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.
We have outlined our entry requirements below using the most common qualifications that we consider for this course. If your qualification is not on the UCAS tariff or listed below, please contact our Future Students Enquiry Team who can advise accordingly. You can also find out more about how we consider your application in our offer-making process section.
For September 2021 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 Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.
Numeracy and Literacy requirement: GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all the equivalencies.
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 to HE 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.
Other useful information
AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff.
Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, you can request a deferral by contacting our Admissions Team.
Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please contact our Future Students Enquiry Team for more information.
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 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.
