A level
Typical offer
A*A*A
A*A*A in three A levels including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
We strongly prefer that you study a full A level in Further Mathematics. An alternative offer is available if you have only studied Further Mathematics at AS level.
Read more about our approach to A levels and AS levels.
Our typical offer for this course was increased in May 2024 for September 2025 entry.
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
A*AA or A*A*B
A*AA or A*A*B in three A levels including A*A in Mathematics and Further 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.
We strongly prefer that you study a full A level in Further Mathematics. An alternative offer is available if you have only studied Further Mathematics at AS level - you must study A level Further Mathematics to be eligible for a contextual offer.
Our typical and contextual offers for this course were increased in May 2024 for September 2025 entry.
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
A*AA or A*A*B
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.
A*AA or A*A*B in three A levels including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics plus one of:
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:
A*AAB or A*A*BB in three A levels including A*A in Mathematics and Further 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.
Our typical and alternative offers for this course were increased, and some alternative offer options removed, in May 2024 for September 2025 entry.
A level
Alternative offer
A*A*A plus AS Further Maths
A*A*A in three A levels including A* in Mathematics plus A in AS Level Further Mathematics plus grade 2 in any STEP or Merit in the GCE AEA in Mathematics.
Read more about STEP.
Our typical and alternative offers for this course were increased, and some alternative offer options removed, in May 2024 for September 2025 entry. We are no longer accepting MAT or TMUA for entry.
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.
International Baccalaureate
Typical offer
7, 7, 6 or 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 at HL
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall and either 7, 7, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 7 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.
Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches is required at Higher Level. We cannot consider Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations for this course.
Read more about how we consider the IB Diploma.
Our typical offer for this course was increased in May 2024 for September 2025 entry.
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.
Read more about how we consider IB Certificates and common vocational qualifications.
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.
Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches is required at Higher Level. Your other subjects will usually need to include other quantitative subjects.
International Baccalaureate
Contextual offer
7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 at HL
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.
Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches is required at Higher Level. We cannot consider Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations for this course.
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.
Our typical and contextual offers for this course were increased in May 2024 for September 2025 entry.
Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF
Typical offer
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) are not a suitable route for this course.
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 study equivalent to A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
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.
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
Unfortunately, the Access to HE Diploma is not a suitable route for this course.
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 will usually need to include both A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
You can contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk for more advice.