Entry requirements

Find out about the grades you need, the qualifications we accept, and how to calculate your UCAS points

Undergraduate programmes

Our minimum entry requirement for an undergraduate degree is:

• two A level passes, and
• GCSE grades C or 4 in English Language and Maths.

Many courses have specific requirements. This might mean a certain number of UCAS points, a qualification in a certain subject, or both.

UCAS tariff points

The UCAS tariff system helps us compare grades and qualifications by turning them into points.

You get tariff points for:

• A levels,
• BTECs,
• T levels, and
• equivalent UK or international qualifications.

You can use UCAS's tariff calculator to work out how your grades and qualifications add up.

The next step is to check your course page. This will show you the exact entry requirements you need to meet.

Find your course page

International students

English language

For most types of study, you will need an English language qualification. You'll also need one if you have to apply for a visa.

Our course pages give the level of English required as an IELTS score. This is a very common qualification, but we accept a range of others.

Check our English language page for more details of the English language qualifications we accept, and the scores required in each.

Qualifications

International qualifications we consider include:

• High School Leaving Certificate equivalent to A level standard,
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with 28 points or more,
• other international qualifications equivalent to 13 years of secondary education.

For entry onto International Foundation programmes we will consider:

• IELTS certificate from an approved centre (IELTS score of 4.5 or above),
• good high school grades, including maths.

To check which qualifications we accept from your country, use our country selector and go to ‘Entry requirements’.

Apply for an undergraduate degree course

How to apply for a foundation, top-up or bachelors degree

For undergraduate degrees, UK applicants need to apply through UCAS, the University and College Admissions Service.

Undergraduate degrees include:

• Foundation degrees (FdA, FdEng, FdSc)
• Top-up degrees (BA, BSc, BENG, LLB)
• Bachelors degrees (BA, BSc, BENG, LLB)

Applications open in September for courses starting in October the following year.

International applicants

If you are from outside the UK, you can apply direct or through UCAS. To apply direct, please use the online application form.

Getting started with UCAS

The first step is to register in the UCAS Hub and start a new application. You can save your application as you go, so you can complete a little bit at a time if you want to.

We recommend reading UCAS's guide to filling in the application form.

Your statement and references

As part of your UCAS application, you'll need to write a personal statement. You might also need to give names and contact details for people who can give you a reference.

If you're not sure where to start, try our guides to writing a good statement and choosing the right referees.

Assessing your application

Our admissions tutors will:

• check the subjects you're studying
• check your grades
• read your personal statement
• read the references we've received.

Depending on your course and application, we might also:

• invite you an interview
• invite you to submit a portfolio.

If you are invited to one of these, we'll send you everything you need to know. But if you'd like to know more now, you can read our guides to preparing for an interview and preparing a portfolio.

Application decision

After assessing your application, we will contact you with a decision. We usually start to make offers from November through to March, depending on when you applied.