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Advanced Practice MSc

Postgraduate Part-time 2025/26

Students will advance their clinical practice to deliver holistic care that enhances outcomes for both patients and healthcare services

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  • Qualification Type(s)
    Master of Science

  • Location
    Belfast

  • Start Date
    September 2025

  • Study Mode
    Part-time

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Overview

The MSc in Advanced Practice is undertaken over two academic years. Via the commissioning process, students are appointed to full-time AP student posts within the Health and Social Care Trusts or GP Federations in Northern Ireland and undertake the course on a part time academic basis. To achieve the award of MSc Advanced Practice, students must complete 180 academic credits of study at level 7, plus a practice learning component and portfolio. 

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About this course

Students studying for this award must undertake the core compulsory modules detailed in the modules section of this prospectus.

Students must then undertake one speciality module depending on which clinical area they are associated with. 

Simultaneously students will complete the practice learning component. This is 129 days per year, totalling 258 days over the whole course or 270 days if also completing the prescribing elements required for advanced practice.

Please note where students are in a credit deficit due to the application of prior learning (APL) process, they may be required to complete additional modules to make up this deficit. This will be identified at the earliest possibility on application and students will be informed of the same. Additional modules will be taken in year 1 semester 2.

Attendance

Requirements for this course will be dependent on the student’s credit status on application. Usual requirements are 1- 2 days for academic study (inclusive of classes) and 2-3 days in clinical practice per week. Students are expected to attend all classes associated with the programme and be punctual and regular in attendance. A student who has not been in attendance for more than three days through illness or other cause must notify immediately the Course Director. The student shall state the reasons for the absence and whether it is likely to be prolonged. Where the absence is for a period of more than five working days and is caused by illness which may affect their studies the student shall provide self-certification. No more than three self-certificates across an academic year will be accepted, in accordance with the General Regulations for Students. Absences from class are fed back to the commissioners / employers.

Students who are absent without good cause for a substantial proportion of classes may be required to discontinue studies, in accordance with the General Regulations for Students.

Students undertaking the MSc Advanced Practice are required to complete 258/270 days of practice learning across the 2-year course and submit a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates achievement of the competencies outlined in the ANP Framework (DOH 2016).

Start dates

  • September 2025

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The methods of learning and teaching approaches will include: 

Formal lectures: (in person) Lectures remain a key feature in teaching and learning for this course. However, lectures are increasingly interactive and may include discussion elements. A high proportion of lectures are delivered using PowerPoint presentations and teaching material is also provided on Blackboard Ultra where students can access lectures and other supporting material. An active learning environment will be created to promote class discussions and activities. People with lived experience are often involved in lectures as they can provide insight into their experience of living with a condition or of using service.

 Seminars: (in person) These are designed not only to extend the lecture topics but also equip students with the skills to seek out relevant research material and to present and defend the material within a given timeframe. With the increasing amount of information available on the web, the knowledge and skills to select appropriate academic and relevant material is vital for all graduates. All taught modules will use seminars to examine decision making and consider current research and clinical guidelines to inform the student’s development of advanced practice skills.

Workshops: Mastering Clinical Competencies for Advanced Practice module will use workshops and simulated learning exercises to support and develop learning, integrating theory with practice. The workshops aim to empower students to take responsibility for leading discussions on practice-based issues while developing clinical skills within a safe environment. Skills sessions will use simulation and role- play allowing the student to practice case-based scenarios in a safe environment prior to conducting these in a real- life clinical setting. 

Case studies/Problem based learning: This will be used for many of the discipline specific elective module practical classes and in practice-based modules. Students are asked to select and apply knowledge to a given problem and illustrate the practical aspects of this problem thereby embedding knowledge. Case studies will also be used within modules to demonstrate to students how to apply the theory being taught using ‘real-life’ scenarios.

The Practice Learning for Independent Non-Medical Prescribing and Advanced Practice Learning modules will facilitate students to achieve and develop competencies across a range of practice learning experiences relevant to their scope of practice. This will ensure that the student experiences the variety of practice to meet the person-centred 

Group working:This is an important element of learning across our programmes. It is used to help students acquire, integrate and apply knowledge from a variety of sources, solve problems, engage with case studies, and prepare for and present seminar work.

