A-levels, explained
A-levels are the currency of UK university admission — the grades and subjects that offers are built on. Here's how they work, and exactly what the G5 universities ask for, course by course.
What are A-levels?
A-levels (Advanced Level qualifications) are the main route from school to university in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, usually taken in Year 12 and Year 13 (ages 16–18). Most students take three A-levels, which become the heart of a UK university application.
Universities make offers in A-level grades — so your subjects and predicted grades shape which courses you can realistically apply to. For the most competitive courses, the specific subjects you take matter as much as the grades.
AS-level vs full A-level
An AS-level is a standalone qualification covering roughly the first year of A-level content. Since a 2015–2017 reform in England, AS results no longer count toward the final A-level grade — the full A-level is assessed by exams at the end of Year 13. Some students still sit an AS in a fourth subject to broaden their application.
Exam boards
Each subject is taken with one exam board. Syllabuses differ in emphasis and structure, but an A-level is an A-level wherever it's awarded.
Grading: A* to E
A-levels are graded A*, A, B, C, D, E, with A* the highest. Offers from selective universities typically sit between AAA and A*A*A, often with a specific grade required in a key subject — for example A* in Maths for many quantitative courses.
Subjects
These are the subjects we mentor most — the quantitative and science A-levels that the strongest university courses are built on:
- Mathematics
- Further Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Economics
- Computer Science
What A-levels do G5 courses require?
A searchable breakdown of the A-level subjects and typical offer grades for representative courses across the G5 — Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL and LSE. Filter by university or subject area.
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343 courses
- OxfordMedicine
Medicine (pre-clinical, A100)
Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics, each at grade A or above
UCAT admissions test required. The three A-levels must be taken in the same academic year; Critical Thinking and Thinking Skills are not accepted. If a practical component forms part of any science A-level used to meet the offer, candidates must pass it. Must be 18 by 1 November of the entry year.
Typical offerA*AA - OxfordLife Sciences
Biology
Biology required; a second A-level in Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics; the A* must be in a science or mathematics subject
No admissions test. If a practical component forms part of any science A-level used to meet the offer, candidates must pass it. Subjects accepted for the A*: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Science, Statistics.
Typical offerA*AA - OxfordLife Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Two from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
ESAT admissions test required from 2027 entry (Mathematics 1 plus any two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics 2, Physics). Critical Thinking and Thinking Skills are not accepted. If a practical component forms part of any science A-level used to meet the offer, candidates must pass it.
Typical offerA*AA - OxfordEngineering
Engineering Science
Mathematics and Physics; the two A*s must be in Mathematics, Physics or Further Mathematics
ESAT admissions test required from 2027 entry (replacing the PAT). If a practical component forms part of any science A-level used to meet the offer, candidates must pass it.
Typical offerA*A*A - OxfordMaths & Computer Science
Mathematics
Also covers: Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics required; A* in Mathematics and in Further Mathematics (if available), and A in any third subject. Further Mathematics highly recommended
TMUA admissions test required (replaces the MAT from 2027 entry; first sitting October 2026). If Further Mathematics is unavailable, the offer is A*AA with A* in Mathematics, or A*AAa with an a in AS-level Further Mathematics. Admission is joint with Mathematics and Statistics (students choose between the two at the end of their fourth term).
Typical offerA*A*A - OxfordMaths & Computer Science
Computer Science
Mathematics required; A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics if available (in any order). Further Mathematics strongly recommended
TMUA admissions test required (replaces the MAT from 2027 entry; first sitting October 2026). If Further Mathematics is unavailable, the offer is either A*AAa (A* in Mathematics, a in AS-level Further Mathematics) or A*AA with A* in Mathematics; applicants whose school offers Further Mathematics A-level are expected to take it.
Typical offerA*AA - OxfordMaths & Computer Science
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics required; the two A*s in Mathematics and Further Mathematics if available
TMUA admissions test required (replaces the MAT from 2027 entry; first sitting October 2026). If Further Mathematics is unavailable, the offer is A*AA with A* in Mathematics, or A*AAa with an a in AS-level Further Mathematics.
Typical offerA*A*A - OxfordNatural Sciences
Physics
Physics and Mathematics required; the A* must be in Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics
ESAT admissions test required from 2027 entry (replacing the PAT). If a practical component forms part of any science A-level used to meet the offer, candidates must pass it.
Typical offerA*AA - OxfordNatural Sciences
Chemistry
Chemistry and Mathematics required; both A*s must be in science or maths subjects; a further science subject or Further Mathematics strongly recommended
No admissions test. If a practical component forms part of any science A-level used to meet the offer, candidates must pass it. Subjects accepted for the A*s: Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Geology, Human Biology, Physics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics.
Typical offerA*A*A - OxfordEconomics & Finance
Economics and Management
Mathematics at grade A or above
TARA admissions test required.
Typical offerA*AA - OxfordSocial Sciences
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
No required subjects; Mathematics to A-level is an advantage for the Economics and Philosophy logic components
TARA admissions test required (replaced the TSA from 2027 entry).
Typical offerAAA - OxfordLaw
Law (Jurisprudence)
No required subjects; an essay subject can be helpful but is not required
LNAT admissions test required.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordLaw
Law with Law Studies in Europe
No required A-level subjects; applicants must demonstrate competence in French, German, Italian or Spanish (B2 on the CEFR) for the relevant pathway (the Netherlands pathway is taught in English)
LNAT admissions test required. Applicants for the French, German, Italian or Spanish law options usually also take an oral test in that language at interview; taking the language at A-level is advisable but an A-level alone is not sufficient.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
English Language and Literature
English Literature, or English Language and Literature, to A-level
No admissions test. One piece of written work must be submitted.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
History
No required subjects; candidates are strongly advised to take History but it is not an absolute requirement
No admissions test. One argument-driven history essay must be submitted.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordLanguages & Cultures
Modern Languages
Usually a relevant language to A-level (for languages studied from scratch a beginners' pathway is offered)
No admissions test (no pre-interview language test; linguistic ability is assessed at interview).
Typical offerAAA - OxfordSocial Sciences
Geography
No required subjects; Geography to A-level is recommended but not required
No admissions test.
Typical offerA*AA - OxfordLife Sciences
Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular)
Chemistry plus another science or Mathematics; the A* must be in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology (or a very closely related subject)
No admissions test. Mathematics A-level is recommended and may make an application more competitive; Biology beyond GCSE can be helpful. If a practical component forms part of any science A-level used to meet the offer, candidates must pass it. Degree: MBiochem (4 years).
Typical offerA*AA - OxfordMaths & Computer Science
Computer Science and Philosophy
Mathematics required; A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics if available (in any order). Further Mathematics highly recommended
TMUA admissions test required. If Further Mathematics is unavailable, the offer is either A*AAa (A* in Mathematics, a in AS-level Further Mathematics) or A*AA with A* in Mathematics; applicants whose school offers Further Mathematics A-level are expected to take it.
Typical offerA*AA - OxfordMaths & Computer Science
Mathematics and Philosophy
Mathematics required; A* in Mathematics and in Further Mathematics (if available). Further Mathematics highly recommended
TMUA admissions test required. If Further Mathematics is unavailable, the offer is A*AA with A* in Mathematics, or A*AAa with an a in AS-level Further Mathematics.
Typical offerA*A*A - OxfordNatural Sciences
Physics and Philosophy
Physics and Mathematics required; the A* must be in Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics
ESAT admissions test required (Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics). A Mechanics module in Mathematics is highly recommended; Further Mathematics can be helpful. If a practical component forms part of any science A-level used to meet the offer, candidates must pass it.
