This course will provide you with opportunities to test your knowledge and understanding informally through ‘formative’ assessment. Formative assessment will be completed before your formal ‘summative’ assessment, which will determine your final marks.

Each module normally contains at least one piece of formative assessment from which you will receive feedback from your course team. Formative assessments are purely for developmental purposes and do not count towards your final module mark. They are designed to help you to gain more knowledge and confidence in the module material and approaches to formal assessment. Students who do not engage with informal assessments often struggle with Foundation Year progression, as well as with the academic levels above.

The formal summative assessment usually occurs towards the end of each module. Assessment methods may include written examinations and a range of coursework, including reports, portfolios, essays and presentations. The marks awarded for summative assessments count towards your final module mark. Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated in consultation with students, for example in response to student or External Examiner feedback. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from another higher education provider, and they are appointed by the Canterbury Christ Church University to provide external assurance regarding the academic standards of your course.

**Standard Entry Requirements (Under 21 years old)**  

- 80 UCAS tariff points or equivalent qualifications (e.g., 60-credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3)  

- 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications  

**Applicants Aged 21+**  

Applicants aged 21 or older who do not meet the standard entry requirements may still be considered if they have relevant life or work experience that supports their suitability for undergraduate study, particularly through our Foundation program.

**All Applicants**  

Each applicant will be assessed by Admissions Team. This includes an interview to evaluate listening and speaking skills, a numeracy test, and a personal reflection statement to assess writing skills.

**Required Documents and Assessments:**  

- Completed application form  

- Supervised personal reflection statement  

- Numeracy test  

- Personal interview

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All students can access student finance. 

 Tuition Fee Loans

A Tuition Fee Loan covers the cost of your tuition fees. This is paid directly to your awarding institution (in this case Oxford Brookes University). Loan repayments only start once you have finished your course and are earning £26,575 a year or more. Both full- and part-time learners can apply.

Maintenance Loans

If you are eligible, you can also apply for a Maintenance Loan to cover living expenses. This loan is paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. Maintenance Loans has are repaid after you finish your course and your earnings are above £26,575 per year. For more information, please visit gov.uk/studentfinance.

Maintenance Grants

You can also apply for a Maintenance Grant to help with living costs. Maintenance Grants are paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. You don’t have to pay them back, but any funds you get will reduce the size of the Maintenance Loan you could receive, should you also wish to apply for one.

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