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.
M10: The Manchester College (Formerly MANCAT)
Mancat welcomes the new diplomas for entry to higher education. The college is watching the development of the various diploma subjects with interest, but, in general, is currently prepared to take the level 2 diploma as equivalent to other level 2 courses and the level 3 diploma as the equivalent to other level 3 courses. Offers to students taking diplomas will be made in terms of tariff points. Students should note that the Progression Award (principal plus generic/core learning) will open access to HNCs, HNDs or FDs. Applicants should note that there are a number of courses which require certain subject knowledge at level 3, and this will need to be translated into the specialist learning component of the Advanced Diploma.
M20: University of Manchester
The University of Manchester welcomes the introduction of the level 3 advanced diploma. We look forward to providing guidance regarding progression opportunities, subject and grade requirements when further details on equivalences are published. Contact the admissions tutor for further details.
M40: The Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University will welcome applications to undergraduate courses from students taking the new Progression and Advanced Diplomas. Detailed entry requirements will be published as soon as possible.
M60: Matthew Boulton Coll of F & HE
Matthew Boulton College recognises the value and importance of the new diploma pathways as routes into higher education courses. Applications will be accepted from advanced diploma students for entry to many of our higher education programmes and other courses within the institution. All applicants will be considered on merit and their whole profile of achievement and experience considered. For more detailed information about our courses and admission routes please contact the admissions department.
M62: Medway School of Pharmacy
The Phase 1 Advanced Diplomas will be considered for 2010 entry only in combination with the required A level subjects.
M65: Coleg Menai
Coleg Menai welcomes applications from students following the new English 14-19 Diplomas that have been developed for first teaching in September 2008 in the following areas: Construction and the Built Environment; Society, Health and Development; Information Technology; Engineering; Creative and Media.
M77: Mid-Cheshire College
Mid-Cheshire College will be happy to consider applications from holders of the new 14-19 Advanced Diplomas.
M80: Middlesex University
Middlesex University welcomes applications from students who are taking the new Advanced and Progression Diploma qualifications. The Diplomas provide excellent curriculum choice and educational opportunity for young people. The University regards the Advanced (level 3) Diplomas as an equivalent qualification to AGCE and AVCE and therefore satisfying the general entrance requirements for entry to an appropriate undergraduate programme. The University is working closely with schools and colleges in the development of Diploma programmes and is certain that this initiative will provide students with an ideal preparation for University studies and for future employment.
M95: Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
At this present time, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts will not be considering the New Advanced Diploma for entry into our HE courses.
M99: Myerscough College
Myerscough College welcomes the new Advanced Diploma as a positive route into our HE courses on its own and combined with other qualifications. This will be subject to individual course content and the grade obtained.