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.
R06: Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication
Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication welcomes applications from students who will be studying the 14-19 Advanced Diplomas in Creative & Media and Engineering from 2010. Further details regarding level of qualification required will be available on our website in due course.
R12: The University of Reading
The University 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 programme applied for. Specific Additional/Specialised Learning may be required.
R18: Regents Business School London
We welcome applications from students studying the new Diplomas.
R20: Richmond, The American International University
Richmond welcomes applications from students applying with the New Diplomas.
R30: Riverside College Halton
Riverside College Halton is happy to receive applications from students who are studying for an Advanced Diploma level 3.
R36: Robert Gordon University
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen welcomes applicants presenting the new 14-19 Diplomas for entry to Undergraduate programmes in relevant subject areas. Certain courses may have specific subject requirements. For more information, please contact our Admissions Office.
R48: Roehampton University
Roehampton University welcomes applications from students who are taking the new Advanced and Progression Diploma qualifications. Applicants who successfully achieve the new level 3 qualification will be considered for entry onto degrees in closely related subjects. For entry into other subjects, the whole applicant profile will be taken into consideration and judged on its own merit. The University regards the Advanced (level 3) Diplomas as an equivalent qualification to A and AVCE and therefore satisfying the general entrance requirements for entry to an appropriate undergraduate programme.
R52: Rotherham College of Arts and Technology
Rotherham College welcomes applications from students studying for the new Diploma qualification. We are committed to supporting this new and exciting innovation in the curriculum, which broadens students' opportunities for study. For further details relating to entry requirements, see individual course information.
R54: Royal Agricultural College
The Royal Agricultural College welcomes applications from students studying the 14-19 Advanced (Level 3) Diplomas. The College considers the Advanced (Level 3) Diplomas as being an equivalent level qualification to A2 Levels and will be accepted for entry on to undergraduate programmes, provided the subject is relevant to the programme applied for. More detailed information can be obtained by contacting the Admissions Office on 01285 889912 or admissions@rac.ac.uk.
R55: The Royal Academy of Dance
The Royal Academy of Dance welcomes the new Diplomas and will consider applications from students taking the Advanced Diploma on a case-by-case basis. Specific entrance requirements, including relevant dance qualifications, still apply. For more information on entrance requirements please visit our website www.radeducation.org.uk.
R72: Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway recognises the importance of the UK government's 14-19 curriculum and qualification reforms, including the launch in September 2008 of the new Advanced Diploma, and has a strong commitment to recognising the achievements of students. We are not in position at this time to formally state the entry requirements for applicants holding or completing Advanced Diplomas but recognise the Diploma as a likely preparation for many undergraduate programmes.
R84: Royal Veterinary College (University of London)
The Phase 1 Advanced Diplomas will be considered for 2010 entry in combination with required A level subjects in the majority of our courses. See entry requirements for individual courses for more information.
R90: Ruskin College Oxford
Ruskin College specialises in providing educational opportunities for adults with few or no educational qualifications. If Ruskin College recieves an application from a student with the Advanced Diploma then this will be considered on a case by case basis.