A level
Typical offer
A*AB
A*AB in three A levels including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
(Updated September 2020): We are not making alternative offers for students studying Further Mathematics that include an additional mathematics test (such as MAT, STEP or TMUA) this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. If your application is successful you will receive an offer of A*AB (reduced from A*AA), regardless of any additional mathematics tests or project qualifications (such as an EPQ) you may take.
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.
(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
A*AA plus AS Further Maths
A*AA in three A levels including A* in Mathematics plus A in AS Level Further Mathematics.
(Updated September 2020): We are not requiring an additional mathematics test (such as MAT, STEP or TMUA) if you study AS level Further Mathematics this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
(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
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 have not studied Further Mathematics, a suitable score in an additional mathematics test, such as STEP, MAT or TMUA, remains an essential requirement this year.
(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).
We publish guidance on how we use the different mathematics tests for this course.
International Baccalaureate
Typical offer
36 points
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall and either 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 7 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.
In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you study Higher Level Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations. Please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice before you apply.
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme
The IBCP is not typically suitable preparation for this degree. If you are studying Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches at Higher Level you may wish to consider our BSc Mathematics, Statistics & Data Sciences degree.
Pearson Edexcel BTEC
Typical offer
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, M1
D2, D3 in Mathematics and Further Mathematics plus M1 in a third principal subject.
(Updated September 2020): We are not making alternative offers for students studying Further Mathematics that include an additional mathematics test (such as MAT, STEP or TMUA) this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. If your application is successful you will receive an offer of D2, D3, M1 (reduced from D2, D3, D3), regardless of any additional mathematics tests or project qualifications (such as an EPQ) you may take.
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.
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 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.