Course Catalogue

• Minimum number of A Levels required: 1
• Is general studies acceptable? Yes
• Average A Level offer: CDD
• Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
• Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20

• Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• Further information: 80 UCAS tariff points from Access to HE Diploma

• National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
• National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
• National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• National Diploma subjects / grades required: DM if studied on its own or to the total of 80 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications
• National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: MMP if studied on its own or to the total of 80 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:

• Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/ English
• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

• International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• Additional information: 80 UCAS Tariff points from IB Diploma

Not applicable

• Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• Grades / subjects required: 80 UCAS points from a minimum of 5 subjects

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details.

• T Level requirements: 80 UCAS tariff points from relevant subjects. Please contact the Faculty for further information.

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• Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications