A level
Typical offer
A*AA
A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics.
Read more about our approach to A levels and AS levels.
Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level (unless studied alongside A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics alone). Read more about our approach to this qualification.
A level
Contextual offer
AAA or A*AB
AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics.
We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.
Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.
Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.
Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level (unless studied alongside A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics alone). Read more about our approach to this qualification.
A level
Alternative offer
AAA or A*AB
We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics plus one of:
- grade A in an EPQ or IEPQ
- grade A in AS level Further Mathematics (except if you are studying an A level in that subject)
- grade B in a fourth A level, where your four A levels include A level Further Mathematics
- an appropriate grade in any other project qualification we recognise
The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is not accepted in place of an A level for these offers. If you are studying three A levels and this qualification you are eligible for an alternative offer:
AAAB or A*ABB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and B in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
If you receive an offer, you will receive each alternative offer you qualify for alongside the typical offer. You only need to meet one of these sets of conditions to meet your offer overall.
Read more about how our alternative offers work.
International Baccalaureate
Typical offer
7, 6, 6 at HL
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including either HL Mathematics.
Read more about how we consider the IB Diploma.
Standard Level in Mathematics
We cannot accept Standard Level Mathematics courses for this degree.
We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual IB certificates and vocational qualifications you study within the programme. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider IB Certificates and common vocational qualifications.
To be considered for this course you will need to study either Mathematics course at Higher Level.
We prefer vocational study in Engineering or Applied Science.
International Baccalaureate Certificates
If you are studying IB subjects as part of the IB Diploma, you will usually need to complete the full diploma programme to be considered.
If you do not follow the IB Diploma programme, we can consider stand-alone IB Higher Level Certificates either on their own or combined with other qualifications. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider IB Certificates.
To be considered for this course you will need to study either Mathematics course at Higher Level.
International Baccalaureate
Contextual offer
6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics.
We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.
Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.
Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.
Standard Level in Mathematics
We cannot accept Standard Level Mathematics courses for this degree.
Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF
Typical offer
D*DD plus A
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics.
You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification.
We prefer BTEC qualifications in Construction and the Built Environment or Building Services but we can also consider BTEC qualifications in Engineering and Applied Science.
Read more about our approach to Extended Diplomas.
BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates
We accept Level 3 Diplomas and Extended Certificates alongside A levels or in combination with each other. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates.
You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical
Typical offer
D*D*D* plus A at A level
Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*D*D* in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma plus grade A in A level Mathematics.
You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your Cambridge Technical qualification.
We can consider Cambridge Technical qualifications in Engineering.
Read more about our approach to Extended Diplomas.
Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Extended Certificates
We accept Level 3 Diplomas and Extended Certificates alongside A levels or in combination with each other. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider OCR Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Extended Certificates.
You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your Cambridge Technical qualifications.
T Level
Typical offer
Distinction* and A* plus A at A level
D* overall with grade A* in the core component in a T Level plus grade A in A level Mathematics.
You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your T Level qualification.
We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T Level or Building Services Engineering for Construction.
If you are studying the Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T Level we prefer you to be studying either the Surveying & Design for Construction & the Built Environment specialism or the Civil Engineering specialism.
Your GCSE profile will be an important part of selection if you apply with a T Level. You will also be required to undertake an interview as part of the application process if your application is assessed as suitable.
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.
Read more about how we consider Scottish Highers and Advanced 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 including 12 credits from Mathematics units (including Calculus) achieved at Distinction.
Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
Combinations of qualifications
Typical offer
We accept a range of other qualifications offered in UK, as well as combinations of typically studied qualifications (such as A levels and BTECs). You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider UK qualifications.
To be considered for this course, your combination of qualifications must include A level Mathematics (or equivalent).
You can contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk for more advice.