Are you thinking of starting your course with us in the next academic year? Take a look at our handy table with the entry requirements for our undergraduate courses. We have listed the courses alphabetically to make it easy for you to find your course.
| Course | A level (or equivalent) typical offer | International Baccalaureate | Alternative typical offer | GCSE or equivalent |
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| Accounting and Finance |
ABB-BBB We do not consider General Studies |
32-33 | BTEC: DDM or higher If you do not qualify, please consider Accounting with a Foundation Year |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
| Actuarial Science | ABB-BBB to include Maths |
32 to include 5 HL Maths |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
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| American Studies | ABB-BBC | 30-33 |
BTEC: DDM-DMM If you do not qualify, please consider American Studies with a Foundation Year |
English Minimum grade C (4) |
| Ancient and Medieval History | ABB-BBC | 30-33 | BTEC: DDM-DMM |
English Minimum grade C (4) |
| Ancient History | ABB-BBC | 30-33 |
BTEC: DDM-DMM If you do not qualify, please consider Ancient History with a Foundation Year |
English Minimum grade C (4) |
| Applied Medical Science |
BSc: AAB-BCC to include Biology or Chemistry plus STEM subject † BSc with a Placement Year: AAB-BCC |
34 to include HL 6 in Biology or Chemistry and one other STEM subject † |
BTEC: D* D* D a strong Biology or Chemistry profile essential plus a good profile in one other STEM subject † |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
| Biochemistry |
BSc: AAB-BCC
to include Chemistry plus ideally one other STEM subject, ideally Biology † MSci: AAB-BBB to include Chemistry and one other STEM subject, ideally Biology † |
BSc: 32-34 to include HL 6 in Chemistry plus ideally one other STEM subject, ideally Biology † MSci: 34 to include HL 6 in Chemistry and one other STEM subject, ideally Biology † |
BSc: BTEC Distinction to Double Distinction plus A level grade B Chemistry |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
| Biochemistry and Genetics |
BSc: AAB-BBB to include Biology and Chemistry MSci: AAB to include Biology and Chemistry |
BSc: 32 to include HL grades in Biology and Chemistry MSci: 34 to include HL grades in Biology and Chemistry |
BSc: BTEC Distinction to Double Distinction plus A Level grade B Biology and Chemistry |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
| Biology and Biological Sciences |
ABB-BBB to include Biology or Human Biology |
Pass with 32 overall to include 5 in HL Biology or Human Biology |
BTEC: DDD Accepted BTECs: Applied Science, Environmental Sustainability, Countryside Management |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
| Business Management |
ABB-BBB Business, Economics, Maths, Accounting/Finance NOT required We do not consider General Studies |
32-33 |
BTEC: DDM or higher If you do not qualify, please consider Business Management with a Foundation Year |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
| Chemistry |
BSc: ABB-BCC to include Chemistry. If not studying A Level Maths, GCSE Maths grade B (6) required.
