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Awarding Institution
Final Award
Teaching Institution
School
Subject Benchmark Statement
Date of Programme Specification Approval
Version Number
Educational Aims of the Course
Course Offering(s)
Sandwich Year Out
Sandwich Year Out - September
Full Time
Full Time - September
Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
Foundation Level
Intermediate Level
Sandwich Year Out
Honours Level
Interim Award
Certificate of Higher Education
Diploma of Higher Education
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Criteria for Admission
The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities. We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University. We encourage local, national and international applications. Further information for International Students can be found on their website.
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes.
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated in Section 3 of the Regulations for Awards.
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in Section 1.5 of the Regulations for Awards.
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process. General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
Further information is available on the disability services website.
Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by contacting the admissions tutor and by visiting our course finder website page.
Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University of Huddersfield and the specific requirements of the course as follows:
Minimum 112-104 UCAS tariff points with at least 2 A levels as well as passes in five subjects at GCSE (including English and Math)
AND/OR A Scottish Certification of Education with passes in 5 subjects including passes in four subjects at the higher level
AND/OR National Diploma awarded by Ed Excel Foundation (formerly BTEC) in relevant subject area – Distinction, Distinction, Merit
AND/OR The Irish Leaving Certificate with grades BBCC in 4 subjects at higher level
AND/OR An European Baccalaureate
AND/OR An International Baccalaureate (26 points or above)
AND/OR A national certificate awarded by Ed Excel Foundation (formerly BTEC) in relevant subject area Distinction or above and 1 A-level at grade B or above.
AND/OR Qualifications deemed equivalent to the above
Exceptionally, applicants whose qualifications do not conform to the standard requirements may be admitted on the basis of appropriate prior learning or experience.
A student seeking credit for advanced standing on the course under Section D3 of the University’s Regulations for Awards may claim accreditation for prior learning (APL) or for prior experiential learning (APEL) which is equivalent to that arising from relevant modules of study. The School Accreditation and Validation Panel (SAVP) will look at each applicant individually to assess whether the applicant has acquired the necessary skills and knowledge deemed appropriate to be granted credit where applicable on the course.
Mature and Overseas Students (considered on an individual basis)
Mature students with no or few formal qualifications will be considered for admission but will be expected to show their aptitude and suitability for the course.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries will be required to demonstrate that they have a suitable level of English, which would normally be a qualification such as IELTS at grade 6 or above, or equivalent and at least 5.5 in each component.
Additional Course Requirements
N/A
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University awards are regulated by the Regulations for Awards (Taught Courses) on the University website.
Quick links to the Regulations for Taught Students, procedures and forms can be accessed on the University website.
Indicators of Quality and Standards
This course is validated by the University of Huddersfield.
Professional Body reviews:
The accreditation of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Charted Institute of Builder (CIOB) is planned to be applied for, for this course.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
Key sources of information about the course can be found at