Entry requirements
For international students
A-level: AAB Grade A is required in English (Language, Literature or Language and Literature).Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the relevant language is required.Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required.Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.Other course specific tests: Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required. The Access course must include English modules.Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required. The Access course must include English modules.Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. BTEC We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. Cambridge Pre-U D3, M1, M2 including D3 in English. Where a post-A level language route is taken, M2 in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. International Baccalaureate 35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in English at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including H2 in English. Where a post-A level language route is taken, H3 in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers AB in Advanced Highers including grade A in English and AABBB in Highers or A in English in Advanced Higher and AABBB in Highers. Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in Advanced Higher in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Welsh Baccalaureate The Welsh Baccalaureate is not typically included in the academic conditions of an offer made to you for this course. If you choose to undertake the Welsh Baccalaureate we would strongly encourage you to draw upon these experiences within your personal statement, as your qualification will then be taken into account both when your application is initially considered by the selection panel and again when reviewed by the admissions tutor at the time your A-level results are passed to us. Other Qualifications European Baccalaureate: 80% including 8.5 in English. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 8.0 in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
