Entry Requirements For This Course
'A' Level
- Typically 'A' Level grades BBB. This is equivalent to 120 UCAS tariff points. Other qualification combinations achieving 120 UCAS tariff points will be considered. For more information on the new UCAS tariff system, please visit the UCAS website.
- 'A' Level General Studies and 'A' Level Critical Studies are not accepted.
- A minimum of grade 4 (C) in GCSE English and Mathematics is required.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
- 29 points (no specific subjects required)
Access to Higher Education
We welcome Access course applications from 'mature' students. These applicants will be considered on the basis of their own merits. Please be aware that Access students are often asked for further information to supplement their application, this is normally in the form of a questionnaire.
A typical offer for an Access applicant would be: Pass 60 credits, 45 of which at Level 3. These Level 3 credits must include at least 27 at distinction and 18 at merit. It is essential the Access course qualification is supplemented by at least a grade 5 (B) in Mathematics and English Language at GCSE.
Other UK qualifications
- BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM required)
- Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects
- Advanced Diploma (plus appropriate A Levels)
- Scottish Advanced Highers
- Welsh Diploma (plus appropriate A Levels)
You can apply for a course here before you sit your final school exams (we would recommend applying in the October/November of the year before you wish to start). Any offer we decide to make to you will be conditional on you achieving the appropriate score in your school leaving qualifications, in conjunction with your English language qualification.
If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to take a foundation programme first. These programmes are designed to prepare students for entry to City's undergraduate courses.
