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Overseas Qualifications Guide
As a general rule, our requirements are:
- a high grade in Mathematics,
- a high grade in a second subject, and/or as an average or overall score, as appropriate,
- a basic qualification in Physical Science,
- a suitable qualification in English Language.
We offer accredited engineering programmes, and also scientific programmes in combination with Mathematics, all as shown above. See our page on the York approach to this subject area.
We do not not offer programmes in Information Technology, except to the extent that IT occurs as part of Computer Science and Engineering - and especially as part of Computer Science with Enterprise Systems. The Department does not offer programmes in Business Studies explicitly; but, as an engineering department, our teaching does include business awareness - especially, again, in the case of Computer Science with Enterprise Systems.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Please note that these requirements are our usually necessary conditions for admission. They are not automatically sufficient conditions: that is, their acquisition does not, on its own, guarantee admission to the University or to any particular programme. We might think it appropriate to make other requirements in your particular case. Conversely, we might think it appropriate to waive some aspect of our requirements in your particular case: bear in mind that we are generally looking for reasons to admit you, and not for reasons to turn you away.
Country Index
A Abu Dhabi | Ajman | Algeria | Argentina | Australia | Austria | Azerbaijan
B Bahamas | Bahrain | Bangladesh | Barbados | Belgium | Bermuda | Botswana | Brazil | British Virgin Islands | Brunei | Bulgaria
C Canada | Chile | China | Cyprus | Czech Republic
G Gambia | Germany | Ghana | Gibraltar | Greece | Guyana
I Iceland | India | Iran | Ireland | Israel | Italy
K Kazakhstan | Kenya | Korea (South) | Kuwait
L Latvia | Lebanon | Lesotho | Lithuania | Luxembourg
M Malawi | Malaysia | Malta | Mauritius
N Netherlands | New Zealand | Nigeria | Norway
O Oman
P Pakistan | Poland | Portugal
Q Qatar
R Ras al-Khaimah | Romania | Russia
S Saudi Arabia | Serbia | Seychelles | Sharjah | Sierra Leone | Singapore | Slovakia | Slovenia | South Africa | Spain | Sri Lanka | Sudan | Swaziland | Sweden | Switzerland | Syria
T Taiwan | Tanzania | Thailand | Trinidad | Tunisia | Turkey
U Uganda | Ukraine | Umm al Qaiwain | United Arab Emirates | United States of America
Algerian Qualifications
Applicants offering the Algerian Baccalaureate must obtain at least the following grades in the SCIENCE (S) series.
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Mathematics: 16/20 points.
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Another subject: 16/20 points.
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Overall assessment: 14/20 points.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Argentine Qualifications
Applicants offering Argentine qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Australian Qualifications
Applicants offering Australian qualifications normally obtain a grade in one of the following indices for university admission.
- Overall Position (OP) in Queensland.
- University Admissions Index (UAI) in New South Wales and in Australian Capital Territory.
- Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER) in Victoria.
- Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) in other states and territories.
Queensland OPs are reported as one of 25 bands, in which Band 1 is the highest. Each of the other indices mentioned above is expressed as a percentage on a nationally agreed common scale.
Applicants offering Australian qualifications must obtain at least the following grades.
- Queensland: Band 9
- Other states and territories: 85%
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Austrian Qualifications
Applicants offering the Austrian Reifeprüfungzeugnis/Maturazeugnis must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics EXAMINED IN WRITING: sehr gut.
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Overall assessment: gut.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS)
is required from applicants whose first language is not English and who
were not taught predominantly in English.
Azerbaijani Qualifications
In the Azerbaijani Attestation, the grading system is as follows.
| 5 | excellent |
| 4 | good |
| 3 | satisfactory |
But the Attestation on its own does not meet our requirements.
We would require you to have gained a further qualification such as the International Baccalaureate.
As a guide, we advise that the following Attestation grades represent the standard that we would expect at that stage of your education. Notice the inclusion of two mathematical subjects (for example, Algebra and Analysis and Geometry).
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Two subjects in Mathematics: both grade 5 (excellent)
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Overall assessment: grade 4.3
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Bahaman Qualifications
Applicants from Bahamas usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then exactly as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Bahraini Qualifications
Applicants from Bahrain usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then exactly as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Bangladeshi Qualifications
Applicants from Bangladesh usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then exactly as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Barbadan Qualifications
Applicants from Barbados usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then exactly as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Belgian Qualifications
Applicants from Belgium often offer the European Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate.
French-speaking applicants sometimes offer the French Baccalaureate.
Refer to our entry requirements page for more details on the above qualifications.
For Flemish-speaking applicants, our requirements in the Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs are as follows.
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Mathematics EXAMINED IN WRITING : 85%.
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Overall assessment: 80%.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS)
is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who
were not taught predominantly in English.
Bermudan Qualifications
Applicants from Bermuda usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then exactly as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Botswanan Qualifications
Applicants from Botswana usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then exactly as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Brazilian Qualifications
Applicants offering Brazilian qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
British Virgin Islands Qualifications
Applicants offering British Virgin Islands qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Brunei Qualifications
Applicants from Brunei usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then exactly as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Bulgarian Qualifications
In the Bulgarian Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, the grading system is as follows.
| 6 | otlichen | excellent |
| 5 | mnogo dobur | very good |
| 4 | dobur | good |
| 3 | sreden | sufficient |
| 2 | slab | poor (insufficient) |
Applicants must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics: grade 5.5 / 6.
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Overall assessment: grade 5.5 / 6.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS)
is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who
were not taught predominantly in English.
Canadian Qualifications
Applicants from Canada will have gained qualifications that vary somewhat from province to province. The following statement of our requirements is an attempt to be correct and brief at the same time. We shall be happy to be told of any errors or misunderstandings.
We require qualifications to have been obtained in five or six subjects, at Grade 12. In your application, you must include full details of the qualification you are offering.
Applicants must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics: 75%.
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Overall assessment: 80%.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
We do expect your application to reflect differences between provinces, and will take account of such differences according to such information as we have been able to obtain. For example, in Ontario we expect courses to be 4U (or U4); and in Quebec we expect the DEC. If you think that the requirements stated here must be modified in your case, owing to the province within which you were educated or for any other reason, please give full details in your application. Your case will be considered carefully and individually.
We particularly welcome applications in which two or more of your five (or six) Grade 12 papers are in Mathematics.
Chilean Qualifications
Applicants offering Chilean qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Chinese Qualifications
We have many applicants from China. Most of them have spent a year at an educational institution in Britain undertaking a Foundation Programme which prepares them either for British A-levels, or a qualification of its own which is similar to A-levels.
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See here for information about Foundation Programmes.
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See here for A levels.
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If you are offering other qualifications, please email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English. Some Foundation Programmes incorporate a suitable qualification in English Language.
Cypriot Qualifications
The following routes are available to applicants from Cyprus.
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Applicants from Cyprus can offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations. Our requirements are then as given above for A-levels.
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Applicants from Cyprus can offer qualifications from Foundation Programmes.
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Applicants from Cyprus who have followed the educational system of Greece can offer the Apolytirion Enaiou Lykeiou, together with A-level Mathematics. That is,
- Mathematics exactly as in our requirements for A-levels, and
- 18 points in the Apolytirion Enaiou Lykeiou, in the official national end-of-year examinations.
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Applicants from Cyprus who have followed the educational system of Turkey will be considered once we have been able to obtain some information about that system.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Czech Republic Qualifications
In the Czech Maturitni Zkouška / Maturita, each of the four subjects taken is graded as follows.
| 1 | vyborny | excellent |
| 2 | chvalitebny | commendable |
| 3 | dobry | good |
| 4 | dostatecny | sufficient |
| 5 | nedostatecny | insufficient |
There is also an overall assessment graded as follows.
| 1 | prospel s vysnamenanim | passed with honours |
| 2 | prospel | passed |
| 3 | neprospel | did not pass |
Applicants must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics: grade 1
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Overall assessment: grade 1
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Danish Qualifications
Applicants offering Danish qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Egyptian Qualifications
Applicants from Egypt usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then exactly as for A-levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Estonian Qualifications
The Estonian school-leaving examinations consist of the Gümnaasiumi Iõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate), and the Riigieksamid (State Examinations).
The Gümnaasiumi Iõputunnistus is taken in five subjects, graded as follows,
| 90 - 100% | 5 | väga hea | very good |
| 70 - 89% | 4 | hea | good |
| 50 - 69% | 3 | rahuldav | satisfactory |
| 25 - 49% | 2 | puuldulik | unsatisfactory |
| 0 - 24% | 1 | nõrk | poor |
The Riigieksamid (State Examinations) are taken in three subjects, each graded out of 100 points.
