A level
Typical offer
AAA or A*AB
AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics.
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. Read more about our approach to this qualification.
A level
Contextual offer
AAB
AAB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics.
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. Read more about our approach to this qualification.
A level
Alternative offer
AAB
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.
AAB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics 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:
AABB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics 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
6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 at HL
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 and 6 in Physics.
Read more about how we consider the IB Diploma.
Standard Level in essential subjects
Mathematics is required at Higher Level.
In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying Standard Level Physics. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics plus 7 in Standard Level Physics.
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.
Your remaining IB and vocational study should include sufficient Engineering and Physical Science content.
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. Your remaining qualifications should include sufficient Engineering and Physical Science content.
International Baccalaureate
Contextual offer
6, 6, 5 at HL
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics and 6 in Physics.
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 essential subjects
Mathematics is required at Higher Level.
In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying Standard Level Physics. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics plus 7 in Standard Level Physics.
Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF
Typical offer
DDD plus A at A level
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)
DDD 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 are able to consider the above qualifications in Engineering, Applied Science, Construction and the Built Environment, and Building Services.
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.
Your qualifications must include A level Mathematics (or equivalent) alongside sufficient Engineering and Physical Science content.
OCR Cambridge Technical
Typical offer
D*DD plus A at A level
Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*DD 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.
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.
Your qualifications must include A level Mathematics (or equivalent) alongside sufficient Engineering and Physical Science content.
T Levels are not considered suitable preparation for this degree programme and are therefore not accepted for entry. If you require advice on how you may academically prepare to study this degree or present with a mix of qualifications, you should contact our Admissions Progression Team at admissions-progression@bath.ac.uk.
Scottish Highers
Typical offer
AA in Advanced Highers
AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics and Physics.
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 AAAAB in their Highers.
Read more about how we consider Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Typical offer
36 credits at Distinction
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Engineering), with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include 12 credits from Mathematics units (including Calculus) achieved at Distinction and 12 credits from Physics units achieved at Distinction.
Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part 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) alongside sufficient Engineering or Physical Sciences content.
You can contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk for more advice.
Pearson Edexcel HNC or HND
Typical offer
Our Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering course is academically challenging and requires solid foundations of knowledge in Mathematics and Physics. We are able to consider HNC or HND qualifications in Engineering disciplines for entry into the first year of our course. You will need to gain an overall grade of Distinction, including a Distinction in at least 20 credits of Level 4 Mathematics. In addition, you will need an A level in Mathematics at grade A or a pass rate of at least 75% for the Open University module MST124: Essential Mathematics 1.
HNC and HND qualifications 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.