Course changes

Accreditations updated.

Requirement to have GCSE English removed.

Module ACC1022 Mathematics & Statistics for Accounting & Financial Management changed from 50% coursework, 50% exam to 100% exam.

Accreditations updated (AIA and ICAEW).

January 2026 full-time application link added.

CMI accreditation added.

‘Context of Advanced Practice’ module code changed from HEA9055 to HEA4265.

HEA4513 Advanced Cardiology added to optional modules, following clarification.

Updated.

HEA4256 Advanced Cardiothoracic Skills updated from 50% exam, 50% coursework to 100% exam.

Summative assessment for module HEA4118 Developing Clinical Skills and Capabilities in Advanced Practice (Adult) V3 changed from 60% exam and 40% coursework to 70% practical, 30& coursework.

HEA4197- Transforming Integrated Palliative and End of Life Care, HEA4219- Transforming End of Life Trajectories and HEA4252- Transforming End of Life Communication and Spiritual Care removed, following clarification.

HEA4118 Developing Clinical Skills and Capabilities in Advanced Practice assessment updated from 70% practical, 30% coursework to 100% coursework.

HEA4523 PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION and HEA4525 TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING FOR MEANINGFUL IMPACT added as optional modules.

Summative assessment for module HEA4118 Developing Clinical Skills and Capabilities in Advanced Practice (Adult) V3 changed from 60% exam and 40% coursework to 70% practical, 30& coursework.

HEA4197, HEA4219, and HEA4252 removed.

HEA4118 Developing Clinical Skills and Capabilities in Advanced Practice assessment updated from 70% practical, 30% coursework to 100% coursework.

Entry requirement wording has been updated from:

Your employer must also confirm that you are suitable for the role of advanced clinical practitioner in their organisation, with access to the appropriate workplace environment to gain relevant clinical experience throughout the programme, including appropriate clinical supervision by a designated Coordinating Education Supervisor and Associate Workplace Supervisors to meet Health Education England (HEE) requirements.
Working with your employer/workplace organisation, you should have a suitable job role identified for when you are qualified, compliant with the requirements of Health Education England Centre for Advancing Practice, that will direct your programme of study.

to:

You will need to demonstrate your ability to study at Masters level, evidenced within your application by your prior studies and/or experiential learning.

Your employer must confirm that you are appointed in an ACP  Trainee role within their organisation and are suitable to undertake training as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

They must also confirm that they can provide access to an appropriate workplace environment to support your clinical learning throughout the programme. This includes appropriate clinical supervision by a designated Coordinating Education Supervisor and Associate Workplace Supervisors in line with the requirements of the Multi-professional framework for advanced  practice.

In partnership with your employer/organisation, you must have a confirmed ACP Trainee post in place for the duration of your training and a clearly identified substantive Advanced Clinical Practitioner role to progress into upon qualification. This post must be compliant with the requirements of the Health Education England Centre for Advancing Practice and must inform your programme of study. Applications must be supported by a reference from your current employer.

EA4523 PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION and HEA4525 TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING FOR MEANINGFUL IMPACT added as optional modules.

Contact email address updated.

Course fees updated

Optional module MED3282 removed and optional module MED3287 added.

‘This animation degree is recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen-based industries. It carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.’ removed as it will not be accredited from academic year 2027-2028.

CIS4518 Emerging Technologies removed as a compulsory module and has instead become an optional module. CIS4518_ONL Emerging Technologies has been removed from the online version of the programme.

LAW4025 Cyber Crime: Detection, Investigation and Enforcement removed as an optional module and has instead become a compulsory module.

LAW4031 – The Law of Cyber Warfare has been added as an optional module.

Module LAW4023 updated from 100% coursework to 60% practical and 40% coursework.
Module LAW4028 assessment updated from 30% practical, 70% coursework to 50% practical, 50% coursework.
Module LAW4024 DIGITAL AND CYBER FINANCIAL CRIME updated from 30% coursework, 70% exam to 50% coursework, 50% exam.

LAW4027 Digital Platforms and Competition Law updated from 100% coursework to 40% coursework, 60% practical.

LAW4025 -Cyber Crime – Detection, Investigation and Enforcement- assessment updated from 100% coursework to 50% coursework, 50% practical.

LLB (Hons)Law with Foundation Year added (2026 entry, subject to validation)

UFC0006 – Introduction to Law added as an optional module.

‘Subject to validation’ removed from Law pathway.

Changed from:
IFP0003 – CRITICAL ANALYSIS & SYSTEMATIC THINKING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION – CORE

IFP0012 – ACADEMIC WRITING – CORE

UFC0001 – INDEPENDENT PROJECT

– CORE

UFC0002- INTRODUCTION TO ARTS AND HUMANITIES – CORE

UFC0003 – INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SCIENCES – CORE

UFC0004: BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS – OPTIONAL

UFC0005: FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION – OPTIONAL

UFC0006: INTRODUCTION TO LAW – OPTIONAL (Pathway Information: Optional, but Core within the LLB Law Foundation pathway)

to:

Over the course of the academic year, you will study four pre-determined compulsory modules and two additional modules depending on your intended progression route:

Compulsory modules (students on all routes)

IFP0012 Academic Writing

UFC0003 Introduction to Social Sciences

IFP0003 Critical Analysis and Systematic Thinking for Higher Education

UFC0001 Independent Research Project

Route-specific modules:

Business routes: UFC0004 Business Fundamentals and UFC0002 Introduction to Arts and Humanities or UFC0006 Introduction to Law

Education and Teaching routes: UFC0002 Introduction to Arts and Humanities and UFC0005 Foundations of Education

English, History, Media, Sociology, and BA Geography routes: UFC0002 Introduction to Arts and Humanities and UFC0004 Business Fundamentals or UFC0005 Foundations of Education

Law routes: UFC0006 Introduction to Law and UFC0004 Business Fundamentals or UFC0005 Foundations of Education

On successful completion of all six modules in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Year, you will progress to Year 1 of your intended degree.

Foundations of Education removed as a compulsory module for Business route, following clarification.

January 2026 full-time application link added.

CMI accreditation added.

Year 1

Removed:

SCI1119- Organic Chemistry

Year 2

Removed:
SCI2319- Laboratory Master Class
SCI2322- Reaction Kinetics
SCI2338- Plant Form and Physiology

Added:
SCI2362 Mechanisms and Methods in Chemical Biology
SCI2363:The Secret Life of Trees
SCI2317:Invertebrate Ecology

Year 3:

Added:
SCI3373: Frontiers in Chemical Biology

Removed:
SCI3014- Application of Genetics
SCI3327- Advanced Tissue Applications
SCI3336- Plants and People

Added:
SCI3316 Pathology
SCI3311- Ecological Genetics
SCI3371- Soil Ecology and Ecosystems
SCI3372- Ecotoxicology

SCI2335 Introduction to Biotechnology assessment weighting updated from EX1 – 60 % CW1 – 40 % to EX1 – 50 % CW1 – 50 %.

SCI3328 Applications of Biotechnology assessment weighting updated from EX 35% CW1- 65% to EX1 – 50 % CW1 – 50 %.

SCI2411 Medical Microbiology added.
Medical Microbiology removed from Year 3.

SCI2335 Introduction to Biotechnology assessment weighting updated from EX1 – 60 % CW1 – 40 % to EX1 – 50 % CW1 – 50 %.

SCI3328 Applications of Biotechnology assessment weighting updated from EX 35% CW1- 65% to EX1 – 50 % CW1 – 50 %.

Optional module wording updated from ‘Three of’ to ‘Two of’ at Level 4 (Year 1) following clarification.

SCI2343 Human Genetics removed.
SCI2364 Clinical Genetics added as Optional
SCI2411 Medical Microbiology added as Optional

SCI1115 Chemistry for Biologists changed from optional to compulsory.
SCI1118 Genetics and Evolution changed from optional to compulsory.
SCI1119 Organic Chemistry removed.
All second year modules changed from optional to compulsory.
SCI2335 Introduction to Biotechnology removed.
SCI3014 Applications of Genetics removed.
SCI3324 Epidemiology removed.
SCI3015 Genomics and Bioinformatics removed.
All third year modules made compulsory.

Module changes made to course page, subject to revalidation:

Year 1
Removed: Ecology SCI1112, Biodiversity SCI1113 and Language 1- TLC1010
Added: Fundamentals in Developmental Biology

Year 2

Removed: Research Methods in Biology
Added: Research Methods in Biomedical Science ,Medical Microbiology
Clinical Genetics

Year 3
Added: Transfusion Science & Haematology SCI3410 and Global Health SCI3360
Moved: Pharmacology SCI3321 moved from Compulsory to Optional.

SCI3360 Global Health and Infectious Disease removed, subject to revalidation.

Course changes, as part of revalidation:

‘Studying abroad option available’ removed

SCI2364 added

‘Some Year 2 and 3 modules teach key clinical subjects central to a biomedical science programme. Therefore, they are classed as ‘pass‑all‑elements’, requiring students to pass every component.’ added to ‘How You’ll be Assessed’ section.

Entry Requirement changed to: ‘Typical offer 112-120 UCAS tariff points, preferably to include Biology or a related subject, such as Chemistry or Applied Science plus GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).’

Year 1

SCI1119 Organic Chemistry (optional module) removed.

