Course level

Entry requirements

Entry Level

No formal entry requirements apart from an interest and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

Level 1

  • 4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above including maths and English
  • or an Entry Level qualification with maths and English (at least at Entry Level 3)
  • interest, skill and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

Level 2

  • 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including maths and English
  • or a Level 1 qualification at merit grade or with tutor recommendation
  • maths and English (at least at Level 1)
  • for some technical subjects you will need to start at Level 1.

Level 3 Vocational

  • 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including maths and English
  • or a Level 2 qualification at merit grade or above with tutor recommendation
  • maths and English at Level 2.

Level 3 A Level

  • 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including maths and English
  • or a Level 2 qualification at merit grade or above with tutor recommendation
  • maths and English at Level 2.

Level 4

  • a Level 3 qualification with a sufficient pass/merit profile
  • plus a Level 2 in maths and English
  • typical offer for applicants is 80-120 UCAS tariff points.

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