Entry Requirements

What subjects and grades we would normally expect from candidates applying to do a EP or PPP Degree......

GCSEs: We would normally expect applicants, who have taken GCSEs, to have at least 4 A* grades and at least an A grade in GCSE mathematics. 

A-levels:  We would normally expect applicants to have predicted (or to have gained) Grade As in three subjects at A2-level (excluding General Studies).  We do not have specific requirements regarding A-level subjects to study.  However, we strongly recommend that you take at least one or more of the science subjects (Biology, Physics, Chemistry,  Psychology) and/or Mathematics to full A level.

For applicants wishing to apply for the PPP degree: In general it is not an advantage to have studied Philosophy (or Religious Studies, which is often quite philosophical in content) at A level. Good indicators for success in Philosophy are likely to be analytical disciplines like Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.  Languages, History and English are also good, as are the other more traditional A level subjects.

International Baccalaureate: at least 38 points (including bonus points), with 6s and 7s in subjects offered at the Higher Level.

Welsh Baccalaureate: Advanced Diploma with two A grades at A-level alongside the Core Certificate at Level 3.

European Baccalaureate: An average of 85% or above, with scores of between 8 and 9 in specified subjects.

Scottish Highers: in general we are looking for a level of performance around grade AAAAB or AAAAA in Scottish Highers supplemented by a number of Advanced Highers or a combination of Advanced Highers and Scottish Highers.  The majority of conditional offers made on the basis of Advanced Highers are set at AAA but may sometimes be AAB, and a number will be made on the basis of two grades only.

Irish Leaving Certificate: In view of the level of competition for places on our courses we are normally looking for a level of performance around grades of at least AAAABB in Higher level papers.

Information on International Qualifications

However, apart from examination grades already achieved, all aspects of an application are considered, including predicted examination grades, the academic references, personal statement and, where appropriate, submitted written work.

Our standard offer is 3 A grades at A level (or equivalent) in the subjects stated in your offer letter