Year 2

SCI2333 Biogeography (optional module) removed
SCI2344 Immunology and Infections Disease (optional module) added
SCI2362 Mechanisms and Methods in Chemical Biology (optional module) added
SCI2338 Plant Form and Physiology (optional module) removed
SCI2341 Up-Canopy Biology ( optional module) removed
SCI2352 Plant Diversity: International Field Course (optional module) removed
SCI2363 The Secret Life of Trees (optional module) added
SCI2323 Techniques in Biochemistry (optional module) added

Year 3

SCI3327 Advanced Tissue Applications (Compulsory module) removed
SCI3329 Field Botany (optional module) removed
SCI3336 Plants and People (optional module) removed
SCI3342 Clinical Biochemistry (optional module) added
SCI3343 Plant Biochemistry (optional module) added
SCI3371 Soil Ecology and Ecosystem Process (optional module) added
SCI3372 Ecotoxicology (optional module) added
SCI3362 Animal Wildlife and Conservation: International Field Course (optional module) removed
SCI3363 Biodiversity and Conservation: Field Course (optional module) removed
SCI3364 Plant and Animal Interactions (optional module) removed

SCI2335 Introduction to Biotechnology assessment weighting updated from EX1 – 60 % CW1 – 40 % to EX1 – 50 % CW1 – 50 %.

SCI3328 Applications of Biotechnology assessment weighting updated from EX 35% CW1- 65% to EX1 – 50 % CW1 – 50 %.

SCI3014 Applications of Genetics readded, following clarification.

SCI2411 Medical Microbiology added as an optional module.
SCI2343 Human Genetics (Optional Module) removed.
SCI3014 Application of Genetics (Optional Module) removed.
SCI3359 Medical Microbiology (Optional Module) removed.

January 2026 full-time intake added.

CMI accreditation added.

January 2026 full-time application link added.

CMI accreditation added.

BUS4703 replaced with BUS4705.

CMI accreditation added.

Requirement to have GCSE Maths removed.

BUS3078 Business Intelligence moved to Compulsory following clarification.

BUS1044 Introduction to Business Analytics updated to 40% coursework, 60% exam.

Level 4/Year 1 :

Removed BUS1047 Principles of Microeconomics and replace with BUS1056 Principles of Economics as Compulsory

Changed BUS1054 from Compulsory to Optional

Remove BUS1046 and replace with BUS1055 as Compulsory

Level 5/Year 2:

Removed BUS2216 Compulsory

Removed BUS2222 Compulsory

Added BUS2214 as Optional

Added BUS2219 as Compulsory

Changed BUS2217 from Optional to Compulsory

Level 6/ Year 3:

Removed BUS3077 Optional

Changed BUS3064 from Option B to Option C

Year 1

BUS1046 Statistics for Economics removed

BUS1047 Principles of Microeconomics removed as an Option

BUS1048 Principles of Macroeconomics removed as an Option

BUS1050 Development of Economic Thought removed as a Compulsory Module

NEW MODULE BUS1056 Principles of Economics added as Compulsory

NEW MODULE BUS1055 Applied Statistics added

BUS1044 Introduction to Business Analytics – Change from Optional to Compulsory

Year 2

BUS2019 Employability removed as an Option

BUS2224 Intermediate Macroeconomics removed as an Option

BUS2225 Applied Econometrics removed as an Option

BUS2213 Operations Management added as a Compulsory Module

BUS 3064 Sustainability and Business added as a Compulsory module (replace BUS3075)

Option A and B options combined as one group

Year 3

BUS3075 Sustainable Economics removed as a Compulsory module

BUS3080 Responsible Business removed as an Option

BUS3070 Development Economics – Changed from Optional to Compulsory

Options B and C combined into one group

BUS1044 Introduction to Business Analytics updated to 40% coursework, 60% exam.

Accreditations updated.

Requirement to have GCSE Maths and English removed.

Accreditations updated (ICAEW)

Accreditations updated (AIA)

BUS1043 Principles of Marketing, BUS2214 Strategic Management and BUS3080 Responsible Business removed as optional modules.
BUS1056 Principles of Economics added as a compulsory module to Year 1.
BUS1042 Organisational Behaviour moved from optional to compulsory.
BUS3078 Business Intelligence added as an optional module to Year 3.
BUS2213 Operations Management moved from optional to compulsory in Year 3.
Changed ‘two of’ to ‘one of’ for optional modules in Year 2.
ACC3014 moved from optional to compulsory in Year 2.
Changed ‘two of’ to ‘one of’ for group B of optional modules in Year 3.

Entry month updated to September as a result of clarification.

Entry month updated to September as a result of clarification.

CMI accreditation updated.

Requirement to have GCSE Maths and English removed.

Module BUS1053 Introduction into Digital Marketing assessment weighting updated from 60% to 70% coursework and 40% to 30% exam.
Module BUS2228 Marketing Pitch updated from 50% coursework, 50% practical to 60% coursework, 40% practical.

Year 1

BUS1042 Organisational Behaviour removed as a Compulsory module

BUS1053 Introduction to Digital Marketing – Changed from Optional to Compulsory

Year 2

BUS2215 Branding: Integrated Digital Campaigns removed as a Compulsory module

BUS2228 The Marketing Pitch removed as an Option

BUS2213 Operations Management added as a Compulsory module

BUS2217 Business Digital Strategy – Changed from Option A to Option B (replacing BUS2228)

Year 3

BUS3077 Marketing and Society removed as an Option

BUS3080 Responsible Business removed as an Option

BUS3071 Global Marketing Management – Changed from Optional to Compulsory

BUS3079 Enterprise Management – Changed from Option C to Option B

BUS2226 replaced with BUS2045 Marketing Planning

BUS1044 Introduction to Business Analytics updated to 40% coursework, 60% exam.

Requirement to have GCSE Maths and English removed.

BUS22216 and BUS3080 removed.

BUS1044 Introduction to Business Analytics updated to 40% coursework, 60% exam.

January 2026 Full-time application link added.

CMI accreditation added.

BUS4717 Advertising and Marketing Communications removed.
BUS4714 Marketing: Sustainable and Ethical Perspectives added.

References to Department for Education (DfE) grant removed, as no longer applicable.

Link to Fastrack page added- course is a Fastrack progression route for 2026 entry.

HEA4197, HEA4219, and HEA4252 removed.

HEA4523 PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION and HEA4525 TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING FOR MEANINGFUL IMPACT added as optional modules.

HEA4529 Healthcare Management and Performance Improvement in Healthcare added.

HEA4197- Transforming Integrated Palliative and End of Life Care, HEA4219- Transforming End of Life Trajectories and HEA4252- Transforming End of Life Communication and Spiritual Care removed, following clarification as part of FHSCM PVM 10

HEA4523 PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION and HEA4525 TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING FOR MEANINGFUL IMPACT added as optional modules.

HEA4529 Healthcare Management and Performance Improvement in Healthcare added.

Summative assessment for module HEA4118 Developing Clinical Skills and Capabilities in Advanced Practice (Adult) V3 changed from 60% exam and 40% coursework to 70% practical, 30% coursework.

HEA4197, HEA4219, and HEA4252 removed.

HEA4118 Developing Clinical Skills and Capabilities in Advanced Practice assessment updated from 70% practical, 30% coursework to 100% coursework.

HEA4523 PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION and HEA4525 TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING FOR MEANINGFUL IMPACT added as optional modules.

HEA4112 Ultrasound Scanning for Reproductive Medicine and HEA4529 Healthcare Management and Performance Improvement in Healthcare added.

HEA4523 PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION and HEA4525 TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING FOR MEANINGFUL IMPACT added as optional modules.

HEA4523 PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION and HEA4525 TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING FOR MEANINGFUL IMPACT added as optional modules.

PSY4326 Professional Issues added for 2027 entry.

Part-time route no longer available for 2026 entry.

STEM Foundation Year removed.

Part-time route no longer available for 2026 entry.

MAT2000 Inferential Statistics removed from Year 2.

Part-time route no longer available for 2026 entry.

Full-time route has changed from 12-16 months to 12 months.

Removed all wording linked to subject to reapproval on course page due to confirmation of accreditation reapproval from BCS.

January 2025 route has changed to 18-months duration.

January 2025 part-time route unavailable.

Accreditation updated to ‘This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Successfully completing a BCS-accredited course is the first step to full BCS membership and to being awarded chartered status’ following clarification.

January 2026 routes removed.

January application links removed.

January 2026 routes added.

Part-time route no longer available.

Part-time route readded, following clarification.

Removed all wording linked to subject to reapproval on course page due to confirmation of accreditation reapproval from BCS.

STEM Foundation Year removed.

‘The programme includes a residential field course. All field trip costs are included within course fees’ removed from Overview.

MCM4011- Management in Practice module description updated to reflect this.

‘Duration of Conservation placement updated to ‘You will also spend 10-20 days undertaking a conservation placement over a three-five month period in addition to the above commitments’.

Wording in Module MCM4006 Conservation Placement updated to reflect this.

‘Subject to reapproval’ added to accreditation wording, following clarification.

All the above changes are subject to revalidation

Removed (subject to revalidation)

-Biodiversity Planning and Legislation
-MCM4006-Conservation Placement
-GEO4005-GIS and Cartography for Conservation Management
-MCM4013-Invertebrate Ecology
-MCM4011-Management in Practice
-MCM4015-Restoration and Conservation Planning
-MCM4008-Vertebrate Monitoring and Management

Added

-MCM4016-Ecological Theory in Conservation
-MCM4017-Animal Identification and Monitoring
-MCM4018-Conservation Management
-MCM4020- Ecological Placement

Updated

-MCM4019-Field Botany- updated to replace MCM4014 Field Botany

Remaining the same

MCM4001- Research Project

-MCM4019-Field Botany- assessment updated from 50% practical, 50% exam to 100% practical, following clarification.

