The University of Warwick is a popular destination for American students choosing to study overseas. We welcome applications for our Foundation, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research courses. If you need any advice or guidance on the qualifications below, our North America Team are here to help. Contact them at northamerica@warwick.ac.uk 

Warwick International Foundation Programme (IFP)

For information on entry requirements for the Warwick International Foundation Programme, please visit their website.

Undergraduate Courses (2024 entry)

Throughout our website and prospectus you will find our A Level and GCSE requirements which vary by course. For applicants who are studying or have completed the US High School Diploma at an accredited school within the US, we typically require qualifications which are the equivalent of:

• 3 A Levels (at scores such as A*, A, B)

and

• GCSE English and Mathematics/Science (at scores such as A or 7, B or 6, C or 4)

Equivalent qualifications to 3 A Levels

Our A Level requirements can typically be met through a combination of:

• 4 or 5 AP Tests (depending on the individual course entry requirements) in separate subjects (including any subject requirements) plus completion of the High School Diploma (for which we do not require a specific GPA)

Some of our courses will consider applicants substituting a maximum of 1 honors class or 1 college level class in place of 1 AP test (except for meeting subject specific requirements). For example, some of our courses may consider an applicant with 3 AP tests, plus 1 honors or college level class (all in separate subjects, and with any subject specific requirements met through the AP test).

Due to the volume of applications we receive, combined with the vast range in schools and grading scales across the US, we cannot provide pre-application confirmation as to whether specific departments and courses will consider a specific honors or college level class in place of an AP test. Consideration of applicants presenting an honors or college level class in substitution of an AP test will be on a case by case basis after the application is received. For the most selective courses, preference is likely to be given to applicants presenting a full suite of 4 or 5 AP tests.

It is not necessary to have taken a full suite of AP tests or honors/college level classes at the time of application. Applicants who will be taking these tests or classes in their senior year and are on track to achieve the scores detailed below will be eligible to apply.

The typical scores that we consider equivalent to 3 A Levels are:

A-Level Requirements	AP Equivalency
A*A*A*	5, 5, 5, 5, 5
A*A*A	5, 5, 5, 5, 5
A*AA	5, 5, 5, 5
AAA	5, 5, 5, 4
AAB	5, 5, 4, 4
ABB	5, 4, 4, 4

For applicants aiming to substitute 1 honors class or 1 college level class in place of 1 AP (excluding those for which there is a subject specific requirement), the typical scores that we consider equivalent to 1 A Level are:

A-Level Requirements	Honors Class Equivalency*	College Level Class Equivalency**
A*	A+	A+
A	A	A / A-
B	A- / B+ / B	B+ / B / B-

*High School honors classes should be names as 'honors', 'hons' or 'college prep' (or abbreviations thereof) on the high school transcript.

**College level classes should be in a named academic subject (rather than practical or recreational) and must be the equivalent of 3 units/credits or 1 semester in length.

If you have completed SAT Subject tests, please contact the North America team for further guidance.

What do we mean by "separate subjects"?

Please note that when we say ‘separate subjects’ we mean for example, AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC would not count as two separate subjects because they are both Mathematics. Similarly, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics would not count as two separate subjects.

Subject Specific Requirements

Specific AP tests required for courses that have specific A Level requirements or GCSE requirements at scores of A or 7 (or above) are detailed below. Please note that our academic departments review entry requirements at the beginning of the application cycle, after UCAS opens but before they issue decisions on applications. For this reason, we are not fully able to confirm requirements in advance of accepting applications.

Specific AP tests may be required for courses that have other specific A Level or GCSE subject requirements. To find out more email the North America team at northamerica@warwick.ac.uk and detail:

• Grades of AP tests that you’ve completed
• AP tests that you plan to take
• Undergraduate course(s) or subject areas that you’re interested in applying to

Equivalent qualifications to GCSE English and Mathematics/Science

All courses require applicants to possess a minimum level of competence in the English Language and in Mathematics/Science. These minimum requirements depend on the course that you are applying for and are listed as a GCSE or an equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics. More information can be found on our admissions pages, but for students from the USA we would typically require one of the following:

• ACT Composite Score of 28 or 29 (depending on the course)

or

• SAT-R at a score of 1340/1600 with no less than 540 in any subject

For students outside the USA these minimum requirements can also be fulfilled by other international qualifications. You might also wish to consult our English Language requirements pages for more information.

Non-Standard Qualifications

Although these are Warwick's typical entry requirements, we may be able to consider students studying other qualification mixes. To find out if you are eligible for consideration please email northamerica@warwick.ac.uk with your qualifications, your degree programme of interest and information about the qualifications/subjects available at your school.

Postgraduate Taught Courses

To be considered for a Master’s degree at Warwick you typically need to achieve (or be studying towards achieving) a Bachelor’s degree (120 credits) with a minimum average overall grade. On our website we list Bachelor’s requirements in UK terminology. This typically translates to:

UK Requirement	Typical US Requirement (from a GPA scale of 4.0 or 4.3)
First Class Honours Bachelor's Degree (also known as a First)	Bachelor's degree with a minimum overall cGPA of 3.7 or above
Upper Second Class Honours Bachelor's Degree (also known as a 2:i or 2:1)*	Bachelor's degree with a minimum overall cGPA of 3.3 or above*
Lower Second Class Honours Bachelor's Degree (also known as a 2:ii or 2:2)	Bachelor's degree with a minimum overall cGPA of 3.0 or above

*An Upper Second Class Honours Bachelor’s degree (or 2:i or 2:1) is required for the majority of our Master’s degrees. Only a few departments require a higher grade or will accept a lower grade.

For courses that require a ‘High 2:1’, grade requirements would typically range from midway and upwards between the minimum grades stated between a 2:1 and a First. Similarly, for courses that require a ‘High 2:2’, grade requirements would typically range from midway and upwards between the minimum grades stated between a 2:2 and 2:1.

Should you wish to check on the specific equivalencies for your institution, please contact the North America Team.

Personal Statements and Recommendation Letters are also essential components of the application. More details are available via:

• Guide to Writing Your Personal StatementLink opens in a new window
• Guide to Providing Academic ReferencesLink opens in a new window
• How to Apply for a Taught Master's DegreeLink opens in a new window
• FAQs for Applying to WarwickLink opens in a new window

Postgraduate Research Courses

To be considered for a PhD at Warwick you typically need to achieve (or be studying towards achieving) a Master’s degree from a recognised US institution. For most departments, identifying a potential supervisor to discuss research interests and developing a Research Proposal is an essential component of the application. The Personal Statement and Recommendation Letters are also essential components of the application. More details are available via:

• How to Apply for a Research DegreeLink opens in a new window
• Guide to Writing Your Personal StatementLink opens in a new window
• Find a SupervisorLink opens in a new window
• Guide to Providing Academic ReferencesLink opens in a new window
• FAQs for Applying to WarwickLink opens in a new window