Our undergraduate entry requirements are regularly reviewed. The guidance below applies to 2027 entry only. For advice on your eligibility, including for 2028 entry, please contact northamerica@warwick.ac.uk.
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)
A-Level Equivalencies
Our A Level requirements can be met through a minimum score in the High School Diploma and a 3 AP Tests in separate subjects (including any subject requirements), please see the following table for equivalent scores:
A- Level Requirements
US High School Diploma Equivalency
Subject Requirements
A*A*A
US High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.4 out of 4.0 and 5, 5, 5 in three College Board APs in separate subjects
including 5 in AP [subject]
A*AA
US High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 and 5, 5, 5 in three College Board APs in separate subjects
including 5 in AP [subject]
AAA
US High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 and 5, 5, 5 in three College board APs in separate subjects
including 5 in AP [subject]
AAB
US High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 and 5, 5, 4 in three College Board APs in separate subjects
including 5 in AP [subject]
ABB
US High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 and 5, 4, 4 in three College Board APs in separate subjects
including 5 in AP [subject]
Our A Level requirements can typically be met through 4 or 5 APs in separate subjects (including any subject requirements).
Only APs taken over a maximum period of three years will be considered when APs are used to meet entry requirements.
Please see the following table for equivalent scores:
A- Level Requirements
AP Equivalency
Subject Requirements
A*A*A
5, 5, 5, 5, 5 in five College Board APs in separate subjects
including 5 in AP [subject]
A*AA
5, 5, 5, 5 in four College Board APs in separate subjects
including 5 in AP [subject]
AAA
5, 5, 5, 4 in four College Board APs in separate subjects
including 5 in AP [subject]
AAB
5, 5, 4, 4 in four College Board APs in separate subjects
including 5 in AP [subject]
ABB
5, 4, 4, 4 in four College Board APs in separate subjects
including 5 in AP [subject]
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, where the requirement must be met with an AP test.
Honors Classes Equivalencies
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.
Associates Degree Equivalencies
We can consider students who have completed an Associates Degree, for some of our courses, and would typically require a minimum overall cGPA of 3.3 for consideration, including grade A in any subject requirements.
Should you be completing an associates degree and are interested in applying for one of our courses, please contact the North America team for further guidance.
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.
Departments and courses
Mathematics requirements
Not acceptable as alternatives
Warwick Business School (BSc Accounting & Finance courses)
AP Calculus BC at grade 5
AP Calculus AB
Warwick Business School (BSc Business and Management courses)
AP Calculus BC at grade 4 or AP Calculus AB at grade 4
Physics AP tests at grade 5 (in any of the Physics subjects)
Department of Physics (all courses)
Both AP Physics C: Mechanics and
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism at grade 5
(in this case, the two Physics C AP tests would be considered as two 'separate subjects')
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
Department of Psychology
GCSE Science equivalencies:
Any core science AP at grade 4 or higher or A grade C or above in a grade 12 science class (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
GCSE English and Mathematics/Science Requirements
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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 above will be eligible to apply.
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
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.
If you have completed SAT Subject tests, please contact the North America team for further guidance.
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.
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.
