Study at Cardiff | Undergraduate

Entry Requirements - English, Communication & Philosophy

Minimum Entry Requirements

A minimum of Grade C GCSE English Language is required for all programmes within the School. A summary of the minimum entry requirements is outlined below. The School does not make offers on a UCAS Tariff points basis. (Please note: we do not accept General Studies.)

English Literature Single and Joint Honours

A level Standard Offer: AAB

Alternative Qualifications

• International Baccalaureate: 34 points, including 6,6 at higher level
• European Baccalaureate: 80%
• French Baccalaureate: 14/20
• Welsh Baccalaureate: Pass PLUS AA at A-level
• Scottish Advanced Highers: AAB
• Irish Highers: candidates are considered individually
• ACCESS courses: candidates are considered individually
• USA qualifications: considered individually; normally APT in 3 subjects at grade 4

Philosophy Single and Joint Honours

A-level Standard Offer: ABB

Alternative Qualifications

• International Baccalaureate: 33 points
• European Baccalaureate: 75%
• French Baccalaureate: 14/20
• Welsh Baccalaureate: Pass PLUS AB at A-level
• Scottish Advanced Highers: ABB
• Irish Highers: candidates are considered individually
• ACCESS courses: candidates are considered individually
• USA qualifications: considered individually; normally APT in 3 subjects at grade 4

English Language Single and Joint Honours

A-level Standard Offer: ABB (AAB for Joint Honours with English Literature or Philosophy)

Alternative Qualifications

• International Baccalaureate: 33 points
• European Baccalaureate: 75%
• French Baccalaureate: 14/20
• Welsh Baccalaureate: Pass PLUS AB at A-level
• Scottish Advanced Highers: ABB
• Irish Highers: candidates are considered individually
• ACCESS courses: candidates are considered individually
• USA qualifications: considered individually; normally APT in 3 subjects at grade 4

English Language and Literature (Single Honours only)

A level Standard Offer: AAB

Alternative Qualifications

• International Baccalaureate: 34 points
• European Baccalaureate: 80%
• French Baccalaureate: 14/20
• Welsh Baccalaureate: Pass PLUS AA at A-level
• Scottish Advanced Highers: AAB
• Irish Highers: candidates are considered individually
• ACCESS courses: candidates are considered individually
• USA qualifications: considered individually; normally APT in 3 subjects at grade 4

Students with other qualifications or experience

The School welcomes applications from mature students and students from non-traditional backgrounds. Such applicants may be interviewed prior to any offer. Evidence is sought of recent academic interest and engagement, usually in the form of written work. Evidence of part-time study can also be taken into consideration. Applications from ACCESS students are particularly welcome.

Overseas applicants

Overseas candidates are judged against the same criteria as set out above. Following the initial assessment on the application, an essay (or other written work) can be required in support of the application. Entry grades are those equivalent to the standard grades.

In some cases there may be a need to demonstrate that the application meets the University's English Language requirements. For Single and Joint Honours the standard should be equivalent to IELTS 7.0.

English Language Qualifications

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, competence in the English Language is also a criterion of admission.

Additional Requirements for Admission

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