(i)  Selection procedures

Applicants will be admitted onto programmes of study on the basis of academic merit and the ability to benefit from such study.  Admissions decisions will be taken in light of University policies on access, equal opportunities and at the discretion of Admissions staff.

The basic principle of admission to the THINC-University of Wales programmes is that applicants may reasonably be expected to be able to fulfill the objectives of the programme, achieve the standard required for an award and benefit from the period of study.

In making admissions decisions, Admissions staff should seek evidence of personal, professional and educational experiences, which provide a reasonable indication of ability to meet the demands of the programme.

Complaints by applicants relating to admissions decisions should be made through the University's Complaints Procedures.

(ii) Actual entry requirements, including any specific ‘A' level requested or their local equivalent, mature age entry, specified language requirements, etc.

Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes:

Qualifications acceptable for entry onto undergraduate degree include an appropriate combination of:

	GCE/VCE A Level (6-unit), GCE/VCE Advanced Subsidiary (3-unit), VCE Double Award (12-unit), Key Skills and GCSE passes (minimum Grade
	BTEC/EDEXCEL/SCOTVEC National Certificate/Diploma
	NVQ/SVQ
	Scottish Highers
	Internationally recognised foundation programmes. (THINC foundation program will be introduced from the second year).
	International and overseas qualifications which would render the applicant eligible for entry on to University undergraduate degree programmes in the country where he/she has earned those qualifications from. These would include a Pass in A level and an overall Pass percentage of 40% in CBSE, ICSE Higher Secondary level.

Mature applicants (>21 years of age) who are not in possession of formal qualifications may have relevant work experience or work related experience which may be considered as a basis for entry onto undergraduate degree programmes.

Entry Requirements for MBA

The normal entry requirement for a Master's programme is an honours degree, a postgraduate diploma or a professional qualification recognized by UOW as being equivalent to an honours degree.  For an MBA program the applicant would require an additional 2 years' experience on top of a degree. Other qualifications or experience that demonstrates that an applicant possesses appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree standard may be acceptable subject to UOW approval. Applicants aged over 25 with at least 2 years' relevant experience but without a first degree could apply for admission on the basis of extensive demonstrated managerial / supervisory work experience

Entry Requirements for MSc

The standard entry requirement is a minimum of a UOW recognized undergraduate degree which includes a significant computing component. Applicants with lower grades or sub-degree qualifications supplemented by substantial relevant work experience, or those with foreign degree qualifications, may be admitted after an interview and/or the satisfactory completion of an aptitude test.

Graduates with little or no background in computing, will be required to complete the following bridge modules covering three core areas of computing before moving on the MSc PG Certificate Level.

	Object-Oriented design and programming (using Java),
	Database design and implementation
	Networking, including the Internet.
	Introduction to Computer Sciences

Transfer of Credits

Applicants may apply for admission to programmes and claim credit towards final awards on the basis of certificated and non-certificated prior learning achievement. Credit may be awarded at all levels of study. All Credit transfer claims must be approved by the moderator.

Credit may be given for prior educational achievement subject to, if necessary, the inclusion of appropriate bridging materials and the calibration of taught materials.

Students with qualifications like the HND or equivalent in Business or Computing may be admitted directly to Level 3 of the Bachelor degrees in Business or Computing, pending approval by the relevant moderator.

Where a programme involves a period of compulsory and supervised work experience, an applicant may be given specific credit for all or part of that period, provided that she/he can demonstrate that prior experience showing a broad equivalence and direct relevance to the programme including evidence of appropriate supervision and assessment.  Where credit is given for full or partial exemption from a period of supervised work experience, this will be subject to the requirements of appropriate professional bodies.

Claims for prior learning to be accredited for the purpose of entry to programmes exemption) should be made, in the first instance, to the relevant Course leader. 

No more than 240 credits may be applied through APL towards an undergraduate degree and no more than 120 credits (non-dissertation) may be applied towards a Master's award.