A level
Typical offer
A*AA
A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics and Further Mathematics with A* in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
We also make alternative offers including STEP, MAT or TMUA or additional study such as an EPQ or fourth A level subject. These are listed in the separate "Alternative offer" section.
If you are studying A levels we strongly prefer that you take a full A level in Further Mathematics. Alternative offers are available if you have only studied Further Mathematics at AS level or have not studied it at all.
If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.
A level
Alternative offer
A*AB
Many of our students will join us with three A levels, but you may take an additional mathematics test or have study beyond this (such as a project qualification, or additional A level subjects) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through alternative offers.
A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics plus B in a third A level plus one of:
- grade 2 in any STEP
- Merit in the GCE AEA in Mathematics
- a suitable score in the MAT or TMUA
- grade A in an EPQ
- grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Challenge Certificate
- grade B in a fourth A level
If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer (including any mathematics tests). If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.
You can find out more about our alternative offers, including a complete list of qualifications we consider on our dedicated page. We also publish guidance on how we use the different mathematics tests for this course.
A level
Alternative offer
A*AA plus AS Further Maths
A*AA in three A levels including A* in Mathematics plus A in AS Level Further Mathematics plus grade 2 in any STEP , Merit in the GCE AEA in Mathematics or a suitable score in the MAT or TMUA.
If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.
We publish guidance on how we use the different mathematics tests for this course.
A level
Alternative offer
A*A*A
A*A*A in three A levels including A* in Mathematics and A in a second scientific or quantitative subject plus grade 2 in any STEP , Merit in the GCE AEA in Mathematics or a suitable score in the MAT or TMUA.
If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.
We publish guidance on how we use the different mathematics tests for this course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Typical offer
36 points
36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 7 in Mathematics.
Unfortunately BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas (QCF)/ BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) are not a suitable route for this course.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
Cambridge Pre-U
Typical offer
D2, D3, D3
D2, D3 in Mathematics and Further Mathematics plus D3 in a third principal subject.
Cambridge Pre-U
Alternative offer
D2, D3, M1
Many of our students will join us with three A levels, but you may take an additional mathematics test or have study beyond this (such as a project qualification, or additional A level subjects) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through alternative offers.
D2, D3 in Mathematics and Further Mathematics plus M1 in a third principal subject plus one of:
- grade 2 in any STEP
- Merit in the GCE AEA in Mathematics
- a suitable score in the MAT or TMUA
- grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives
- grade A in an EPQ
- grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Challenge Certificate
- grade M1 in a fourth principal subject
If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer (including any mathematics tests).
You can find out more about our alternative offers, including a complete list of qualifications we consider on our dedicated page. We also publish guidance on how we use the different mathematics tests for this course.
Scottish Highers
Typical offer
AA in Advanced Highers
AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
Typical offer
Unfortunately, the Access to HE Diploma is not a suitable route for this course. You may wish to consider our BSc Economics degree.
Combinations of qualifications
Typical offer
Your application will be considered individually based on the particular combination of qualifications and subjects that you are taking.
We may be able to consider combinations of qualifications that include only an AS level in Further Mathematics or without Further Mathematics. You will likely be required to obtain a grade 2 in any STEP, Merit in the GCE AEA in Mathematics or a suitable score in the MAT or TMUA. Please contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk to discuss your profile.
We can consider combinations of accepted qualifications, of which some common examples are:
- A*A in A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, plus D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate (RQF) OR the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate (RQF)
- A*A in two A level subjects plus grade D3 in a Pre-U Principal Subject including Mathematics and Further Mathematics
- A*A in A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics, plus A in the LIBF Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS)
We can also consider combinations that are not listed and that do not include A levels. You should read the information about essential and preferred subjects and subject combinations. We cannot consider different qualifications in the same subject area.