Entry requirements
The majority of our applicants come to us with at least two qualifications from Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Design & Technology. We are also open to applications from able students offering other subject combinations.
Entry requirements for the most common qualifications are shown below. We recognise the increasingly wide variety of qualifications taken by applicants, especially those applying from overseas. If the qualifications you have or are hoping to achieve are not listed, please contact the Admissions Tutor.
Materials Engineering MEng/BEng
Automotive Materials MEng/BEng
| MEng (Hons) | BEng (Hons) | |
|---|---|---|
| A Level (not including General Studies or Key Skills) | AAB from at least 2 out of Maths/Physics/Chemistry & a 3rd subject at A Level or 2 AS Levels | BBB or ABC from at least 2 out of Maths/Physics/Chemistry & a 3rd subject at A Level or 2 AS Levels |
| SQA | Advanced Highers: A/B in Maths, Physics or Chemistry. Highers: majority B grades |
Advanced Highers: B/B in Maths, Physics or Chemistry. Highers: majority B/C grades |
| International Baccalaureate (points) | Minimum 34-36, including 5/6 in any two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry at higher level | Minimum 30-32, including 5/6 in any two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry at higher level |
| Other qualifications & requirements | BTEC ND: D/D/M Advanced Diploma Engineering: 400 points including A Level Maths, Physics or Chemistry Other subjects are considered on an individual basis for entry either directly or via a foundation year. |
BTEC ND: D/M/M Advanced Diploma Engineering: 300 points including A Level Maths, Physics or Chemistry Other subjects are considered on an individual basis for entry either directly or via a foundation year |
Design with Engineering Materials MEng/BEng
| MEng | BEng | |
|---|---|---|
| A Level (not including General Studies or Key Skills) | AAB from 3 A Levels including 1 from Design & Technology/Art & Design/equivalent subject and 1 from Maths/Physics/Chemistry. Two AS Levels may be substituted for one of the A Levels | BBB or ABC from 2: Design & Technology/Art & Design/ equivalent subject/ and Maths/ Physics/Chemistry & a 3rd subject at A Level or 2 AS Levels |
| SQA | Advanced Highers: A/B including 1 from Design & Technology/Art & Design/equivalent subject and 1 from Maths/Physics/Chemistry. Highers: majority B grades |
Advanced Highers: B/B including 1 from Design &Technology/Art & Design/equivalent subject and 1 from Maths/Physics/Chemistry. Highers: majority B/C grades Highers: majority B/C grades |
| International Baccalaureate (points) | Minimum 34-36 points, including 5/6 in any one from Design &Technology/Art & Design/equivalent subject and one from Maths/Physics/Chemistry at higher level |
Minimum 30-32 including 5/6 in any one from Design &Technology/Art & Design/equivalent subject and one from Maths/Physics/Chemistry at higher level |
| Other qualifications & requirements | BTEC: ND: D/D/M. Advanced Diploma Engineering at grade A, plus A Level at grade B from Maths/Physics/Chemistry |
BTEC ND: D/M/M Advanced Diploma Engineering at grade B, plus A Level at grade B from Maths/Physics/Chemistry. Other subjects are considered on an individual basis for entry either directly or via a foundation year |
English Language requirements for International Students
Overseas students need to satisfy the University's English Language requirement before being accepted onto a degree programme - details can be found on our International Office website.