Other qualifications and experience

Relevant professional, commercial or Open University credits may be acknowledged as equivalent to sections of a course which then do not need to be repeated. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of some A-level equivalent study – and may still be advised to undertake a preparatory course.

Admissions tutors may accept other qualifications which give access to higher education. Applicants offering work-based qualifications such as NVQs, should be able to provide evidence of relevant background knowledge and ability to study at university level. Whilst individual course requirements vary, all qualifications – UK and international – are considered.

Overseas qualifications

For information on how to find out the English equivalent of your qualification, visit our international equivalency guides.

UK NARIC (the National Recognition Information Centre for the United Kingdom) also has lots of information available about comparing your academic qualifications.