Added:
MCM4016 Ecological Theory in Conservation
MCM4017 Animal Identification and Monitoring
MCM4018 Conservation Management and GIS
MCM4020 Ecological Placement

Removed:

MCM4002 Ecology and Biogeography in Conservation
MCM4003 Biodiversity Planning and Legislation
MCM4015 Restoration and Conservation Planning
MCM4006 Conservation Management
MCM4008 Vertebrate Monitoring and Management
GEO4005 GIS and Cartography for Conservation Management
MCM4011 Management in Practice
MCM4013 Invertebrate Ecology

Sandwich Year Option removed, following clarification.

Wording updated to ‘We’re one of the only universities to contribute funding towards personal therapy in the first year and counselling supervision in the second and third years of your training’ following clarification.

WRI2025 The Art of Scriptwriting moved from compulsory to optional in Year 2.

Fastrack link removed

LIT2017 Early Modern Literature removed.

LIT2119 added to Year 2, with accompanying notes.

LAW 4015- Cyber Crime – Detection, Investigation and Enforcement= assessment updated from 100% coursework to 50% coursework and 50% practical.

PLN4004 The use of intelligence in reactive and proactive investigations updated from 100% coursework to 100% practical.

Module PLN2009 Public Protection, Vulnerability and Risk 2- updated from 70% exam, 30% practical to 100% exam.
Module PLN3004 updated from 100% coursework to 60% practical, 40% coursework.
Module CRI1127 Addictions and Offending updated from 100% coursework to 100% exam.
Module LAC1000 Cyber Security Fundamentals and Ethics updated from 80% coursework, 20% practical to 50% coursework, 50% practical.

LAC2004- Introduction to Probation Studies- updated from 100% coursework to 60% coursework, 40% practical.

Counter Terrorism PLN3006- updated from 100% coursework to 70% coursework, 30% practical.

Removed, following clarification:

LAc1002 Skills for Criminal Justice
CRI1131 Mental Health and Offending
CRI2031-Rehabilitation and Treatment of Offenders
LAW2031- Work Placement
CRI3025-Psychological Explanations of Crime
CRI3109- The Politics of Policing
LAC3000-Cyber Risk and Incident Management
PLN3003-Digital Policing and Cybercrime

Added, following clarification:

LAc2006-Rehabilitation of Offenders
LAC2007- Work Placement
LAC3002- Psychological Explanation of Crime
LAc3003- The Politics of Policing
LAc3004- Research Report
LAc3005-Cybercrime and Security

Requirement to have GCSE Maths and English removed.

FAS PVM 13: Module CRI1127 Addictions and Offending updated from 100% coursework to 100% exam.

Link to Fastrack page added- course is a Fastrack progression route for 2026 entry.

LAC2004- Introduction to Probation Studies- updated from 100% coursework to 60% coursework, 40% practical.

PSY3139 Forensic Psychology: Eyewitnesses and Suspects removed.
CRI3123 Applying Psychology to lifestyle behaviour added as optional.
Psy3152 Social Cognitive Neuroscience added as optional.
Psy3146 Evolutionary Psychology added as optional.
EDP3107 The Psychology of Literacy added as optional.

Removed following clarification:

CRI3025 Psychological Explanations of Crime
CRI3109 Psychology of Literacy
PSy3146 Evolutionary Psychology
Psy3152 Social Cognitive Neuroscience
LAC3000 Cyber Risk and Incident Management
PSY3123 Psychological Explanations of Crime

Added following clarification:

LAC3002 Psychological Explanations of Crime
LAc3005 Cyber Crime and Security
PSY3139 Forensic Psychology: Eyewitnesses and Suspects

Part-time route removed for 2025/26 and 2026/27 entry, as part of revalidation.

Year 1

As part of revalidation:

CRI1017 Critical Thinking and Analysis, CRI1124 Introduction to Criminological Theory, CRI1016 Power, Knowledge and Crime removed.

CRI1142 Key Criminological Thinkers and CRI1140 Why we need Critical Criminology added.

Year 2

As part of revalidation:

CRI2225 Critical Criminological Theory, CRI2222 Doing Criminological Research, CRI2027 Crime, Law and Society, CRI2025 Gender, Sex and Violence, CRI2023 ‘Race’, Crime and Criminology, CRI2026 Work Experience Module, CRI2028 Youth Justice removed.

SPY2150 Becoming a Social Researcher, CRI2230 Gendered Violence, Crime and Justice, CRI2231 Crime and Music, CRI2232 Crime, Harms, Law and Justice, CRI2233 Victims, Theories, Debates and Practices, CRI2234 Community Punishments added.

Year 3

As part of revalidation:

CRI3020 Dissertation, CRI3023 Crime and Place, CRI3021 Crimes of the Powerful 1, CRI3022 Crimes of the Powerful 2, CRI3024 Criminology and Philosophy, CRI3110 The Politics of Imprisonment, CRI3109 The Politics of Policing removed.

CRI3120 State Crime, CRI3121 Corporate Crime, CRI3122 Prison Lives in Literature and Films, GEO3262 Critical Migration Studies,HIS3040 A Century of Crime and Its Contexts: 1840-1940 added.

Entry requirements updated to ‘Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. You will also need at least 3 GCSEs at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including GCSE English’.

Assessment for A is for Activism updated from 70% coursework and 30% practical to 100% coursework.

Assessment for Corporate Crime updated from 100% coursework to 100% exam.

POL3007-A is for Activism removed.
POL3015 Global and National Activist Movements added.
SPY2163-Youth Offending: Critical Perspectives removed.

CRI3123 added as optional.
POL3007 removed.
POL3015 added as optional.
SPY2163 readded following clarification.

LAW2007 Public Law 1 removed.
LAW2029 Public Law added as optional.
LAW3051 European Union Constituent Law removed.
CRI3123 added.

As part of revalidation:

Year 1

CRI1124 removed.

Year 2

CRI2225, CRI2027, CRI2025, CRI2222, CRI2023, CRI2028 removed.

BUS2229 Entrepreneurship and Innovation, CRI2230 Gendered Violence, Crime and Justice, CRI2231 Crime and Music, CRI2233 Victims: Theories, Debates and Practices, CRI2234 Community Punishments, SPY2163 Youth Offending: Critical Perspectives added.

Year 3:

CRI3023, CRI3021, CRI3022, CRI3020, CRI3109, PSY3133, PSY3140, PSY3146, EDP3105, PSY3129 removed.
CRI3112,CRI3120 and CRI3121 added.

Entry requirements updated to ‘Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points plus at least 3 GCSE’s at Grade C or above (or equivalent) including GCSE English’, as part of revalidation.

Modules removed: Broken Britain and Critical Terrorism Studies removed.

CRI3123 Race, Crime and Criminology added as an optional module.

SPY2157 Representations of Childhood and Popular Culture updated from 60% coursework, 40% practical to 100% coursework.

Full-time route has changed from 12-16 months to 12 months.

Removed all wording linked to subject to reapproval on course page due to confirmation of accreditation reapproval from BCS.

January 2025 route has changed to 18-months duration.

January 2025 part-time route unavailable.

Updated to include ‘for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer’. 

References to BCS engineering accreditations removed.

January 2026 FT and PT intake removed.

January 2026 application links removed.

January 2026 intakes added.

Part-time route unavailable.

Part-time route readded, following clarification.

September 2026 Full-time application link updated,

PAR2300: Performance Contexts 2 removed.
DAN2304: Dancing Cultures added.

January 2026 FT and PT intake and application links removed.

BCS accreditation wording and logo added to overview.

Part-time route unavailable.

Part-time route readded, following clarification.

September 2026 Full-time link updated.

Full-time route has changed from 12-16 months to 12 months.

‘(Subject to reapproval’) removed- confirmation of accreditation reapproval from BCS.

January 2025 route has changed to 18-months duration.

January 2025 part-time route unavailable.

BCS accreditation logo and references to accreditation removed following clarification.

January 2026 FT and PT intake and associated application links, following clarification from department.

BCS accreditation wording and logo added to overview.

January 2026 intakes added.

Part-time route readded, following clarification.

Entry requirements updated to 104-112 UCAS points.

Requirement to have GCSE Maths and English removed.

Module BUS1053 Introduction into Digital Marketing assessment weighting updated from 60% to 70% coursework and 40% to 30% exam.
Module BUS2228 Marketing Pitch updated from 50% coursework, 50% practical to 60% coursework, 40% practical.

Subject to revalidation banner removed.

BUS1052 Marketing Communications, BUS2228 The Marketing Pitch, BUS3077 Marketing and Society and BUS3078 Business Intelligence removed.

BUS1044 Introduction to Business Analytics updated to 40% coursework, 60% exam.

BUS1051 Understanding Consumer Markets removed.
BUS1052 Marketing Communications added.

The following information has been added to the ‘Application’ section:

The deadline for international applications for PhD or MRes is the 30th May.

The deadline for Home/EU applications for PhD is typically the 30th May, and Home/EU applications for MRes is the 14th September.

Updated following clarification.

DRA3303 Performance, Gender and Sexual Politics updated from 100% practical to 80% practical, 20% coursework.

Modules WRI1020 and WRI3023 removed and add the optional modules ECW1000 and WRI3005 added.

Updated from:

The power of Playful Pedagogies (30 credits)
Theories and Models of Educational Leadership (30 credits)
Finance, Governance and Strategic Management (30 credits)
Researching Education (30 credits)
Real World Research and Impact in Education (60 credits)

to:

Link to Fastrack page added- course is a Fastrack progression route for 2026 entry.

Modules updated as part of revalidation:

PRL4071 CONTEMPORARY DEBATES IN EARLY YEARS EDUCATION
PRL4078 THE POWER OF PLAYFUL PEDAGOGIES
PRL4084 INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES IN EARLY YEARS EDUCATION
PRL4086 PREPARING FOR RESEARCH IN EDUCATION AND COMMUNITIES
PRL4087 EXTENDED MAJOR PROJECT

Link to Fastrack page added- course is a Fastrack progression route for 2026 entry.

