/Mid Paisley B720 P BSc/Mid

H, P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC, (preference given to science-based subjects) plus GCSE Mathematics, English Language and English Literature ILC: BBBB IB DIPLOMA: 28 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 5 points) HNC: Health & Social Care; Care & Administration + A-Level (C) FETAC: Complete and pass Level 6 FETAC with 5 modules at distinction

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: L430: All applicants must complete a UWS transition module (First Steps to Integrated Public Service), which is delivered between June and August through online and face-to-face learning (blended learning).

B740/B760/B720: Offer of a place is conditional on a successful interview and selection screening process. Which includes on site tests for literacy and numeracy and personal interview. All offers are then subject to health screening check and criminal record checks).

SCIENCE Course Title

UCAS

Campus

APPLIED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (BSc Hons)

C910 P BSc/ABS

P

Entry Info YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BCC, including one from Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics. Biology preferred plus GCSE Biology and Chemistry ILC: BBBB IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB including Biology and Chemistry IB DIPLOMA: 28 points EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Applied Biomedical Science; Applied Science or related subject (Grade B) YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Biomedical Science; or related subject (Grade B)

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APPLIED BIOSCIENCE (BSc/BSc Hons)

Hamilton C710 H BSc/ABio Paisley C710 P BSc/ABio

H, P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BCC, (including either Biology or Chemistry) ILC: BBBB or ABBC IB DIPLOMA: 28 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 5 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB (including Biology and Chemistry) IB DIPLOMA: 30 points EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Applied Bioscience; Applied Science YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Applied Bioscience; Biomedical Science; Biotechnology (Grade B)

APPLIED BIOSCIENCE WITH FORENSIC INVESTIGATION (BSc/BSc Hons)

C7F4 H BSc/ ABWFI1

H

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BCC, (including either Biology or Chemistry) plus GCSE Chemistry ILC: BBBB or ABBC IB DIPLOMA: 28 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 5 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBC (including Biology and Chemistry) IB DIPLOMA: 30 points EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Applied Bioscience; or related subject YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Applied Bioscience; or related subject

APPLIED BIOSCIENCE AND ZOOLOGY (BSc/BSc Hons)

CC93 P BSc/ABZ

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BCC, including one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics. Biology or Chemistry are preferred subjects ILC: BBBC, Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level in ILC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points)

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APPLIED BIOSCIENCE AND ZOOLOGY (BSc/BSc Hons)

CC93 P BSc/ABZ

P

YEAR 2

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (BSc Hons)

B940 P BSc/ BiomS

A-LEVELS: BBC including one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics. Biology or Chemistry are preferred subjects IB DIPLOMA: 28 points EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Applied Science or Applied Bioscience P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BCC, including one from Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics. Biology preferred plus GCSE Biology and Chemistry ILC: BBBB IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB including Biology and Chemistry IB DIPLOMA: 28 points EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Applied Biomedical Science; Applied Science or related subject (Grade B) YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Biomedical Science; or related subject (Grade B)

CHEMISTRY (BSc/BSc Hons)

F100 P BSc/ Chem

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC, including one from Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics. Chemistry preferred subject plus GCSE Chemistry ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB including Chemistry IB DIPLOMA: 28 points EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Chemistry; Applied Science or related subject

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CHEMISTRY (BSc/BSc Hons)

F100 P BSc/ Chem

P

YEAR 3 HND: Chemistry or related subject (Grade B)

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (BSc/BSc Hons)

B910 P BSc/EnvH

P

FORENSIC SCIENCE (BSc/BSc Hons)

F410 P BSc/FS

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BCC, including one from Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics. Biology or Chemistry preferred ILC: BBBB or ABBC IB DIPLOMA: 28 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 5 points)

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC, including one from Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics. Chemistry preferred plus GCSE Chemistry ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB including Chemistry plus one other science subject (Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Physics) IB DIPLOMA: 28 points EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Applied Science

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH (BSc)

B920 P BSc/OSH

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BCC, including one from Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics. Biology or Chemistry preferred subjects ILC: BBBB or ABBC IB DIPLOMA: 28 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 5 points) YEAR 2 IB DIPLOMA: 30 points HNC: Health & Safety, or other related subject YEAR 3 HND: Health & Safety, or other related subject

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PHYSICS (BSc/BSc Hons)

F300 P BSc/Phy

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BCC, including Mathematics and Physics ILC: BBBB IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB including Mathematics and Physics IB DIPLOMA: 28 points EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Physics, Applied Science or related subject (Grade A) YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Physics; Applied Science; or related subject (Grade A)

PHYSICS WITH NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY (BSc/BSc Hons)

F390 P BSc/ PWNT5

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BCC, including Mathematics and Physics ILC: BBBB IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB including Mathematics and Physics IB DIPLOMA: 28 points EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Physics, Applied Science or related subject (Grade A)

PHYSICS WITH NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY (BSc/BSc Hons)

F390 P BSc/ PWNT5

P

PSYCHOLOGY (BSc/BSc Hons)

C800 P BSc/Ps

P

YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Physics; Applied Science; or related subject (Grade A) YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC, including English and one science subject from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Physics ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points)

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PSYCHOLOGY (BSc/BSc Hons)

C800 P BSc/Ps

P

YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBC including Biology, Chemistry and English IB DIPLOMA: 28 points EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Applicants are expected to have at least GCSE (C or above) in Mathematics and English Language.