Applicants must obtain at least the following grades:
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Gümnaasiumi Iõputunnistus: pass overall with a score of 5 in five individual subjects
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Riigieksamid: 85% in overall assessment based on at least three subjects
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Riigieksamid Mathematics: 85%
That is:
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School leaving certificate: pass overall with a score of 5 in five individual subjects
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State examinations: 85% in overall assessment based on at least three subjects
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State examination in Mathematics: 85%
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Finnish Qualifications
Applicants offering Finnish qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
French Qualifications
Applicants offering the French Baccalaureate (FB) must obtain at least the following grades in the SCIENCE (S) series.
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Mathematics: 12 points.
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Overall assessment: 14/20 points.
Applicants offering the Option Internationale Baccalaureate (OIB) must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics: 12 points.
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Overall assessment: 13/20 points.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A
qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS)
is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who
were not taught predominantly in English.
Gambian Qualifications
Applicants from Gambia usually offer A levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A-levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
German Qualifications
In the Zeugnis der Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur), each subject is studied either as a Leistungskurs (intensive course) at 5 periods per week, or as a Grundkurs (basic course) at 3 periods per week.
An Abitur candidate chooses two subjects to study as Leistungkurse, the remaining subjects being taken as Grundkurse.
The two Leistungkurse are examined in writing; in addition, the candidate chooses two of the Grundkurse in which to be examined, one in writing and one orally.
Results for each subject in the Abitur are expressed as points (15 high to 0 low), as follows.
| 15, 14, 13 | sehr gut | Very good | 1* |
| 12, 11, 10 | gut | Good | 2* |
| 9, 8, 7 | befriedingend | Satisfactory | 3* |
| 6, 5, 4 | ausreichend | Adequate | 4* |
| 3, 2, 1 | mangelhaft | Fail | 5* |
| 0 | ungenügend | Fail | 6* |
* These grades (1 - 6) are the contributions to the overall average grade.
The overall assessment of the Abitur is an average grade, expressed as a fraction to one decimal place (1.0 high to 6.0 low).
You must obtain at least the following results.
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Mathematics as a LEISTUNGKURS: 12 points.
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Overall assessment: grade 1.7.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A
qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS)
is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who
were not taught predominantly in English. Alternatively, this requirement can be satisfied by a score of 12 points in English in the German Abitur.
Ghanaian Qualifications
Applicants offering Ghanaian qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Gibraltan Qualifications
Applicants from Gibraltar usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A-levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Greek Qualifications
The Greek Apolytirion Eniaiou Lykeiou has grades running from 1 (minimum) to 20 (maximum).
(Applicants wishing to offer the Vevaiosi Prosvakis should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.)
You must obtain the Apolytirion Eniaiou Lykeiou, and also an A-level in Mathematics, as follows.
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Mathematics exactly as in our requirements for A-levels, and
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18 points in the Apolytirion Enaiou Lykeiou, in the official national end-of-year examinations.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Guyanan Qualifications
Applicants from Guyana usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A-levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Hong Kong Qualifications
Applicants from Hong Kong usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A-levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Hungarian Qualifications
In the Hungarian Erettségi vizsga (school-leaving examinations), each subject is taken either at emelt szintü (HIGHER level) or at középszintü (STANDARD level), and the results are graded as follows.
| | | | STANDARD | HIGHER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | jeles | excellent | 100-80% | 100-60% |
| 4 | jó | good | 79-60% | 59-47% |
| 3 | közepes | average | 59-40% | 46-33% |
| 2 | elégséges | pass | 39-20% | 32-20% |
| 1 | elégtelen | fail | 19-0% | 19-0% |
You must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics at HIGHER LEVEL: jeles (grade 5).
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Overall assessment: jó (grade 4).
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Icelandic Qualifications
Applicants offering Icelandic qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Indian Qualifications
We have been given the following information. In most state schools, Hindi or the regional language is used at the primary level. The medium of instruction at secondary level remains the same, although English is taught as a second language. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations affiliates English Medium schools only. The title of the final qualification varies widely depending upon the examining body, but it is generally called the Secondary School Certificate, Matriculation Certificate, All-India Secondary School Certificate, Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, and so on.
At present, higher secondary schooling continues for two years following completion of Standard X. Public examinations are held at the end of Standard XII, either by individual states or by Central Boards; these lead to the Higher Secondary Certificate - otherwise called the All-India Senior School Certificate, the Higher School Certificate, the Indian School Certificate, the Intermediate Certificate, the pre-University Course, and so on.
There are three secondary boards that offer nationwide examinations. They are
- the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which offers the All-India Senior School Certificate,
- the Council for the Indian Secondary Certificate Examinations (CISCE), which offers the Indian School Certificate and always has English as the medium of instruction, and
- the National Open School.