Link to Fastrack page added- course is a Fastrack progression route for 2026 entry.

TLC2000 Language2 removed.
TLC3000 Language3 removed.
SCI2337 Plant Diversity removed.
SCI3357 Animal Wildlife and Conservation removed.
SCI3309 Biodiversity and Conservation removed.
SCI3325 Ecological Interactions removed.

SCI2352 Plant Diversity International Field Course added.
SCI3362 Animal Wildlife and Conservation International Field Course added.
SCI3363 Biodiversity and Conservation Field Course added.
SCI3364 Plant Animal Interactions added.

SCI1118 Anatomy and Physiology removed, following clarification.
GEO1059 Environmental Issues added, following clarification.
SCI2335 Introduction to Biotechnology removed, following clarification.
SCI3328 removed.
SCI3318 Invertebrate Ecology removed, following clarification.
SCI336 Biodiversity and Conservation moved to compulsory, following clarification.
SCI3322 Laboratory Masterclass and SCI3328 removed, following clarification.

SCI2360 Ecology and Conservation Placement added to Level 5 as an optional module.

Year 1
SCI1112 Ecology – moved from optional to compulsory
Organic chemistry – removed
Year 2
SCI2363 The Secret Life of Trees added as an optional module
SCI2360 Ecology and Conservation placement added as an optional module
SCI2361 Animal and Wildlife Conservation: International field trip added as an optional module
SCI2319 Laboratory Masterclass removed as an optional module
SCI2338 Plant Form and Physiology removed as an optional module
SCI2352 Plant Diversity: international field course removed as an optional module
Year 3
SCI3370 Solutions to the Biodiversity and Climate Crises added as an optional module
SCI3371 Soil Ecology and Ecosystem Processes added as an optional module
SCI3372 Ecotoxicology added as an optional module
SCI3362 Animal and Wildlife Conservation: International field course removed as an optional module
Ecology and Conservation Placement removed as an optional module
SCI3364 Plant and Animal interactions removed as an compulsory module

Optional modules updated from ‘Three of’ to ‘Two of’ at Level 4, following clarification.
Optional modules updated from ‘Two of’ to ‘Three of’ at Level 6, following clarification.

Entry requirements updated to include ‘All students enrolling on this programme will need an enhanced DBS check’, subject to revalidation.

Modules updated, subject to revalidation:

Compulsory:
PRL4086 PREPARING FOR RESEARCH IN EDUCATION AND COMMUNITIES
PRL4087 EXTENDED MAJOR PROJECT

Optional:
PNQ4001 PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND CURRICULUM
PNQ4002 EVIDENCE INFORMED PRACTICE
PRL4067 CONTEMPORARY DEBATES IN EDUCATION
PRL4068 CONTEMPORARY DEBATES IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
PRL4069 CONTEMPORARY DEBATES IN EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH
PRL4070 CONTEMPORARY DEBATES IN SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, DISABILITIES AND INCLUSION
PRL4071 CONTEMPORARY DEBATES IN EARLY YEARS EDUCATION
PRL4072 CONTEMPORARY DEBATES IN SPORT, EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH
PRL4073 CRITICAL CHALLENGES IN EDUCATION AND SOCIETY
PRL4075 EDUCATIVE LEADERSHIP AND CREATIVE ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN
PRL4076 MENTAL HEALTH AND TRAUMA INFORMED EDUCATION
PRL4077 INCLUSIVE PRACTICE IN SEND: POLICY, TENSION AND PROFESSIONAL DECISION MAKING
PRL4078 THE POWER OF PLAYFUL PEDAGOGIES
PRL4079 APPLIED MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION IN SPORT AND EDUCATION
PRL4080 POWER, POLICY, AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY
PRL4081 STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND POSITIVE EDUCATIONAL CHANGE
PRL4082 PLACE BASED PREVENTION AND PROMOTION IN EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH
PRL4083 NEURODIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICE
PRL4084 INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES IN EARLY YEARS EDUCATION
PRL4085 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION IN COMMUNITY AND PERFORMANCE SPORT

Module groupings updated following clarification (part of revalidation).

Link to Fastrack page added- course is a Fastrack progression route for 2026 entry.

Modules added, subject to validation:

Year 1

BED1400 STUDYING AND RESEARCHING AT UNIVERSITY

BED1402 BIG QUESTIONS IN EDUCATION: IDEAS, VALUES AND CONTEXTS

SED1402 SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES

SED1403 WORKING IN EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH 1

Year 2:

BED2400 DIGITAL FUTURES IN EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

BED2402 EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY: ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES

SED2402 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION

SED2403 WORKING IN EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH 2

Year 3

BED3402 LEADING AND MANAGING COMMUNITY EDUCATION

SED3403 REAL-WORLD RESEARCH IN EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH

SED3404 EDUCATION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH

SED3405 WORKING IN EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH 3

Updated from 104-112 to 96-104 UCAS points, subject to validation.

Entry requirements updated to include ‘All students enrolling on this programme will need an enhanced DBS check’, subject to validation.

Modules updated, subject to revalidation.

Removed:

• Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Education (30 credits)
• Education, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (30 credits)
• Policy and Practice in Education and Mental Health (30 credits)
• Preparing for Research in Education (30 credits)
• Real World Research and Impact in Education (60 credits)

Added:

Compulsory

PRL4069 CONTEMPORARY DEBATES IN EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH
PRL4076 MENTAL HEALTH AND TRAUMA INFORMED EDUCATION
PRL4082 PLACE BASED PREVENTION AND PROMOTION IN EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH
PRL4086 PREPARING FOR RESEARCH IN EDUCATION AND COMMUNITIES
PRL4087 EXTENDED MAJOR PROJECT

Link to Fastrack page added- course is a Fastrack progression route for 2026 entry.

Modules added, subject to revalidation:

Year 1

BED1400 STUDYING AND RESEARCHING AT UNIVERSITY

BED1402 BIG QUESTIONS IN EDUCATION: IDEAS, VALUES AND CONTEXTS

SED1400 INCLUSION IN ACTION: SUPPORTING SENDI LEARNERS

SED1401 WORKING IN SENDI 1

Year 2

BED2400 DIGITAL FUTURES IN EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

BED2402 EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY: ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES

SED2400 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO SENDI IN EDUCATION

SED2401 WORKNG IN SENDI 2

Year 3

BED3402 LEADING AND MANAGING COMMUNITY EDUCATION

SED3400 REAL-WORLD RESEARCH IN EDUCATION AND SENDI

SED3401 EDUCATION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: SUPPORTING SENDI

SED3402 WORKING IN SENDI 3

Entry criteria updated from 104-112 to 96-104 UCAS points, subject to revalidation.

Entry requirements updated to include ‘All students enrolling on this programme will need an enhanced DBS check’, subject to revalidation.

BPS accreditation added to ‘Overview’.

HUG4043 Working, Assessing and Engaging in Education Settings updated from 100% coursework to 100% practical.
HUG4045 Interventions for Emerging Mental Health Difficulties in Education Settings updated from 50% coursework, 50% practical to 100% coursework.

Subject to revalidation, updated from:

• Leading Educational Change (30 credits)
• Theories and Models of Educational Leadership (30 credits)
• Finance, Governance and Strategic Management (30 credits)
• Researching Education (30 credits)
• Real World Research and Impact in Education (60 credits)

to:

PRL4068 CONTEMPORARY DEBATES IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
PRL4075 EDUCATIVE LEADERSHIP AND CREATIVE ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN
PRL4081 STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND POSITIVE EDUCATIONAL CHANGE
PRL4086 PREPARING FOR RESEARCH IN EDUCATION AND COMMUNITIES
PRL4087 EXTENDED MAJOR PROJECT

Part-time route removed, following clarification.

CIS1706 Computer Aided Engineering updated from 80% coursework, 20% exam to 100% coursework.

LIT2119 American Literature added.

The following amendments have been made to the progression routes to reflect 2025 course changes:

BSc (Hons) Accountancy has changed to BSc (Hons) Accounting
BSc (Hons) Business & Economics has changed to BSc (Hons) Business and Economics
BSc (Hons) Business & Management with Accounting & Finance has changed to BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BSC (Hons) Business Innovation & Enterprise has been removed

The following amendments have been made to the progression criteria to reflect 2025 course changes:
• Accountancy has become Accounting
• BSc (Hons) Contemporary Mental Health Practice has been removed
• BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy has changed to BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy
• BSc (Hons) Psychology & Criminology has changed to BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
• BSc (Hons) Psychosocial Analysis of Offending Behaviour has changed to BSc (Hons) Criminal Justice
• BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Psychology has changed to BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology
• BSc (Hons) Web Design & Development has been removed

The following courses have been added as available progression routes:

BSc (Hons) Business and Finance
BSc (Hons) Business Analytics
BSc (Hons) Graphic Design
BSc (Hons) Law and Business
BSc (Hons) Integrated Health and Social Care

The following courses have been removed as available progression routes:

BSc (Hons) Criminal Justice
BSc (Hons) Criminology
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Law
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
BSc (Hons) English Language
BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Wellbeing

Following sentence has been removed from Entry criteria section as this course is no longer a Fastrack progression route: To progress on to study the BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Mathematics degree, an A Level (or equivalent) in Mathematics is required at Grade C or Grade 4, or equivalent.

The following amendments have been made to the progression criteria to reflect 2025 course changes:

BSc (Hons) Educational Psychology has changed to BSc (Hons) Psychology with Educational Psychology.

BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Psychology has changed to BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Progression Criteria has been added for the following courses which have become available progression routes:

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Health Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Educational Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Psychology

Progression Criteria has been removed for the following courses which are not currently progression routes:

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology

Progression Criteria has been updated for the following progression routes:

BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Health
BSc (Hons) Social Work

Link to Preparation for Higher Education Scholarship added to Finance section.

Information about progression routes to courses with foundation years and links to https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/stem-foundation-year/ and https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/arts-humanities-and-social-sciences/ added to ‘Your Future Career’ section.

The following courses have been added as available progression routes:

BSc (Hons) Criminal Justice
BSc (Hons) Criminology
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Law
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

Progression criteria for BSc (Hons) Criminal Justice removed.

BSc (Hons) Nursing (child) added as a progression route.

Wording regarding opening/closing of applications added to Overview and Application section.

BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS and BA (Hons) Primary Early Years Education with QTS added to Progression route list, to reflect information that is elsewhere on the course page.

BSc (Hons) Physical Geography & Geology removed as a progression route.

Added

BSc (Hons) Global Infectious Disease- GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
BSc (Hons) Games Development
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
BA (Hons) Digital Marketing
BSc (Hons) Criminal Justice and Psychology
BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Justice
BSc (Hons) Law and Criminal Justice
BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

Entry Requirements added/ updated

BA (Hons) Geography
BSc (Hons) Geography
BSc (Hons) Geology and Physical Geography
FDSC Nursing Associate
BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for Business- REMOVED
BA (Hons) Working and Teaching in the Early Years- REMOVED
BA (Hons) Education and Mathematics- REMOVED
BA (Hons) Children’s Learning and Development-REMOVED
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (School-Based)-REMOVED.
BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Health- REMOVED.

Removed

BSc (Hons) Computing (Games Programming)
BSc (Hons) Computing (Networks, Cyber Security and Forensics)
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BSc (Hons) Genetics
BSc (Hons) Plant Science
BA (Hons) Secondary English Education with QTS
BSc (Hons) Secondary Mathematics Education with QTS
BA (Hons) Secondary Religious Education with QTS
BA (Hons) Childhood & Youth Studies
BA (Hons) Childhood & Youth Studies and Criminology
BA (Hons) Physical Geography and Geology
BA (Hons) Education and English
BA (Hons) Education and Mathematics
BA (Hons) Education and Religious Education
BA (Hons) Education and Sociology
BA (Hons) Secondary English Education
BA (Hons) Secondary Mathematics Education
BA (Hons) Secondary Religious Education
BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature
BA (Hons) Working and Teaching in Education

BA (Hons) Graphic Design and BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Health readded as progression routes, following clarification.

Dance progression entry criteria removed, following clarification.

BSc (Hons) Nursing (child) no longer available as a Fastrack progression route.

Preparation for Higher Education scholarship information removed as no longer available.

GCSE Maths at Grade C or Grade 4 or equivalent added to the entry criteria for BSc(Hons) Psychology progression route.

Work placement icon removed, following clarification.

MED3303 CONTEMPORARY FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRIES added as an optional module.

January 2026 full-time application link added.

CMI accreditation added.

LAW4028 assessment updated from 30% practical, 70% coursework to 50% practical, 50% coursework.

For full-time students, sessions will usually be on campus for 3 days every few weeks. 

For part-time students, the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching will typically be delivered in a late-evening session, one day per week, with professional practice taking place during specific days of the week.

Engineering and Digital Technologies (Computing, E-Sports, Software Development) added to list of subjects that we can support based at EHU only.

Entry requirements updated to:

To join this Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills), you will be expected to have:

A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) preferably in your subject specialism.
GCSEs at Grade C or Grade 4 in both English and Mathematics, or equivalent. 
Level 3 qualification in your teaching subject specialism, if you do not have a degree in that subject.

Applicants intending to teach vocational subjects are expected to have professional/industry qualifications and experience in their sector.

Applicants should have basic fundamental skills in Information and Communications Technology competence: for example, using MS Office products, using emails and message boards, conducting web searches, navigating through a VLE.

Applicants should have a commitment to, and understanding of, Further Education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher.

An interview determining suitability to teach is a necessary part of the selection process.

‘Suitability’ to teach includes consideration of:

– Intellectual and academic capabilities

– Health and physical capacity to teach

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to meet the Department for Education’s standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and clearance to work with children. Further information, including a Declaration of Health questionnaire and details of how to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

Part-time intake no longer available.

Media added to list of subjects based at Edge Hill University, Ormskirk campus only.

Drama and Theatre Studies added to list of subjects based at Edge Hill University, Ormskirk campus only.

Course codes added to application section for further clarity.

Supplementary guidance added to entry criteria.

Drama and Theatre Studies removed.
Performing Arts added.

Supplementary guidance added to entry criteria.

‘Studying abroad option available’ added to course features.

POL3007 A is for Activism removed.
POL3015 Global and National Activist Movements added.
SPY3143 Critical Terrorism Studies removed.
GEO3257 removed.

Module GEO3253 Applied GIS updated from 70% coursework, 30% practical to 100% coursework.

POL3007 A is for Activism removed.
POL3015 Global and National Activist Movements added.
GEO3257 Coastal Processes and Management removed.

Assessment for GEO3259 Geological Mapping Project V1 updated- Removal of the PR1 assessment weight of CW2 increased to 60%, overall weighting now 100% coursework.

Module GEO3253 Applied GIS updated from 70% coursework, 30% practical to 100% coursework.

GEO3257 Coastal Processes and Management removed.

Link to Fastrack page added- course is a Fastrack progression route for 2026 entry.

Year 1

SCI1119 Organic Chemistry removed

Year 2

SCI2362 Mechanisms and Methods in Chemical Biology added as Optional

Year 3

SCI3373 Frontiers in Chemical Biology to be added as Optional

SCI3327 Advanced Tissue Applications removed

SCI2335 Introduction to Biotechnology assessment weighting updated from EX1 – 60 % CW1 – 40 % to EX1 – 50 % CW1 – 50 %.

SCI3328 Applications of Biotechnology assessment weighting updated from EX 35% CW1- 65% to EX1 – 50 % CW1 – 50 %.

SCI2343 Human Genetics removed

SCI2411 Medical Microbiology added as Optional

SCI3359 Medical Microbiology removed

Year 1:

Organic Chemistry removed as optional module

Year 2:

Applied Skills in Global Infectious Disease and Pathogens and Vectors moved from optional to compulsory

Virology and Parasitology removed from compulsory

Human Genetics and Mechanisms and Methods in Chemical Biology added to optional

Research Methods in Biology and Introduction to Biotechnology removed from optional

Year 3

Mini Research Project added to compulsory

Advanced Tissue Applications removed from optional

Frontiers in Chemical Biology added to optional

As part of validation

Added:

BUS4700 The Management Consultancy Project
BUS4734 Professional Placement

Fastrack link removed

Readded to Fastrack, following clarification.

Modules WRI1017 and WRI2026 removed.
BUS1054 NEW VENTURE CREATION, BUS2229 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION, BUS3079 ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT, MED1446 GLOBAL POPULAR CULTURE, and MED2332 BRANDED CONTENT added.

MED3282 Animation and Representation removed as optional module.

Addition made to entry criteria, to add line: If you do not have GBC, please contact the BPS to discuss with them how this can be achieved, o find out more about our MSc Psychology (Conversion) programme.

Module PSY4315 replaced with PSY4205.

‘1968 and all that: protests in Western Europe’, ‘Introduction to Contemporary French History: From 1930s to present’ and ”Migration in Europe’ removed.

SPY2157 Representations of Childhood and Popular Culture updated from 60% coursework, 40% practical to 100% coursework.

1968 And All That: Protest in Western Europe’, ‘HIS2033 Introduction to Contemporary French History: From the 1930s to the Present’ and ‘HIS3015 Migration in Europe’ removed.

CMI accreditation updated.

Requirement to have GCSE Maths and English removed.

Year 1

BUS1043 Principles of Marketing removed as a Compulsory module

NEW MODULE BAS1056 Principles of Economics added as a Compulsory module (replace BUS1043)

Year 2

BUS2216 Finance and Performance Management removed as an Option

Year 3

BUS3080 Responsible Business removed as an Option

BUS1044 Introduction to Business Analytics updated to 40% coursework, 60% exam.

STEM Foundation Year added for 2026 entry, subject to validation.

LAW2066 changed from 100% exam to 100% practical.
LAW2068 changed from 100% coursework to 100% practical.

LAW3054 Alternative Dispute Resolution updated from 50% coursework, 50% practical to 40% coursework, 50% practical, 10% exam.

Removed:

LAW1007- European Union Law
LAW1002- Public Law 1
LAW1006- Lawyer’s Skills
LAW2006- Advanced Lawyer Skills
LAW2004- European Union Substantive Law
LAW2032- External Law Competitions
LAW2031- Work Placement
PLN3003- Digital Policing and Cyber Crime
LAW3051-European Union Constitutional Law
LAW3061-External Law Competitions
LAW3040
LAW3058
LAW3047
LAW3048
LAW3049

Added:
LAW1027- EU and International Law in the UK
LAW1019- Public Law
LAc2007- Work Placement
LAW2070- Legal Case Management
LAW3057- Property Law in Practice
LAW3223- EU and International Law in the UK

Requirement to have GCSE Maths and English removed.

Link to Fastrack page added- course is a Fastrack progression route for 2026 entry.

BUS3080 Responsible Business removed from Year 3.

LAw2068 changed from 100% coursework to 100% practical.

LAW3054 Alternative Dispute Resolution updated from 50% coursework, 50% practical to 40% coursework, 50% practical, 10% exam.

LAW1007 European Union Law removed.
LAW1207 EU and International Law in the UK added as an optional module.