Academic Delivery and Award Information

The content for each course is summarised on the relevant course page, along with an overview of the modules that make up the course.

Each course is approved by the University and meets the expectations of:

Attendance and Independent Study

As part of your course induction, you will be provided with details of the organisation and management of the course, including attendance and assessment requirements - usually in the form of a timetable. For full-time courses, the precise timetable for each semester is not confirmed until close to the start date and may be subject to some change in the early weeks as all courses settle into their planned patterns. For part-time courses which require attendance on particular days and times, an expectation of the days and periods of attendance will be included in the letter of offer. A course handbook is also made available.

Courses comprise modules for which the notional effort involved is indicated by its credit rating. Each credit point represents 10 hours of student effort. Undergraduate courses typically contain 10, 20, or 40 credit modules (more usually 20) and postgraduate courses typically 15 or 30 credit modules.

The normal study load expectation for an undergraduate full-time course of study in the standard academic year is 120 credit points. This amounts to around 36-42 hours of expected teaching and learning per week, inclusive of attendance requirements for lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork or other scheduled classes, private study, and assessment. Teaching and learning activities will be in-person and/or online depending on the nature of the course. Part-time study load is the same as full-time pro-rata, with each credit point representing 10 hours of student effort.

Postgraduate Master’s courses typically comprise 180 credits, taken in three semesters when studied full-time. A Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) comprises 60 credits and can usually be completed on a part-time basis in one year. A 120-credit Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) can usually be completed on a part-time basis in two years.

Class contact times vary by course and type of module. Typically, for a module predominantly delivered through lectures you can expect at least 3 contact hours per week (lectures/seminars/tutorials). Laboratory classes often require a greater intensity of attendance in blocks. Some modules may combine lecture and laboratory. The precise model will depend on the course you apply for and may be subject to change from year to year for quality or enhancement reasons. Prospective students will be consulted about any significant changes.

Assessment

Assessment methods vary and are defined explicitly in each module. Assessment can be a combination of examination and coursework but may also be only one of these methods. Assessment is designed to assess your achievement of the module’s stated learning outcomes.  You can expect to receive timely feedback on all coursework assessments. This feedback may be issued individually and/or issued to the group and you will be encouraged to act on this feedback for your own development.

Coursework can take many forms, for example: essay, report, seminar paper, test, presentation, dissertation, design, artefacts, portfolio, journal, group work. The precise form and combination of assessment will depend on the course you apply for and the module. Details will be made available in advance through induction, the course handbook, the module specification, the assessment timetable and the assessment brief. The details are subject to change from year to year for quality or enhancement reasons. You will be consulted about any significant changes.

Normally, a module will have 4 learning outcomes, and no more than 2 items of assessment. An item of assessment can comprise more than one task. The notional workload and the equivalence across types of assessment is standardised. The module pass mark for undergraduate courses is 40%. The module pass mark for postgraduate courses is 50%.

Calculation of the Final Award

The class of Honours awarded in Bachelor’s degrees is usually determined by calculation of an aggregate mark based on performance across the modules at Levels 5 and 6, (which correspond to the second and third year of full-time attendance).

Level 6 modules contribute 70% of the aggregate mark and Level 5 contributes 30% to the calculation of the class of the award. Classification of integrated Master’s degrees with Honours include a Level 7 component. The calculation in this case is: 50% Level 7, 30% Level 6, 20% Level 5. At least half the Level 5 modules must be studied at the University for Level 5 to be included in the calculation of the class.

All other qualifications have an overall grade determined by results in modules from the final level of study.

In Masters degrees of more than 200 credit points the final 120 points usually determine the overall grading.

Figures from the academic year 2022-2023.

Academic profile

The University employs over 1,000 suitably qualified and experienced academic staff - 60% have PhDs in their subject field and many have professional body recognition.

Courses are taught by staff who are Professors (19%), Readers, Senior Lecturers (22%) or Lecturers (57%).