We are advised that the following national and state boards are acceptable without further consideration: CBSE, CISCE, Maharashtra (Mumbai), Tamil Nadu, West Bengal. Standard XII is marked by the Central Board as a percentage, although the pass mark varies with the subject. We have been given the following table that equates the grades of most states with those of the Central Board.
| Percentages | Performance assessment |
Grading of Central Board | CISCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85% + | Excellent | A1 | One |
| 80-85% | Superior | A2 | Two |
| 70-80% | Very good | B1 | Three |
| 60-70% | Good | B2 | Four |
| 50-60% | Satisfactory | C1 | Five |
We welcome applications involving qualifications from boards other than those listed in this table - but we would need to know how the grades must be compared with those in the table.
Of the three typical subject grouping for Standard XII examinations, it is the SCIENCE group (English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing Science, Electronics) which is of interest to us in connection with your application for admission to one of our programmes in Computer Science.
You must obtain at least the following grades in Standard XII.
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Overall score: 85%.
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Mathematics: 80%.
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English: 75%.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English. This requirement will normally be satisfied by a score of 75% in English in Standard XII.
Iranian Qualifications
Applicants taking the Iran Pre-University Certificate must obtain at least the following grades.
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Average in the Mathematics modules: 85%
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Overall assessment: 70%
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Irish Qualifications
Applicants from Ireland will usually be taking six subjects at Higher level in the Irish Leaving Certificate (ILC).
You must obtain at least the following grades in the ILC.
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Mathematics: A1.
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Three other subjects: A1 or A2.
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Two other subjects: B.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Israeli Qualifications
Applicants offering Israeli qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Italian Qualifications
Applicants offering the Italian Maturità (Diploma conseguito con l'Esame di Stato) take three WRITTEN exams (maximum 15 points each) and an oral exam (maximum 35 points). The remaining 20 points (to the maximum total 100) are awarded for coursework and extra-curricular activities.
| ottimo | Excellent | 90+ points |
| distinto | Distinction | 80+ points |
| buono | Good | 70+ points |
| sufficiente | Pass | 60+ points |
You must obtain at least the following grades in the opzione SCIENTIFICA o TECNICA.
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Mathematics WRITTEN: 85%
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Overall assessment: 87%
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Jamaican Qualifications
Applicants from Jamaica usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A-levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Japanese Qualifications
Applicants offering Japanese qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Jordanian Qualifications
Applicants offering Jordanian qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Kazakhstan Qualifications
The Kazakhstan Attestat is not sufficient for entry to our undergraduate programmes.
The University of York requires Kazakhstan applicants to complete an
acceptable international foundation programme or other qualification. Please see our Foundation and Access Qualification Guide for more information.
Kenyan Qualifications
Applicants from Kenya usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A-levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Korean (South) Qualifications
Applicants offering South Korean qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Kuwaiti Qualifications
Applicants offering Kuwaiti qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Latvian Qualifications
Results from the Latvian Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu are expressed as numerical marks (10 high - 1 low) when examined locally, and as grades (A high - E low) when examined centrally as the national school-leaving examinations. Candidates are centrally examined in at least four subjects.
In the table below, two distinct versions of the numerical marks are given: the first corresponding to those given in the UCAS International booklet, and the second corresponding to the information from NARIC.
| 10 | |
|
izcilli | Distinction |
| 9 | |
|
telcami | Excellent |
| 8 | 10 | A | loti labi | Very good |
| 7 | 9-8 | B | labi | Good |
| 6 | 7-6 | C | gandriz labi | Almost good |
| 5 | 5-4 | D | viduveji | Satisfactory |
| 4 | 3 | E | gandriz viduveji | Almost satisfactory |
| 3 | 2-1 | F | viduveji | Fail |
You must obtain at least the following grades, CENTRALLY EXAMINED, in the MATHEMATICS / NATURAL SCIENCES / TECHNICAL profile.
