Entry requirements

Foundation degree, HND, HNC and Engineering Foundation Year courses

Applicants are normally expected to have completed level 3 qualifications (i.e. A2-levels or equivalent). However, consideration is given to those with relevant work/life experience.

• One GCE A2-level pass with the required UCAS points, or
• Progression Diploma or Principle Learning (at level 3) with the required UCAS points, or
• Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE) single award with the required UCAS points, or
• BTEC National Award (NQF) with the required UCAS points, or
• BTEC Subsidiary Diploma at level 3 (QCF) with the required UCAS points, or
• Pass Advanced GNVQ, or
• Pass NVQ Level 3, or
• Other equivalent qualifications such as Scottish Highers, Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma, Irish Leaving Certificates, International Baccalaureate, with the required UCAS points, or
• Pass kitemarked Access to Higher Education Diploma with the required credits.
• Applicants should also normally possess four GCSE passes at grade C or above, or other equivalent level 2 qualifications.
• Overseas candidates must have completed high school or equivalent and have an English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
• For the Engineering Foundation Year we will also accept two AS-levels (or equivalent) with the required UCAS points.
• The University of Bolton reserves the right to call any applicant for interview, request a portfolio of appropriate work or administer any other test to determine a candidate's suitability for study prior to their enrolment with the University.

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