MChem: AAB-BBB to include Chemistry. If not studying A Level Maths, GCSE Maths grade B (6) required. |
BSc: Pass with 32 overall to include 5 in HL Chemistry and Maths MChem: 34 to include 6 HL Chemistry and Maths |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
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| Classical Studies | ABB-BBB |
32 |
If you do not qualify, please consider Classical Studies with a Foundation Year |
English Minimum grade C (4) |
| Computer Science |
BSc: ABB-BBB If not studying A Level Maths or Physics, must have GCSE Grade B (6) Maths
MEng/MSci: AAB-ABB If not studying A Level Maths or Physics, must have GCSE Grade B (6) Maths
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BSc: 32 overall with 5 in HL Maths MSci: 34 overall with 6 in HL Maths
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BSc: BTEC DDD in IT or Computing. Grade B (6) GCSE Maths required. MSci: D*DD in IT or Computing. Grade B (6) GCSE Maths required |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
| Criminology | Single and Joint Honours: ABB-BBC | 32 |
BTEC: DDM in a related subject |
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| Early Childhood Studies & Early Childhood Studies with EYPS |
BBB Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required |
32-33 |
BTEC: DDM-DMM CACHE extended diploma 120 points If you do not qualify, please consider the Early Childhood Studies with Early Years Practitioner Status with a Foundation Year |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
| Economics |
BBB-BBC Business, Economics, Maths, Accounting/Finance NOT required We do consider General Studies |
32-33 |
BTEC: DDM or higher If you do not qualify, please consider Economics with a Foundation Year |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
| Education |
BBB Joint Honours: Entry requirements and required subjects may differ See course web page for full details |
32 |
BTEC: DDM - DMM CACHE extended diploma 120 points If you do not qualify, please consider Education with a Foundation Year |
Minimum five grade A*- C / 9-4 GCSEs including English and Maths |
| Egyptology and Ancient History | ABB-BBC | 30-33 |
BTEC: DDM-DMM If you do not qualify, please consider Egyptology and Ancient History with a Foundation Year |
English Minimum grade C (4) |
| Engineering – Aerospace |
BEng: ABB-BCC to include Maths
MEng: AAB to include Maths
Foundation: CCC - CDD |
BEng: 32 MEng: 34 to include 5 at HL or 6 at SL ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or 5 at HL or 7 at SL in ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ and 4 at HL or 5 at SL English Language
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BTEC Extended Diploma BEng: D*D*D MEng: D*DD in relevant subject with grade requirements for certain modules If you do not qualify, please consider the Integrated Foundation Year |
Variable offers made dependent on subjects studied. Applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades taken into account. |
| Engineering – Biomedical |
BEng: ABB-BCC to include Maths
MEng: AAB to include Maths Foundation: CCC - CDD |
BEng: 32 MEng: 34 to include 5 at HL or 6 at SL ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or 5 at HL or 7 at SL in ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ and 4 at HL or 5 at SL English Language |
BTEC Extended Diploma BEng: D*D*D MEng: D*DD in relevant subject with grade requirements for certain modules If you do not qualify, please consider the Integrated Foundation Year |
Variable offers made dependent on subjects studied. Applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades taken into account. |
| Engineering – Chemical |
BEng: ABB-BCC to include Maths
MEng: AAB to include Maths Foundation: CCC - CDD |
BEng: 32 MEng: 34 to include 5 at HL or 6 at SL ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or 5 at HL or 7 at SL in ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ and 4 at HL or 5 at SL English Language |
BTEC Extended Diploma BEng: D*D*D MEng: D*DD in relevant subject with grade requirements for certain modules If you do not qualify, please consider the Integrated Foundation Year |
Variable offers made dependent on subjects studied. Applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades taken into account. |
| Engineering – Civil |
BEng: ABB-BCC to include Maths
MEng: AAB to include Maths Foundation: CCC - CDD |
BEng: 32 MEng: 34 to include 5 at HL or 6 at SL ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or 5 at HL or 7 at SL in ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ and 4 at HL or 5 at SL English Language |
BTEC Extended Diploma BEng: D*D*D MEng: D*DD in relevant subject with grade requirements for certain modules If you do not qualify, please consider the Integrated Foundation Year |
Applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades taken into account. |
| Engineering – Electronic and Electrical |
BEng: ABB-BCC to include Maths
MEng: AAB to include Maths Foundation: CCC - CDD |
BEng: 32 MEng: 34 to include 5 at HL or 6 at SL ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or 5 at HL or 7 at SL in ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ and 4 at HL or 5 at SL English Language |
BTEC Extended Diploma BEng: D*D*D MEng: D*DD in relevant subject with grade requirements for certain modules If you do not qualify, please consider the Integrated Foundation Year |
Variable offers made dependent on subjects studied. Applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades taken into account. |
| Engineering – General |
BEng: ABB-BBB to include Maths
MEng: AAB to include Maths Foundation: BCC |
BEng: 32 MEng: 34 to include 5 at HL or 6 at SL ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or 5 at HL or 7 at SL in ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ and 4 at HL or 5 at SL English Language |
