Student Handbook 2024/25
Combined Studies (Yr 1 of 2) (Level 3 Ulster University Access Diploma)
UU
Adult Learning (Access to Higher Education)
Important Message
Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Awarding Body
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
Students will be required to provide evidence of a basic competence in English and Mathematics and be 19 years of age or over on 1 July in year of entry and have been away from full-time education for two years. Information meeting required. For the purpose of admission to HE study, as part of the full award of Access Diploma, a 20 credit L2 Mathematics module, which is passed at 40%, will be recognised by both Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast as fulfilling requirements for passing GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4. Both the above Universities in Northern Ireland also accept the full Access award as providing evidence of competence in English Language, meeting the general entrance requirement for GCSE EnglishAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Additional Information
The part-time Combined Studies Access course, which is an evening course that runs two evenings per week, allows you to select a pathway to take you into Higher Education or employment opportunities. Students must successfully complete Year 1 in order to proceed to Year 2. Year 1 subjects include; Communications, Mathematics, Study and Digital Skills. Year 2 subjects include; Sociology, History, English Literature and Business & Enterprise.
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