Removed:
LAW1007- European Union Law
LAW1006- Lawyer’s Skills
LAW1002-Public Law 1
LAW2006- Advanced Lawyer’s Skills

Added:
LAC1005-Professional Skills
LAW1019-Public Law
LAW2070-Legal Case Management

Requirement to have GCSE Maths and English removed.

Module PLN3004 updated from 100% coursework to 60% practical, 40% coursework.
Module LAC1000 Cyber Security Fundamentals and Ethics updated from 80% coursework, 20% practical to 50% coursework, 50% practical.

Link to Fastrack page added- course is a Fastrack progression route for 2026 entry.

LAC2004 updated from 100% coursework to 60% coursework, 40% practical.
LAw2068 changed from 100% coursework to 100% practical.

Code for Rehabilitation and Treatment of Offenders updated from CRI2031 to LAC2006.
Code for Work Placement updated from LAW2031 to LAC2007.
Code for Politics of Policing updated from CRI3109 to LAC3003.

Removed:

LAW1007- European Union Law
LAW2007- Public Law 1
CRI3025-Psychological Explanations of Crime
PLN3003-Digital Policing and Cyber Crime

Added:
LAC1005- Professional Skills
LAW1207- EU and International Law in the UK
LAW2029- Public Law
LAC3005- Cybercrime and Security
LAW3223-EU and International Law in the UK

LAw2068 changed from 100% coursework to 100% practical.

Removed:
LAW2032- External Law Competitions
LAW2031- Work Placement
LAW3100- Artificial Intelligence and Technology Law
PLN3003- Digital Policing and Cyber Law
LAW3052- European Union Substantive Law
LAW3061- External Law Competitions
LAw3040- International Business Law
LAW3041- International Criminal Law
LAW3046- Media Law
LAW3058- Mediation
LAW3047- Public International Law
LAW3048- Refugee Law
LAW3050-Tax Law
POL3016-Political Radio Programme

Added:
LAW3038

Moved:
LAW3051 European Union Constitutional Law moved from Compulsory to Optional.

LAW1007 removed
LAW1207 EU and International Law in the UK added

‘Corrected location information in the Overview summary to reflect existing information in the ‘How you’ll study’ section.

BUS4549 Leading Future Direction removed and HEA4529 Healthcare Management and Performance Improvement in Healthcare added to all relevant pathways.

Application link updated to LawCAB.

Title updated to Legal Practice SQE1 & SQE 2.

Module updates as follows:

Removed:

LAW4017- Functioning Legal Knowledge 1
LAW4018- Functioning Legal Knowledge 2
LAW4020-Skills for Legal Practice 1
LAW4029-Skills for Legal Practice 2

Added:
LAW4032
LAW4033
LAW4034
LAW4035

Contact details added to the ‘Applications’ section.

CMI accreditation added.

Year 1

BUS1041 Introduction to Business Finance removed as an Option

BUS1051 Understanding Consumer Markets removed as a Compulsory module

BUS1044 Introduction to Business Analytics – Changed from Optional to Compulsory

Year 2

BUS2228 The Marketing Pitch removed as an Option

BUS2215 Branding: Integrated Digital Campaigns – Changed from Optional to Compulsory

BUS2217 Business Digital Strategy – Changed from Compulsory to Optional (replace BUS2228)

BUS2219 Social Media Monitoring and Analytics – Changed from Optional to Compulsory

BUS2226 Retail Marketing Planning replaced with BUS2045 Marketing Planning

BUS2229 Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Changed from Option B to Optional. There is no longer Option A or B.

Year 3

BUS3077 Marketing and Society removed as an Option

BUS1044 Introduction to Business Analytics updated to 40% coursework, 60% exam.

BUS1044 Introduction to Business Analytics updated to 40% coursework, 60% exam.

January 2026 full-time link added.

CMI accreditation added.

The following information added to ‘Application’ section:

The deadline for international applications for PhD or MRes is the 30th May.

The deadline for Home/EU applications for PhD is typically the 30th May, and Home/EU applications for MRes is the 14th September.

Contact details updated, following clarification.

Application details updated. Word count for research proposal corrected to 1,000 words.

Updated following clarification.

Course length updated to 8-16 weeks, following clarification.

Subject to validation course title updated, following clarification.

Part-time route removed, following clarification.

CIS1706 Computer Aided Engineering updated from 80% coursework, 20% exam to 100% coursework.

MED3303 Contemporary Film and Television Industries added as an optional module.
MED3304 Video Games added as an optional module.

Optional modules MED3278 Global Convergence…, MED3292 Sport and the Media and POL3016 Political Radio Programme removed and optional module groupings updated, following clarification.

• MMH000050 MMed Obstetric Anaesthesia added.
• MMH000051 MMed Dermatology added.
• MMH000052 MMed Renal & Pancreatic Transplant Surgery added.

MMed Renal & Pancreatic Transplant Surgery pathway removed.

HEA4065 Clinical Research Part 1: Critical Appraisal of Published Research assessment updated from 40% practical, 60% coursework to 100% coursework.

Case-based clinical scenarios replaced with a summative OSCE in ‘How You’ll Be Assessed’ section.

September 2025 and September 2026 intake removed following clarification.

BPS accreditation not currently available.

January 2026 intake removed, following clarification.

January 2026 intake removed, following clarification.

Year 1 Foundations of Midwifery Practice Assessment updated from Assessment: Coursework: 50%, Written Exam(s): 25%, Practical(s): 25% to Assessment: 25 % written assignment, 25% simulated practice 25 % presentation , 25 % examination. You will also be assessed in practice each year on a pass/fail basis and be expected to complete a case loading logbook.

Year 2 Proficiency in Midwifery Practice Assessment updated from: Assessment: Coursework: 50%, Written Exam(s): 25%, Practical(s): 25% to Assessment: 25 % written assignment, 25% simulated practice 25 % presentation , 25 % examination. You will also be assessed in practice each year on a pass/fail basis and be expected to complete a case loading logbook.

Year 3 Preparing for Professional Midwifery Practice Assessment updated from: Assessment: Coursework: 70%, Written Exam(s): 30%, Practical(s): Pass/Fail Element to Assessment: 25 % written assignment, 25% online portfolio 25 % presentation, 25 % examination. You will also be assessed in practice each year on a pass/fail basis and be expected to complete a case loading logbook.

Year 3 Preparing for Professional Midwifery Practice Assessment corrected back to 30% exam, 70% coursework

Assessment Years 1-3 updated, following clarification.

Tariff points updated from 112-120 to 104-112, following clarification.

T-Level offer updated to overall Grade of Distinction in Entry Requirements, following clarification.

Year 1: The Foundations of Nursing Practice (120 credits) updated from Written assessment 25%, Verbal assessment 25%, Online time-limited assessment 25%, Practical assessment 25%. Plus practice assessment document to Written assessment (33%), Verbal assessment (34%), Written assessment (33%) and Practice Assessment Document.

Year 2: Developing Proficiencies for Nursing (120 credits) updated from Assessment: Written assessment 25%, Verbal assessment 25%, Online time-limited assessment 25%, Practical assessment 25%. Plus practice assessment document to Written assessment (33%), Verbal assessment (33%), Simulated Practice (34%) and Practice Assessment Document.

Year 3: Preparing for the Role of the Registered Nurse (120 credits) updated from: Written assessment 25%, Verbal assessment 25%, Online time-limited assessment 25%, Practical assessment 25%. Plus practice assessment document to Written assessment (33%), Verbal assessment (33%), Simulated Practice (34%) and Practice Assessment Document.

Year 4: Contextualising Nursing Practice updated from: Written assessment 25%, Verbal assessment 25%, Online time-limited assessment 25%, Practical assessment 25%. Plus practice assessment document to Written assessment (34%), Verbal Assessment (33%), Simulated Practice (33%) and Practice Assessment Document.

Funding information updated to: Please note: Funding for this course must be arranged independently, as it is not eligible for Student Finance loans or grants.If you require further information regarding fees or funding, please contact [email protected].

Assessment updated to: ‘You will be assessed by a written assessment, oral assessment, a simulated practical assessment and an online time-limited assessment.’ Time-limited assessment removed.

Text in ‘How you’ll be assessed’ section updated to ‘In each year, you will be assessed by a written assessment, oral assessment, a simulated practice assessment and will also complete a practice assessment document.’ Reference to time-limited assessment removed.  

‘There is also an opportunity to undertake a practice learning experience outside the region, either within the United Kingdom or internationally’ removed from text and timetable information updated.

Open to international applications for January 2026.

Module NUR1000 updated to from written, verbal, online time-limited assessment(25 % each) and Practice Assessment Document to ‘written, verbal and Practice Assessment Document’.

Module NUR2000 updated from ‘Assessment: Written, Verbal, Practical, Online Time-Limited (25% each) and Practice Assessment Document’ to ‘Assessment: Written (33%), Verbal (33%), Simulated Practice (34%)  and Practice Assessment Document’

Module NUR3000 updated from ‘Assessment: Written, Verbal, Practical, Online Time-Limited (25% each) and Practice Assessment Document’ to ‘Assessment: Written (33%), Verbal (33%), Simulated Practice (34%) and Practice Assessment Document’

Funding information updated to:

Please note: Funding for this course must be arranged independently, as it is not eligible for Student Finance loans or grants. If you require further information regarding fees or funding, please contact [email protected].

Assessment information updated to: ‘You will be assessed by a written assessment, oral assessment, a simulated practice assessment and will also complete a practice assessment document.’ Time-limited assessment removed.

‘There is also an opportunity to undertake a practice learning experience outside the region, either within the United Kingdom or internationally’ removed from text and timetable information updated.

