A level
Typical offer
AAB
AAB in three A levels including A in French
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
ABB
ABB in three A levels including grade A in French.
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
ABB
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.
ABB in three A levels including grade A in French plus one of:
- grade A in an EPQ or IEPQ
- grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification
- grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics (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 Mathematics or Statistics
- 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:
ABBB in three A levels including grade A in French 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, 5 at HL
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in French.
Read more about how we consider the IB Diploma.
Standard Level in French
We may be able to consider you with Standard Level French. In this case the typical offer is: 36 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in Standard Level French.
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 French at Higher or Standard Level.
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 French at Higher or Standard Level.
International Baccalaureate
Contextual offer
6, 5, 5 at HL
International Baccalaureate Diploma
35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in French.
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 French
We may be able to consider you with Standard Level French. In this case the typical offer is: 35 points overall and 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in Standard Level French.
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) in a relevant subject area plus grade A in A level French or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Your language qualification must be recent or you must be able to demonstrate that you are using French regularly at a high level: we may contact you to assess this.
Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
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 combination of qualifications must include A level French or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
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 in a relevant subject area plus grade A in A level French or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Your language qualification must be recent or you must be able to demonstrate that you are using French regularly at a high level: we may contact you to assess this.
Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
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 combination of qualifications must include A level French or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
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 French or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Accounting, Digital Business Services, Finance or Management & Administration.
Your GCSE profile is important in selection for this course - see the GCSE section for more details.
Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
Scottish Highers
Typical offer
AB in Advanced Highers
AB in two Advanced Highers including A in French.
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.
Read more about how we consider Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Typical offer
30 credits at Distinction
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 30 credits achieved at Distinction and 9 credits achieved at Merit or above. We also require grade A in A level French or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Your language qualification must be recent or you must be able to demonstrate that you are using French regularly at a high level. We may contact you to assess this. Please contact us to discuss the content of the Access course you are studying to check that the units you are covering are suitable.
Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
Open University Credits
Typical offer
Pass units worth 120 credits including a minimum of a Pass 2 with 70% in a Level 2 French unit.
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.
Suitable applicants progressing via this route may be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
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
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.
Your combination of qualifications must include A level French or another qualification that meets the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
You can contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk for more advice.