Responding to Alcohol and Drug Use (Yr 1 of 3) (Level 5 Foundation Degree (FdSc))

UK Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). The initial offer standard may vary from year to year. APEL / APL applications should be submitted by end of May in the year of application prior to admission to the course. To satisfy the minimum General Entry Requirements applicants must: (a) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent); and (b) have attained passes in four different subjects, of which one should be at GCE Advanced (A) level and three at GCSE level (grades A, B or C) or an equivalent standard in an approved alternative qualification. Note: vocational qualifications from some awarding bodies are not accepted by the university.UCAS Tariff – 16 points. Applicants must also provide satisfactory ACCESSNI Enhanced Disclosure at commencement of the course.In the event of the course being oversubscribed, interviews may be used for the purpose of selection.

ROI Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University’s general entry requirements as set out in the prospectus or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). The initial offer standard may vary from year to year. APEL / APL applications should be submitted by end of May in the year of application prior to admission to the course. To satisfy the minimum General Entry Requirements applicants must: (a) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (OLC grade O4 or equivalent); and (b) have attained passes in four different subjects, of which one should be at Higher level and three at Ordinary level (grades O4 or above) or an equivalent standard in an approved alternative qualification. Note: vocational qualifications from some awarding bodies are not accepted by the university. UCAS Tariff – 16 points. Applicants must also provide satisfactory ACCESSNI Enhanced Disclosure at commencement of the course. In the event of the course being oversubscribed, interviews may be used for the purpose of selection.

Further Study

Students who successfully complete the Foundation Degree may be eligible to apply for entry to the final year of the BSc Hons Health and Wellbeing, or BSc Hons Applied Health Studies Programmes at Ulster University.

Career Prospects

Previous graduates have gained employment in the housing and homelessness sector and in working with young people.