C910: Entry to the HPC register is dependent on the necessary character and health checks.

B920: Other equivalent academic, vocational or professional qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH) may be considered for entry. Your previous and current experiences and level of responsibility will be taken into consideration.

C800: This is a BSc degree in Psychology. An alternative BA option is offered through our School of Social Sciences and this BA degree does not require science subjects as part of the entry criteria.

SOCIAL SCIENCES Course Title

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Entry Info

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (BA/BA Hons)

M211 H BA/CJ

H

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) HNC: Social Science or Social Studies YEAR 2 HNC/ HND: Social Sciences or Social Studies, or equivalent (Grade B required for HNC) YEAR 3 HND: Social Sciences (Grade B)

SOCIAL SCIENCE (BA/BA Hons)

L300 H BA/SoS

H

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) HNC: Social Science or Social Studies

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SOCIAL SCIENCE (BA/BA Hons)

L300 H BA/SoS

H

YEAR 2 HNC/ HND: Social Sciences or Social Studies (Grade B required for HNC) YEAR 3 HND: Social Sciences (Grade B)

SOCIAL SCIENCES WITH OPTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY, POLITICS, SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIOLOGY (BA/BA Hons)

L310 P BA/SS

P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC ILC: BBBC IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) HNC: Social Science or Social Studies YEAR 2 HNC/ HND: Social Sciences or Social Studies, or equivalent (Grade B required for HNC) YEAR 3 HND: Social Sciences (Grade B)

SOCIAL WORK (BA Hons)

Dumfries L500 D BA/SW Paisley L500 P BA/SW

D, P

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: CCC plus GCSE English Language, English Literature and Mathematics ILC: BBBB IB DIPLOMA: 24 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 4 points) HNC: Social Sciences, Social Studies, Social Care or equivalent plus GCSE English Language, English Literature and Mathematics YEAR 2 HNC: Social Sciences, Social Care plus GCSE English Language, English Literature and Mathematics IB DIPLOMA: 28 points

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: M211: The structure of the Criminal Justice degree is currently under review and minor amendments to the subject structure may take place.

L310: Politics and Social Policy can be studied as part of a joint degree title only. Psychology and Sociology can be studied as a single degree or joint degree title.

L500: Advanced 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 which they are seeking exemption and can demonstrate substantial social work practice experience.

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SPORT AND EXERCISE

Course Title

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SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE (BSc/BSc Hons)

C602 H BSc/ASE

H

Entry Info YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BBC, including one science subject (Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics) plus GCSEs (C or above) PE and Chemistry ILC: ABBC or BBBB IB DIPLOMA: 28 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 5 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB including English, PE and a science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics) plus GCSEs (C or above) Chemistry and Mathematics IB DIPLOMA: 30 points HNC: Applied Sport and Exercise Science (Grade A) YEAR 3 HND: Applied Sport and Exercise Science or Fitness, Health and Exercise (Grade A)

SPORT COACHING (BSc/BSc Hons)

CX6C H BSc/SpC

H

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BBC, including English and PE plus one science subject preferred (Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics). GCSEs (C or above) Mathematics and Chemistry ILC: ABBC or BBBB IB DIPLOMA: 28 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 5 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB including English, PE and a science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics) plus GCSEs (C or above) Chemistry and Mathematics IB DIPLOMA: 30 points HNC: Sport Coaching with Sport Development; Health and Fitness; Sport and Recreation Management; or relevant subject YEAR 3 HND: Sports Coaching and Development; Health and Fitness; Sport and Recreation Management (Grade B)

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Entry Info

SPORT DEVELOPMENT (BSc/BSc Hons)

C600 H BA/SD

H

YEAR 1 A-LEVELS: BBC, including English, PE and one science subject (Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics) ILC: ABBC or BBBB IB DIPLOMA: 28 points (to include 2 Higher subjects at 5 points) YEAR 2 A-LEVELS: BBB IB DIPLOMA: 30 points EXTENDED DIPLOMA: DDM HNC: Sport Coaching with Sport Development; Health and Fitness; Sport and Recreation Management (Grade B or above) YEAR 3 HND/ FOUNDATION DEGREE: Sport Coaching with Sport Development; Health and Fitness; Sport and Recreation Management (Grade B or above)

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