We require most academic staff to be qualified to teach in higher education: 82% hold either Postgraduate Certificates in Higher Education Practice or higher. Most academic and learning support staff (85%) are recognised as fellows of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) by Advance HE - the university sector professional body for teaching and learning. Many academic and technical staff hold other professional body designations related to their subject or scholarly practice.

The profiles of many academic staff can be found on the University’s departmental websites and give a detailed insight into the range of staffing and expertise.  The precise staffing for a course will depend on the department(s) involved and the availability and management of staff.  This is subject to change annually and is confirmed in the timetable issued at the start of the course.

Occasionally, teaching may be supplemented by suitably qualified part-time staff (usually qualified researchers) and specialist guest lecturers. In these cases, all staff are inducted, mostly through our staff development programme ‘First Steps to Teaching’. In some cases, usually for provision in one of our out-centres, Recognised University Teachers are involved, supported by the University in suitable professional development for teaching.

Figures from the academic year 2022-2023.

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Modules

Here is a guide to the subjects studied on this course.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

Year one

Mastering Clinical Competencies for Advanced Practice

Year: 1

This Module will aim to blend skills and qualities including communication and assessment so that advanced clinical practitioners can deliver the highest standard of care while continually evolving within their professional development.

Skills for Advanced Practice in Research and Evidence-based Healthcare

Year: 1

In this module students are required to identify and provide justification for their proposed project; and demonstrate application of advanced knowledge and skills relating to research theory and methodology, and critical problem-solving skills in the development of a project proposal pertinent to their area of clinical practice. This module is assessed by 100% coursework.

Advanced Practice Portfolio

Year: 1

The Advanced Practice programme at Ulster University requires students to complete a 258 day period of practice learning where they work under the supervision of a Practice Assessor from the clinical area and a academic assessor/ link lecturer who is a member of staff at the university. This practice learning component of the programme runs alongside the theoretical component allowing students to develop, practice and consolidate their clinical skills. During this module, students will demonstrate an advanced level of practice, knowledge and decision-making that is commensurate with the advanced practice role and reflects the requirements of the Advanced Nursing Practice Framework as set out by the DoH (2016). Course regulations state that the academic award of MSc Advanced Nursing Practice is wholly dependent on the completion of this ANP portfolio. This module is only available to students who are undertaking the commissioned programme for MSc Advanced Practice.

Practice Learning for Independent Non-Medical Prescribing

Year: 1

This practice-based learning module is a mandatory module within the Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Programme that facilitates students to demonstrate how they meet the competencies of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's A Competency Framework for all Prescribers (2021). Students are required to complete a minimum of 90 hours practice-based learning. Students are required to be supported in their practice learning by a Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor.

Person-Centred Approaches to Prescribing

Year: 1

This module equips students to systematically review and make sound judgements on complex issues across the prescribing process, considering the domains of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's (2021) Competency Framework for all Prescribers. Students will relate the principles of shared decision making and health literacy alongside clinical reasoning and judgment to assess a person's needs, considering individual factors and preferences, to formulate appropriate, safe and person-centred care prescribing plans.

Prescribing Across the Lifespan

Year: 1

This module equips the non-medical prescribing student with the underpinning pharmacology and clinical application of the evidence base, enabling autonomous and competent prescribing decisions within their scope of practice. The scaffolded learning throughout the module will equip students to systematically interpret and apply the evidence base to make autonomous clinical decisions for safe and therapeutic person-centred prescribing.

Year two

Person-centred Effective Leadership for Advanced Practice

Year: 2

This module is focused on person centred practice within leadership to enable students to excel in leadership roles at advanced practice level. It focuses on the development of strategic leadership skills and use of professional judgement to drive excellence and innovation to enable transformation of services. Active learning and appreciative enquiry emphasised within this module will facilitate effective leadership and interdisciplinary and interagency communication.

Implementing Research Informed Practice (MSc Research Project)

Year: 2

The aim of this module is for the student to undertake an independent piece of research activity with support from an academic supervisor. The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of refining a project proposal, data collection and analysis, writing for publication, and translation of key findings into clinical practice through completion of either a scoping/systematic review, or research project.
This module is assessed by 100% coursework.

Advancing Practice in the Management of the Person Presenting to the Emergency Care Setting.

