What have we updated?

A level typical offer

A*A*A.

A level additional information

You will also need grade A*/8 in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6/B in GCSE English Language.

A level contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is AAA including A*/8 in GCSE Maths (or B at A Level in Maths). See if you’re eligible.

General GCSE requirements

You will need a strong set of GCSE grades including the majority at A (or 7) and A* (or 8-9). Your GCSE (or equivalent) English Language and Mathematics grades should be no lower than B (or 6). We also consider your overall GCSE subject profile.

Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept.

Subject Combinations

• We do not specify a subject mix at A Level, but we particularly value applicants who can demonstrate a strong breadth of study.
• We are looking for students with strong mathematical ability.
• Further Maths and Economics are not essential, although they are fine subject choices for a student considering Economics at degree level. We treat them as any other strong A level subject: they have no special status.
• We will only look at your top three grades (including Mathematics). A fourth A Level will not be considered.

IB typical offer

39 to include 6, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects.

IB additional information

You will also need grade A*/ 8 in GCSE Maths, or 5 in IB Standard Level Mathematics (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’). If you do not meet these Maths requirements you must be taking Maths at Higher Level in the IB. You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language or International Baccalaureate grade 5 in English A (Higher or Standard Level), grade 5 in Higher Level English B or grade 6 in Standard Level English B.

IB contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is 36 including 5 in Standard Level Maths or 4 in Higher Level Maths (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’). See if you’re eligible.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

BTEC

We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside two A levels.

You will also need grade A*/8 in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6/B in GCSE English Language.

Scotland Advanced Highers

AA in two Advanced Highers, and AAA in three additional Highers subjects (including either A*/8 in GCSE Mathematics, or A in Higher or Advanced Higher Mathematics).

Welsh Baccalaureate

A*AA in three subjects at A level plus grade C in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (including A*/8 in GCSE Mathematics).

Access to Higher Education Diplomas

We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis.

Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in 12 Level 3 Credits. We may also require subject specific credits or an A level to be studied alongside the Access to Higher Education Diploma to fulfil essential subject requirements.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

A level typical offer

A*AA.

A level additional information

You will also need grade 8/A* in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6/B in GCSE English Language.

A level contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is AAB including 8/A* in GCSE Maths (or B at A Level in Maths). See if you’re eligible.

General GCSE requirements

You will need a strong set of GCSE grades including the majority at 7-9 (or A-A*). Your GCSE (or equivalent) English Language and Mathematics grades should be no lower than 6 (or B). We also consider your overall GCSE subject profile.

Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept.

Subject Combinations

• Further Maths and Economics are not essential, although they are accepted subject choices for a student considering Economics at degree level. We treat them as any other strong A level subject: they have no special status.

• We will only look at your top three grades. A fourth A Level will not be considered.

IB typical offer

38

IB additional information

You will also need grade 8/A* in GCSE Maths, or 5 in IB Standard Level Mathematics (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’). If you do not meet these Maths requirements you must be taking Maths at Higher Level in the IB. You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language or International Baccalaureate grade 5 in English A (Higher or Standard Level), grade 5 in Higher Level English B or grade 6 in Standard Level English B.

IB contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is 36 including 5 in Standard Level Maths or 4 in Higher Level Maths (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’). See if you’re eligible.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

BTEC

We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside two A levels.

You will also need grade 8/A* in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6/B in GCSE English Language.

Scotland Advanced Highers

AA in two Advanced Highers, and AAA in three additional Highers subjects (including either 8/A* in GCSE Mathematics, or A in Higher or Advanced Higher Mathematics).

Welsh Baccalaureate

AAA in three subjects at A level plus grade C in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (including 8/A* in GCSE Mathematics).

Access to Higher Education Diplomas

We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis.

Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in 12 Level 3 Credits. We may also require subject specific credits or an A level to be studied alongside the Access to Higher Education Diploma to fulfil essential subject requirements.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.