You will need a UCAS tariff of 200 UCAS points with at least 160 coming from a Level 3 Qualification (for example A Levels or BTEC National / Extended Diploma). Preferably 80 points should come from a related subject.

• You will have the opportunity to apply to progress to the Bath Spa Top-up year of the BA (Hons) Business (Tourism Management) on successful completion of this course
• Apply to complete the Top-up at another university
• Enter employment within the tourism industry.

Offers will usually be based on UCAS tariff of 160 points from at least one of the following:

• BTEC National Diploma/ Certificate/Award in a related area
• Advanced/Extended Diploma in a related area
• A Levels, preferably one of these would be in a biological science
• Access to Higher Education course
• Advanced Apprenticeship in a related area.

If you do not possess the relevant entry requirements, previous
recent experience may be taken into account. Applicants will be
assessed on an individual basis.

If you intend to progress to the Honours top-up stage you will also need Maths and English GCSE at grade C or above or an equivalent qualification. It is possible to study these qualifications alongside the Foundation Degree but you would be at an advantage if you obtained these before starting the course.

You may have the opportunity to continue your studies for a further year to complete an Honours Degree at Hartpury College in Equine Science or other Equine related Degrees, or to progress to a specialist area such as equine behaviour, nutrition, dentistry, therapies or veterinary nursing.

Alternatively, this course will prepare you for a variety of careers in the equine industry to include instructors, event organisers, equine product sales or marketing and PR.

Offers will usually be based on UCAS tariff of 160 points from at
least one of the following:

• BTEC National Diploma/ Certificate/Award in a related area
• Advanced/Extended Diploma in a related area
• A Levels, preferably one of these would be in a science or technology subject
• Access to Higher Education course, including science at Level 3.

If you do not possess the relevant entry requirements, relevant
industrial experience may be taken into account. Applicants will be assessed on an individual basis.

If you intend to progress to the top-up stage you will also need
Maths and English GCSE C or above or equivalent. It is possible
to study these qualifications alongside the Foundation Degree.
However you would be at an advantage if you obtained these before starting the course.

• Pursue a career as a technical officer in the field of environmental health
• Progress to the final year of the Honours Degree in Environmental Health. If you wish to progress to the Honours Degree you will require Maths and English at GCSE grade C or above. Many students then move on to training with an environmental health provider for a further year. Once the professional CIEH exam and portfolio have been passed this will accredit you as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP).

You will need A Level 2 Counselling Skills Certificate Level 2 along with an openness to challenges and you must demonstrate maturity in your ability to reflect on your thoughts, behaviours and feelings.

You should also have achieved an A Level 3 course, for example an A Level in a related subject or an Advanced Certificate in Counselling.

You will also be required to complete a CRB form.

• An Honours Degree in Counselling
• Alternatively this course will prepare you for a variety of careers in the counselling field.

Entry Criteria for FdSc Applied Computing

BTEC Diploma (level 3) MM profile

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (Business) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (Networking and Systems Support) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (Software Development) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Administration) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Accounting) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Human Resources) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Law) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Logistics) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Management) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Marketing) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Retail) (QCF)

All students must have level 2 or equivalent (GCSE, Functional Skills or Key Skills) in Maths and English.

BTEC Extended Diploma (level 3) MPP profile

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (Business) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (Networking and Systems Support) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Administration) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Accounting) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Human Resources) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Law) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Logistics) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Management) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Marketing) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Retail) (QCF)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (Software Development) (QCF)

All students must have level 2 or equivalent (GCSE, Functional Skills or Key Skills) in Maths and English.

A-levels CC profile

ICT, Computing, Applied ICT, Science, Technology (preferably)

All students must have level 2 or equivalent (GCSE, Functional Skills or Key Skills) in Maths and English.

Advanced Level Apprenticeships PASS

Higher Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telcoms Professionals

IT Practitioners or Business

NVQ- Level 3

PASS plus APEL route (an assessed academic piece of work)
IT or related subjects.

All students must have level 2 or equivalent (GCSE, Functional Skills or Key Skills) in Maths and English.

Access to Higher Education

PASS at 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3.

All students must have level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A*- C, Functional Skills or Key Skills) in Maths and English.
All students must have level 2 or equivalent (GCSE, Functional Skills or Key Skills) in Maths and English (either included or extra).

APEL

Applicants without formal level 3 qualifications, who have a minimum of two years' relevant work experience and are able to demonstrate that they have developed the necessary skills to succeed on the course.

All students must have level 2 or equivalent (GCSE, Functional Skills or Key Skills) in Maths and English.

• Advanced Diploma in IT
• Advanced Diploma in Business and Finance

International Qualifications

International qualifications, equivalent to level 3 UK qualifications, will be considered on an individual basis.
English requirements: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 580 (paper) or 237 (computer-based), or an equivalent qualification will normally be required.

On successful completion of this Foundation Degree, you may have the opportunity to continue for a further year to complete an Honours Degree in Applied Computing. Alternatively, this course will prepare you for a variety of careers in the IT industry.