Entry requirements

A-level

Overall

  • BEng (Hons): 
    • ABB including Mathematics and one of: Physics, Electronics, Computing, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Design and Technology (Systems and Control), Chemistry.

Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

  • MEng (Hons): 
    • AAB including Mathematics and one of: Physics, Electronics, Computing, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Design and Technology (Systems and Control), Chemistry. If you are studying further mathematics then the offer would be reduced by one grade.

Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year: 
    • CCC including mathematics C and either physics or chemistry, or equivalent.

Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).

BTEC (QCF Level 3) Extended Diploma

Overall

  • BEng (Hons): 
    • DDD and A-level Mathematics grade B.
  • MEng: 
    • DDD and A-level Mathematics grade B.
  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year: 

Required subjects

BTEC must be in a relevant subject.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).

International Baccalaureate

Overall

  • BEng (Hons): 
    • 32
  • MEng:
    • 34
  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year: 

Required subjects (for both BEng and MEng)

  • Analysis and approaches HL5/SL6 or Applications and Interpretation HL5 and one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics or Physics at HL5/SL6.

GCSE or equivalent: English HL4/SL4 and Mathematics or Mathematics studies HL4/SL4.

European Baccalaureate

Overall

  • BEng (Hons):
    • 78%.
  • MEng:
    • 82%.
  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year: 

Required subjects

  • Mathematics 7.5 and one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths, Physics.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language (1/2) - 6 English Language (3) - 7.

Access to HE Diploma

Overall

  • BEng (Hons):
    • QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. 
  • MEng:
    • ​​​​QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma, 39 Level 3 Credits at Distinction and 6 Level 3 Credits at Merit.
  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year: 

Required subjects

Modules must be in relevant subjects.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).

Scottish Highers

Overall

  • BEng (Hons):
    • AABBB.
  • MEng:
    • AAABB.
  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year: 

Required subjects

Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths, or Physics.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language - Scottish National 5 - C Mathematics - Scottish National 5 - C.

Welsh Baccalaureate

Overall

  • BEng (Hons):
    • Pass overall with ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels.
  • MEng:
    • Pass overall with AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels.

 

  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year: 

Required subjects

A-level Maths and one of Computer Science Electronics Further Maths Physics.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics ­– Numeracy as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate. Please check the A-level drop down for the required GCSE levels.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

This route is only applicable to the MEng route.

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.

Do I meet the requirements for this course?

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