Further Education Students

Courses at UU

At Ulster our key objective is to provide our students with learning experiences that will give them the confidence, knowledge and skills to enable them to take up challenging employment opportunities and to contribute to the further development of their chosen profession.

A levels and BTECs

We make most offers in UCAS Tariff points, therefore taking into consideration your full academic profile. So, no matter if you are undertaking BTEC qualifcations, A levels or an Access courses, we will award points accordingly.

Access Courses

As part of our commitment to ensure that all students are given access to apply to university education, we will consider any approved Access course provided that this includes the requisite Mathematics modules and these have been successfully completed. This may also include those Access courses which were previously acceptable, but which are no longer currently offered by the Further Education section. The following University of Ulster approved Access courses are recognised as incorporating Mathematics to the required standard:

  • Access Diploma in Combined Studies
    • North West Regional College - if optional Level 3 Maths is undertaken
  • Access Diploma in Social Sciences
    • Northern Regional College and South West College
  • Access Diploma in Adult Learning
    • Southern Regional College
  • Access Diploma in Humanities
    • Northern Regional College
  • Access Diploma in Science and Technology
    • Belfast Metropolitan College
  • Access Diploma in Science
    • North West Regional College
  • Access Diploma in Computing with Business and Multimedia
    • Belfast Metropolitan College

Foundation Degrees

List of Foundation Degrees associated with Ulster >>

Flexibility

At Ulster you have the opportunity to be flexible in your mode of study. Many courses are offered by both full-time and part-time study. Part-time offers flexibility to enable you to upskill whilst continuing to work. Find out more about our Part-time options by visiting our online prospectus