A level
Typical offer
AAB
AAB in three A levels including A in German.
(Updated September 2020): We will not require a pass in any separate science practical endorsement for a science A level if you apply for entry in 2021 (or deferred entry in 2022).
A level
Alternative offer
ABB
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.
ABB in three A levels including grade A in German plus one of:
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.
(Updated September 2020): For any of these offers, we will not require a pass in any separate science practical endorsement for a science A level if you apply for entry in 2021 (or deferred entry in 2022).
You can find out more about our alternative offers, including a complete list of qualifications we consider on our dedicated page.
International Baccalaureate
Typical offer
36 points
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in German.
We prefer applicants with Higher Level German, but we may be able to consider you with Standard Level German. In this case the typical offer is: 36 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in Standard Level German.
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme
We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual components studied. For this course you will typically need to study German at either Higher Level or Standard Level alongside Higher Level subjects or appropriate vocational study equivalent to two A levels (if your language is taken at HL) or three A levels (if your language is taken at SL). This vocational study can be any qualification we accept, such as a BTEC National Diploma (RQF) or two BTEC National Extended Certificates (RQF).
Our typical offer will including individual grades in the relevant components - please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice before you apply.
Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF
Typical offer
DDD plus A at A level
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in a relevant subject area plus grade A in A level German or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Your language qualification must be recent or you must be able to demonstrate that you are using German regularly at a high level: we may contact you to assess this.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
Pearson Edexcel BTEC QCF
Typical offer
D*DD plus A at A level
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in a relevant subject area plus grade A in A level German or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Your language qualification must be recent or you must be able to demonstrate that you are using German regularly at a high level: we may contact you to assess this.
See the ‘Combinations of qualifications’ section for information about combinations of A level and BTEC qualifications that we can consider.
OCR Cambridge Technical
Typical offer
D*DD plus A at A level
D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant subject area plus grade A in A level German or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Your language qualification must be recent or you must be able to demonstrate that you are using German regularly at a high level: we may contact you to assess this.
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 including D3 in German.
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 including D3 in German plus one of:
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 including A in German.
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
30 credits at Distinction
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 30 credits achieved at Distinction and 9 credits achieved at Merit or above. We also require grade A in A level German or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Your language qualification must be recent or you must be able to demonstrate that you are using German regularly at a high level. We may contact you to assess this. Please contact us to discuss the content of the Access course you are studying to check that the units you are covering are suitable.
Open University Credits
Typical offer
Pass units worth 120 credits including a minimum of a Pass 2 with 70% in a Level 2 German unit.
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 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:
- A in A level German, B in another A level subject plus D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate (RQF) or Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate (RQF)
- A in A level German, B in another A level subject plus D3 in a Pre-U principal subject
- A in A level German plus AB in another A level subject (excluding Accounting) and 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.