Applicants must satisfy the Ulster University General Entrance Requirements as specified in the University General Regulations and at least one of the following:

1. A minimum of three passes at GCSE Grade C or 4 and above, which must include Mathematics and English Language (approved equivalents can be found at www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements), and either:

a) A minimum tariff of 56 UCAS points for part-time study to include at least one specified subject at Grade D or above at GCE A Level from the following list: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Technology (including Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology), Life and Health Sciences (single or double award), Applied Science, Geography or ICT. If an applicant does not have one of the subjects stated please contact the Programme Director to discuss alternative options.

b) A BTEC Level 3 National Diploma qualification in Construction & the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Engineering with minimum Merit, Pass, Pass; or

c) A minimum tariff of 56 UCAS points for full time with a combination of A Level and/or BTEC Level 3 awards. The subject requirement must be met either through the A Level or the BTEC award (see a and b above).

Please note that other Level 3 Qualifications including OCR Nationals and Cambridge Technical combinations do not satisfy the subject entry requirement for this programme and will be accepted as grade only when presented with A levels in the required subject(s).

2. Irish Leaving Certificate: a minimum tariff of 56 UCAS points for part time with four subjects at Higher Level, including one subject at H3 from Physics, Maths, Technology, Chemistry, Biology or Engineering. Must include English and Maths at min grade H6 or O4.

3. Scottish Highers: a minimum tariff of 56 UCAS points to include one B from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or a Technology or Engineering subject. Scottish Advanced Highers: a minimum tariff 56 UCAS points to include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or a Technology or Engineering subject. Plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C or 4 and above.

4. Evidence of an ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning which must be submitted in accordance with the College Policy Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Higher Education Process available on the college website. Plus a minimum of three passes at GCSE Grade C or 4 and above, which must include Mathematics and English Language (or approved equivalents: see 1 above).

5. Minimum 45% in approved Access to HE Diploma programme in Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering.

To be eligible to commence study on the HLA Pathway, applicants must have secured full-time paid employment in a construction-related sector.

International Student Entry Requirements

Any applicant whose first language is not English should demonstrate their competence in written and spoken English. 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.

Assessment will be carried out via a variety of assessment methods. These will include: coursework assignments and end-of-module examinations as well as group activities and professional presentations. You will also be assessed in the workplace as part of your industrial placement.

On successful completion of this programme and to the required standard, you can apply for entry to Year 2 of several Ulster University honours degree programmes including the following:

• BSc Hons Construction Engineering & Management

• BSc Hons Building Surveying

Alternative degree pathways are available. If you wish to explore different routes or have questions about progression opportunities, please speak to a member of the programme team, who will be happy to advise you.

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.

Tuition Fees:

Students do not pay course fees as a Higher Level Apprentice as the programme of study is funded by the Department for Economy.

To be eligible to commence study on the HLA pathway, applicants must have secured full-time paid employment in a construction engineering-related position.

CSR card (reduced fee for students - £35).

You may be required to purchase steel toe-capped boots for the purpose of attending site visits.

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

You 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.

In the HLA mode, students must:

Achieve the minimum pass mark of 40% in all modules

In the PT mode, students must:

Achieve the minimum overall pass mark of 40%