Year: 2

This module is optional

This clinical specialist module for the Advanced Practice in Emergency Care student, and the focus is on the assessment, clinical examination, diagnostic investigations, clinical procedures and management of patients presenting with selected key clinical presentations across the age and acuity spectrum. Assessment is by coursework in the form of written class tests and oral presentations. This module is only available to students who are undertaking the MSc Advanced Practice program.

Advanced Practice in Children's Nursing

Year: 2

This module is optional

This module enables registrants to develop advanced knowledge of relevant pathophysiology and extend skills for dealing with complex clinical situations through holistic assessment and clinical examination. Alongside this module students will undertake practice placement learning under the guidance of a Practice Assessor. This module is only available to students who are undertaking the commissioned programme for MSc Advanced Practice.

*The term 'children' includes infants, children and young people aged birth to 18 years.

Advanced Clinical Practice – Mental Health

Year: 2

This module is optional

This is the only field specific module within the mental health across the life span. The module learning objectives centre on developing advanced knowledge, understanding, and skills for undertaking comprehensive collaborative mental and physical health assessment and formulation, diagnosis and treatment of people presenting with acute and/or chronic mental illness. Including, health prevention, promotion and improvement, and treatment options that include psychological therapies. Assessment is by course work.

Person-centred Advanced Practice in Primary Care

Year: 2

This module is optional

In this Level 7 module students will further enhance their knowledge and skills to facilitate autonomous advanced practice in primary care. The module will follow a systems based approach underpinned by the principles of person-centred practice. Students will develop the knowledge and skills to manage clinical complexity in order to provide safe and effective care. During this module, students will concurrently undertake clinical practice under the guidance of a Practice Assessor. Assessment is by OSCE and coursework.

Advanced Practice in Adult Medicine and Older People Care

Year: 2

This module is optional

This level 7 module provides students with an opportunity to explore and develop their role in advanced practice within the field of adult medicine and older people care. Students will develop advanced knowledge of relevant pathophysiology and will extend their skills of caring for people living with a range of disorders, including people who are frail and vulnerable. Students will undertake practice learning alongside this module, under the supervision of a clinical practice supervisor.

Standard Entry Conditions

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements.

Entry Requirements

For postgraduate programmes applicants must hold a degree [with at least 2:2 Honours B2/25 August 2025 standard for Master's only programmes] or equivalent or demonstrate their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Students undertaking this course will normally be commissioned by a Health and Social Care Trust, GP Federation, or similar organisation. Students will be working in a clinical area which will facilitate their achievement of the advanced practitioner competencies.

And;

  • Have live registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in a relevant field of practice

  • Have one year's recent post-registration clinical experience in the specific area of practice (NMC requirement for prescribing component).

  • Provide confirmation of an Access NI check within the last three years

  • Have agreement of their employing organisation to ensure that appropriate governance arrangements are in place.

  • Provide confirmation of the availability of an appropriately qualified Practice Assessor/Supervisor

English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Exemptions and transferability

Recognition/Accreditation of Prior Learning (RPL/APL-) The university guiding principles for implementing its policy on the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) were updated in 2020. This policy enables students to apply for recognition of prior learning against modules of the programme to be undertaken. As per policy, exemption can be granted for whole modules only. Accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL) is not considered for this programme.

The school has an APL coordinator who holds three APL boards each academic year, students’ evidence is reviewed and approved (if they meet the required standards) at the APL boards. Where students choose to undertake a portfolio of evidence, and have been unsuccessful in their claim for APL, they will be provided with detailed feedback to allow the applicant the opportunity to resubmit. Each applicant has two opportunities to submit a portfolio which meets the required standards. External examiners will have oversight of these processes.

Where students have completed NMP qualification at level 7 they can APL up to 60 credits towards the first year of the program only. Applicants who have completed Level 6 NMP previously can apply to APL up to a maximum of 30 credits as per the requirements of the qualification and credit framework of the University as detailed in the Postgraduate Taught Programme regulations (2024-2025). This will require completion of a further 30 credits at level 7 to achieve the total credits for an MSc award. All students will be reviewed on an individual basis on application.