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grades AAAB in 4 National Examinations including Mathematics
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grade 9 overall
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Lebanese Qualifications
Applicants offering Lebanese qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Lesotho Qualifications
Applicants from Lesotho usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A-levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Lithuanian Qualifications
Results from the Lithuanian Brandos Atestatas SCHOOL examinations are expressed as numerical grades (10 high - 1 low), for each subject and also overall, as follows.
| 10 | Excellent |
| 9 | Very good |
| 8 | Good |
| 7 | Highly satisfactory |
| 6 | Satisfactory |
| 5 | Sufficient |
| 4 | Insufficient (fail) |
| 3 | Highly insufficient (fail) |
| 2 | Poor (fail) |
| 1 | Very poor (fail) |
Results from the Lithuanian Brandos Atestatas STATE examinations are expressed as percentages (100 high - 1 low), for each subject and also overall, as follows:
| Performance band | Grade |
|---|---|
| The top-performing 1% of candidates in the year | 100 |
| Barely passing candidates | 1 |
| Failing candidates | No grade |
You must obtain at least the following grade in your SCHOOL examinations
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Very good (9/10)
and also obtain at least the following grades in your STATE examinations
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85%, 85%, 80% in at least three subjects which must include Mathematics
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Luxembourgeois/Luxemburgish Qualifications
If you are offering the Luxembourgeois/Luxemburgish Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires, you must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics I: 48 points
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Mathematics II: 48 points
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Overall assessment: 45 points
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Malawi Qualifications
Applicants from Malawi usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A-levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Malaysian Qualifications
Applicants from Malaysia usually offer either
- Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysian (Malaysian High School Certificate of Education), or
- A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A-levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Maltese Qualifications
Applicants from Malta can offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations. Our requirements are then as for A-levels.
But, since 1997, the Maltese Matriculation Certificate has been the main entry qualification at the University of Malta.
The Matriculation Certificate incorporates two subjects taken at ADVANCED level, three subjects taken at INTERMEDIATE level, and the additional subject 'Systems of Knowledge'. For the Matriculation Certificate to be awarded, passes are required in (1) a language, (2) a science subject, (3) a humanities subject, and (4) Systems of Knowledge.
Applicants offering the Maltese Matriculation Certificate must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics at ADVANCED level: grade A.
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Another subject at ADVANCED level: grade A.
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Another subject at INTERMEDIATE level: grade A.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A
qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS)
is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who
were not taught predominantly in English.
Mauritian Qualifications
Applicants from Mauritius usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A-levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Netherlands Qualifications
Applicants offering the Netherlands Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) must follow the NATUUR EN TECHNIEK path, and obtain at least the following grades in the national examinations.
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Mathematics: grade 7
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Overall assessment: grade 7
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A
qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS)
is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who
were not taught predominantly in English.
New Zealand Qualifications
Applicants offering the New Zealand University Entrance Bursaries and Scholarships examinations in five or six subjects must obtain at least the following grades, where the overall score is the aggregate of their best five subjects.
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Mathematics: grade A.
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Overall assessment: 300/500.
(Mathematics can be with calculus or with statistics, but the former will provide the better preparation.)
Applicants will also be considered who have completed the first year of an appropriate programme at a New Zealand university, provided that full details are given in the application. 'Appropriate' is to be interpreted as equivalent to the subjects and grades indicated in the table above.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Nigerian Qualifications
Applicants offering Nigerian qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Norwegian Qualifications
Applicants offering the Norwegian Vitnemål - Videregående Opplæring (generell studiekompetanse) must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics and two other subjects: grade 5
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Overall assessment: grade 4.5
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A
qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS)
is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who
were not taught predominantly in English.
Omani Qualifications
Applicants offering Omani qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Pakistani Qualifications
Applicants from Pakistan usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A-levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Polish Qualifications
Applicants offering the Polish Matura / Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics at EXTENDED level: 75%.
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Overall assessment: 75% with three subjects at Extended level
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A
qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS)
is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who
were not taught predominantly in English.
Portugese Qualifications
If you are offering the Portugese Diploma de Ensino Secundário (formerly the Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários), you must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics: 18 points.
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Overall assessment: 16 points.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Qatari Qualifications
Applicants offering Qatari qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Romanian Qualifications
Applicants offering the Romanian Diploma Da Bacalaureat must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics: 8.5
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Overall assessment: 8.8
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Russian Qualifications
Applicants offering Russian qualifications should email admissions@cs.york.ac.uk.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Saudi Arabian Qualifications
Applicants offering Saudi Arabian qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Serbian Qualifications
The Serbian Secondary School Leaving Diploma involves assessment in as many as 12 distinct subjects, which can include several different aspects of Mathematics. Passing grades are from 5 (highest) to 2 (lowest).
Applicants offering the Serbian Secondary School Leaving Diploma must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics: grade 5 in at least two mathematical subjects.
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Overall assessment: an average grade of at least 4.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS)
is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who
were not taught predominantly in English.
