A level
Typical offer
AAB
AAB in three A levels.
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
ABB
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.
ABB in three A levels plus one of the following:
- 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. 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
35 points
35 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
BTEC RQF
Typical offer
DDD
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF).
We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services.
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*DD
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF).
We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
Cambridge Technical
Typical offer
D*DD
D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma.
We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and we prefer you to have taken optional units in Sociology and Public Health.
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
D3, D3, M1
D3, D3, M1 in three principal subjects.
Cambridge Pre-U
Alternative offer
D3, M1, M1
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, M1, M1 in three principal subjects plus one of the following:
- 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.
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
AB in Advanced Highers
AB 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 at least AAABB in their Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
Typical offer
33 credits at Distinction
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit above. This must include at least 9 credits achieved at Distinction in an essay-based subject.
Open University credits
Typical offer
Pass units worth 120 credits, including a minimum of a Pass 2 with 70% in a relevant essay-based 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 generally be looking for you to have taken relevant units in essay-based subjects, preferably social sciences. This information is a guide and all students applying with Open University Credits will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will consider your application carefully and take note of any previous qualifications or relevant work experience. Please contact us to discuss your profile before making an application.
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.
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 can consider combinations of accepted qualifications, of which some common examples are:
- AB in two A level subjects plus D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate (RQF) OR the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate (RQF)
- A in one A level subject plus DD in the BTEC National Diploma (RQF)
- AB in two A level subjects plus D3 in a Pre-U principal subject
- AB in two A level subjects 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
- AAB in two A level subjects excluding Accounting plus the LIBF Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS)
We can also consider combinations that are not listed and 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.