Non-Standard Entry route

Where an applicant falls slightly short of the standard entry criteria, they may still be considered under the non-standard entry route. As every application is considered on its own merit, places may be offered on the basis of non-standard entry qualifications, including maturity, professional qualifications and relevant professional experience.

What does it mean?

All applicants who do not have the standard entry criteria can apply to be considered by the non-standard admissions committee and judged on an individual basis. The committee will judge whether the candidates have obtained, by means other than normal study, the skills required to succeed on the programme. Typical criteria which will be considered can include relevant professional experience, life experiences or consistent outstanding academic performance at lower levels.

What does the candidate need to do?

Along with the application UKAdmissions@kaplan.co.uk form the applicant must submit the following documents to

A curriculum vitae A reference from their employer (if applicable) A covering letter identifying the skills derived from experience, through systematic reflection and the writing of a clear statement about what has been learned. Any further documents which may support their application. In the covering letter candidates should answer the following questions: 1) Why you have chosen to study this particular course at Holborn College. 2) What you intend to do after completion of the course and how this qualification will help you achieve it. 3) If you have been out of study for more than five years, what is your motivation for returning to full time study at this time. 4) How you have developed the skills required to successfully complete the programme. In Part 4, Applicants will need to specifically demonstrate that they have achieved the following skills: Information Technology and Learning Skills effective use of IT across a range of appropriate skills: presentational, research, evaluation. Employability Self-awareness in critically assessing their career path to date and in future developments. Study Skills An ability to work with a relative level of autonomy, on complex tasks requiring multiple sources of information towards tight deadlines. Can critically assess their performance in these tasks and suggest areas to develop. Problem Solving Has identified complex problems and attempted to apply appropriate resources in overcoming such problems. Communication Evidence of high level, sophisticated communication both verbal and written to a variety of sources Working with others Evidence of working in teams, an appreciation of differing roles within teams and the ability to manage conflict

What happens next?

Your application will be considered by the admissions committee and you will usually receive a decision within 1 week. In some cases, students may be asked to provide additional documents, further explanations or to attend an on-line interview to be conducted by a senior member of the committee. Where possible this will be arranged within 1 week of receiving the application.

How will I receive the decision?

If successful, you will be notified via email and will be issued with a formal offer letter. In some cases, this offer may be conditional on certain criteria, such as achieving an English language qualification. If the admissions committee does not feel that you are eligible for your chosen course of study, you will usually be offered a place on a lower level of study which will enable you to progress to meet your stated goals.

For more information or to obtain guidance on your specific circumstances, please contact our admissions team on UKAdmissions@kaplan.co.uk or +44207 403 8080.