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Entry Requirements
Entry requirements depend on the qualification you will receive. 320 points are preferred however these are our minimum requirements:
- BSc/BSc(Eng)/BEng: 300+
- MSci/MEng: 320+
A-levels
Our requirements mean that you should aim to get 3Bs at A level, for example. We look favourably on applicants who combine A-levels in science or maths with an A-level in a contrasting subject like English or arts. We will include in our points tariff subjects taken only to AS level, but we do not include key skills.
Some programmes require more maths and science qualifications:
- BEng and MEng programmes require A-level Maths (or equivalent)
- Telecommunications Engineering (H691), Electrical and Electronic Engineering (H600), Electronic Engineering (H610), and Communications Engineering (H690) require a Physics A level (or equivalent).
Please see the individual programmes for specific requirements.
Advanced diplomas
The School warmly welcomes applications from students taking Advanced or Extended (level-3) Diplomas in Information Technology or Engineering. We require 320-360 UCAS Tariff points (320 for BSc Computer Science and Mathematics, 340 for BSc(Eng) and BEng, 360 for BSc, MSci and MEng programmes) and applicants must also have passed GCE A-level Mathematics at grade C or above. Grade B or above for BSc Computer Science and Mathematics.
Vocational or applied A-levels
Vocational A-levels are acceptable and are subject to the above tariff requirements for A/AS-levels. They should be subject-related: electronic engineering or engineering for MEng and BEng programmes. Grade B GCSE mathematics minimum.
Key skills
Results of key skills tests may be offered, but will not normally form part of the offer of a place.
BTEC National Certificate (12 units)
BTEC's are not accepted for engineering degrees. For other degrees, your BTEC must be in computing or a related subject. We require overall DDD. All modules should be passed at Distinction level. We require a minimumof GCSE Mathematics grade C. We would normally want to interview you.
BTEC National Diploma (18 units)
The Diploma is acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications but must be subject-related and has minimum grade requirements: DDM for BEng, MEng, DDD for BSc(Eng), BSc; engineering, electronic engineering for MEng and BEng programmes, computing or related subject for BSc. The IT practitioners Diploma is only accepted for BSc(Eng) programmes. Additionally, we require a minimum Grade B GCSE in mathematics.
International Baccalaureate
We require a minimum of 32 points overall for BEng and BSc programmes, 34 points for MEng and BSc(Eng) programmes. Subjects must include mathematics HL at least five points for all MEng and BEng programmes and at least six points for all BSc programmes; physics is required for selected MEng and BEng programmes; see programme details.
European Baccalaureate
We require 80% including grade eight minimum mathematics for all MEng and BEng programmes. Physics at grade eight required for selected MEng and BEng programmes; see programme details.
Access to HE Diploma
Applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the School for guidance.
Recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency for HE.
European and international qualifications
The College accepts a wide range of EU and International qualifications, for information please contact the School.
Other qualifications
The College welcomes applications from those holding qualifications not listed above. The School will be happy to advise you as to the acceptability of your qualification.
Up to date information
The admissions information on this web page reflects our current admissions criteria and supersede any information in printed publications.