BTEC Extended Diploma BEng: D*D*D MEng: D*DD in relevant subject with grade requirements for certain modules If you do not qualify, please consider the Integrated Foundation Year |
Variable offers made dependent on subjects studied. Applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades taken into account. |
| Engineering – Materials Science |
BEng: ABB-BCC
MEng: AAB Foundation: CCC - CDD |
BEng: 32 MEng: 34
To include 4 at HL or 5 at SL English Language |
BTEC Extended Diploma BEng: D*D*D MEng: D*DD in relevant subject with grade requirements for certain modules If you do not qualify, please consider the Integrated Foundation Year |
Variable offers made dependent on subjects studied. Applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades taken into account. |
| Engineering - Mechanical |
BEng: ABB-BCC to include B in Maths
MEng: AAB to include Maths Foundation: CCC - CDD |
BEng: 32 MEng: 34 to include 5 at HL or 6 at SL ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or 5 at HL or 7 at SL in ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ and 4 at HL or 5 at SL English Language |
BTEC Extended Diploma BEng: D*D*D MEng: D*DD in relevant subject with grade requirements for certain modules If you do not qualify, please consider the Integrated Foundation Year |
Variable offers made dependent on subjects studied. Applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades taken into account. |
| English-Chinese Translation and Interpreting | ABB-BBC | 30-33 |
Only available to native or near-native speakers of Chinese Mandarin ABB-BCC at A level or HKDSE levels 443 (including a minimum of 3 in English and Chinese) Applicants from China should have at least one year suitable study after their High School Certificate e.g. foundation or degree, plus IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
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English Language, Applied linguistics and TESOL |
ABB-BBC | 30-33 | If you do not qualify, please consider the Integrated Foundation Year |
English Minimum grade C (4) (for English Literature degrees) |
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English Literature with Creative Writing |
ABB-BBC | 30-33 | If you do not qualify, please consider the English Literature and Creative Writing with a Foundation Year |
English Minimum grade C (4) (for English Literature degrees) |
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English Literature |
ABB-BBC | 30-33 | If you do not qualify, please consider the English Literature with a Foundation Year |
English Minimum grade C (4) (for English Literature degrees) |
| Environmental Geoscience |
ABB-BBC Geography or a related subject is highly desirable e.g. Sociology or World Development; Geology or Environmental Science; or an additional science subject |
BSc: 32 overall with 5 in HL Geography |
BTEC: DDM any subject plus A level grade B in Geography |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
| Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency |
ABB-BBC to include one of the following: Geography, Biology, Environmental Science, or Geology
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32 overall with 5 in HL Maths |
BTEC: DDM any subject plus grade B in A Level Geography |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
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Film and Visual Culture |
ABB-BBC or equivalent |
33-30 |
DDM-DMM
If you do not qualify, please consider Media and Communication with a Foundation Year |
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| Genetics |
BSc: AAB-BCC to include Biology plus ideally one other STEM subject ideally Chemistry † MSci: AAB-BBB to include Biology and one other STEM subject ideally Chemistry † |
BSc: 32-34 to include HL 6 in Biology plus ideally one other STEM subject ideally Chemistry † MSci: 34 to include HL 6 in Biology and one other STEM subject, ideally Chemistry † |
BSc: BTEC DD plus A level grade B Biology |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
| Geography |
ABB-BBC including Geography or a related subject is highly desirable (e.g. Sociology or World Development; Geology or Environmental Science; or an additional science subject)
Foundation:CDD- DDD |
32 to include 5 HL in Geography |
BTEC: DDM any subject plus A level grade B in Geography |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
| Geography and Geographical Information Science |
ABB-BBB including Geography or a related subject is highly desirable (e.g. Sociology or World Development; Geology or Environmental Science; or an additional science subject) |
32 overall with 5 in HL Geography |
BTEC: DDM any subject plus grade B in A Level Geography or a related subject |
English and Maths Minimum grade C (4) |
| Health and Social Care |
BSc: BBB-BBC BSC with a Year in Practice: BBB-BBC |
30-32 |
Typical Access offer: BTEC: DDM-DMM |
Minimum five grade A*- C / 9-4 GCSEs including English and Maths |
| Healthcare Science (Audiology) |
BBB to include one A Level in Maths, Biology or Chemistry Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an occupational health check required. Eligible applicants will be invited to interview. |
32 |
Typical Access to Science offer: Distinction and Merit profile against the rules of combination. We do not accept Access to Healthcare or Access to Healthcare and Nursing BTEC: DDD |
Minimum five grade A*- C / 9-4 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science |
| Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) |
BBB to include Biology Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an occupational health check required. Eligible applicants will be invited to interview.