Seychellois Qualifications
Applicants from Seychelles usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Sierra Leonean Qualifications
Applicants from Sierra Leone usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Singaporean Qualifications
Applicants from Singapore usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Slovak Qualifications
Applicants offering the Slovakian Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej Skuske must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics: grade 2.
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Overall 1,7
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Slovenian Qualifications
In the Slovenian Matura (or Maturitetno Spricevalo), there are three compulsory subjects (obvezni predmet): Slovenian, Mathematics and English; and three elective subjects (izbirni predmet) of which, for example, Physics could be one.
Each subject can be taken either as a BASIC or as a BASIC+EXTENDED course (število). We believe that these correspond to British AS-level and A-level respectively, but we are at present uncertain how these levels relate to the compulsory or elective nature of the subjects concerned.
Each subject taken is given a BASIC assessment (ocena). For example, 'Really Good' (prav dobro) and 'Excellent' (odlično). In terms of point (točk) scores, 'Really good' is worth 4 points and 'Excellent' is worth 5 points.
Then, for each EXTENDED course, there can be up to 3 additional (dodatnih) points.
All these point scores are summed to give the overall achievement (splošni uspeh).
Applicants offering the Slovenian Matura (or Maturitetno Spricevalo) must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics at EXTENDED level: 7 points.
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Overall assessment: 30 points.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS)
is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who
were not taught predominantly in English.
South African Qualifications
Applicants offering the South African Senior Certificate must offer it WITH MATRICULATION ENDORSEMENT, and must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics at HIGHER grade: grade A.
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Science at HIGHER grade: grade B.
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Two other subjects at HIGHER grade: grades BB.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Spanish Qualifications
Applicants offering Spanish qualifications will normally have taken the Titulo de Bachiller, followed by the Prueba de Acceso Universidad.
The Titulo de Bachiller is commonly called the Bachillerato. The PAU is commonly referred to by its previous name, Selectividad.
You must obtain at least the following grades in the PAU, although your performance in the Bachillerato will also be taken into account.
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Mathematics: grade 6.
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Overall assessment: grade 6.
If you are not taking the PAU, you must obtain at least the following grades in the Bachillerato.
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Mathematics: grade 8.
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Overall assessment: grade 8.8.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Sri Lankan Qualifications
Applicants offering Sri Lankan qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Sudanese Qualifications
Applicants offering Sudanese qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Swaziland Qualifications
Applicants from Swaziland usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Swedish Qualifications
Applicants offering the Swedish Füllstandigt Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskolan, NATURAL SCIENCE programme, must obtain at least the following grades.
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Mathematics: Väl godkänd.
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Overall assessment: 17.5
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS)
is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who
were not taught predominantly in English.
Swiss Qualifications
Applicants offering Swiss qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Syrian Qualifications
Applicants offering Syrian qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Taiwanese Qualifications
Applicants offering Taiwanese qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Tanzanian Qualifications
Applicants from Tanzania usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Thai Qualifications
Applicants offering Thai qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Trinidadian Qualifications
Applicants from Trinidad usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Tunisian Qualifications
Applicants offering Tunisian qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Turkish Qualifications
Applicants offering Turkish qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
Ugandan Qualifications
Applicants offering Ugandan qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Ukrainian Qualifications
Applicants offering Ukrainian qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
United Arab Emirates Qualifications
Applicants offering Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujaira, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, Umm al Qaiwain) qualifications should email our admissions team.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
U.S.A. Qualifications
Applicants offering three Advanced Placement (AP) subjects must obtain the following grades.
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Mathematics (Calculus): grade 5.
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A second subject in Group A: grade 5.
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A third subject in Group A: grade 4.
You must also have completed the High School Graduation Diploma (HSGD) with a GPA of no less than 3.0.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
A qualification in English language (e.g. IELTS) is also required from applicants whose first language is not English and who were not taught predominantly in English.
We do not make offers based on SAT alone.
We do not admit directly into the second year of any of our programmes.
West Indies Qualifications
Applicants from the West Indies
- Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Monserrat
- St Kitts/Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands
usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Zambian Qualifications
Applicants from Zambia usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.
Zimbabwean Qualifications
Applicants from Zimbabwe usually offer A-levels of UK examining boards, set as overseas examinations.
Our requirements are then as for A levels.
For all our programmes: we require Mathematics at a high level. Our offer will refer to Mathematics.
You must have at least some basic qualification in Physics. This could be at a level one or two years earlier than your school-leaving qualification; but a qualification as part of your school-leaving qualification would provide an even more useful preparation.
We do not require Computing or IT. They do not count as mathematical or physical subjects within our requirements.