Typical offerA*AA - OxfordNatural Sciences
Earth Sciences (Geology)
Also covers: Geology (BA)
Mathematics plus at least one of Chemistry or Physics
No admissions test. Alternative offer: AAAA including Mathematics plus Chemistry or Physics. Chemistry or Physics highly recommended as a third subject; Biology, Geology or Further Mathematics can be helpful. If a practical component forms part of any science A-level used to meet the offer, candidates must pass it. Covers BA Geology (F642) and MEarthSci Earth Sciences (F644).
Typical offerA*AA - OxfordNatural Sciences
Materials Science
Mathematics and Physics required; the A* must be in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. GCSE Chemistry (or equivalent) also required
No admissions test. Chemistry A-level is highly desirable (if not, AS-level strongly recommended); Further Mathematics can be helpful. Applicants taking Maths, Physics, Chemistry and a fourth A-level normally receive A*AA in the first three, with the A* in any of them. If a practical component forms part of any science A-level used to meet the offer, candidates must pass it. Degree: MEng (4 years).
Typical offerA*AA - OxfordLife Sciences
Human Sciences
No specific subjects required
TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions) required, all three modules. Biology or Mathematics can be helpful. If a practical component forms part of any science A-level used to meet the offer, candidates must pass it.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordLife Sciences
Psychology (Experimental)
No specific subjects required
TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions) required, all three modules. One or more science subjects (which can include Psychology) or Mathematics highly recommended; GCSE Mathematics at A/7 or above recommended. If a practical component forms part of any science A-level used to meet the offer, candidates must pass it.
Typical offerA*AA - OxfordLife Sciences
Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics
No specific subjects required
TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions) required, all three modules. For Psychology, one or more science subjects (which can include Psychology) or Mathematics highly recommended; for Linguistics, English Language, Mathematics, a science or a language helpful; GCSE Mathematics at A/7 or above recommended. If a practical component forms part of any science A-level used to meet the offer, candidates must pass it.
Typical offerA*AA - OxfordHumanities
Archaeology and Anthropology
No required subjects; a background in both arts and science subjects can be helpful
No admissions test. Three pieces of writing must be submitted (two marked essays plus an 800-word essay on the set question).
Typical offerAAA - OxfordLanguages & Cultures
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
No required subjects; no prior study of an Asian or Middle Eastern language is expected (a language to A-level can be helpful)
No admissions test. Two pieces of written work in English must be submitted. One course with many language options (e.g. Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew, Persian, Sanskrit, Egyptology); handwriting in Chinese, Japanese and Korean is a competence standard.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
No required subjects; a classical language, Classical Civilisation or Ancient History can be helpful
No admissions test. Two pieces of recently marked written work must be submitted.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
Classics
No required subjects; grade A in Latin and Greek if taken. Latin, Ancient Greek, Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or a modern language can be helpful
No admissions test. Two pieces of written work must be submitted. Classics I and II have merged into a single course (Q800): applicants with a classical language follow the dual-language stream, others a Latin or Greek stream.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Also covers: Classics with Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies with Classics
No required subjects; grade A in Latin and Greek if taken. No prior study of an Asian or Middle Eastern language is expected
No admissions test. Two pieces of written work must be submitted (where possible at least one relevant to Classics).
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
Classics and English
Also covers: Classics and English with Beginners' Latin or Greek
English Literature, or English Language and Literature, to A-level; grade A in Latin and Greek if taken
No admissions test. Two pieces of written work must be submitted (where possible one relevant to Classics, one to English).
Typical offerAAA - OxfordLanguages & Cultures
Classics and Modern Languages
Latin or Greek, or the modern language, to A-level (candidates without Latin or Greek would usually be expected to have studied the modern language, or speak it at home or school; B1 CEFR may be accepted); grade A in Latin and Greek if taken
No pre-interview language test (the MLAT is no longer used); shortlisted candidates studying the language to A-level have their linguistic ability assessed at interview. One piece of written work for Classics must be submitted. A beginners' modern language (Czech, German, Italian, Modern Greek, Portuguese) is only available to candidates with Latin or Greek to A-level.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordLanguages & Cultures
English and Modern Languages
English Literature, or English Language and Literature, to A-level; the modern language usually to A-level (B1 CEFR may be accepted), unless taking a beginners' language
No pre-interview language test (the MLAT is no longer used); shortlisted candidates studying the language to A-level have their linguistic ability assessed at interview. One piece of written work in English must be submitted.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordLanguages & Cultures
European and Middle Eastern Languages
The European language usually to A-level (B1 CEFR may be accepted); no prior knowledge of the Middle Eastern language is expected
No pre-interview language test (the MLAT is no longer used); shortlisted candidates studying the language to A-level have their linguistic ability assessed at interview. No written work required.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordArts, Design & Architecture
Fine Art
No required subjects; Art to A-level is recommended, and a post-18 Art Foundation course is highly recommended
Degree awarded: BFA. AAB for candidates who have undertaken or completed a post-18 Art Foundation course (with an outstanding portfolio and at least a Merit on the Foundation course). No admissions test; a digital portfolio must be submitted via SlideRoom by 5 November 2026.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
History (Ancient and Modern)
No required subjects; History to A-level is highly recommended; a classical language, Classical Civilisation or Ancient History can be helpful
No admissions test. One argument-driven history essay must be submitted.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
History and Economics
No required subjects; History and Mathematics to A-level are both highly recommended
TARA admissions test required (applicants applying only to Oxford History and Economics need not complete the Writing Task). One argument-driven history essay must be submitted.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
History and English
English Literature, or English Language and Literature, to A-level; History to A-level is highly recommended
No admissions test. Two pieces of written work must be submitted (one for History, one for English).
Typical offerAAA - OxfordLanguages & Cultures
History and Modern Languages
The modern language usually to A-level, unless taking a beginners' language; History to A-level is highly recommended
No pre-interview language test (the MLAT is no longer used); shortlisted candidates studying the language to A-level have their linguistic ability assessed at interview. One argument-driven history essay must be submitted.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
History and Politics
No required subjects; History to A-level is highly recommended; Sociology or Politics can be helpful
TARA admissions test required (all three modules). One argument-driven history essay must be submitted.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
History of Art
An essay-based subject to A-level; History of Art, Fine Art, History, English or a foreign language can be helpful
No admissions test. Two pieces of writing must be submitted (a marked essay of up to 2,000 words and a personal response of up to 750 words to a work of art, architecture or design). The faculty website defines which subjects count as essay-based.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordLanguages & Cultures
Modern Languages and Linguistics
The modern language usually to A-level, unless taking a beginners' language; English Language, Mathematics, a science or another language may be useful
No pre-interview language test (the MLAT is no longer used); shortlisted candidates studying the language to A-level have their linguistic ability assessed at interview. No written work required. No prior study of Linguistics is required.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
Music
Music to A-level, or Music Theory Grade 7 or above (if the school does not offer A-level Music, Grade 7 Theory plus three A-levels)
No written admissions test. Applicants must submit a performance video (max 5 minutes) with a score by 10 November, plus two teacher-marked essays and one harmony and counterpoint exercise.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordLanguages & Cultures
Philosophy and Modern Languages
The modern language usually to A-level, unless taking a beginners' language; no prior study of Philosophy is required
No pre-interview language test (the MLAT is no longer used); shortlisted candidates studying the language to A-level have their linguistic ability assessed at interview. No written work required.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
Philosophy and Theology
No required subjects; an essay-writing subject can be helpful
No admissions test. One piece of written work in English (up to 2,000 words) must be submitted.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
No required subjects; a language and an essay-writing subject can be helpful. No prior study of the course languages is expected
No admissions test. One piece of written work in English (up to 2,000 words) must be submitted.