This course is aimed at a specific population of registered nurses/midwives. It is not anticipated that students will wish to transfer out of the programme. Exit routes for students for lower academic awards have been included. Those who have not been successful in practice learning but have achieved academic credit will have an academic award but will not be permitted to use the title Advanced Practitioner.

In year 2 students will undertake a module in semester 1 relevant to their area of practice. In the rare occasion where students choose to undertake a module outside of the MSc Advanced Practice programme offering, either from another school or HEI, APL processes will be applied to ensure a total compliment of required credits for the MSc award. If this level 7 module has been undertaken prior to entry to the MSc Advanced Practice programme these credits must not have previously been used for APL. Students' evidence is reviewed on an individual basis (and approved if meeting the requirements) by the APL Coordinator, Program Director, and the External Examiner.

Information for students from Students from United States of America

Financial Aid

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Scholarships

All international students are eligible to a £2,000 tuition fee scholarship.

John J Sweeney Scholarship

The John J Sweeney Scholarship has a value of $20,000 and that is used towards the Scholar’s tuition fees for postgraduate study at Ulster University.

English Language

English Language Requirement

  • Level 12 English Lang in HSD

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Careers and Opportunities

Students on the MSc Advanced Practice from Ulster are all already in employment within the Health and Social Care Trusts, private sector and GP Federations. Successful completion of this course leads students to the opportunity to apply for advanced practitioner posts within a desired healthcare setting. This qualification enables students to advance their clinical practice to provide a more holistic care experience enhancing outcomes for both patients and healthcare services Completion of this course ensures that the student has met the specific requirements of the AP Framework for NI (Doh 2016) and makes the student an attractive prospect for any health service provider and employer wishing to advance their clinical service.

Graduates of this course are also eligible to apply for PhD study on completion.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fee Loans Available:

Students domiciled in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and UK students can apply to Student Finance NI for a Tuition Fee loan of up to £6,500 (subject to eligibility).

The price of your overall programme will be determined by the number of credit points that you initiate in the relevant academic year.

For modules commenced in the academic year 2025/26, the following fees apply:

Fees
Credit Points NI/ROI/GB Cost International Cost*
5 £201.10 £494.70
10 £402.20 £989.40
15 £603.30 £1,484.10
20 £804.40 £1,978.80
30 £1,206.60 £2,968.20
60 £2,413.20£5,936.40
120 £4,826.40£11,872.80
180 £7,239.60£17,809.20
240£9,652.80£23,745.60

NB: A standard full-time PGCert is equivalent to 60 credit points per year. A standard full-time PGDip is equivalent to 120 credit points per year. A standard full-time Masters is equivalent to 180 credit points per year. Master of Fine Art, Masters with Applied Research and our Extended programmes are equivalent to 240 credit points.

*International student access to courses is subject to meeting visa requirements. More information can be found in the Visas and Immigration section.

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Fees illustrated are based on academic year 25/26 entry and are subject to an annual increase.

If your study continues into future academic years your fees are subject to an annual increase. Please take this into consideration when you estimate your total fees for a degree.

Additional mandatory costs are highlighted where they are known in advance. There are other costs associated with university study.

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Scholarships, awards and prizes

There are no associated awards, scholarships or prizes within the MSc Advanced practice course.

Additional mandatory costs

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.

Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses.

There are additional fees for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.

Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.

See the tuition fees on our student guide for most up to date costs.

Sustainability

Ulster continues to develop and support sustainability initiatives with our staff, students, and external partners across various aspects of teaching, research, professional services operations, and governance.

At Ulster every person, course, research project, and professional service area on every campus either does or can contribute in some way towards the global sustainability and climate change agenda.

We are guided by both our University Strategy People, Place and Partnerships: Delivering Sustainable Futures for All and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Our work in this area is already being recognised globally.  Most recently by the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact rating where we were recognised as Joint 5th Globally for Outreach Activities and Joint Top 20 Globally for Sustainable Development Goal 17:  Partnership for the Goals.

Visit our Sustainability at Ulster destination to learn more about how the University strategy and the activities of Ulster University support each of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Faculty of Life and Health Sciences – Sustainability in Focus

Learning and Teaching

Our Faculty is dedicated to integrating sustainability across our curriculum, preparing students to address global environmental challenges.


