Please find our GCSE entry requirements below:
| If you want to study: | You will need: |
|---|---|
| Four A Levels | 5 GCSEs including English Language and Mathematics at grades A – A*/8 – 9. We do not accept any vocational (BTEC/OCR) equivalence. Individual course entry requirements also apply. |
| Three A Levels Two A Levels plus one Level 3 Extended Certificate/Sub-Diploma |
5 GCSEs including English Language at grades 4 – 9 with a minimum average GCSE score of 4.4. We will not accept any vocational (BTEC/OCR) equivalence, 4 of the GCSEs must be in qualifying subjects. Individual course entry requirements also apply |
| Level 3 Extended Diploma Level 3 Diploma plus one A Level Level 3 Diploma plus one Extended Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma Two Level 3 Extended Certificates/Subsidiary Diploma plus one A Level Three Level 3 Extended Certificates/Subsidiary Diplomas |
5 GCSEs at grades 4 – 9 and a minimum average GCSE score of 4.4. 4 of the GCSEs must be in qualifying subjects. This must include a grade 4 in either English Language or Maths (English Language if doing an A Level). In addition, we accept Level 2 BTEC/OCR qualifications (both at Merit or Distinction only) as worth up to two GCSEs each. We require at least two actual GCSEs. Individual course entry requirements also apply |
| Level 3 Diploma plus one or two GCSEs or other Level 2 courses | 4 GCSEs at grades 4–9. We will accept Level 2 BTEC/OCR qualifications (both at Merit or Distinction only) as worth up to two GCSEs each. Individual course entry requirements also apply |
| Level 2 Certificate plus GCSEs or other Level 2 courses | At least 3 grade 3s and 1 grade 2 at GCSE, which must include English Language. We will accept Passes in Level 2 BTEC/OCR qualifications as worth up to two GCSE grade 3s each. Individual course entry requirements also apply |