All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements listed apply to 2027 entry.
IB score
36 points overall or 766 in 3 Higher Level Certificates.
IB requirements
One of HL6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches,Ìý HL6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or SL7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches plus HL6 in physics or SL7 in physics. Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level.
Only one of maths or physics can be accepted at SL. For those taking both at SL, applications will be considered for entry onto the foundation year.
A levels
A*AA
Required subjects
A in maths and either physics or further maths or any two of the following: chemistry, biology, design, electronics.
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, CIE global perspectives and research, CIE thinking skills.
GCSEs
English grade 4 (C).
Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.
Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
* Additional eligibility requirements apply. View further details on this scheme.
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
RQF BTEC Nationals
Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are:
- BTEC National Extended Certificate and A levels – D with A*A in A level maths, and physics or further maths
- BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and A levelsÌý– D combined with A*A in A level maths, and physics or further maths
IELTS
6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
English language requirements
As well as IELTS, we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check ourÌýEnglish language policies and equivalenciesÌýfor further details.
If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend aÌýPresessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)Ìýcourse.ÌýOur Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. 
 If you successfully complete your pre-sessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degreeÌýcourse. This means that youÌýwon'tÌýneed to retake IELTS or equivalent. 
Please note:ÌýFor pre-sessional English, or one-year foundation courses, you must take a Secure English Language Test (SELT) that is recognised by UK Visa and Immigration. This is a requirement for visas for these programmes.
Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.
International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK.ÌýStudent route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The º£½ÇºÚÁÏ does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.
At the º£½ÇºÚÁÏ, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on theÌýmature students webpage.