Health and Welfare (Level 3 Diploma University Access Diploma)

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UK Requirements

1 Year, Entry Requirements: You must be a minimum of 19 years of age on 1 July in year of entry and have been away from full-time education for at least two years. A pass in GCSE English Language Grade C/4 or GCSE Mathematics Grade C/4 or acceptable equivalent. Applications from students who have been away from full-time education for a sustained period of time (minimum two consecutive academic years) immediately prior to commencing the Access Diploma will be considered. An interview is also required. Applicants may also be asked to demonstrate a level of literacy and numeracy. Applicants without GCSE English Language Grade C/4 and GCSE Mathematics Grade C/4 or acceptable equivalent should study Essential Skills Level 2, Communication and Application of Number/GCSE English Language and Mathematics independently in addition to the course (depending on University requirements). Applicants who have already achieved Essential Skills Communication at Level 2 and Essential Skills Application of Number at level 2 or acceptable equivalent should check (at the beginning of the Access Diploma) with the Admission’s Office/Service of the University of their choice to ensure these qualifications fulfil the entrance requirements for their chosen Universities. International applicants - If English is not your first language you must satisfy the College requirements for IELTS scores or acceptable equivalent.

ROI Requirements

1 Year, Entry Requirements: You must be a minimum of 19 years of age on 1 July in year of entry and have been away from full-time education for at least two years. Applicants must have Irish Leaving Certificate, Ordinary Level, English or Mathematics Grade O4 as equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4. Applications from students who have been away from full-time education for a sustained period of time (minimum two consecutive academic years) immediately prior to commencing the Access Diploma will be considered. An interview is also required. Applicants may also be asked to demonstrate a level of literacy and numeracy. Applicants without Irish Leaving Certificate, Ordinary Level English and Mathematics or acceptable equivalent should study Essential Skills Level 2, Communication and Application of Number/ GCSE English Language and Mathematics independently in addition to the course (depending on University requirements). Applicants who have already achieved Essential Skills Communication at Level 2 and Application of Number at Level 2 or acceptable equivalent should check (at the beginning of the Access Diploma) with the Admissions Office/Service of the University of their choice to ensure these qualifications fulfil the entrance requirements for their chosen Universities. Not all universities will accept Essential Skills qualifications as acceptable entrance criteria. International applicants - If English is not your first language you must satisfy the College requirements for IELTS scores or acceptable equivalent.

Further Study

Applicants may apply to study Foundation Degree / HNC or other degree level study. It can also help you progress to professional education courses such as nursing, midwifery, social work, youth/community work, occupational therapy and other degree courses in the social science/ health studies field.

Career Prospects

Nursing – all branches – starting at Band 5 £25,655 – £31,534. Midwifery - starting at £25,655 depending on allocated pay band and experience. Social Work – starting at £25,655 depending on allocated pay band and experience. See TBYA link for further details: http://learn.nwrc.ac.uk/_teldemo/tbya/healthwelfare_access12/