Typical offerAAA - OxfordHumanities
Theology and Religion
No required subjects; an essay-writing subject can be helpful
No admissions test. One piece of written work in English (up to 2,000 words) must be submitted.
Typical offerAAA - CambridgeMedicine
Medicine (MB, BChir)
Chemistry, plus one or two further science/mathematics subjects from Mathematics, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Further Mathematics (the exact number depends on the College)
UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) also required. Colleges usually require an A* in Chemistry and may ask for higher grades or an A* in another subject. Fitzwilliam, Girton, Homerton, Murray Edwards, Newnham, Selwyn and Trinity Hall require Chemistry plus one other science/mathematics subject; all other Colleges require Chemistry plus two.
Typical offerA*A*A - CambridgeMedicine
Veterinary Medicine (VetMB)
Chemistry, plus at least one of Biology, Mathematics, Physics
ESAT (Engineering and Science Admissions Test) also required. Most applicants take three science/mathematics A levels; some Colleges set extra conditions.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeEngineering
Engineering (BA/MEng)
Mathematics, Physics, and Further Mathematics to AS or A level if your school offers it
ESAT also required (Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics). Colleges usually require A* in Mathematics and/or Further Mathematics, and often A* in Physics or another science. Peterhouse may also ask for grade 2 in STEP II.
Typical offerA*A*A - CambridgeEngineering
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (BA/MEng)
Mathematics, Chemistry, and a third science/mathematics subject (Biology, Physics or Further Mathematics)
ESAT also required (Mathematics 1 compulsory, plus two further modules).
Typical offerA*A*A - CambridgeMaths & Computer Science
Computer Science (BA/MEng)
Mathematics, and Further Mathematics to AS or A level if your school offers it
TMUA also required; Peterhouse and Trinity additionally require the CSAT. Colleges usually require A* in Mathematics and/or Further Mathematics.
Typical offerA*A*A - CambridgeMaths & Computer Science
Mathematics (BA/MMath)
Mathematics, and Further Mathematics (A level only); if your school offers Further Mathematics to AS or A level you should take it
TMUA required for all applicants. STEP required as an offer condition: Colleges usually require grade 1 in both STEP 2 and STEP 3 (a flexible offer of A*A*A* with grade 1 in one STEP paper is available at some Colleges). Applicants for Mathematics with Physics must have taken the Mechanics section of Further Mathematics or A-level Physics.
Typical offerA*A*A - CambridgeNatural Sciences
Natural Sciences (BA/MSci)
Mathematics, plus 2 other science or mathematics subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and, for A level only, Further Mathematics)
ESAT also required. Single route at Cambridge into physical and biological sciences (physics, chemistry, materials, biology).
Typical offerA*A*A - CambridgeLife Sciences
Psychological and Behavioural Sciences (BA)
At least one of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics
Admissions assessment at some Colleges (no advance registration). Some Colleges specify which science subject(s) they require.
Typical offerA*A*A - CambridgeEconomics & Finance
Economics (BA)
Mathematics
TMUA also required. Several Colleges additionally require Further Mathematics.
Typical offerA*A*A - CambridgeEconomics & Finance
Environment, Law, and Economics (BA) (formerly Land Economy)
No specific subjects required (Economics and Mathematics recommended)
No admissions test. Course renamed from Land Economy for 2027 entry. Some Colleges set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeLaw
Law (BA)
No specific subjects required
LNAT (National Admissions Test for Law) also required. Some Colleges require submitted written work.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeHumanities
History (BA)
History
Submitted written work required; admissions assessment at some Colleges. If not taking History, contact the College for advice.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeHumanities
English (BA)
English Literature (or English Literature and Language)
Submitted written work required (2 pieces); no admissions assessment at most Colleges.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeLanguages & Cultures
Modern and Medieval Languages (BA)
At least one of the languages you want to study; if you want to study French, you must have French
Admissions assessment at all Colleges (no advance registration); 2 pieces of written work required.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeSocial Sciences
Human, Social, and Political Sciences (BA)
No specific subjects required (English, History or Languages recommended)
Admissions assessment at some Colleges (no advance registration); 2 pieces of written work required.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeSocial Sciences
Geography (BA)
No specific subjects required at most Colleges; some Colleges require specific subjects
Admissions assessment at some Colleges (no advance registration). Some Colleges set extra subject conditions or higher offers.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeHumanities
Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic (BA)
No specific subjects required (English, History, and ancient or modern languages recommended)
No admissions assessment. 2 pieces of written work required. Some Colleges set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeHumanities
Archaeology (BA)
No specific subjects required (any combination of arts, humanities, sciences or social sciences)
No admissions assessment. 1 or 2 pieces of essay-format written work required depending on the College (up to 1,500 words; may come from an EPQ). Some Colleges set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeArts, Design & Architecture
Architecture (BA/MArch)
No specific subjects required at some Colleges; other Colleges require specific subjects (Mathematics, Art and Design, Physics recommended)
Admissions assessment at all Colleges (no advance registration). Artwork submission (PDF, up to 6 A4 pages) before interview and a portfolio at interview; St John's also asks for one piece of teacher-marked written work. Christ's, Churchill, Corpus Christi, Lucy Cavendish, Selwyn and Sidney Sussex require specific subjects and/or set extra conditions (higher offer or an A* in a specified subject); the other Colleges require no specific subjects. BA 3 years; MArch 4 years.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeLanguages & Cultures
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (BA)
No specific subjects required; if combining your Asian or Middle Eastern language with a European language, you need an A level in that European language
4 years including a year abroad. English, History and ancient or modern languages recommended. If combining with a European language: admissions assessment at all Colleges (no advance registration) and 1 or 2 pieces of written work depending on the College; otherwise Clare, St Catharine's and St Edmund's ask for 1 piece and Downing, St John's and Trinity for 2 pieces of written work. At Robinson the only AMES languages offered are Chinese and Japanese. Some Colleges set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeHumanities
Classics (BA, 3-year)
Latin (some Colleges may accept Classical Greek instead; check College websites)
UCAS Q800. Admissions assessment at all Colleges (no advance registration); 2 pieces of written work required. Some Colleges have extra subject requirements, set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject. Applicants without Latin may consider the 4-year course.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeHumanities
Classics (BA, 4-year)
No specific subjects required (Classical Civilisation, English, History, and ancient or modern languages recommended)
UCAS Q801. Admissions assessment at all Colleges (no advance registration); 2 pieces of written work required. Some Colleges have subject requirements, set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeArts, Design & Architecture
Design (BA/MDes)
Mathematics (A* at A level)
Admissions assessment at all Colleges (no advance registration). Artwork submission (PDF, up to 6 A4 pages) before interview and a portfolio at interview; St John's also asks for one piece of teacher-marked written work. Some Colleges set higher offers or require an A* in a further subject. BA 3 years; MDes 4 years.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeEducation
Education (BA)
No specific subjects required (English, History, ancient or modern languages, and social science subjects recommended)
No admissions assessment. 2 pieces of written work required. Some Colleges set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeLanguages & Cultures
History and Modern Languages (BA)
History, and the language you want to study (unless studying it from scratch); French cannot be studied from scratch
4 years including a year abroad. Without a modern language A level you can apply for all language options except French (ab initio). If not taking History, contact your College for advice. Admissions assessment at all Colleges (no advance registration); 2 pieces of written work (one from History, one in the target language, or in English if ab initio). Some Colleges have extra subject requirements, set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeHumanities
History and Politics (BA)
History
If not taking History, contact your College for advice. Admissions assessment at some Colleges (no advance registration); 2 pieces of written work required. Some Colleges have extra subject requirements, set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeHumanities
History of Art (BA)
No specific subjects required (Art and Design is accepted); Colleges usually require an A* in an essay-based subject or a language
History, History of Art, English, and ancient or modern languages recommended. No admissions assessment. Clare, Downing, Peterhouse and Robinson ask for 2 pieces of written work. Some Colleges set higher offers.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeHumanities
Linguistics (BA)
No specific subjects required (an essay-based subject recommended)
Admissions assessment at some Colleges (no advance registration). St Edmund's asks for 1 and Downing for 2 pieces of written work. Some Colleges set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeLanguages & Cultures
Linguistics and Modern Languages (BA)
No specific subjects required if studying the language from scratch; French requires French at A level; to study a language at advanced level you need an A level in it
4 years including a year abroad. Languages, English, History and Mathematics recommended. Admissions assessment at some Colleges (no advance registration). Written work required at every listed College: 1 piece at Christ's, Clare, Corpus Christi, Girton, Gonville & Caius, Homerton, Jesus, Lucy Cavendish, Magdalene, Queens', Robinson, Selwyn, Sidney Sussex, St Edmund's and Wolfson; 2 pieces at Downing, Fitzwilliam, Hughes Hall (TBC), King's, Murray Edwards, Newnham, Pembroke, St John's, Trinity and Trinity Hall. Some Colleges set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeHumanities
Music (BA)
Music, or ABRSM Grade 8 Theory at Merit or above
ABRSM Grade 8 Theory (Merit or above) is accepted in place of A-level Music; only the A-level route is checked here. Admissions assessment at some Colleges (no advance registration). Written work and musical material required (essays on music history/analysis, technical exercises and/or compositions). Some Colleges set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeHumanities
Philosophy (BA)
No specific subjects required (Mathematics, Religious Studies, Philosophy, English, History, and ancient or modern languages recommended)
Admissions assessment at some Colleges (no advance registration). Downing asks for 2 pieces of written work. Some Colleges set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject.
