Entry requirements
Trinity University College welcomes applicants with a diverse range of UK and international qualifications. We are committed to increasing participation in higher education and, therefore, consider each applicant on his or her individual merit. We normally invite applicants to the University to discuss their chosen course and are pleased to advise potential students on the appropriate programme and preparation for study at higher education.
The following provides a guideline of the entry requirements normally requested by the University. Specific information is available on the University and UCAS websites for individual courses.
Undergraduate programmes
Applicants under 21 years of age
Normally, applicants should be at least 18 years of age at the time of entry and possess good literacy skills, normally demonstrated by the achievement of Grade C or above at GCSE English (or Welsh for Welsh medium courses), or equivalent qualifications. If you intend applying for a place on the BA Primary Education with QTS, you must also meet the statutory requirements for that course, details of which are printed with the course information.
In addition
- UCAS Tariff Points - Applicants should normally offer at least 120 UCAS Tariff Points or above. At least 80 points should be attained through A Level/BTEC National Award or equivalent qualification, ideally, in relevant subjects for the intended degree programme. The remaining points may be attained from a variety of qualifications within the National Qualifications Framework, eg Welsh Baccalaureate, Scottish Framework Qualifications. The University will accept a maximum of 20 points for Level 3 Key Skills.
- Irish Leaving Certificate - At least 5 subjects at Honours level in subjects some of which must be relevant to your chosen degree programme. Please refer to UCAS tariff above.
- International Qualifications Entry requirements 42 G E
Mature students
We welcome applications from mature students who may not possess formal qualifications but have the motivation and commitment to study for Higher Education qualifications. We are keen to encourage mature students onto our programmes and are able to consider applications based on your individual merit. If you are able to demonstrate appropriate experience, knowledge or evidence of recent study, we may be able to consider these in lieu of formal academic qualifications. We will invite you to an interview to discuss an appropriate course and preparation for studying towards a qualification.
Access to HE courses
Trinity welcomes applications from students who have completed Access courses successfully and acknowledges the invaluable contribution that mature students make to enrich everyone’s learning experience. The University is committed to removing barriers to enable Access students to make progress onto degree programmes.
Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL)
If you are able to demonstrate appropriate knowledge and experience of a subject, you may be eligible for exemption from some parts of your course at Trinity. Your candidacy may be assessed by a variety of means, for example, through the presentation of a portfolio of work.
Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS)
Students who have undertaken a higher education course and have been awarded credits for modules completed elsewhere may be able to transfer those credits to a suitable course at the appropriate level.
