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.
N07: Napier University
Napier University welcomes applications from candidates studying the 14-19 Advanced Diploma for the full range of courses we offer. Certain degree courses may have specific subject requirements. We will publish details of these specific requirements on our website as soon as possible and in our 2010 Undergraduate Prospectus. Should you have any questions about this please contact us via www.napier.ac.uk or info@napier.ac.uk
N11: Nazarene Theological College
Nazarene Theological College will consider the new Diploma qualifications as an entry requirement for its undergraduate courses. We have focused for many years on providing opportunities for all potential students and are keen to encourage widening participation.
N13: Neath Port Talbot College
Neath Port Talbot College welcomes the new Advanced Diplomas as a suitable alternative to the traditional A Level route into HE courses. Applications will be accepted from Advanced Diploma students for entry to our undergraduate programmes, related HE courses at Foundation Degree and Honours Degree level, and other courses in the College.
N21: Newcastle University
We will consider applications from candidates offering the Advanced Diploma from 2010 entry in the Phase 1 lines of learning. Admissions tutors will wish to ensure that candidates applying with the Diploma have developed subject knowledge and study skills relevant for the course for which they have applied. Admissions tutors will therefore look at each application on an individual basis. The University will continue to review all information with regard to diploma developments. We are currently reviewing the diploma specifications published by the exam boards with a view to clarifying the approach for particular subject areas and degree courses in 2008. It is likely that some degree programmes will not accept any of the Phase 1 lines of learning, others will accept the Diploma in a particular line of learning, a number will accept the Diploma but specify particular requirements in the Additional/Specialist Learning, and some may accept all the lines of learning.
N23: Newcastle College
Newcastle College welcomes the New Advanced (Level 3) Diplomas. Students should visit www.newcastlecollege.co.uk for information specific to their course[s] of interest.
N28: New College Durham
New College Durham welcomes applications from students studying the Advanced Diploma. Specific requirements may depend on the degree programme applied for.
N30: New College Nottingham
New College Nottingham is committed to providing routes into higher education for as many people as possible and is happy to accept applications from students who are taking the new Advanced Diploma (Level 3). Students with these qualifications will be considered on equal terms with those students who are taking other types of level 3 qualifications.
N33: New College Stamford
We should be happy to consider applications from holders of the 14-19 Diploma. Students should contact the college for more information relating to appropriate lines of learning for particular courses. We welcome the full range of qualifications and appropriate experience
N36: Newman University College (was Newman College)
Newman University College welcomes the new Advanced Diplomas as an alternative route into HE courses. We acknowledge the merits of applied learning and employer involvement, and believe that the development of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills will be of significant benefit as a preparation for HE level study. We will be happy to consider applications from holders of the new Diplomas in subjects relevant to their intended course of study from 2010. We hope to publish more detailed entry requirements for specific Diplomas to our courses on our website and UCAS entry profiles for entry in 2009.
N37: University of Wales, Newport
The University of Wales, Newport welcomes applications from students with Advanced Diplomas for entry to all its undergraduate programmes. See entry requirements for individual courses for more information.
N38: University of Northampton
The University College considers the Advanced (level 3) Diplomas as being an equivalent level qualification to A levels and therefore satisfying the general entrance requirements for entry to an undergraduate programme. Specific requirements will depend on the exact program applied for. Specific Additional/Specialized Learning may be required.
N39: Norwich University College Of The Arts (Was NSAD)
The University College considers the Advanced (level 3) Diplomas as being an equivalent level qualification to A levels and therefore satisfying the general entrance requirements for entry to an undergraduate programme. Specific requirements will depend on the exact program applied for. Specific Additional/Specialised Learning may be required.
N41: Northbrook College Sussex
Northbrook College is happy to consider applications from students who hold an Advanced Level Diploma in an appropriate Line of Learning subject to the usual additional entry requirements of interview, portfolio or audition as required.
N49: NESCOT
NESCOT welcomes students studying the new Diploma for applications in 2010 with entry grades reflected in the UCAS tariff.
N51: New College Telford
New College will welcome applications to Higher Education courses from students taking the Advanced Diplomas. For information regarding specific course requirements please contact the College.
N56: Glyndwr University (Formerly NEWI)
NEWI welcomes applications from those undertaking Diplomas.
N58: North East Worcestershire College
North East Worcestershire College enthusiastically welcomes the new Advanced Diploma for entry to all of its higher education programmes.
N77: Northumbria University
Northumbria University welcomes applications from Advanced Diploma students for entry to its undergraduate programmes. Some courses will require the study of specific subject(s), either from the Advanced Diploma or from another qualification, and you are advised to check the detailed entry requirements for your chosen course before submitting your application. Information on entry requirements can be found on our website at www.northumbria.ac.uk, or by contacting the Admissions Office on 0191 243 7420.
N79: North Warwickshire and Hinckley College
North Warwickshire & Hinckley College welcomes applications from students with Advanced Diplomas for entry to the majority of its undergraduate programmes. See entry requirements for individual courses for more information.
N82 Norwich City College of Further & Higher Education
City College Norwich supports the introduction of the new Advanced Diploma, fully recognising it as a key progression route to Higher Education. This applied level 3 programme, which will eventually be available across 17 sectors, is being introduced across the country from September 2008. For further information on the Advanced Diploma or how it relates to our Higher Education offer please contact our Advice Shop on 01603 773773 or via email at information@ccn.ac.uk.
N84: The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham recognises the new level 3 Advanced Diplomas as being equivalent to A-levels and therefore satisfying the general entrance requirements. Applicants who successfully complete the level 3 Advanced Diplomas will be considered for entry on to degrees in closely related subjects. Applicants may be required to complete specific qualifications as part of the additional/specialist learning options (eg Mathematics for Engineering degrees). Further details will be available in the entry profiles for 2009 entry.
N91: Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University has been involved in the development of 14-19 Diplomas and is looking forward to receiving applications from prospective students who have these new qualifications and achieve the appropriate UCAS tariff points. Further information about individual course entry requirements will be available in our 2010 propsectus and at www.ntu.ac.uk.