Typical offerA*AA - CambridgeHumanities
Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion (BA)
No specific subjects required (an essay-based subject, Religious Studies, English, History, and ancient or modern languages recommended)
No admissions assessment. 2 pieces of written work required. Some Colleges set higher offers or require an A* in a specified subject, generally Religious Studies if taken.
Typical offerA*AA - ImperialMedicine
Medicine (MBBS/BSc)
To include: A* and A in Biology and Chemistry (A* in either), A in a third subject
UCAT admissions test required; all qualifications must be taken in the same sitting; General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted. Typical offer A*AA (A* in Biology or Chemistry). The intercalated MBBS/PhD option is applied for through the same A100 course
Typical offerA*AA - ImperialEngineering
Aeronautical Engineering (MEng)
Also covers: Aeronautics with Spacecraft Engineering (MEng)
A* in Mathematics, A/A* in Physics (A* required if three A-levels, A if four), A in a third subject
ESAT admissions test required (Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics); offer is A*A*A for three A-levels or A*AAA for four; General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted. Typical offer A*A*A* (three A-levels) or A*A*AA (four). Also covers: with an Integrated Year Abroad, with a Year Abroad, with a Year in Industry, and Aeronautics with Spacecraft Engineering (MEng), same requirements
Typical offerA*A*A - ImperialEngineering
Mechanical Engineering (MEng)
Also covers: Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering (MEng)
A* in Mathematics, A/A* in Physics (A* required if three A-levels, A if four)
ESAT admissions test required (Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics); offer is A*A*A for three A-levels or A*AAA for four. Typical offer A*A*A* (three A-levels) or A*A*AA (four). Also covers: with a Year Abroad, with a Year in Industry, with a Year in Industry and Abroad, and Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering (MEng), same requirements
Typical offerA*A*A - ImperialEngineering
Biomedical Engineering (MEng)
A* in Mathematics, A in Physics, A in a third subject
No admissions test (Department of Bioengineering does not use the ESAT); typical offer A*AA to A*A*A. Also covers with a Year Abroad and with a Year in Industry, same requirements
Typical offerA*AA - ImperialMaths & Computer Science
Computing (MEng)
Also covers: Computing (BEng), Computing (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (MEng), Computing (Security and Reliability) (MEng), Computing (Software Engineering) (MEng), Computing (Visual Computing and Robotics) (MEng)
A* in Mathematics, plus A*A in two further subjects or AAA in three further subjects (Further Mathematics preferred)
TMUA admissions test required; ICT, Business Studies, General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted. Minimum A*A*A (three A-levels) or A*AAA (four); typical offer A*A*A* (three) or A*A*AA (four), without STEP. Recommended: Computer Science, Physics, Further Mathematics. Also covers Computing BEng and the MEng streams Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Security and Reliability, Software Engineering, Visual Computing and Robotics, and International Programme of Study (a language qualification may be required), same requirements
Typical offerA*A*A - ImperialMaths & Computer Science
Mathematics (MSci)
Also covers: Mathematics (BSc), Mathematics (Pure Mathematics) (BSc), Mathematics with Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics (BSc), Mathematics with Mathematical Computation (BSc), Mathematics with Statistics (BSc), Mathematics with Statistics for Finance (BSc)
A* in Mathematics, A* in Further Mathematics, A in another subject
TMUA admissions test required (STEP may be required if TMUA not sat). Minimum A*A*A (three A-levels) or A*A*AA (four); typical offer the same. Special cases possible for schools that do not offer Further Mathematics A-level. Also covers Mathematics BSc, Mathematics with a Year Abroad (modern foreign language at GCSE B/6), and the BSc streams Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics/Mathematical Physics, Mathematical Computation, Statistics, and Statistics for Finance, same requirements
Typical offerA*A*A - ImperialMaths & Computer Science
Mathematics and Computer Science (MEng)
Also covers: Mathematics and Computer Science (BEng), Mathematics and Computer Science for Artificial Intelligence (BEng), Mathematics and Computer Science for Artificial Intelligence (MEng)
A* in Mathematics, A* in Further Mathematics, A in a useful subject
TMUA admissions test required; ICT, Business Studies, General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted. Recommended: Computer Science, Physics. Special cases possible for schools that do not offer Further Mathematics A-level. Also covers Mathematics and Computer Science BEng and Mathematics and Computer Science for Artificial Intelligence (BEng/MEng, new for 2027), same requirements
Typical offerA*A*A - ImperialNatural Sciences
Physics (MSci)
Also covers: Physics (BSc), Physics with Theoretical Physics (BSc), Physics with Theoretical Physics (MSci)
A* in Mathematics, A* in Physics, A in another subject (Further Mathematics recommended, not essential)
ESAT admissions test required (Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics). Typical offer A*A*A. Also covers Physics BSc, Physics with a Year Abroad (modern foreign language at GCSE B/6 required), and Physics with Theoretical Physics (BSc/MSci), same requirements
Typical offerA*A*A - ImperialNatural Sciences
Chemistry (MSci)
Also covers: Chemistry (BSc), Chemistry with Management (BSc), Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (MSci)
A in Chemistry, A in Mathematics, A in a third subject (Biology, Physics or Further Mathematics preferred)
No admissions test; minimum standard AAA, typical offer A*AA; practical endorsement pass required in science subjects (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Also covers Chemistry BSc, with a Year in Industry, with Research Abroad (and a Year in Industry), Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (MSci, incl. Year in Industry) and Chemistry with Management (BSc; Economics also preferred as third subject), same requirements
Typical offerAAA - ImperialNatural Sciences
Materials Science and Engineering (MEng)
Also covers: Materials Science and Engineering (BEng), Materials with Nuclear Engineering (MEng)
A in Mathematics, A in Chemistry or Physics, A in a useful subject
No admissions test; minimum standard AAA, typical offer A*AA; General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; A-levels in foreign languages studied in the applicant's native language are not accepted. Useful subjects listed on the page: Biology, Computing, Design and Technology, Economics, Electronics, English Language, English Literature, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Languages, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology. Also covers the BEng and Materials with Nuclear Engineering (MEng), same requirements
Typical offerAAA - ImperialNatural Sciences
Earth and Planetary Science (MSci)
Also covers: Earth and Planetary Science (BSc)
A in Mathematics, A in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology or Physics
No admissions test; General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted. Typical offer AAA. Also covers Earth and Planetary Science BSc and the MSci with a Year Abroad, same requirements
Typical offerAAA - ImperialNatural Sciences
Geophysics (MSci)
Also covers: Geophysics (BSc)
A in Mathematics, A in Physics
No admissions test; General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted. Typical offer AAA. Also covers Geophysics BSc and the MSci with a Year Abroad, same requirements
Typical offerAAA - ImperialLife Sciences
Biochemistry (MSci)
Also covers: Biochemistry (BSc), Biochemistry with a Language for Science (BSc), Biochemistry with Management (BSc)
A in Chemistry, A in Biology, Mathematics or Physics, A in a third subject
ESAT admissions test required (Mathematics 1, Chemistry, Biology). Also covers Biochemistry BSc, with Research Abroad, with a Year in Industry/Research, with Management, and with a Language for Science (French/German/Spanish; also needs the language at AS grade B or A-level grade C), same A-level requirements
Typical offerAAA - ImperialLife Sciences
Biological Sciences (BSc)
Also covers: Biological Sciences (MSci), Biological Sciences with a Language for Science (BSc), Biological Sciences with Management (BSc)
A in Biology, A in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, A in a third subject
ESAT admissions test required for 2027 entry (Mathematics 1, Chemistry, Biology). Typical offer AAA. Also covers Biological Sciences MSci, with Research Abroad, with a Year in Industry/Research, with Management, and with a Language for Science (French/German/Spanish; also needs the language at AS grade B or A-level grade C), same A-level requirements