No longer available as a Fastrack route. Link removed.

Module NUR1000 updated to from written, verbal, online time-limited assessment(25 % each) and Practice Assessment Document to ‘written, verbal and Practice Assessment Document’.

Module NUR2000 updated from ‘Assessment: Written, Verbal, Practical, Online Time-Limited (25% each) and Practice Assessment Document’ to ‘Assessment: Written (33%), Verbal (33%), Simulated Practice (34%)  and Practice Assessment Document’

Module NUR3000 updated from ‘Assessment: Written, Verbal, Practical, Online Time-Limited (25% each) and Practice Assessment Document’ to ‘Assessment: Written (33%), Verbal (33%), Simulated Practice (34%) and Practice Assessment Document’

Funding information updated to:

Please note: Funding for this course must be arranged independently, as it is not eligible for Student Finance loans or grants. If you require further information regarding fees or funding, please contact [email protected].

Assessment updated to: You will be assessed by a written assessment, oral assessment, a simulated practice assessment and will also complete a practice assessment document.’ Time-limited assessment removed.

Text in ‘How you’ll be assessed’ section updated to ‘In each year, you will be assessed by a written assessment, oral assessment, a simulated practice assessment and will also complete a practice assessment document.’ Reference to time-limited assessment removed.  

Timetable information updated and reference to continuing professional development updated.

Year 1: The Foundations of Nursing Practice assessment updated to from Assessment: Written, Verbal, Practical, Online Time-Limited (25% each) and Practice Assessment Document to Assessment: Written (33%), Verbal (34%), Written (33%) and Practice Assessment Document.

Year 2:Developing Proficiencies for Nursing assessment updated from Assessment: Written, Verbal, Practical, Online Time-Limited (25% each) and Practice Assessment Document to Assessment: Written (33%), Verbal (33%), Practical (34%) and Practice Assessment Document.

Year 3: Preparing for your role as a registered nurse updated from Assessment: Written, Verbal, Practical, Online Time-Limited (25% each) and Practice Assessment Document to Assessment: Written (33%), Verbal (33%), Practical (34%) and Practice Assessment Document.

Funding information updated to:

Please note: Funding for this course must be arranged independently, as it is not eligible for Student Finance loans or grants.If you require further information regarding fees or funding, please contact [email protected].

Assessment information updated to: ‘You will be assessed by a written assessment, oral assessment, a simulated practice assessment and will also complete a practice assessment document.’ Time-limited assessment removed.

Text in ‘How you’ll be assessed’ section updated to ‘In each year, you will be assessed by a written assessment, oral assessment, a simulated practical assessment and will also complete a practice assessment document.’ Reference to time-limited assessment removed.  

Timetable information updated and reference to continuing professional development updated.

Open to International applications from January 2026 entry.

Module NUR1000 updated to from written, verbal, online time-limited assessment(25 % each) and Practice Assessment Document to ‘written, verbal and Practice Assessment Document’.

Module NUR2000 updated from ‘Assessment: Written, Verbal, Practical, Online Time-Limited (25% each) and Practice Assessment Document’ to ‘Assessment: Written (33%), Verbal (33%), Simulated Practice (34%)  and Practice Assessment Document’

Module NUR3000 updated from ‘Assessment: Written, Verbal, Practical, Online Time-Limited (25% each) and Practice Assessment Document’ to ‘Assessment: Written (33%), Verbal (33%), Simulated Practice (34%) and Practice Assessment Document’

NUR1010 – THE FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING ASSOCIATE PRACTICE updated from:
50% Practical
25% Coursework
25% Time Limited Assessment

to

50% coursework
25% practical
25% time-limited assessment

HUG2232 and HUG3258 removed.

Fastrack link removed.

Readded to Fastrack, following clarification.

Introduction to Food Sciences – HUG2316 assessment updated to 60% exam, 40% practical.

Removed:
HUG3122 Public Health Nutrition
HUG3100 Dissertation
HUG3240 Primary Research Dissertation

Added:
HUG3280 Public Health
HEA2077 Negotiated Learning Shell 5.20
HUG3274 Dissertation
HEA3065 Negotiated Learning Shell 6.20

ODP3002 Leadership and Governance updated to 100% coursework.

Placement information updated.

Length of placement removed from What You’ll Study- Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3.

HEA3303 Clinical Practice and Simulation 3- international elective placement no longer available.

Assessment corrected from 60% practical and 40% coursework to 100% practical, following clarification.

More information added to Entry Requirements about driving license, Occupational Health and DBS.

Wording in ‘How You’ll Study’ section updated.

Wording in ‘Your Future Career’ section updated.

Entry requirements updated to Typical offer 120 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required, plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
Applicants must be aged 18 years or over at the start of the course and have permanent UK resident status.
Applicants must possess a full manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 points on commencement of the course, with provisional Category C1 Provisional licence at point of entry to the programme.
Eligible candidates must provide evidence of study within the five years prior to application. An interview forms the selection process.

Qualification Requirement
A Level BBB.
UCAS Tariff points 120 points.
BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications) Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM).
T Level Overall grade of Merit.
International Baccalaureate (IB) We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be graded Distinction and 15 credits graded Merit.

Wording in ‘Facilities’ section updated.

Requirement to have GCSE Maths and English removed.

Module PLN2009 Public Protection, Vulnerability and Risk 2- updated from 70% exam, 30% practical to 100% exam.
Module PLN3004 updated from 100% coursework to 60% practical, 40% coursework.
Module CRI1127 Addictions and Offending updated from 100% coursework to 100% exam.
Module LAC1000 Cyber Security Fundamentals and Ethics updated from 80% coursework, 20% practical to 50% coursework, 50% practical.

Link to Fastrack page added- course is a Fastrack progression route for 2026 entry.

LAC2004- Introduction to Probation Studies- updated from 100% coursework to 60% coursework, 40% practical.

Counter Terrorism PLN3006- updated from 100% coursework to 70% coursework, 30% practical.

Removed:

CRI1131 Mental Health and Offending
LAC1002 Skills for Criminal Justice
LAW2031 Work Placement
CRI2031 Rehabilitation and Treatment of Offenders
LAC3000 Cyber Risk and Incident Management

Added:
LAC1004- Mental Health and Offending
LAC3000- Cyber Risk and Incident Management
LAC1005- Professional Skills
LAC2006- Rehabilitation of Offenders
LAC3004 Research Report

LAW 4015- Cyber Crime – Detection, Investigation and Enforcement= assessment updated from 100% coursework to 50% coursework and 50% practical.

PLN4004 The use of intelligence in reactive and proactive investigations updated from 100% coursework to 100% practical.

HIS2011 1968 And All That: Protest in Western Europe’ removed.

Link to Fastrack page added- course is a Fastrack progression route for 2026 entry.

Additional information regarding applications added to the overview and the application section.

HEA4523 PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION and HEA4525 TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING FOR MEANINGFUL IMPACT added as optional modules.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time route added for 2026 entry.

Course title updated to Primary Early Years Education with QTS (3-7) for 2026 entry.

Link to Fastrack page added to Entry Criteria

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time intake at Edge Hill University added for September 2026 entry.

Course title updated from BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS to BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (5-11) for 2026 entry.

PED1027 moved to Year 2, Ped2036 removed, PED2037 removed.

Link to Fastrack page added- course is a Fastrack progression route for 2026 entry.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time intake added for 2026 entry.

Information about financial support added to Finance section.

Information in the Overview updated.

Part-time intake removed, following clarification.

2026 part-time link added, following clarification.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time intake at Edge Hill University added for September 2026 entry.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time route removed following clarification.

2026 part-time route added, following clarification.

Module PLN2009 Public Protection, Vulnerability and Risk 2- updated from 70% exam, 30% practical to 100% exam.
Module PLN3004 updated from 100% coursework to 60% practical, 40% coursework.

Counter Terrorism PLN3006- updated from 100% coursework to 70% coursework, 30% practical.

Level 4

PLN1005 Evidence Based Policing removed.

LAC1001 Multi-Agency Work in Criminal Justice added.

LAC1002 removed.

LAC1005 added to replace CRI1005.

Level 5

PLN2010 added.
PLN2003 removed.

Level 6

PLN3002 removed.
PLN3003 removed.
LAc3004 added to replace CRI3004.
LAc3005 added to replace CRI3005.
PLN3007 Professional Policing Work Experience moved from Core to Optional.
PLN3008 Criminal Investigation of Serious and Complex Crime removed.

STEM Foundation Year added for 2026 entry, subject to validation.

EDP3107 added as an optional module to Year 3.

Applied Psychopharmacology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Learning to Thrive, Forensic Psychology: Eyewitnesses and Suspects, Student Motivation and Engagement and Work Psychology removed from Level 6.

PSY3151 added to Level 6.

Removed: Please note, for the purposes of studying psychology, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

Sentence added to entry criteria to state: You may also be required to provide further information during a phone call with our academic team.

Assessment weighting for Personality and Individual Differences – PSY4108 updated from 50% practical, 50% coursework to 100% practical.
Assessment weighting for PSY4311 – COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY updated from 70% exam 30% coursework to 90% exam, 10% coursework.

STEM Foundation Year added for 2026 entry, subject to validation.

Removed: Please note, for the purposes of studying psychology, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

STEM Foundation Year added for 2026 entry, subject to validation.

EDP3106 replaced with compulsory module EDP3107 The Psychology of Literacy in Year 3.

Removed: Please note, for the purposes of studying psychology, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

STEM Foundation Year added for 2026 entry, subject to validation.

Removed: Please note, for the purposes of studying psychology, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

The title of the course has become: BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Exercise Psychology for 2025 entry.

SPT1434 Fundamentals of Sport & Exercise Psychology replaced with PSY1120 Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology at Level 4.

