CAVA Progression Statements
This year we are pleased to have two universities sign progression agreements with us for the benefit of all CAVA Access to HE students. The University of Suffolk (UoS) has renewed their agreement which is currently in place for entry in the academic years 2024-25 and 2025-26.
We are also excited to announce that Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) have also signed a progression agreement with CAVA, which is in place for the academic years 2023-24 (for January 2024 entry); 2024-25; and 2025-26.
Please see the details below for each progression agreement.
ARU guarantees an offer of admission for students who have achieved, or are predicted to achieve a CAVA Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at Pass grades. Under this progression agreement, some courses will require students to have taken either a subject specific Access to HE course or specific units at level 3 within the Access to HE course to be successful in gaining an offer or interview. This progression agreement is applicable for entry onto all ARU degree courses, with the exception of MOptom Optometry and MBChB Primary Medical Qualification.
UoS guarantees an offer of admission for students who successfully complete a CAVA Access to HE Diploma. The progression agreement is applicable for entry onto all UoS degree courses, with the exception of Professional Health degrees, Degree Apprenticeships, Work-Based Learning, employer-sponsored study, or for courses that require a portfolio or audition as part of admission.
If part of the admissions process includes an interview, students will be guaranteed one if they meet the above entry requirements. If the interview is successful, students will be made an offer, depending on places being available. Students must attend the interview, if they are unable to attend, they will not be made an offer of admission.
If students are required to attend a physical or virtual interview (including audition or portfolio review) as part of the Admissions process, students will still be expected to attend this interview. Students unable to attend an interview will not be made an offer of admission.
For both universities, students must submit a full UCAS application, including Personal Statement and References, and any other information required by the University admissions team in line with any deadlines set for submission to be eligible for entry to the University.
We are pleased this will expand the progression opportunities for our CAVA Access to HE students. If you are a student, please get in touch with your CAVA college to find out more about the progression statement and how it can best benefit you.
All CAVA colleges can access the full terms and conditions of the progression agreements in the CAVA Members Area.
We welcome the opportunity to explore further progression agreements with universities. If your institution would like to widen participation for adult learners, please contact CAVA via admin@cava.ac.uk.
We are also excited to announce that Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) have also signed a progression agreement with CAVA, which is in place for the academic years 2023-24 (for January 2024 entry); 2024-25; and 2025-26.
Please see the details below for each progression agreement.
Entry Requirements
ARU
ARU guarantees an offer of admission for students who have achieved, or are predicted to achieve a CAVA Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits at Pass grades. Under this progression agreement, some courses will require students to have taken either a subject specific Access to HE course or specific units at level 3 within the Access to HE course to be successful in gaining an offer or interview. This progression agreement is applicable for entry onto all ARU degree courses, with the exception of MOptom Optometry and MBChB Primary Medical Qualification.
UoS
UoS guarantees an offer of admission for students who successfully complete a CAVA Access to HE Diploma. The progression agreement is applicable for entry onto all UoS degree courses, with the exception of Professional Health degrees, Degree Apprenticeships, Work-Based Learning, employer-sponsored study, or for courses that require a portfolio or audition as part of admission.
Interviews
ARU
If part of the admissions process includes an interview, students will be guaranteed one if they meet the above entry requirements. If the interview is successful, students will be made an offer, depending on places being available. Students must attend the interview, if they are unable to attend, they will not be made an offer of admission.
UoS
If students are required to attend a physical or virtual interview (including audition or portfolio review) as part of the Admissions process, students will still be expected to attend this interview. Students unable to attend an interview will not be made an offer of admission.
Application Process
For both universities, students must submit a full UCAS application, including Personal Statement and References, and any other information required by the University admissions team in line with any deadlines set for submission to be eligible for entry to the University.
Next Steps
We are pleased this will expand the progression opportunities for our CAVA Access to HE students. If you are a student, please get in touch with your CAVA college to find out more about the progression statement and how it can best benefit you.
All CAVA colleges can access the full terms and conditions of the progression agreements in the CAVA Members Area.
We welcome the opportunity to explore further progression agreements with universities. If your institution would like to widen participation for adult learners, please contact CAVA via admin@cava.ac.uk.
