United Kingdom Entry Requirements

Entrance Requirements for MEng Programmes

• Six As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grades A*AA in three GCE A-Level subjects including mathematics with a significant pure element (the use of mathematics does not satisfy this requirement)
• A scientific bias to the GCE A-level subjects studied
• One of the non-mathematics GCE A-level subjects can be replaced with:
  • two GCE AS-Level subjects
  • a AVCE (6 unit) subject
  • two part-award AVCE (3 unit) subjects

Entrance Requirements for BSc Programmes (excluding Computer Science and Mathematics, Computing for Business Applications, and Internet Computing)

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grades AAB in three GCE A-Level subjects:
  • including GCE A-level mathematics with a significant pure element (the use of mathematics does not satisfy this requirement)
• One of the GCE A-level subjects can be replaced with:
  • two GCE AS-Level subjects
  • a AVCE (6 unit) subject
  • two part-award AVCE (3 unit) subjects

Entrance Requirements for BSc Computer Science and Mathematics, and BEng Computer Systems Engineering Programmes

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• A grade in GCE A-level mathematics with a significant pure element (the use of mathematics does not satisfy this requirement)
• Grades AB in two further GCE A-Level subjects
• One of the non-mathematics GCE A-level subjects can be replaced with:
  • two GCE AS-Level subjects
  • a VCE A-level subject
  • two VCE AS-level subjects

Entrance Requirements for BSc Computing for Business Applications and Internet Computing Programmes

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grades AAB in three GCE A-Level subjects
  • A-level mathematics or equivalent is not a requirement for this programme
• One of the GCE A-level subjects can be replaced with:
  • two GCE AS-Level subjects
  • a VCE A-level subject
  • two VCE AS-level subjects

Entrance Requirements for MEng Programmes

• Six As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grade A in A-level mathematics with a pure element
• 60 credits with 45 at Level 3. 30 credits with a Distinction grade (15 of which must be in mathematics), plus 15 credits with a Merit grade in a science-related subject.

Entrance Requirements for BSc Programmes (excluding Computer Science and Mathematics and Computer Systems Engineering)

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grade B in A-level mathematics with a pure element
• 60 credits with 45 at Level 3. 30 credits with a Distinction grade (15 of which must be in mathematics), plus 15 credits with a Merit grade in a science-related subject.

Entrance Requirements for BSc Computer Science and Mathematics and BEng Computer Systems Engineering Programmes

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grade A in A-level mathematics with a pure element
• 60 credits with 45 at Level 3. 30 credits with a Distinction grade (15 of which must be in mathematics), plus 15 credits with a Merit grade in a science-related subject.

Entrance Requirements for BSc Computing for Business Applications and Internet Computing Programmes

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• 60 credits with 45 at Level 3. 30 credits with a Distinction grade (15 of which must be in mathematics), plus 15 credits with a Merit grade in a science-related subject.

Entrance Requirements for MEng Programmes

• Six As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grade A in A-level mathematics with a pure element
• The Engineering or Information Technology Advanced Diploma at grade B

Entrance Requirements for BSc Programmes (excluding Computer Science and Mathematics and Computer Systems Engineering)

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grade B in A-level mathematics with a pure element
• The Engineering or Information Technology Advanced Diploma at grade B

Entrance Requirements for BSc Computer Science and Mathematics and BEng Computer Systems Engineering Programmes

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grade A in A-level mathematics with a pure element
• The Engineering or Information Technology Advanced Diploma at grade B

Entrance Requirements for all Undergraduate Degree Programmes

• An excellent performance in local examinations before starting the Certificate
• Award of certificate with a distinction including:
  • A grade in full-credit mathematics
  • A grade in full-credit physics

Entrance Requirements for MEng Programmes

• Six As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grade A in A-level mathematics with a pure element
• A technological diploma with DDM

Entrance Requirements for BSc Programmes (excluding Computer Science and Mathematics, Computing for Business Applications, and Internet Computing)

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• A technological diploma with DDM-DMM:
  • DDM with a distinction in Further Maths for Technicians at level 3
  • DMM with grade B in A-level Mathematics with a pure element

Entrance Requirements for BSc Computer Science and Mathematics, and BEng Computer Systems Engineering Programmes

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grade A in A-level mathematics with a pure element
• A technological diploma with DMM

Entrance Requirements for BSc Computing for Business Applications and Internet Computing Programmes

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• A technological diploma with DDM

Entrance Requirements for all Undergraduate Degree Programmes

Mature applicants who are returning to education after a break from formal education, need an approved English language qualification, the equivalent of a good A-level in mathematics and experience of study in the year prior to entry. These can be met by our entrance requirements for applicants with Open University points.

