We use the UCAS Tariff to show our entry requirements and will accept a combination of grades from your qualifications. You can use the UCAS calculator to see how your qualifications equate to tariff points.
For 2020 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
Excluded subjects: General Studies.
GCSEs: This course requires a minimum of GCSE English and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.
Numeracy and literacy: We need to be sure that you can express yourself in written English and have basic numeracy skills. We look at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework, which includes, but is not limited to, GCSEs, iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills Level 2. If you do not have formal qualifications to this level or have alternatives, we may still be able to consider your application – please contact the Future Students Enquiry team to find out more.
Other qualifications: We have outlined below other qualifications that we consider for this course. If you are studying a qualification that is not listed, please contact the Future Students Enquiry team. It may be that we can still consider it.
Access courses: 102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
BTEC qualifications:
- Extended Diploma: This course requires Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 tariff points).
- Diploma: 104 tariff points (grade D*D).
- BTEC National Foundation Diploma/90-credit Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent.
- BTEC National Extended Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent.
Cambridge Pre-U Diploma: 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects.
Cambridge Technical qualifications:
- Extended Diploma: This course requires Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 tariff points).
- Diploma: 104 tariff points (grade D*D).
- Subsidiary Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent.
- Introductory Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent.
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 28-31 points overall including grade H5 from 2 Higher Level subjects.
Scottish Advanced Highers: 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.
Welsh Baccalaureate: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Extended Project Qualification: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if it’s included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.
Deferred entry: We are happy to consider applicants for deferred entry.
