Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
A level
BBC
or
BCC requiring an A Level Grade B in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Software Systems Development or Computing (not IT/ICT)
Applicants offering qualifications as an alternative to A-levels will receive the equivalent reduction when those qualifications include a significant proportion of mathematics, software development and/or physical science.
Applied General Qualifications
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma
Award profile of DMM
We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications.
International Baccalaureate
Overall profile of 25 points to include 12 at Higher Level to include grade 4 in HL Mathematics. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall profile of 63% (120 credit Access) (NI Access Course) to include a Pass in NICATS Maths (level 2) or a Pass in Introductory Maths for Computing (level 2) or GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4 (or an alternative qualification acceptable to the University) for entry to year 1.
Overall profile of 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course) to include GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4 (or an alternative qualification acceptable to the University)
GCSE
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent).
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)