Typically you need to have been working in a leadership, managerial or supervisory role for at least a year or have previous management experience, plus

• 120 credits at level four or an equivalent professional qualification for entry on the diploma
or
• 120 credits at levels four and five for entry on the degree

If you have considerable leadership and management experience and can demonstrate some academic learning at level four you may be classed as a suitable candidate for an alternative route which will enable you to gain direct entry to the level five diploma. Please contact us for more information.

Course enrolment - professional requirements
Before enrolling, you must fully declare during the admissions process any
• unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. For further information on convictions that must be declared see the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) website.
• disciplinary proceedings during paid or voluntary employment or educational establishments
• involvement with safeguarding proceedings, social services or related organisations

You also need to complete
• a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, and provide us with a copy of your DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificate if requested. Enrolment also depends on the DBS check being deemed suitable for professional training.
• occupational health screening to determine your suitability to undertake the course and an approved programme of immunisation, as recommended by the Department of Health. Health screening and immunisation are provided by the University.

If your personal circumstances change in relation to any of the professional requirements  – from when you apply to the end of your course – you must tell the Professional Issues Team immediately by calling  0114 225 3995 or 0114 225 5786.