HE Directory 2012-2013 - Shock of the Arts

entrance and otHer requirementsminimum entry requirementsCourses have minimum entry requirements relating to academicqualifications and to skills and attributes which demonstrate yoursuitability for the course.For guidance on the skills and attributes required for eachcourse, please refer to the ‘What We Look For’ and ‘Interviewsand Portfolios’ sections within the relevant course page.For full details of entry requirements for a specific course,please refer to the relevant ‘entry profile’ on the UCAS website.The minimum academic requirements for all degree coursesare given below.At least five GCSE passes at Grade C or above (including Englishand Maths). We will also accept Level 2 qualifications such asFunctional Skills, Key Skills and ALAN tests.Plus at least one of the following:– A Foundation Diploma in Art and Design– An Extended Diploma in Art and Design– 2 GCE A-levels or AVCE (one of which should be ina subject related to your chosen course)– Level 3 of the ‘Creative and Media’ 14 – 19 Diploma– BTEC National Certificate in an art and design related subject– Scottish Highers/Advanced Higher Irish leaving certificate– An equivalent qualification, for example via an accreditedaccess course– International Baccalaureate/European Baccalaureate– Other relevant and equivalent international qualifications– Honours degree or other experience which gives evidenceof suitabilityeuropean (eu) and international studentsThe University College consistently accepts students from allareas of the world on all its courses. It has excellent links withlanguage schools for students who do not have the necessarystandard of English. Qualifications and other entry requirementsvary according to the country you are applying from; if you area non-EU student we recommend that you contact our InternationalOffice on +44 (0)1202 363233 or e-mail international@aucb.ac.ukto discuss your interests and needs. You may also refer to theInternational section on our website on www.aucb.ac.uk anddownload our International Directory.entry From otHer HigHer education coursesYou may be admitted to an appropriate stage of a degreecourse (e.g. first, second or subsequent years) if you hold anordinary or Higher National Certificate or Diploma with passesof a specialised level and endorsements where necessary.Holders of certain other qualifications, such as awards fromthe Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA), will also be considered.You should first contact Admissions on 01202 363225 or emailadmissions@aucb.ac.uk to discuss your current qualificationsand experience to seek advice on any additional requirementsfor the course.entry From anotHer uniVersity college or uniVersityIf you have satisfactorily completed one or more years at a recogniseduniversity or university college, including the Open University, you maybe admitted to a degree course. The year at which you enter will beassessed on an individual basis. In the first instance you should contactAdmissions on 01202 363225 or email admissions@aucb.ac.uk todiscuss your application.entry as a mature studentThe University College encourages and welcomes applications frommature candidates (students over 21 years, as defined by UCAS).If you are over 21 and hold the full minimum entrance requirements,you should apply through UCAS in the usual way. If you are over 21years old and do not hold the full minimum entrance requirements,the University College has discretion to assess the formal qualificationsgained prior to your application and can take account of any relevantexperience you may have, so you may not need traditional schoolexamination qualifications in order to be offered a place. A widerange of credentials, including work experience and training, maybe accepted as evidence of your capacity to benefit from a degreecourse and to complete it successfully. You should contact Admissionson 01202 363225 or email admissions@aucb.ac.uk to discuss theacceptability of your current qualifications, including relevantexperience, and to seek early advice on how to meet additionalrequirements for a particular course. In most cases, you will berequired to attend an interview before a decision is made onyour application.access courseThere are a number of Access courses available throughout the UK.These are designed to prepare mature students who lack traditionalqualifications for entry into higher education. Access courses are runat further education colleges and adult education centres, have noentry requirements and can be full or part-time. You should contactyour local further education college or adult education centre andenquire about ‘kite-marked’ access courses. Only QAA ‘kitemarked’courses are accepted by the Arts University College at Bournemouth.deFerred entryAll courses at the University College will consider applications fordeferred entry. If you wish to apply for deferred entry, you shouldsupply details of your proposed ‘gap year’ in your personal statement.The UCAS deadlines for applications remain the same.