UK Qualifications
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma |
BTEC L3 Diploma |
Access Diploma |
A Levels |
Grade Profile |
UCAS Tariff Points |
Grade Profile |
UCAS Tariff Points |
% Pass Grade |
UCAS Tariff Points |
Grade |
UCAS Tariff Points |
D* D* D* |
168 |
D* D* |
112 |
|
|
A* |
56 |
D* D* D |
160 |
D* D |
104 |
75 |
168 |
A |
48 |
D*DD |
152 |
D D |
96 |
70 |
136-120 |
B |
40 |
DDD |
144 |
DM |
80 |
65 |
112-104 |
C |
32 |
DDM |
128 |
MM |
64 |
60 |
96-88 |
D |
24 |
DMM |
112 |
PM |
48 |
|
|
E |
16 |
MMM |
96 |
PP |
|
|
|
|
MMP |
80 |
|
|
|
MPP |
64 |
|
|
PPP |
48 |
ROI Qualifications
Irish Leaving Certificate - Higher and Ordinary |
FETAC Award |
Higher Grade |
UCAS Tariff Points |
Ordinary Grade |
UCAS Tariff Points |
Entry to HND / C Full 8 subject
Level 5 Major Award with five
subjects at Merit Level and the
remainder (three) at pass level. |
A1 |
36 |
A1 |
12 |
A2 |
30 |
A2 |
10 |
B1 |
30 |
B1 |
10 |
B2 |
24 |
B2 |
8 |
B3 |
24 |
B3 |
8 |
C1 |
18 |
Foundation Maths:
Foundation Mathematics at A2 and ILC D1 Ordinary will be accapted as subsidiary entry qualifications. However, for progression to degree
programmes, it is advised that GCSE mathematics is undertaken by those students holding an A2 in Foundation Mathematics. |
C2 |
18 |
C3 |
12 |
D1 |
12 |
D2 |
9 |
D3 |
9 |
For full details on UCAS Tariffs please
download the UCAS Tariff Leaflet
Entry Requirements
What qualifications do I need to gain entry to my chosen course?
|
Standard Requirements |
Duration |
Level |
1 |
0-5 points |
1 Year Full-Time Level 2 |
6 points |
1 Year full-time (Check individual courses for any specific entry requirements)
|
Level 3 |
Minimum 4 GCSEs Grade A*- C Or First Diploma or equivalent
The points system may be used for enhancement |
2 Year full-time (Check individual courses for any specific entry requirements) |
Points System for Entry to Level 1 & Level 2 Courses
GCSE Grade |
Points |
A* |
6 |
A |
5 |
B |
4 |
C |
3 |
D |
2 |
E - G |
1 |
Essential Skills in Numeracy, Literacy & ICT at Level 1 and 2 are considered by the College for entry purposes.
Enhanced Criteria
Where courses are oversubscribed, the College reserves the right to enhance the criteria for entry. South West College particularly welcomes applications from mature students. Standard admission requirements may not be applicable to applicants with alternative qualifications or experience. Further information is available from the Careers and Information Officers at each campus.
English Language Requirements
The language of instruction for College courses is English and it is strongly advisable that students who wish to benefit fully from a College course should be suitably proficient in English (ESOL Level 1). South West College aims to fully support students who require additional help with their English and courses in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are provided by the College. For further information about ESOL courses, Contact Student Services/Admissions.