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A minimum of GSCE Grade C in Mathematics and English or an equivalent qualification.
Computer Science; Business Information Systems; Software Engineering; Computer Science with High Performance Computing; Computer Science with Security and Forensics:
ABB from three A-level subjects
Computer Science with Visual Computing:
ABB from three A-level subjects including Mathematics
Joint Honours Computing and Mathematics:
ABB to include an A in A-level Mathematics or Pure Mathematics
Computer Systems Engineering:
ABB from three A-level subjects which must include A-level Mathematics
Two AS subjects may be considered in lieu of a third A-level except as a substitute for Mathematics.
AAABBB
Computer Science with Visual Computing; Joint Honours Computing and Mathematics:
AAABBB at Higher Level with A in Mathematics.
AABBBB at Higher Level with A in Mathematics.
Obtain Diploma with an overall score of 33 points
Obtain Diploma with an overall score of 33 points with a 5/6 in Mathematics at Higher Level.
Obtain Diploma with an overall score of 32 points with a 5/6 in Mathematics at Higher Level.
Obtain Diploma with an overall score of 33 points with a minimum of 6 in Mathematics at Higher Level.
Obtain Diploma with an average of 7.7.
Obtain Diploma with an average of 7.7 with 7.0 in Mathematics.
Obtain Diploma with an average of 7.7 with 8.0 in Mathematics.
National Diploma. Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in triple award and a minimum of 15 distinctions / 3 merits from 18 modules.
Computer Science with Visual Computing; Computer Systems Engineering:
National Diploma in Engineering. Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in triple award with a minimum of 15 Distinctions / 3 merits from 18 modules including all mathematics units.
Each applicant will be considered on his / her merit.
Computer Science; Business Information Systems; Software Engineering; Computer Science with High Performance Computing; Computer Science with Security and Forensics; Computer Systems Engineering:
A mixture of A-level/AS and Vocational A-levels is acceptable.
A mixture of A-level/AS and Vocational A-levels is acceptable but must include an A in A-level Mathematics.
6 and 12 unit vocational A-levels are acceptable as part of a combination of qualifications. Applicants must also have attained a grade A in A-level Mathematics.
A pass in the Core plus 2 A-level passes at Grade B or higher.
A pass in the Core plus 2 A-level passes at Grade B or higher which must include Mathematics.
A pass in the Core plus 2 A-level passes at Grades BB which must include Mathematics.
A pass in the Core with an A in A-level Mathematics and a B in another A-level subject.
AAABB
Computer Science with Visual Computing; Computer Systems Engineering; Joint Honours Computing and Mathematics:
AAABB with A in Mathematics
Evidence of competence in Key Skills is welcomed, although success in the Key Skills qualification forms no part of the School's formal entry requirements.
Other qualifications or experience which may be considered to be equivalent to the above.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, competence in the English language is also a criterion of admission. More information is available on the English Language Requirements webpage.
There are no specific additional requirements for admission.
Candidates with subjects to resit will have their applications considered without additional conditions attached.
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