Typical offerAAA - ImperialEngineering
Molecular Bioengineering (MEng)
A* in Mathematics, A in Chemistry, A in a third subject
No admissions test (Department of Bioengineering); typical offer A*AA to A*A*A. Also covers with a Year Abroad and with a Year in Industry, same requirements
Typical offerA*AA - ImperialEconomics & Finance
Economics, Finance and Data Science (BSc)
A* in Mathematics, AA in two other subjects (Further Mathematics and/or Economics useful but not required)
TMUA admissions test required; Imperial Business School; General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; typical offer A*AA / A*A*A (applicants studying three A-levels); shortlisted applicants are invited to an online interview
Typical offerA*AA - ImperialMedicine
Medical Biosciences (BSc)
Also covers: Medical Biosciences with Management (BSc)
A in Biology or Human Biology, A in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics, A in another subject (if the second A is in Mathematics or Further Mathematics, the third must be a non-Mathematics subject)
No admissions test; General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; a pass in the practical endorsement is required in all science subjects in the offer. Typical offer AAA. Also covers Medical Biosciences with Management (3 or 4 years), same requirements
Typical offerAAA - ImperialMedicine
Medical Science and Innovation (MSci)
A* in Biology, A in Mathematics or Computer Science, A in a third subject (any third subject considered)
No admissions test; a pass in the practical endorsement is required in all science subjects in the offer. New course for 2027 entry, no typical-offer data yet
Typical offerA*AA - ImperialEngineering
Civil Engineering (MEng)
A* in Mathematics, A/A* in Physics (A* required if three A-levels, A if four), A in a third subject
ESAT admissions test required (Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics); offer is A*A*A for three A-levels or A*AAA for four; General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; a pass in the practical endorsement is required in all science subjects in the offer. Typical offer A*A*A (three A-levels) or A*AAA (four). Also covers Civil Engineering with a Year Abroad (a modern foreign language at GCSE B/6 may be required)
Typical offerA*A*A - ImperialEngineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (MEng)
Also covers: Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BEng), Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Management (MEng)
A* in Mathematics, A/A* in Physics (A* required if three A-levels, A if four), A in a third subject
ESAT admissions test required (Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics); offer is A*A*A for three A-levels or A*AAA for four; General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; a pass in the practical endorsement is required in all science subjects in the offer. Recommended: Further Mathematics (strongly encouraged but not essential), Chemistry, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics. Typical offer A*A*A (three A-levels) or A*AAA (four). Also covers the BEng, the MEng with a Year Abroad, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Management (MEng), same requirements
Typical offerA*A*A - ImperialEngineering
Electronic and Information Engineering (MEng)
Also covers: Electronic and Information Engineering (BEng)
A* in Mathematics, A/A* in Physics (A* required if three A-levels, A if four), A in a third subject
ESAT admissions test required (Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics); offer is A*A*A for three A-levels or A*AAA for four; General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; a pass in the practical endorsement is required in all science subjects in the offer. Recommended: Further Mathematics (strongly encouraged but not essential), Chemistry, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics. Typical offer A*A*A (three A-levels) or A*AAA (four). Also covers the BEng and the MEng with a Year Abroad, same requirements
Typical offerA*A*A - ImperialEngineering
Chemical Engineering (MEng)
A* in Chemistry, A* in Mathematics, A in Biology, Business Studies, Economics, Further Mathematics or Physics
ESAT admissions test required (Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Chemistry); General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; a pass in the practical endorsement is required in all science subjects in the offer. With four A-levels the fourth is preferred in Physics, Biology, Further Mathematics, Business Studies or Economics at grade A. Typical offer A*A*A (three A-levels) or A*A*AA (four). Also covers Chemical Engineering with a Year Abroad (language ability required for a year in France, Switzerland, Spain or Germany)
Typical offerA*A*A - ImperialEngineering
Design Engineering (MEng)
A* in Mathematics, A in two further subjects
ESAT admissions test required (Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2); General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; a pass in the practical endorsement is required in all science subjects in the offer. Typical offer A*AA
Typical offerA*AA - ImperialEngineering
Biomedical Technology Ventures (BSc)
A* in Mathematics, A in Biology, Chemistry or Physics, A in another subject (another science, Further Mathematics or Economics useful but not required)
No admissions test (Department of Bioengineering); General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; a pass in the practical endorsement is required in all science subjects in the offer. Typical offer A*AA to A*A*A. Also covers with a Year in Industry, same requirements
Typical offerA*AA - ImperialEngineering
Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (MEng)
A in Mathematics, A in Chemistry or Physics, A in a useful subject
No admissions test (Department of Materials); minimum standard AAA, typical offer A*AA; General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; A-levels in foreign languages studied in the applicant's native language are not accepted; a pass in the practical endorsement is required in all science subjects in the offer. Useful subjects listed on the page: Biology, Computing, Design and Technology, Economics, Electronics, English Language, English Literature, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Languages, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology
Typical offerAAA - ImperialNatural Sciences
Chemistry with Molecular Physics (MSci)
A in Chemistry, A in Mathematics, A in Physics
No admissions test; minimum standard AAA, typical offer A*AA; General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; practical endorsement pass required in science subjects (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Also covers Chemistry with Molecular Physics and a Year in Industry
Typical offerAAA - ImperialNatural Sciences
Geology (MSci)
Also covers: Geology (BSc)
AAA, to include at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics
No admissions test; General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; a pass in the practical endorsement is required in all science subjects in the offer. Without A-level Mathematics, the department prefers GCSE Mathematics grade 7/A. Typical offer AAA. Also covers Geology BSc and the MSci with a Year Abroad, same requirements
Typical offerAAA - ImperialLife Sciences
Biotechnology (BSc)
Also covers: Biotechnology (MSci), Biotechnology with a Language for Science (BSc), Biotechnology with Management (BSc)
A in Chemistry, A in Biology, Mathematics or Physics, A in a third subject
ESAT admissions test required (Mathematics 1, Chemistry, Biology); General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; a pass in the practical endorsement is required in all science subjects in the offer. Typical offer AAA. Also covers Biotechnology MSci, with Research Abroad, with a Year in Industry/Research, with Management, and with a Language for Science (French/German/Spanish; also needs the language at AS grade B or A-level grade C), same A-level requirements
Typical offerAAA - ImperialLife Sciences
Ecology and Environmental Biology (BSc)
A in Biology, A in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, A in a third subject
ESAT admissions test required (Mathematics 1, Chemistry, Biology); General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; a pass in the practical endorsement is required in all science subjects in the offer. Typical offer AAA
Typical offerAAA - ImperialLife Sciences
Microbiology (BSc)
A in Biology, A in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, A in a third subject
ESAT admissions test required (Mathematics 1, Chemistry, Biology); General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted; a pass in the practical endorsement is required in all science subjects in the offer. Typical offer AAA
Typical offerAAA - UCLMedicine
Medicine MBBS BSc
Biology and Chemistry required with either at grade A*.
UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) required in year of application; GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6; resits not accepted. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLEngineering
Mechanical Engineering MEng
Also covers: Mechanical Engineering BEng
Mathematics and Physics required. A* must be in one of the required subjects. Design and Technology, Engineering, Economics, Geography, Chemistry and Biology preferred as third subject (in that order), but not essential.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Also offered as Mechanical Engineering BEng with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects. TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions) required for the 2027 cycle.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLEngineering
Civil Engineering MEng
Also covers: Civil Engineering BEng
No specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
If Mathematics and/or Physics not taken at A-level, they must be at GCSE grade A/7 (Double Award acceptable); GCSE English Language at grade C/4. Also offered as Civil Engineering BEng with identical A-level requirements.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLMaths & Computer Science
Mathematics MSci
Also covers: Mathematics BSc
A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics for an A*A*A offer, or A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order) for an A*AA offer, plus a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA.
STEP grade 2 or AEA Distinction required only for the alternative A*AA offer; GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4; resits not accepted. Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Physics and Statistics preferred. Also offered as Mathematics BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*A*A - UCLMaths & Computer Science
Computer Science MEng
Also covers: Computer Science BSc
A* in either Mathematics or Further Mathematics required.
TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions) required alongside the UCAS application; GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Also offered as Computer Science BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects. TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions) required for 2027/28 entry.
Typical offerA*A*A - UCLNatural Sciences
Physics MSci
Also covers: Physics BSc
A*A in Mathematics and Physics required (in any order).
Pass in the practical endorsement required if taking Physics A-level in England; GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Also offered as Physics BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLNatural Sciences
Chemistry MSci
Also covers: Chemistry BSc
Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics and Mathematics required. Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Psychology preferred as third subject.
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 and Mathematics at grade B/6. Also offered as Chemistry BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects. The Chemistry with Mathematics MSci option on the same page requires Chemistry and Mathematics.
Typical offerAAA - UCLLife Sciences
Biological Sciences MSci
Also covers: Biological Sciences BSc
Biology required plus one from Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics or Physics.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. Also offered as Biological Sciences BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLLife Sciences
Psychology MSci
Also covers: Psychology BSc
To include A*A from two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.
GCSE requirements include English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences at grade B/6. Also offered as Psychology BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLEconomics & Finance
Economics BSc (Econ)
A* in Mathematics required.
TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admission) required alongside the UCAS application; GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4; resits not accepted. Also offered as Economics with Placement Year BSc (Econ) (same requirements).
Typical offerA*AA - UCLLaw
Law LLB
No specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
LNAT (Law National Aptitude Test) required before the application is considered; GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6; resits not accepted.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLHumanities
History BA
History required.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4.
Typical offerAAA - UCLHumanities
English BA
English Literature (or combined Literature and Language) required.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4; shortlisted candidates invited to interview and a critical commentary task.
Typical offerAAA - UCLHumanities
Philosophy BA
No specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4.
Typical offerAAA - UCLSocial Sciences
Anthropology BSc
No specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4, plus any Science at grade B/6.
Typical offerAAB - UCLSocial Sciences
Geography BSc
Also covers: Geography BA
No specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4.
Typical offerAAB - UCLSocial Sciences
Politics and International Relations BSc
No specific subjects. An essay based subject is preferred but not required. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4.
Typical offerAAA - UCLMedicine
Pharmacy MPharm
Chemistry and either Biology, Mathematics or Physics required.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLMedicine
Applied Medical Sciences BSc
Biology grade A required, plus one from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLMedicine
Cancer Biomedicine MSci
Also covers: Cancer Biomedicine BSc
Biology and Chemistry required.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. Also offered as Cancer Biomedicine BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLMedicine
Infection and Immunity BSc
Biology and Chemistry required. Mathematics preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLMedicine
Medical Innovation and Enterprise MSci
Also covers: Medical Innovation and Enterprise BSc
Biology and either Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics required.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. Also offered as Medical Innovation and Enterprise BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLMedicine
Nutrition and Medical Sciences BSc
Biology at grade A and either Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics required.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLMedicine
Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences BSc
A in Biology and either Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLMedicine
Child Health Sciences MSci
Also covers: Child Health Sciences BSc
Biology at grade A required. Psychology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Sociology and Geography preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Also offered as Child Health Sciences BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLEngineering
Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng
Also covers: Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng
A* in Mathematics required, plus either Physics or Further Mathematics preferred as the second subject. Where students have Further Mathematics but not Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology or Electronics is preferable as the third subject.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Also offered as Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng with identical A-level requirements. The BEng page also states: At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects. ESAT (Engineering and Science Admissions Test) required for the 2027 cycle; resits not accepted.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLEngineering
Chemical Engineering MEng
Also covers: Chemical Engineering BEng
Mathematics and Chemistry required. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
Also offered as Chemical Engineering BEng with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLEngineering
Biochemical Engineering MEng
Also covers: Biochemical Engineering BEng
Mathematics plus one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Also offered as Biochemical Engineering BEng with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLEngineering
Biomedical Engineering MEng
Also covers: Biomedical Engineering BEng
A*A in Mathematics and Physics required (in any order). Biology acceptable in lieu of Physics if Physics grade A/7 achieved at GCSE. Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Engineering preferred as a third subject (in that order), but not essential.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Also offered as Biomedical Engineering BEng with identical A-level requirements. The Biology-for-Physics route also depends on a GCSE Physics grade the tool cannot check. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLEngineering
Construction Engineering, Innovation and Leadership MEng
No specific subjects required. Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, a Science, ICT, and Design and Technology preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6, and Chemistry or Physics (Double Award acceptable) at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLEngineering
Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Business and Management) BSc
Biology, Chemistry or Physics, plus two other subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLMaths & Computer Science
Mathematics and Statistical Science MSci
Also covers: Mathematics and Statistical Science BSc
A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics; or A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order) plus a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Physics and Statistics preferred. Alternative offer: A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order) together with a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA. Also offered as Mathematics and Statistical Science BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*A*A - UCLMaths & Computer Science
Mathematics with Economics MSci
Also covers: Mathematics with Economics BSc
A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics; or A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order) plus a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Physics and Statistics preferred. Alternative offer: A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order) together with a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA. Also offered as Mathematics with Economics BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*A*A - UCLMaths & Computer Science
Mathematics with Management Studies MSci
Also covers: Mathematics with Management Studies BSc
A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics; or A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order) plus a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Accounting, Biology, Business/Business Management/Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Physics and Statistics preferred. Alternative offer: A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order) together with a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA. Also offered as Mathematics with Management Studies BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*A*A - UCLMaths & Computer Science
Mathematics with Modern Languages MSci
Also covers: Mathematics with Modern Languages BSc
A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics; or A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order) plus a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Physics, Statistics and a modern language preferred. Alternative offer: A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order) together with a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA. Also offered as Mathematics with Modern Languages BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*A*A - UCLMaths & Computer Science
Mathematics and Physics MSci
Also covers: Mathematics and Physics BSc
A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and A in Physics; or A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order) and A in Physics, plus a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Alternative offer: A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order) and A in Physics, together with a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA. Also offered as Mathematics and Physics BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*A*A - UCLMaths & Computer Science
Mathematics with Theoretical Physics MSci
Also covers: Mathematics with Theoretical Physics BSc
A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and A in Physics; or A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order) and A in Physics, plus a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Alternative offer: A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order) and A in Physics, together with a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA. Also offered as Mathematics with Theoretical Physics BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*A*A - UCLMaths & Computer Science
Computer Science and Mathematics MEng
A* in either Mathematics or Further Mathematics required; both preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects. TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions) required for 2027/28 entry.
