Range 64-72 UCAS points, four GCSE passes to include English Language and Maths at grade C/04 (or equivalent), ‘A’ Levels or an approved qualification at Level 3 or via the College’s APEL process.

Where an applicant does not hold the formal academic requirements for entry to the programme but can demonstrate relevant experiential learning across a range of industries, they may apply for admission through the College Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process. In such cases, contact the Programme Director for the programme who will advise further.

To be eligible to commence study on this HLA Pathway, applicants must have secured full-time paid employment in a relevant business sector.

Course International Entry Requirements:

Any applicant whose first language is not English should demonstrate their competence in written and spoken English. Usually, the minimum English language entry requirement is IELTS (academic) of 6.0 (with no band score of less than 5.5 in all four elements of the test).

We accept a wide range of alternative English language examinations and tests so please contact us for an updated list of other accepted tests.

Testing knowledge, understanding and application to industry will principally be through work-based assessment, practical reports, oral and written submissions and formal examinations.

The programme offers progression to the following:

• Ulster University BSc (Hons) in Business Studies programme (delivered part-time or as a HLA at South West College);

• Ulster University BSc (Hons) Global Business programme (delivered full-time or part-time at Ulster University’s Derry/Londonderry campus); or other degrees at Ulster University.

More options are available through the UCAS or CAO systems.

Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s admission and progression requirements before enrolling on a Programme at the College.

• A range of careers in business such as marketing, finance, administration, purchasing and management, with a specific emphasis on meeting local and regional needs.

Work Based Learning module is an integral part of this course, providing students with on-the-job training that provides valuable employability skills for their current position and employer.

You may be required to purchase Programme textbooks and incur additional costs for field trips, printing, photocopying and binding. The overall additional costs incurred to support your studies may be in the region of £100 or more per year.

Students are required to:

• Comply with College policies and procedures, rules and regulations (available in your Higher Education Student Handbook, on-line via the College website: Policies, Reports and Strategies | South West College and on the College Virtual Learning Environment - VLE).

• Submit all coursework and assessments by specified dates. Coursework submitted without consent after the deadline shall not normally be accepted.

Achieve the minimum overall pass mark of 40%, in all modules .