Combined Studies (Level 3 Access Diploma)

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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 English

ROI 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 English

Further Study

Completing this course will enable you to apply for higher education courses with us at NWRC or at University, in a range of subject areas. These include: social work, law, teaching, nursing, computing, business, youth work, psychology, occupational therapy, accountancy and Tourism & Hospitality Management. This qualification also provides opportunities for progression to a Higher Level Apprenticeship – a number of which are available for application through NWRC. This qualification can also be helpful when seeking employment.

Career Prospects

Past graduates from this programme have progressed into a range of career pathways following further study, such as Nursing, Social Work, Teaching, Law, Business and Accountancy, Hospitality and Tourism Management, IT, Counselling and Journalism.