Please note that generally, access courses do not provide the equivalent breadth and depth to an A-level in mathematics.

If you are uncertain about whether you are qualified for entry, please send in a full cv showing details of your academic studies and qualifications, and work experience, and we will advise you.

Entrance Requirements for all Undergraduate Degree Programmes

• Be returning to formal education after a break from it
• Obtain 60% in 60 points including either:
  • 60% in MS221 Exploring Mathematics
  • 60% in MST121 Using Mathematics

Entrance Requirements for MEng Programmes

• Six As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grades A*AA in two GCE A-level subjects and one technological VCE A-level subject including:
• GCE A-level mathematics with a pure element.
• Alternatives, one of the following substitutions is acceptable:
  • the second GCE A-level can be replaced with two GCE AS-Level subjects
  • the VCE A-level can be replaced with two technological VCE AS-level subjects

Entrance Requirements for BSc Programmes (excluding Computer Science and Mathematics ones)

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grades AAB in two GCE A-Level subjects and one technological VCE A-level subject including:
  • GCE A-level mathematics with a pure element
• Alternatives, one of the following substitutions is acceptable:
  • the second GCE A-level can be replaced with two GCE AS-Level subjects
  • the VCE A-level can be replaced with two VCE AS-level subjects

Entrance Requirements for BSc Computer Science and Mathematics Programmes

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grade A in GCE A-level mathematics with a pure element
• Grades AB in:
  • a second GCE A-level subject
  • a technological VCE A-level subject
• Alternatives, one of the following substitutions is acceptable:
  • the second GCE A-level can be replaced with two GCE AS-Level subjects
  • the VCE A-level can be replaced with two technological VCE AS-level subjects

(1) SQA Advanced Highers Entrance Requirements

Entrance Requirements for MEng Programmes

• Five grade 1s in academic Intermediate 2 subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • a physical science
• Grade A in Highers mathematics
• Grades ABBB in four further Highers subjects with a scientfic bias
• Grade A in Advanced Highers mathematics
• Grades AA in two further Advanced Highers subjects
• A scientific bias to the Advanced Highers subjects studied

Entrance Requirements for BSc Programmes

• Five grade 1s and 2s in academic Intermediate 2 subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • a physical science
• Grade A in Highers mathematics
• Grades ABBB in four further Highers subjects with a scientific bias
• Grades AAB in three Advanced Highers subjects including:
  • Advanced Highers mathematics
  • a scientific bias to the subjects studied

(2) SQA Highers Entrance Requirements

Entrance Requirements for MEng Programmes

• Five grade 1s in academic Intermediate 2 subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • a physical science
• A grade in Highers mathematics
• Grades AAAA in four further Highers subjects
• A scientific bias to the Highers subjects studied
• The Highers must be taken in one sitting

Entrance Requirements for BSc Programmes

• Five grade 1s and 2s in academic Intermediate 2 subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • a physical science
• Grade A in Highers mathematics
• Grades AAAB in four further Highers subjects
• A scientific bias to the Highers subjects studied
• The Highers must be taken in one sitting

Entrance Requirements for MEng Programmes

• Six As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grades A*AA in three GCE A-Level subjects including mathematics with pure element
• A scientific bias to the GCE A-level subjects studied
• One of the non-mathematics GCE A-level subjects can be replaced with:
  • a pass in the Welsh Baccalaureate

Entrance Requirements for BSc Programmes (excluding Computer Science and Mathematics, Computing for Business Applications and Internet Computing)

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grades AAB in three GCE A-Level subjects:
  • including GCE A-level mathematics
• One of the non-mathematics GCE A-level subjects can be replaced with:
• a pass in the Welsh Baccalaureate

Entrance Requirements for BSc Computer Science and Mathematics and BEng Computer Systems Engineering Programmes

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• A grade in GCE A-level mathematics
• Grades AB in two further GCE A-Level subjects
• One of the non-mathematics GCE A-level subjects can be replaced with:
  • a pass in the Welsh Baccalaureate

Entrance Requirements for BSc Computing for Business Applications and Internet Computing Programmes

• Five As and Bs in academic GCSE subjects including:
  • mathematics
  • dual science
• Grades AAB in three GCE A-Level subjects
  • A-level mathematics or equivalent is not a requirement for this programme
• One of the GCE A-level subjects can be replaced with:
  • a pass in the Welsh Baccalaureate