Previous education
Relevant school, vocational, diploma or higher-education qualifications may be required depending on the level.
Understand what you need before you apply.
Entry requirements help ensure that each learner begins at an appropriate level. Requirements may differ according to programme, qualification level, previous study and professional experience.
Different programmes are designed for learners at different stages of their academic and professional journey.
Your previous qualifications, experience and learning background help determine which programme or level may be most suitable.
The exact criteria can vary, so the individual programme page remains the main source for programme-specific entry requirements.
Your previous education and experience help shape the most suitable route.
Eligibility is assessed according to the programme. Applicants may be considered using a combination of academic qualifications, prior learning, professional experience and other relevant evidence.
Relevant school, vocational, diploma or higher-education qualifications may be required depending on the level.
Applicants should normally have an educational background appropriate to the qualification they wish to enter.
Relevant work experience may be considered for selected programmes where permitted.
Some programmes may include additional age, subject, language or professional requirements.
This is general guidance only. Individual programme specifications may set different or additional entry conditions.
Suitable for learners progressing from secondary-level education or those beginning a structured pathway in a subject area.
Applicants would normally be expected to demonstrate an appropriate previous academic background or equivalent route.
Entry may require relevant prior study at an appropriate level or another accepted progression route.
Applicants should normally demonstrate suitable prior academic preparation for advanced study.
Entry commonly requires an appropriate higher-education qualification or an alternative route accepted for the programme.
Learners must be able to engage with teaching, assessment and academic materials in the language of delivery.
Previous education delivered in English may be considered where appropriate.
Some qualifications may specify a particular language standard or evidence.
Applicants may be asked for further information where language readiness needs to be confirmed.
Some applicants may bring substantial workplace or professional experience alongside, or instead of, a conventional academic pathway.
Professional responsibilities may support eligibility where the programme permits an experience-based route.
Relevant certificates, CPD or specialist training may add context to an application.
Alternative entry is not automatic and remains subject to the applicable programme requirements.
The exact documents depend on your programme and circumstances. Applicants should ensure that submitted documents are clear, accurate and complete.
Passport, NIC or another acceptable identity document.
Relevant previous qualification certificates or result documents.
Detailed subject or unit records may be needed for eligibility review.
Relevant where professional experience forms part of the application.
Admissions may request further documents where necessary.
International students may present qualifications from different national education systems.
Admissions may review the level, subject relevance and supporting documentation of previous qualifications when determining suitability for a programme.
Applicants should submit clear copies of the relevant academic documents and provide additional information if requested.
Recognition of Prior Learning may be relevant where you have previous study, training or professional experience connected to your chosen programme.
Experience alone does not automatically provide academic credit or entry. Relevant learning must be supported by evidence and considered through the appropriate process.
Always check the individual programme page where programme-specific criteria apply.
Explore your programme first, then speak with Admissions if you need guidance on your previous qualifications, experience or supporting documents.