Statements from universities and colleges about the Diploma
Of the UK institutions listed by UCAS as offering higher education (HE) courses, the vast majority have written and provided a generic statement reflecting their position on accepting the Advanced Diploma as a route onto their undergraduate courses. This includes all of the research-intensive Russell Group and 1994 Group universities, and all of the Million+ and University Alliance universities.
UCAS members have submitted course-level admissions information to UCAS for 2010 admissions. This information includes the acceptability for each Line of Learning and guidance for what Additional and Specialist Learning will be required for application to HE.
The following groups have also released statements regarding the Diploma.
To find out more about these groups, visit the university groups page on this site.
I50: Imperial College London
Imperial College has considered the proposed Advanced Engineering Diploma. The present restriction on the Additional Specialist Learning element to the equivalent of 1.5 A levels means that the Diploma does not contain sufficient academic content to demonstrate that Diploma award holders could cope with the academic requirements of our engineering courses. Thus, the Advanced Engineering Diploma as currently defined does not by itself provide a normal entry route to our engineering courses. However, we may consider candidates with both the Diploma and A Levels in specified subjects which meet our entrance requirements (see individual department entries in Undergraduate Prospectus for details).
I60: Islamic College for Advanced Studies
Islamic College for Advanced Studies will consider the Advanced Diplomas as an entry requirement for its undergraduate courses. Individual course requirements do vary depending on the discipline and all applicants are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office before making an application.