Admissions Procedures - Direct
3.21. Each application for a programme
of study will be considered carefully on its own merits by a
trained and experienced assessor taking into account the
educational and professional experience and aspirations of the
applicant.
3.22. All students will be admitted in line with the
University's admissions policy.
3.23. Consideration will be given as to
whether applicants will be able to fulfil the objectives of the
programme of study and achieve the standards required.
3.24. A range of factors additional to,
and in some cases instead of, formal examination results is
considered in the selection process. These can include:
i. The personal statement and
reference
ii. Additional evidence of achievement,
motivation and potential as gathered through interview or
assessment of written materials
iii. Other
factors as appropriate to the discipline, such as employment or
volunteer work in relevant fields and sustained critical engagement
with relevant issues.
3.25. Achieving examination grades
equivalent to or above the standard offer for a course does not
automatically entitle a candidate to an offer.
3.26. Applications will be dealt with
efficiently without unnecessary delay.
3.27. Procedures for handling applications may vary from
subject to subject. Most offers are based purely on the information
provided on the appropriate application form or at interview, and
may be conditional on obtaining a certain standard in specified
subjects in examinations. In addition, Faculties may, at their
discretion, ask applicants to attend for interviews, undertake
supplementary assessments or provide examples of work. In such
cases, the Faculties should clearly explain how and why this will
be used in assessing the candidate and treat all candidates on an
equal and fair basis.