Expand+Requirements
Applications to this course must be made through the UCAS system using code LX53. You must have four GCSEs Grades A-C, including English and Maths or equivalent approved qualifications, and one of the following: Either BTEC National Ce...

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Applications to this course must be made through the UCAS system using code LX53. You must have four GCSEs Grades A-C, including English and Maths or equivalent approved qualifications, and one of the following: Either BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Early Years, CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in CCLD, an appropriate NVQ Level 3 qualification or two A Levels or equivalent qualifications. The offer of a place on this course will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of an Access NI Criminal Records check and if appropriate a Social Services check. This programme of study is likely to include enrichment units which are an additional component to enhance your employability.

Expand+Tuition Fees for academic year (2017/18)
A full-time foundation degree/HND will cost £2685 per year.

Payment of Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are payable in full at the time of enrolment. Tuition fees can comprise course fees, registration fees o...

Hide-Tuition Fees for academic year (2017/18)
A full-time foundation degree/HND will cost £2685 per year.

Payment of Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are payable in full at the time of enrolment. Tuition fees can comprise course fees, registration fees or any other charge relating to the course. Payment is accepted by cash, cheque, direct debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard).

Payment of Fees by Direct Debit
Students with a UK bank account that facilitates direct debit can arrange for fees to be paid in instalments if they are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Students will have to pay a minimum of 25% of the total fee at time of enrolment, followed by three consecutive monthly equal payments by direct debit. Fully completed Direct Debit Forms must be provided at time of enrolment.

Payment by Sponsor/Employer
If your fees are to be paid by a sponsor such as your employer, please ensure that all the information is available to enable us to raise the appropriate invoices and to allow your sponsor to make payment on your behalf. You must present a signed letter from your sponsor/employer at time of enrolment. If you leave the employer it is your personal responsibility to ensure that your fees are paid and you will be liable for any outstanding balances.

Payment by Student Loan Company
If your fees are to be paid by the Student Loan Company (SLC) you must present a letter from your SLC at time of enrolment where possible. It is your personal responsibility to ensure that your fees are paid.

Refund Policy
The College’s policy is that all tuition fees are paid in full and are not refundable. The exceptions to this are as follows:

• A course/session is cancelled by the College. Where the cancellation of a course takes place, students will be offered either a place on a suitable alternative course or a full refund.

• Where a student has not attended a course and has provided written notification to the College at least 5 working days before the course commences.

• If the time, day or evening meeting of the class has been changed and the student is unable to continue attending because of these changes, a refund will be issued if written notification is received within 20 working days of the change.

• Other refund/cancellation applications shall be considered only in exceptional circumstances by the Director or designated authority (Head of Finance).

If an applicant has made one or more attendances, no refund/cancellation may be given, except in circumstances as listed beside in the refund policy section. However, where a refund has been refused it may be possible to transfer the tuition fee paid to another programme.

All applications for refunds must be made in writing. Requests for the refund/cancellation of tuition fees may be recommended by a member of the Curriculum Department and forwarded to Finance but only the Director or Head of Finance have the authority to authorise a refund or deferral of fees.

Where a refund has been authorised, payment originally made by credit or debit cards will be refunded by cheque within 20 working days.