The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) have been incorporated throughout each course within the Faculty and each module outlines how and where they meet these SDG’s.


Subject specific guidance on sustainability has been provided in the QAA benchmarks statements for Biomedical Science and Biomedical Sciences; Biosciences; Chemistry; Optometry; Psychology; Earth Sciences; Veterinary Nursing; Agriculture; Rural –Environmental Sciences; Animal Studies; Consumer Science; Forestry, Food Horticulture –and –Human Nutrition; Health Studies; Earth Sciences and Geography.

Research and Knowledge Exchange

Our Faculty has key centres of research excellence within all Schools and our interdisciplinary approach brings together researchers from diverse fields to develop impactful solutions.


By advancing knowledge in various fields within the faculty, we aim to identify sustainable approaches to:

  • Health promotion
  • Achieving food security improved nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture
  • Ensuring healthy lives and promote wellbeing
  • Promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all
  • Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls
  • Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
  • Taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
  • Conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
  • Promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems
  • Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development
  • Implementation and revitalisation of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
External Partnerships

Collaboration is key to driving sustainability. Our Faculty partners with external stakeholders including professional bodies and learned societies to enhance the sustainability journey for all our students and to promote sustainable practices.

External partnerships enable us to apply research and innovation to real-world challenges. We drive meaningful change in local communities, industries, and global ecosystems, fostering a more sustainable society through impactful projects and community engagement.

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1. We prepare our prospectus and online information about our courses with care and every effort is made to ensure that the information is accurate. The printed version of the prospectus is, however, published at least a year before the courses begin. Information included in the prospectus may, therefore, change. This includes, but is not limited to changes to the terms, content, delivery, location, method of assessments or lengths of the courses described. Not all circumstances are foreseeable, but changes will normally be made for one of the following reasons:

  • to meet external, professional, or accredited body requirements;
  • to provide for exceptional circumstances due to reasons beyond our reasonable control;
  • to improve or enhance your experience, or to adopt changes recommended in student feedback, with the aim of improving the student experience and/or student outcomes; and/or
  • to ensure appropriate academic standards are met, for example in response to external examiners’ feedback.

2. If there are insufficient enrolments to make a course viable, it may be necessary for the University to withdraw a course. If you have received an offer for a course that we subsequently have to close, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss alternative courses. If you do not wish to study any alternative courses at the University, you may withdraw your application by informing us by email to admissions@ulster.ac.uk.

3. Please note that the University’s website is the most up-to-date source of information regarding courses, campuses and facilities and we strongly recommend that you always visit the website before making any commitments.

4. We will include a durable PDF when we send you an offer letter which will highlight any changes made to our prospectus or online information about our courses. You should read this carefully and ensure you fully understand what you are agreeing to before accepting a place on one of our courses.

5. The University will always try to deliver the course as described in the durable PDF you receive with your offer letter.

6. At any point after an offer has been made, students will be notified of any course changes in writing (usually by email) as soon as reasonably practicable and we will take all reasonable steps to minimise their impact where possible. The University will, where possible and reasonably practicable, seek the express consent of the student in regard to any changes concerning material or pre-contract information.

7. The University website will be updated to reflect the changed course information as soon as reasonably practicable.

8. If, after due consideration, you decide that you no longer want to study your course or to study at the University because of the changes, you may withdraw your application or terminate your contract with the University. In order to do so, you should notify us in writing by emailing admissions@ulster.ac.uk (and update UCAS if applicable). We will, on request, recommend alternative courses that you could study with us, or suggest a suitable course at an alternative higher education provider.

9. If you do not agree that the changes are fair, you can seek redress under the Student Complaints Procedures.

10. Providing the University has complied with the requirements of all applicable consumer protection laws, the University does not accept responsibility for the consequences of any modification, relocation or cancellation of any course, or part of a course, offered by the University. The University will give due and proper consideration to the effects thereof on individual students and take the steps necessary to minimise the impact of such effects on those affected.

11. The University is not liable for disruption to its provision of educational or other services caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control providing it takes all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to such services.

12. Further information can be found in our terms and conditions.

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