A level
Typical offer
A*AA
A*AA in 3 A levels.
Your offer can include Mathematics or Further Mathematics but not both. 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
AAA
Most of our students will join us with three A levels, but you may have study beyond this (such as a project qualification or additional study in maths) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
AAA in three A levels plus one of:
- grade A in an EPQ
- grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
- grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification
- grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics
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. Your offer can include A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics but not both (unless you study four subjects - see our guide on alternative offers). 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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Typical offer
36 points
36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects.
BTEC RQF
Typical offer
D*DD
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in a relevant subject area.
We are able to consider the above BTEC qualifications in a relevant subject area. Where possible, we are looking for your BTEC qualification to include units in both Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.
If your BTEC qualification is humanities-focused, we would typically only be able to consider your application if you have strong existing GCSE performance in core science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), or equivalent qualifications. If your BTEC qualification is science-focused, we would typically only be able to consider your application if you have strong existing GCSE performance in core essay-based and humanities subjects, or equivalent qualifications.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
BTEC QCF
Typical offer
D*D*D*
D*D*D* in a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in a relevant subject area.
We are able to consider the above BTEC qualifications in a relevant subject area. Where possible, we are looking for your BTEC qualification to include units in both Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.
If your BTEC qualification is humanities-focused, we would typically only be able to consider your application if you have strong existing GCSE performance in core science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), or equivalent qualifications. If your BTEC qualification is science-focused, we would typically only be able to consider your application if you have strong existing GCSE performance in core essay-based and humanities subjects, or equivalent qualifications.
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, D3 in three principal subjects.
Cambridge Pre-U
Alternative offer
D3, D3, D3
Most of our students will join us with three principal subjects, but you may have study beyond this (such as a Global Perspectives course or additional study in maths) which demonstrates your individual talents that will help you with your degree. We recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
D3, D3, D3 in three principal subjects plus one of:
- grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives
- grade A in an EPQ
- grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
- grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification
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. Your offer can include Mathematics or Further Mathematics as a principal subject but not both (unless you study four subjects - see our guide on alternative offers)
You can find out more about our alternative offers, including a complete list of qualifications we consider on our dedicated page.
Scottish Highers
Typical offer
AA in Advanced Highers
AA in two Advanced Highers.
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
39 credits at Distinction
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma, with at least 39 credits achieved at Distinction.
We are able to consider the Access to HE Diploma for entry. We are looking for you to demonstrate a high academic standard, and provide evidence of a strong interest in Psychology demonstrated by extra-curricular activity, research or work experience. We are also looking for your Access to HE Diploma qualification to include units in relevant subject areas, such as Social Sciences and Natural Sciences.
You must have achieved a B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics or have completed at least 6 units of Level 3 Maths awarded at Pass or higher, plus a B or 6 in GCSE English. However, please be aware the the strongest applicants have an A or 7 in GCSE Mathematics. If you do not have these grades, please get in contact to discuss this with us before applying.
If your Access to HE Diploma qualification is in Humanities or Social Science, we are typically only be able to consider your application if you have strong existing GCSE performance in core science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), or equivalent qualifications.
You may be asked to submit a relevant piece of marked coursework for consideration.
Open University credits
Typical offer
Pass units worth 120 credits, including a minimum of a Pass 2 with 80% in a relevant Level 2 unit.
Typically, we would be looking for you to have studied units worth at least 120 credits, including at least 30 credits at Level 2. We would also typically be looking for applicants to have achieved a grade A in GCSE English and a grade A in GCSE Mathematics. This information is a guide and we consider students applying with Open University Credits on a case-by-case basis. We will consider your application carefully and take note of any previous qualifications or relevant work experience. We may be able to consider alternative units to those listed. Please contact us to discuss your profile.
Taking OU credits may be counted as degree-level study by the Student Loans Company and therefore may be counted as previous study and have an impact on your ability to access student loans/grants for the entirety of your chosen degree. We recommend that you discuss this in detail with the SLC before following this progression route to the University of Bath.
Combination of qualifications
Typical offer
Your application will be considered individually based on the particular combination of qualifications and subjects that you are taking.
We can consider combinations of accepted qualifications, of which some common examples are:
- A*A at A level plus grade D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate (RQF) OR the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate (RQF)
- A*A at A level plus D3 in a Pre-U principal subject
- A*A at A level plus 6 in an IB HL Certificate. While we do not consider the IB Careers Programme for entry, we are able to consider the combinations of components that are typically offered by this route, such as BTEC and IB HL Certificate combinations
- A*A at A level excluding Accounting plus A in the LIBF Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS). While we can consider this qualification as an equivalent to a third A level, please see the information above for guidance about preferred subjects
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 if they are in the same subject area.