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.
L05: Lakes College - West Cumbria
The Lakes College will accept a Diploma pass at level 3. If applicants have singular or multiple Diploma modules, applications will be considered on an individual basis.
L07: University of Wales, Lampeter
The University of Wales, Lampeter welcomes applications from students with Advanced Diplomas for entry to all its undergraduate programmes.
L14: Lancaster University
Applicants taking the new Advanced Diploma (Level 3) will be considered for entry to our undergraduate degree programmes. For further details, for example applicability of Diploma subject to intended degree subject(s), and specific Additional / Specialised Learning /A-level requirements, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
L21: Leeds: Park Lane College
Park Lane College will be happy to consider applications from holders of the new 14-19 Diplomas from 2010, for entry onto our undergraduate programmes. For more information on entry requirements please refer to the colleges website at www.parklane.ac.uk.
L23: University of Leeds
The University of Leeds will consider applications from students offering the Diploma qualification and will formulate offers on an equivalent basis with other level 3 qualifications. Individual admissions tutors will, however, wish to satisfy themselves that Diploma applicants have developed study skills and subject knowledge appropriate to the programme applied for. We are currently reviewing the Diploma specifications as they are published by the exam boards. For more information, please refer to our website: www.leeds.ac.uk.
L24: Leeds Trinity & All Saints
We welcome applications from students with Advanced Diplomas for entry to all our undergraduate programmes. Applicants should refer to entry requirements for individual courses for more information.
L27: Leeds Metropolitan University
We welcome applications from those studying the new Advanced Diploma qualifications and will consider them as an entry requirement for our undergraduate courses. Individual course requirements do vary depending on the discipline and specific subjects and grades may be required. Detailed course information will be found at http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/visiting/.
L28: Leeds College of Art & Design
Leeds College of Art & Design welcomes applications from students studying for the new Advanced Diploma qualification in a subject relevant to the course to which they are applying. For the purpose of admissions, this qualification is equivalent to 3.5 A levels. Offers will be made on an equivalent basis with existing level 3 qualifications. We will issue more detailed guidance as information on the new qualification becomes available.
L30: Leeds College of Music
Leeds College of Music welcomes applications from candidates studying the Creative and Media 14-19 Advanced Diploma. However, specific additional and specialist learning will be required to ensure that an appropriate level of musical knowledge and experience is attained. Detailed entry requirements will be clarified in due course as more information on Diploma content becomes available.
L34: University of Leicester
We welcome applications from students with 14-19 Diplomas, provided that the Additional or Specialist Learning undertaken within the Diploma is relevant to the subject area being studied at the University of Leicester.
L36: Leicester College
Leicester College is happy to receive applications from students with Advanced Diploma qualifications. Individual course requirements (e.g presentation of portfolio) for A+D subjects will still be required. Detailed information on entry requirements per course is available at www.leicestercollege.ac.uk.
L39: University of Lincoln
The University of Lincoln welcomes the development of the new Advanced Diplomas as an alternative route into higher education and 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 visit the University's website before making an application.
L41: University of Liverpool
We welcome the development of the new 14-19 Diplomas and will consider applications from candidates offering the Advanced Diploma in the first five lines of learning for 2010 entry. Admissions tutors will want to ensure that applicants offering the Advanced Diploma have appropriate subject knowledge and study skills to prepare them for the programme they wish to study. For this reason we will consider applications on an individual basis. Some departments will accept applications only from candidates with a particular line of learning, and some will be unable to accept any of the first five Advanced Diploma lines as an entry route to their programmes. The structure of the Advanced Diploma is complex, and there are specific departmental requirements for the Additional and Specialist Learning component. For specific details please contact us.
L42: Lincoln College
Lincoln College recognises the vocational nature of this new qualification and welcomes applications from learners studying the 14 - 16 Diploma (Level 3) in a related discipline. Each application will be given full consideration on an individual basis. For further information regarding Lincoln College, the courses we offer and our entry requirements, please visit our website at www.lincolncollege.ac.uk.
L43: Liverpool Community College
As part of our continued commitment to widening access in further and higher education, Liverpool Community College welcomes and promotes the new Advanced Diploma qualification and is eager to work with students who are undertaking it. The College is happy to accept HE applications from students who have reached the required grade on the Advanced Diploma. Some of our courses carry specific entry requirements please contact us for more information.
L46: Liverpool Hope University
We are keen to offer as many progression opportunities for diploma students as possible, and will continue to review our progression routes as additional diplomas come into force.
L48: The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts welcomes applications from students studying the new Level 3 Advanced Diplomas from 2009 onwards. Applicants must meet or be in the process of meeting our minimum entry UCAS tariff points, to be considered for a place on one of our Undergraduate degree programmes.
L51: Liverpool John Moores University
As part of our continued commitment to widening access, Liverpool John Moores University welcomes the new Advanced Diploma qualification and is keen to work with students who are undertaking it. LJMU is happy to accept applications from students who have reached the required grade on the Advanced Diploma. Please contact us for the entry requirements for specific courses.
L53: Coleg Llandrillo Cymru
Coleg Llandrillo Cymru will consider applicants presenting the new Diplomas for entry to Undergraduate programmes in relevant subject areas. Certain courses may have specific subject requirements.
L62: The London College, UCK
Accepted in its own right and in combination with other qualifications.
L68: London Metropolitan University
We will be happy to consider applications from holders of the new Diplomas from 2010. We hope to publish more detailed requirements for entry to our courses on our Admissions web site at www.londonmet.ac.uk/admin/admissions/contact-us.cfm for entry in 2009.
L72: LSE: London Sch of Economics (Univ of London)
Advanced Diplomas will be considered for entry 2010, in combination with at least 2 A levels in generally preferred subjects.
L75: London South Bank University
As a University whose vision focuses on the delivery of professionally-relevant degree courses, London South Bank University (LSBU) welcomes the implementation of 14-19 Diplomas, offering additional opportunities to a new range of prospective graduates who are looking for a professional pathway into higher education. Our academic staff are already involved in curriculum development with partner colleges in a number of Diploma areas, and we look forward to enhancing the alignment of the 14-19 curriculum with that of our own degree courses, as our collaborations progress.
L77: Loughborough College
Loughborough College welcomes applications from students studying for the new Advanced Diploma qualification in any of its lines of learning. For the purpose of admissions, this qualification is equivalent to A levels or corresponding points scores in BTEC National Diplomas. Offers will be made on an equivalent basis with existing level 3 qualifications, both academic and vocational. We will issue more detailed guidance as information on the new qualifications becomes available.
L79: Loughborough University
Loughborough University is pleased to accept the Advanced Diploma for entry to most of its undergraduate degree programmes. The University appreciates the wider skills students will achieve through Generic Learning and Extended Project, as well as specific subject-related knowledge through the Principle Learning and Additional and Specialist Learning. Some degree courses require certain subject knowledge at an advanced level, and in these cases, students will be asked to achieve an A level in an appropriate subject or a specific Diploma unit, as part of their Additional and Specialist Learning. It is also likely that grade achievement in specified individual Principle Learning units will be asked for by some degree programmes. The University will continue to review the Diploma specifications as they are released, and will publish more detailed guidelines for individual degree programmes in due course.