A levels
AAB including Mathematics GCSE Grade 7(A)
Access to Higher Education Diploma
36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher plus Mathematics GCSE 7(A)
BTEC National Extended Diploma
DDD including Mathematics or with Mathematics GCSE 7(A)
Cambridge Pre-U
D3, D3, M2 with Mathematics GCSE 7(A)
European Baccalaureate
80% overall including 60% or higher in Compulsory Mathematics
International Baccalaureate
35 points including Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or Mathematics GCSE 7(A)
T levels
We will consider a range of T Level qualifications for entry. Please visit our dedicated T Levels page for a full list of accepted T Levels.
Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers
Scottish Highers - AABBB
Advanced Highers - not required for entry
We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.
International foundation programme
Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative.
Other qualifications
We welcome applications from mature students (ie those aged over 21), and usually admit a number each year. In all cases we look for evidence of ability, interest and commitment, but we may not require specific formal qualifications. In most cases, we prefer to interview mature candidates before offering them a place.
Other international qualifications
Equivalent qualifications from your country
Widening participation
If you successfully complete one of the following programmes, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to two A level grades (or equivalent) below our typical offer: Black Access Programme, Next Step York, Realising Opportunities. More about widening participation.
Contextual offer
BBB plus Mathematics GCSE Grade 7(A)
EPQ
If you achieve A or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
IELTS (Academic)
6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
Cambridge CEFR
176, with a minimum of 169 in each component
Oxford ELLT
7, with a minimum of 6 in each component
Oxford Test of English Advanced
136, with a minimum of 126 in each component
Duolingo
Integrated subscores: 120 overall, with a minimum of 105 in each component
GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language)
Grade C / Grade 4
LanguageCert SELT
B2 with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component
LanguageCert Academic
B2 Communicator with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component
Kaplan Test of English Language
478 Main Flight score with 444 in each component
Skills for English
B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component
PTE Academic
61, with a minimum of 55 in each component
TOEFL
87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component
Trinity ISE III
Merit in all components
Other English language qualifications
We also accept other English Language qualifications, including various school-leaving certificates.
