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.
U20: University of Ulster
Whilst the University is currently examining the new Diploma qualification, it is likely to regard it favourably as an acceptable entry qualification.Issues such as the relevance of the subject of the Diploma remain relevant where a course publicises specific subject requirements.
U40: University of West of Scotland (Univ. of Paisley)
The University of the West of Scotland will happily consider applications from students with Advanced Diplomas for entry to all its undergraduate programmes. For more detailed information please contact the Admissions Office.
U65: University of the Arts London
The University of the Arts London welcomes the development of the new Diplomas as a route into higher education and will consider applicants with a Level 3 Diploma for entry to its undergraduate courses.
U80: University College London (University of London)
UCL recognises the potential of the Diplomas both to broaden educational opportunities for young people and encourage the development of a range of skills. As such, UCL is pleased to consider students studying an Advanced Diploma qualification which includes two A-Levels in the additional/specialist learning component.
U95: Uxbridge College
Uxbridge College welcomes applications from students studying the new 14-19 Level 3 Advanced Diploma qualifications. The Diplomas will provide an excellent preparation for study on to the College's HND and Foundation degree courses. The College will consider applicants presenting the Advanced Diploma qualification for appropriate higher education courses. For further information on our courses and entry requirement please see the College's web site www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk.