ENTRY REQUIREMENTS UCAS tariff points We make our offers using UCAS tariff points. We accept points from all qualifications in the UCAS tariff. This means you can include points from a variety of qualifications, including (but not limited to): A and AS Levels (including General Studies and Critical Thinking); BTEC; Music and Drama; Welsh Baccalaureate; International Baccalaureate;CoPE (Certificate of Professional Effectiveness). On page 136-137 are some of the more common qualifications in the UCAS tariff. This table is not exhaustive. Please see the UCAS website www.ucas.com for the complete list.
International qualifications We accept a wide range of international qualifications from all over the world. You will find full details on our website www.uwe.ac.uk/mycountry
What are our minimum entry requirements? For an honours degree course without an integrated foundation year, you normally need two A Levels, or the equivalent, such as a BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma, International Baccalaureate, or Access to Higher Education Diploma. For an honours degree course with an integrated foundation year, you would normally need one A level or equivalent. Please see our website for full details of all the qualifications which meet our entry requirements www.uwe.ac.uk/ugapply Students who achieve the UCAS tariff points required (and have passed an 134
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English Language qualification) almost always have gained qualifications which meet our minimum entry requirements. However, if you have taken a number of other qualifications, (such as AS Levels or Music and Drama qualifications), you should contact us for advice.
Required subjects For some courses, we specify subjects and grades you must achieve. This is usually because you need to have reached a certain standard in a subject in order to succeed on the degree course. Subjects may be required at GCSE, or at A Level, Extended Diploma, IB, or equivalent. Some courses may offer a foundation year as an alternative entry point. It is really important you check you will have the required subjects for your course and contact us (or enquire at an Open Day) if you are unsure.
English Language and Maths We require an English Language qualification for all courses. We accept GCSE English Language grade C (or grade 4 in the new GCSE grading system), or IELTS 6.0 (International English Language Test) with no less than 5.5 in any one element. Note: we require IELTS 7.0 for Health and Social Care courses. The minimum for each element varies depending on the course. For details, please see our courses page www.uwe.ac.uk/courses GCSE Maths and/or Science grade C (or grade 4 in the new GCSE grading system) is required for many of our courses. Please note: the following qualifications are not sufficient
alternatives to GCSE Maths and English Language at grade C or above: Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number; Level 2 Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy; and Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English. Although these Level 2 qualifications are at the same level as GCSE Grades A–C within the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), they do not cover the full breadth of knowledge demanded by GCSEs. Therefore, Key Skills and Certificates in Adult Numeracy or Literacy must be Level 3, or above, for us to accept them as alternatives to GCSEs grade C and above. Please contact us if you are unsure.
Access courses An Access to Higher Education Diploma is often the best route for adults without the academic qualifications normally required, but whose life and work experience has given them a strong motivation to go to university. We’ll consider applications for all our courses from those who are taking or have passed a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma, or Adult Learners Credit Framework Progression to Higher Education Certificate. For courses which have ‘required subjects’ you normally have to include these subjects within your Access course. These specific requirements, including any grade requirements, are detailed on our course pages www.uwe.ac.uk/courses