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We will update this page when we make significant changes to course information. This does not necessarily include minor corrections or formatting.

If you ever want to ask us about a change, you can contact us at webeditor at warwick dot ac dot uk.


26 June 2023

Amendments to the entry requirements:

A level contextual offer

Old:

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is BBB, including grade B in one of: Classical Civilisation, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology.

New:

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is BBB, including grade B in one of: Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology.

IB contextual offer

Old:

IB contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is 30 to include 6 in one of the following Higher Level subjects: English Language-Literature (combined), English Literature, Literature and Performance, Film, Global Politics, History, Philosophy, Social and Cultural Anthropology

New:

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is 30 to include 6 in one of the following Higher Level subjects: English Language-Literature (combined), English Literature, Literature and Performance, Film, Global Politics, History, Philosophy, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Theatre

BTEC

Old:

We welcome applications from students with other recognised qualifications, but please make sure you have read the additional requirements below.

Our typical BTEC offers are as follows:

  • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus 2 A levels: Distinction plus AB including grade A in one of: Classical Civilisation, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology
  • BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus 1 A level: Distinction Distinction plus grade A in one of: Classical Civilisation, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology
BTEC Additional Requirements

Applicants studying at least one A Level essential subject (Classical Civilisation, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology) alongside BTEC qualifications are considered on an individual basis. Our courses focus on the close analysis of texts and are (primarily) assessed through critical essays.

Scotland Advanced Highers

AB in two Advanced Highers including grade A in one of: Classical Studies, English, History, Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies and BBB in three further Highers subjects.

Welsh Baccalaureate

BBB in three subjects at A level including grade B in one of: Classical Civilisation, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology, plus grade C in the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

New:

We welcome applications from students with other recognised qualifications, but please make sure you have read the additional requirements below.

Our typical BTEC offers are as follows:

  • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus 2 A levels: Distinction plus AA/Distinction* plus AB, including grade A in one of: Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology
  • BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus 1 A level: Distinction* Distinction plus grade A in one of: Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology
BTEC Additional Requirements

Applicants studying at least one A Level essential subject (Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology) alongside BTEC qualifications are considered on an individual basis. Our courses focus on the close analysis of texts and are (primarily) assessed through critical essays.

Scotland Advanced Highers

AA in two Advanced Highers including one of: Classical Studies, Drama, English, History or Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, and ABB/BBB in three further Highers subjects

OR

AB in two Advanced Highers including grade A in one of: Classical Studies, Drama, English, History or Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, and AAB in three further Highers subjects.

Welsh Baccalaureate

ABB in three subjects at A level including grade A in one of: Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology, plus grade C in the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

23 June 2023

Increase of entry requirements:

A Level

Old:

ABB, including grade A in one of: Classical Civilisation, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology

New:

AAB, including grade A in one of: Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology

IB

Old:

32 to include 6 in one of the following Higher Level subjects: English Language-Literature (combined), English Literature, Literature and Performance, Film, Global Politics, History, Philosophy, Social and Cultural Anthropology

New:

34 to include 6 in one of the following Higher Level subjects: English Language-Literature (combined), English Literature, Literature and Performance, Film, Global Politics, History, Philosophy, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Theatre