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32 |
Typical Access to Science offer: Distinction and Merit profile against the rules of combination. We do not accept Access to Healthcare or Access to Healthcare and Nursing BTEC: DDD |
Minimum five grade A*- C / 9-4 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science |
| Healthcare Science (Medical Engineering) |
BBB to include Maths or Physics Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an occupational health check required. Eligible applicants will be invited to interview.
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32 |
Typical Access to Science offer: Distinction and Merit profile against the rules of combination. We do not accept Access to Healthcare or Access to Healthcare and Nursing BTEC: DDD |
Minimum five grade A*- C / 9-4 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science |
| Healthcare Science (Neurophysiology) |
BBB to include Biology, Chemistry, Moths, or Physics Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an occupational health check required. Eligible applicants will be invited to interview. |
32 |
Typical Access to Science offer: Distinction and Merit profile against the rules of combination. We do not accept Access to Healthcare or Access to Healthcare and Nursing BTEC: DDD |
Minimum five grade A*- C / 9-4 GCSEs including English, Maths, and a Physical Science or Double Award Science |
| Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Physics, and Radiotherapy Physics) |
BBB to include Maths or Physics Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an occupational health check required. Eligible applicants will be invited to interview. |
32 |
Typical Access to Science offer: Distinction and Merit profile against the rules of combination. We do not accept Access to Healthcare or Access to Healthcare and Nursing BTEC: DDD |
Minimum five grade A*- C / 9-4 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science |
| Healthcare Science (Rehabilitation Engineering) |
BBB to include Biology, Chemistry, Maths, or Physics Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an occupational health check required. Eligible applicants will be invited to interview. |
32 |
Typical Access to Science offer: Distinction and Merit profile against the rules of combination. We do not accept Access to Healthcare or Access to Healthcare and Nursing BTEC: DDD |
Minimum five grade A*- C / 9-4 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science |
| Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology) |
BBB to include Biology, Physics or Maths Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an occupational health check required. Eligible applicants will be invited to interview. |
32 |
Typical Access to Science offer: Distinction and Merit profile against the rules of combination. We do not accept Access to Healthcare or Access to Healthcare and Nursing BTEC: DDD |
Minimum five grade A*- C / 9-4 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science |
| History | ABB-BBC | 30-33 |
BTEC: DDM-DMM If you do not qualify, please consider History with a Foundation Year |
English Minimum grade C (4) |
| Humanities (Part-time) |
You do not need formal qualifications as all applications are considered on their own merit | You may be able to use previous undergraduate level credits or prior learning which we consider appropriate and relevant. Applicants must attend interview and submit a personal statement of up to 500 words | ||
| International Relations | BBB | 32 |
BTEC: DDM-DMM If you do not qualify, please consider International Relations with a Foundation Year |
English Minimum grade C (4) |
| Journalism, Media and Communications | ABB-BBC | 30-33 | BTEC: DDM - DMM |
English Minimum grade C (4) |