A level
Typical offer
AAB – A*AC
AAB or A*BB or A*AC in three A levels.
(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 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.
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 a combination of IB Higher Level courses and appropriate vocational study equivalent to three A levels. This vocational study can be any qualification we accept, such as a BTEC National Diploma (RQF) or two BTEC National Extended Certificates (RQF). If you are studying a BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF) we may be able to consider you on the basis of that alone - please see our Pearson Edexcel BTEC requirements below.
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
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. You must also have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C including English, Mathematics and a science subject.
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
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. You must also have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C including English, Mathematics and a science subject.
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
D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma.
We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services. You must also have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C including English, Mathematics and a science subject.
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 - D2, D3, M3
D3, D3, M1 or D2, M1, M1 or D2, D3, M3 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:
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 or above.
Open University credits
Typical offer
Pass units worth 120 credits including a minimum of a Pass 2 with 70% 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. 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:
- AB in two A levels plus D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate (RQF) or Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate (RQF)
- A in one A level subject plus DD in the BTEC National Diploma (RQF)
- AB in two A levels plus D3 in a Pre-U principal subject
- AAB in two A levels (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 if they are in the same subject area.