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.
Y50: The University of York
The University of York welcomes the development of the new Diplomas. The Advanced Diploma (level 3) will fulfil the university's general entry requirements and we expect to publish typical offers in good time for students to make well-informed choices about applying to our programmes. As with all qualifications applicants should be aware that offers for those applying with the Diploma will be dependent on the course applied for and that for certain subject areas, we may require completion of specific additional specialist learning.
Y70: York College
We/Higher York member organisations welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with a variety of qualifications including 14-19 Diplomas. As with all other diploma or A2/Vocational qualifications applicants should be aware that offers for those applying with the Diploma will be dependent on the syllabus of the Diploma being taken, the course applied for and, for certain subject areas, institutions may require completion of specific additional specialist learning.'
Y75: York St John University
We will happily welcome applications from students with the new 14-19 Diploma from 2010. As with all qualifications applicants should be aware that offers for those applying with the Diploma will be dependent on the syllabus of the Diploma being taken and the course applied for and that for certain subject areas, we may require completion of specific additional specialist learning.
Y80: Yorkshire Coast College of FE and HE
Yorkshire Coast College of FE & HE will welcome applications from students studying the Advanced Diplomas. Tutors will assess suitability for the programme, as with all applicants, for specific required subject knowledge.
Y90: Ystrad Mynach College
Ystrad Mynach 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 many undergraduate programmes, both related HE courses at Foundation degree and Honours Degree level, and other courses.