Courses
For specialised English Language course and Teacher Training please see our International School of English pages.
BTEC/Vocational Course Diploma - 2 year programme (Level 3)
Entry Requirements
For the BTEC/Vocational Diploma provision international students must be under the age of 25 and meet the minimum requirement of having ILETS of 5 with the minimum score of 5 in each of the categories of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. In addition students will also need the equivalent of 5 GCSE passes at grades A-C, including Maths.
- Accounting (AAT)
- Art and Design
- Art (General)
- Beauty Therapy
- Business
- Dance (Performance)
- Drama Performance
- Electrical Installation Technology
- Engineering (Manufacturing)
- Graphic Design
- Fashion and Textile (Art and Design)
- Hairdressing
- ICT Practitioners
- ICT Systems Support
- Interior Design Specialism
- Media
- Music Practice
- Music Technology
- Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
- Photography (Art and Design)
- Production Arts (Design for film, TV and theatre)
- Sport(sports development and fitness)
- Travel and Tourism
Access/Foundation subjects offered - 1 year programme (Level 3)
Entry Requirements
For Access/Foundation courses, international students must be over the age of 17 and meet the minimum requirement of having IELTS of 5 with the minimum score of 5 in each of the categories of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Students will also need the equivalent of 5 GCSE passes at grades A-C, including Maths.
Subjects offered are:
- Combined Business
- Health Care Science
- Teacher and related careers
- Social work and social science
- Science
Progression
The students can progress onto a HND (Higher National Diploma) or the first year of an undergraduate degree programme at university subject to earning sufficient credits
HNC (Higher National Certificate) – 1 year programme – (Level 4)
HND (Higher National Dipolma) – 2 year programme – (Level 5)
Entry Requirements
For HND/HNC courses, international students must be over the age of 18 and meet the minimum requirement of having IELTS of 5.5 with the minimum score of 5.5 in each of the categories of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Students will also need to hold one of the following qualifications in addition to the IELTS test:-
- GCSE A Level (Grade E minimum)
- GNVQ Advance or AVCE in Business
- BTEC National Diploma in a relevant subject
Progression
The students can progress onto the third year of the undergraduate degree programme at a university.
Foundation Degrees - 2 year programme
Entry Requirements
For Access/Foundation courses, international students must be under the age of 21 and meet the minimum requirement of having IELTS of 5 with the minimum score of 5 in each of the categories of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Students will need to meet the following entry requirements in addition to the IELTS
- 100 UCAS points
- Students should be under the age of 21 and should have successfully passed one full unit award (eg A Level or BTEC National Diploma) in Performing Arts or a related sbjects and possess a pass t Grade or above in Maths.
- Students over the age of 21 should have relevant experience
- Candidates will be expected to attend an interview and audition.
The subjects offered are:
- Musical Theatre (in partnership with University of Wolverhampton
Progression
Graduates will be offered the opportunity to apply for a third year of study to transfer the Foundation Degree to a BA Hons Degree in Musical Theatre.