Typical offerA*A*A - UCLMaths & Computer Science
Philosophy and Computer Science BA
Mathematics at grade A* required.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLMaths & Computer Science
Data Science BSc
A* in Mathematics required. Further Mathematics preferred; if both are taken, the A* can be in either subject. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLMaths & Computer Science
Statistics BSc
A* in Mathematics required. Further Mathematics preferred; if both are taken, the A* can be in either subject. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLMaths & Computer Science
Statistics with Economics and Finance BSc
A* in Mathematics required. Further Mathematics preferred; if both are taken, the A* can be in either subject. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLMaths & Computer Science
Statistics and Management for Business BSc
A* in Mathematics required. Further Mathematics preferred; if both are taken, the A* can be in either subject. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLNatural Sciences
Astrophysics MSci
Also covers: Astrophysics BSc
A*A in Mathematics and Physics required (in any order).
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Also offered as Astrophysics BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLNatural Sciences
Theoretical Physics MSci
Also covers: Theoretical Physics BSc
A*A in Mathematics and Physics required (in any order).
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Also offered as Theoretical Physics BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLNatural Sciences
Medical Physics MSci
A*A in Mathematics and Physics required (in any order). Chemistry and Biology preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLNatural Sciences
Physics with Medical Physics BSc
Mathematics and Physics required. A* must be in one of the required subjects. Biology and Chemistry preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLNatural Sciences
Natural Sciences MSci
Also covers: Natural Sciences BSc
Mathematics and at least one of Biology, Chemistry and Physics required. Biology, Chemistry or Physics preferred as third subject.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Also offered as Natural Sciences BSc with identical A-level requirements.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLNatural Sciences
Earth Sciences MSci
Also covers: Earth Sciences BSc
No specific subjects required. Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Also offered as Earth Sciences BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLNatural Sciences
Geology MSci
Also covers: Geology BSc
No specific subjects required. Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Also offered as Geology BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLNatural Sciences
Environmental Geoscience MSci
Also covers: Environmental Geoscience BSc
No specific subjects required. Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Also offered as Environmental Geoscience BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLNatural Sciences
Geophysics MSci
Also covers: Geophysics BSc
Mathematics and Physics required. Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Geology/Geography preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Also offered as Geophysics BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLLife Sciences
Biochemistry MSci
Also covers: Biochemistry BSc
Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics required.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. Also offered as Biochemistry BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLLife Sciences
Biomedical Sciences BSc
Biology and Chemistry required; Mathematics preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLLife Sciences
Neuroscience MSci
Also covers: Neuroscience BSc
Chemistry required plus one from Biology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics or Physics.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. Also offered as Neuroscience BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLLife Sciences
Human Neuroscience BSc
Biology or Psychology, plus one other science from Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Physics or Mathematics.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLLife Sciences
Pharmacology MSci
Also covers: Pharmacology BSc
Chemistry required plus one from Biology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics or Physics.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. Also offered as Pharmacology BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLLife Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences MSci
Chemistry and either Biology, Mathematics or Physics required.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLLife Sciences
Human Sciences MSci
Also covers: Human Sciences BSc
A science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics) required. Biology preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. Also offered as Human Sciences BSc with identical A-level requirements. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLLife Sciences
Psychology and Language Sciences MSci
To include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
GCSE English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences (Double Award acceptable) at grade B/6. The BSc (CB86) has a lower AAA offer; see its own row. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLLife Sciences
Psychology and Language Sciences BSc
To include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
GCSE English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences (Double Award acceptable) at grade B/6. The MSci (CB87) asks for A*AA; see its own row. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLLife Sciences
Psychology with Education BSc
No specific subjects required. Psychology, Sociology, Mathematics or Biology preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLHumanities
Ancient Languages BA
An ancient or modern language at grade A required.
The A-level language requirement does not apply if an ancient and a modern language are offered at GCSE at grade C or above. Also offered as Ancient Languages with Study Abroad BA (same requirements). GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLHumanities
Classics BA
Ancient/Classical Greek or Latin at grade A required.
Also offered as Classics with Study Abroad BA (same requirements). GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLHumanities
Classics and Ancient Middle Eastern Studies BA
No specific subjects required.
Also offered as Classics and Ancient Middle Eastern Studies with Study Abroad BA (same requirements). GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLHumanities
Classics and the Ancient World BA
No specific subjects required.
Also offered as Classics and the Ancient World with Study Abroad BA (same requirements). GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Dutch BA
No specific subjects required. A foreign language is preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
French BA
French at grade A required.
The required modern language is A-level French. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
German BA
German required.
The required modern language is A-level German. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Italian BA
No specific subjects required. A foreign language is preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Icelandic BA
No specific subjects required. A foreign language is preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Language and Culture BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred (not necessarily one of the named languages) but not required.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Russian Studies BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred (not necessarily one of the named languages) but not required.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Scandinavian Studies BA
Also covers: Scandinavian Studies and Film Studies BA, Scandinavian Studies and History of Art BA
No specific subjects required. A foreign language is preferred.
Also covers Scandinavian Studies and Film Studies BA, Scandinavian Studies and History of Art BA, which share the same requirements. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Hebrew and Jewish Studies BA
No specific subjects required. A foreign language is preferred.
Also offered as Hebrew and Jewish Studies with Study Abroad BA (same requirements). GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Spanish and Latin American Studies BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Viking and Old Norse Studies BA
No specific subjects required. English Literature, History and/or a foreign language preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Bulgarian and another language BA
Also covers: Bulgarian and Czech BA, Bulgarian and Danish BA, Bulgarian and Dutch BA, Bulgarian and East European Studies BA, Bulgarian and Finnish BA, Bulgarian and French BA, Bulgarian and Hebrew BA, Bulgarian and Hungarian BA, Bulgarian and Italian BA, Bulgarian and Norwegian BA, Bulgarian and Polish BA, Bulgarian and Portuguese BA, Bulgarian and Romanian BA, Bulgarian and Russian BA, Bulgarian and Serbian/Croatian BA, Bulgarian and Swedish BA, Bulgarian and Ukrainian BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 17 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements (including the non-language joint Bulgarian and East European Studies BA). The pages for 16 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the page for Bulgarian and Hebrew BA says only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Bulgarian and German BA
A level (or equivalent) in a foreign language required, not necessarily one of the named languages.