PSY2014 Sport and Exercise Psychology replaced with PSY2015 Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology at Level 5.

SPT3434 Applied Sports Psychology and SPT3435 Applied Exercise Psychology replaced with PSY3151 Clinical Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Level 6.

Title changed to Sport and Exercise Psychology for 2025 entry. ‘Please note this course will be renamed BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Exercise Perspectives from 2026 entry’ added to overview.

Entry requirements in Overview corrected to match those in the Entry Criteria section.

Optional module groupings updated for Year 3 following clarification.

STEM Foundation Year added for 2026 entry, subject to validation.

Removed: Please note, for the purposes of studying psychology, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

Updated module description of HU4049 Dissertation 2 to reflect existing assessment methods following clarification.

HUG4028- Creative Connections 5:Expressive Personal Developments updated from 30% coursework, 70% practical to 100% practical.

STEM Foundation Year removed.

‘subject to availability’ added to Subject Knowledge Enhancement reference in Entry Requirements following clarification.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time intake added for 2026 entry.

‘subject to availability’ added to Subject Knowledge Enhancement reference in Entry Requirements following clarification.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time intake added for 2026 entry.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time intake added to 2026 entry.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time intake added to 2026 entry.

‘subject to availability’ added to Subject Knowledge Enhancement reference in Entry Requirements following clarification.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time intakes added for 2026 entry.

‘subject to availability’ added to Subject Knowledge Enhancement reference in Entry Requirements following clarification.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

‘subject to availability’ added to Subject Knowledge Enhancement reference in Entry Requirements following clarification.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time intake added to 20256 entry.

SKE information removed from Entry Criteria section, following clarification.

Age Range updated from 11-16 to 11-18, subject to revalidation.

‘subject to availability’ added to Subject Knowledge Enhancement reference in Entry Requirements following clarification.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time intake added for 2026 entry.

‘subject to availability’ added to Subject Knowledge Enhancement reference in Entry Requirements following clarification.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time intake added to 2026 entry.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time intake added to 2026 entry.

Link to PGCE Fees and Funding Guide added to Finance tab.

Part-time intake added to 2026 entry.

Financial Support wording updated.

HUG4061 Supervision II- assessment updated from 50% coursework, 50% practical to 100% practical
HUG4062 Enhanced Practice in Early Intervention updated from 50% coursework, 50% practical to 100% practical
HUG4063 Adapting Low Intensity Practice with Neurodiversity including Autism updated from 50% coursework, 50% practical to 100% practical

‘An interview, written exercise and group-based task form part of the selection process’ changed to ‘An interview will form part of the selection process’.

SWP4000 Contemporary Social Work Practice and SWP4008 Placement 2 removed and SWP4017 Preparation for Contemporary Practice and SWP4018 Placement 2 added.

Assessment method for SWP2029 changed from 100% Coursework to 100% Practical.

Typical offer updated from 120 UCAS Tariff points to 112-120 UCAS Tariff points.

Text updated in entry criteria.

SPY3143 – Critical Terrorism Studies removed.
SPY2151 – Broken Britain removed.

SPY2157 Representations of Childhood and Popular Culture updated from 60% coursework, 40% practical to 100% coursework.

The following text added to accreditation section following clarification:

Please note, the following is only applicable to students who study this course at the Edge Hill University campus.

Subject to revalidation, modules updated from:

• Understanding Special Educational Needs, Disabilities, and Inclusion (30 credits)
• Neurodiversity and Inclusive Education (30 credits)
• Policy and Practice in Inclusive Education (30 credits)
• Researching Education (30 credits)
• Real World Research and Impact in Education (60 credits)

to:

PRL4070 CONTEMPORARY DEBATES IN SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, DISABILITIES AND INCLUSION
PRL4077 INCLUSIVE PRACTICE IN SEND: POLICY, TENSION AND PROFESSIONAL DECISION MAKING
PRL4083 NEURODIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICE
PRL4086 PREPARING FOR RESEARCH IN EDUCATION AND COMMUNITIES
PRL4087 EXTENDED MAJOR PROJECT

Top 10 Social Work badge removed, following clarification.

Module training dates updated, following clarification

STEM Foundation Year added for 2026 entry, subject to validation.

BASES changed to CASES in introduction to align with rest of course page.

Link added to STEM Foundation pathway.

Scientific Principles of Exercise and Health updated from 50% practical, 50% exam to 50% coursework, 50% exam.

Overview table updated to reflect that course has moved to Faculty of Education.

Subject to revalidation, entry requirements updated from:

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in a relevant sports-related discipline. Suitable subjects include sports development, sports management, sport and exercise science, sports coaching, sports psychology, sociology of sport, and physical activity and health. If you have a degree in a related field, such as education, psychology, sociology, mental health, public health, or business and management, you are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants with a lower second class honours degree in one of the above disciplines, in addition to relevant work or other experience in the field of sport, physical activity and mental health, may also be admitted at the Department’s discretion.

Evidence of a suitable standard of English literacy and numeracy, such as GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), is also desirable.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’.

to

An undergraduate degree (normally a 2.2 or above) in a field related to education or an equivalent qualification acceptable to Edge Hill University. Applicants, who come from a different academic background, which is equivalent to degree level, or have 2 or more years of relevant work experience, are welcome to apply

Modules updated from:
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Community and Performance Sport
Mental Health Promotion across the Life course
Policy and Practice in Sport, Education and Mental Health
Preparing for Research in Education
Real World Research and Impact in Education

to:

PRL4072 CONTEMPORARY DEBATES IN SPORT, EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH
PRL4079 APPLIED MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION IN SPORT AND EDUCATION
PRL4085 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION IN COMMUNITY AND PERFORMANCE SPORT
PRL4086 PREPARING FOR RESEARCH IN EDUCATION AND COMMUNITIES
PRL4087 EXTENDED MAJOR PROJECT

STEM Foundation Year added for 2026 entry, subject to validation.

Scientific Principles of Exercise and Health updated from 50% practical, 50% exam to 50% coursework, 50% exam.

Module SPT2221 (Measuring, monitoring, and evaluating health and wellbeing) removed, SPT2656 added.

January 2026 Full-time link added.

CIMSPA information and logo removed, following clarification.

Entry criteria updated from ‘You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in sports therapy, accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists. GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) are also required.’ to A degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in sports therapy, accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists, Sports Rehabilitation, accredited by (BASRaT) or physiotherapy with HCPC accreditation.  GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) is also required.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’. Further information will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

SPT4737 removed, SPT4903 added.

MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with STEM Foundation Year (2025 start) – H609 readded

Removed:
MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with STEM Foundation Year (2025 start) – H609
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with STEM Foundation Year (2025 start) – H309

Removed

(2025 start) removed from Mathematics with STEM Foundation Year, Software Engineering with SFY, Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence with SFY,

Added

LLB (Hons) Law with STEM Foundation Year (2026 entry, subject to validation) added.

BSc (Hons) Psychology with STEM Foundation Year (September 2026 entry, subject to validation) added
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Educational Perspectives with STEM Foundation Year (September 2026 entry, subject to validation) added
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Exercise Perspectives with STEM Foundation Year (September 2026 entry, subject to validation) added
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Health Perspectives with STEM Foundation Year (September 2026 entry, subject to validation) added
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Perspectives with STEM Foundation Year (September 2026 entry, subject to validation) added

BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science with STEM Foundation Year (September 2026 entry, subject to validation) added
BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences with STEM Foundation Year (September 2026 entry, subject to validation) added

LLB (Hons) Law with STEM Foundation Year (2026 entry, subject to validation) removed and moved to Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Year, following clarification.

Added to relevant progression routes:

STM0011 – Foundations of Sport & Exercise Science Concepts

STM0012 – Foundations of Fitness Assessments in Sport & Exercise Science

STM0014 – Introduction to Contemporary Psychology

STM0013 – Foundations of Psychological Science

‘Subject to validation’ removed.

STM0010 Group Project B added to Psychology and Sports progression routes, following clarification.

September ’25 and September ’26 intake and associated application removed following clarification.

HEA4504 Education Mental Health Practitioner Supervisor Training Module 2 assessment updated from 100% coursework to 100% practical.

MMed Renal & Pancreatic Transplant Surgery added.

MCH000075 MCh Renal and Pancreatic Transplant Surgery and MCH000076 MCh Plastic Surgery now accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons.

HEA4065 Clinical Research Part 1: Critical Appraisal of Published Research assessment updated from 40% practical, 60% coursework to 100% coursework.

Accreditation of all pathways reconfirmed. Sentence added to overview to reflect this.

Module assessment updated from 100% exam to 70% exam and 30% practical, following clarification.

Application method, link and wording updated.

Application link for January 2026 Full-time link added.

BUS4702 replaced with BUS4709.

HEA4523 PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION and HEA4525 TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING FOR MEANINGFUL IMPACT added as optional modules.

‘This programme is open to students from the UK and Republic of Ireland, it is not open to other international students’ added to Entry Criteria section following clarification.

HEA4197 Transforming Integrated Palliative & End of Life Care removed.

Summative assessment for module HEA4118 Developing Clinical Skills and Capabilities in Advanced Practice (Adult) V3 changed from 60% exam and 40% coursework to 70% practical, 30& coursework.

HEA4034 added as an optional module Negotiated Learning Shell 7.20 .

HEA4118 Developing Clinical Skills and Capabilities in Advanced Practice assessment updated from 70% practical, 30% coursework to 100% coursework.

‘This programme is open to students from the UK and Republic of Ireland, it is not open to other international students’ added to entry criteria following clarification.

Optional module HEA 4043 Negotiated Learning Shell 7.20 removed.