GCE A level general studies is accepted by the university as one of the qualifying subjects. Those studying for a GNVQ are also required to pass an A-level to an appropriate standard. All applications are carefully considered and decisions are made on the basis of the information and references provided in the UCAS forms. In some cases and particularly in the case of older entry students, an informal interview is also held. All candidates who are offered a place are invited to the university so that they will have an opportunity to meet staff and students, find out more about the course and see the campus.
Some students prefer to take a year off from studies between A-levels and university.
The department is very happy to agree to this and you may defer your application. To find out more about social policy, or as preparation before joining the course it is worth familiarising yourself with a range of social policy related issues. Becoming conversant with the system of government and politics, as well as the major social and economic issues of the day, will give you a good basis to begin the course. However, the course is not simply about current affairs. This document is published for information only and does not form part of any contract.