Applying for Foundation & Honours DegreesAll full-time Foundation Degrees are taken in 2 years. Course entry requirements The standard entry requirements for Foundation Degree courses are as follows, unless stated otherwise for a specific course: An Edexcel National Diploma in a related subject or Access to Higher Education Diploma in a related subject or other equivalent qualifications. Consideration will also be given to a range of criteria including, for example, a portfolio of work, candidate attitude and performance at interview. We welcome applications from mature students who have relevant experience and other students with either non-standard qualifications or who may not meet the formal entry criteria. Progress to a BA(Hons) option, where available, is for one additional year of full-time study. You can also apply for a BA(Hons) one year course if you have completed an appropriate HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent at another institution. You must be 18 years of age or over on 1 September 2010 for a course starting in autumn 2010. How to Apply All applicants should apply for these courses through the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) in accordance with their procedures and timetables. Applicants should apply by 15 January 2010. Later applications will be considered, but it is important for you to check the deadline for your chosen course(s). In the UCAS Directory, you will find Amersham & Wycombe College courses under the Buckinghamshire New University entry (B94). The University's institution code name is BUCKC. You can contact UCAS directly at: UCAS, Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham GL52 3LZ Tel: (01242) 222444 Web: www.ucas.co.uk Some of our course codes may change from time to time. Please refer to the UCAS website www.ucas.co.uk for the latest information, or call us on 0800 614016. Student Finance This information applies only to students living in England. If you are a student living in Wales you should check out the Welsh Assembly Government web site at www.learning.wales.gov.uk/students for the latest information. If you are going into higher education, you can get financial support from the government. The two main sources of help are:
For further information on student loans, grants and the application process please go to Student Finance England (SFE: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance where you will find a step by step guide to applying for the finance available to you. Alternatively you can contact Student Finance directly at: Student Finance England, PO Box 210, Darlington DL1 9HJ Tel: 0845 300 50 90 Opening hours: Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 8.00pm; Saturday and Sunday - 9.00am - 5.30pm What will we charge? Higher Education fees for 2010-11. Higher education fees for students on year 2 of an HE course are £1625 Higher education fees for students starting a new HE course are £1950 Part time foundation degree fees are £1025 Other part time higher education tuition fees will vary depending on the nature and duration of the course. Please contact the Enquiries and Admissions team on 0800 614016 Overseas HE course fees are: £6500 Overseas part time foundation degree courses fees are £3250 All fees are charged on a per annum basis. For more information please call 0800 614 016 or request a copy of the College’s fees policy. |
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