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04 July 2025
Following University approval on the selection process for this course, we have updated our entry requirements tab removing references to interviews.
30 April 2025
Changes to Entry requirements:
Old:
General entry requirements
A levels
A level typical offer
ABB, 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
A level additional information
Film Studies requires skills in critical writing. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of achievement and experience in such skills.
Please also see our additional requirements below.
A level contextual offer
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. See if you’re eligible.
IB
IB typical offer
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
Please also see our additional requirements below.
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, Theatre. See if you’re eligible.
Other UK qualifications
BTEC
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 Skills Baccalaureate Wales.
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.
New:
General entry requirements
Important Information:
We are currently undertaking a review of our selection process for 2026 entry, which may result in changes to our current essay submission and interview process. We will update the course webpages with any changes. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply.
A levels
A level typical offer
ABB, including one subject from: Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology.
A level additional information
Film Studies requires skills in critical writing. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of achievement and experience in such skills.
Please also see our additional requirements below.
A level contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is BBB, including one subject from: Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology. See if you’re eligible.
IB
IB typical offer
32 points overall to include 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.
Please also see our additional requirements below.
IB contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is 30 points overall to include 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. See if you’re eligible.
Other UK qualifications
BTEC
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:
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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus 2 A levels (Typical Offer)
EITHER D in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in [subject] plus AB at A Level OR D* in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in [subject] plus BB at A Level. This must include one A Level subject from: Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre, English Language-Literature (combined), English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, History, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies, Sociology
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EITHER DD in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in [subject] plus A at A Level OR D*D in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in [subject] plus B at A Level. This must include one A Level subject from: 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 one of: Classical Studies, Drama, English, History or Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, and BBB in three further Highers subjects.
Welsh Baccalaureate
BBB in three subjects at A level including one subject from: 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 Skills Baccalaureate Wales.
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.