Applicants seeking to study two languages at beginner level should seek advice from the departments concerned. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Bulgarian and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Czech and another language BA
Also covers: Czech and Danish BA, Czech and Dutch BA, Czech and East European Studies BA, Czech and Finnish BA, Czech and French BA, Czech and German BA, Czech and Hebrew BA, Czech and Hungarian BA, Czech and Italian BA, Czech and Norwegian BA, Czech and Polish BA, Czech and Portuguese BA, Czech and Romanian BA, Czech and Russian BA, Czech and Serbian/Croatian BA, Czech and Swedish BA, Czech and Ukrainian BA, Czech and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 18 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements (including the non-language joint Czech and East European Studies BA). The pages for 16 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the pages for Czech and Hebrew BA, Czech and Yiddish BA say only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Czech and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Danish and another language BA
Also covers: Danish and Dutch BA, Danish and Finnish BA, Danish and French BA, Danish and German BA, Danish and Hebrew BA, Danish and Hungarian BA, Danish and Italian BA, Danish and Polish BA, Danish and Portuguese BA, Danish and Romanian BA, Danish and Russian BA, Danish and Serbian/Croatian BA, Danish and Ukrainian BA, Danish and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 14 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements. The pages for 12 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the pages for Danish and Hebrew BA, Danish and Yiddish BA say only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Danish and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Dutch and another language BA
Also covers: Dutch and Film Studies BA, Dutch and Finnish BA, Dutch and French BA, Dutch and German BA, Dutch and Hebrew BA, Dutch and History of Art BA, Dutch and Hungarian BA, Dutch and Italian BA, Dutch and Norwegian BA, Dutch and Philosophy BA, Dutch and Polish BA, Dutch and Portuguese BA, Dutch and Romanian BA, Dutch and Russian BA, Dutch and Serbian/Croatian BA, Dutch and Swedish BA, Dutch and Ukrainian BA, Dutch and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 18 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements (including the non-language joints Dutch and Film Studies BA, Dutch and History of Art BA). The pages for 15 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the pages for Dutch and Film Studies BA, Dutch and Hebrew BA, Dutch and Yiddish BA say only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Dutch and English BA
English Literature (or English Language and Literature) at grade A required; a foreign language preferred.
The combined English Language and Literature A level also meets the English requirement. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLHumanities
Dutch and Latin BA
Latin at grade A required; a foreign language preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Dutch and Management Studies BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred (not necessarily one of the named languages) but not required.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Dutch and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Finnish and another language BA
Also covers: Finnish and East European Studies BA, Finnish and French BA, Finnish and German BA, Finnish and Hebrew BA, Finnish and Hungarian BA, Finnish and Italian BA, Finnish and Norwegian BA, Finnish and Polish BA, Finnish and Portuguese BA, Finnish and Romanian BA, Finnish and Russian BA, Finnish and Serbian/Croatian BA, Finnish and Swedish BA, Finnish and Ukrainian BA, Finnish and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 15 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements (including the non-language joint Finnish and East European Studies BA). The pages for 13 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the pages for Finnish and Hebrew BA, Finnish and Yiddish BA say only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Finnish and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
French and another language BA
Also covers: French and Film Studies BA, French and German BA, French and Hebrew BA, French and History of Art BA, French and Hungarian BA, French and Italian BA, French and Norwegian BA, French and Polish BA, French and Portuguese BA, French and Romanian BA, French and Russian BA, French and Serbian/Croatian BA, French and Swedish BA, French and Ukrainian BA, French and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 15 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements (including the non-language joints French and Film Studies BA, French and History of Art BA). The pages for 13 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the pages for French and Hebrew BA, French and Yiddish BA say only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
French and English BA
English Literature (or English Language and Literature) at grade A required; a foreign language preferred.
The combined English Language and Literature A level also meets the English requirement. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLHumanities
French and Latin BA
Latin at grade A required; a foreign language preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
French and Management Studies BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred (not necessarily one of the named languages) but not required.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
French and Philosophy BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred (not necessarily one of the named languages) but not required.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLLanguages & Cultures
French and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
German and another language BA
Also covers: German and Film Studies BA, German and Hebrew BA, German and History of Art BA, German and Hungarian BA, German and Italian BA, German and Norwegian BA, German and Polish BA, German and Portuguese BA, German and Romanian BA, German and Russian BA, German and Serbian/Croatian BA, German and Swedish BA, German and Ukrainian BA, German and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 14 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements (including the non-language joints German and Film Studies BA, German and History of Art BA). The pages for 11 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the pages for German and Film Studies BA, German and Hebrew BA, German and Yiddish BA say only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
German and Management Studies BA
Also covers: German and Philosophy BA
No specific subjects required. A foreign language is preferred.
Also covers German and Philosophy BA, which share the same requirements. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
German and English BA
English Literature (or English Language and Literature) at grade A required; a foreign language preferred.
The combined English Language and Literature A level also meets the English requirement. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLHumanities
German and Latin BA
Latin at grade A required; a foreign language preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
German and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Hebrew and another language BA
Also covers: Hebrew and Hungarian BA, Hebrew and Italian BA, Hebrew and Norwegian BA, Hebrew and Polish BA, Hebrew and Portuguese BA, Hebrew and Romanian BA, Hebrew and Russian BA, Hebrew and Serbian/Croatian BA, Hebrew and Swedish BA, Hebrew and Ukrainian BA, Hebrew and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 11 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements. The pages for 2 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the pages for Hebrew and Italian BA, Hebrew and Norwegian BA, Hebrew and Polish BA, Hebrew and Romanian BA, Hebrew and Russian BA, Hebrew and Serbian/Croatian BA, Hebrew and Swedish BA, Hebrew and Ukrainian BA, Hebrew and Yiddish BA say only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Hebrew and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Hungarian and another language BA
Also covers: Hungarian and East European Studies BA, Hungarian and Italian BA, Hungarian and Norwegian BA, Hungarian and Polish BA, Hungarian and Portuguese BA, Hungarian and Romanian BA, Hungarian and Russian BA, Hungarian and Serbian/Croatian BA, Hungarian and Swedish BA, Hungarian and Ukrainian BA, Hungarian and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 11 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements (including the non-language joint Hungarian and East European Studies BA). The pages for 10 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the page for Hungarian and Yiddish BA says only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Hungarian and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Italian and another language BA
Also covers: Italian and Film Studies BA, Italian and History of Art BA, Italian and Norwegian BA, Italian and Polish BA, Italian and Portuguese BA, Italian and Romanian BA, Italian and Russian BA, Italian and Serbian/Croatian BA, Italian and Swedish BA, Italian and Ukrainian BA, Italian and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 11 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements (including the non-language joints Italian and Film Studies BA, Italian and History of Art BA). The pages for 8 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the pages for Italian and Film Studies BA, Italian and History of Art BA, Italian and Yiddish BA say only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Italian and Management Studies BA
Also covers: Italian and Philosophy BA
No specific subjects required. A foreign language is preferred.
Also covers Italian and Philosophy BA, which share the same requirements. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLHumanities
Italian and Latin BA
Latin at grade A required; a foreign language preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Italian and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Norwegian and another language BA
Also covers: Norwegian and Polish BA, Norwegian and Portuguese BA, Norwegian and Romanian BA, Norwegian and Russian BA, Norwegian and Serbian/Croatian BA, Norwegian and Ukrainian BA, Norwegian and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 7 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements. The pages for 6 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the page for Norwegian and Yiddish BA says only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Norwegian and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Polish and another language BA
Also covers: Polish and East European Studies BA, Polish and Portuguese BA, Polish and Romanian BA, Polish and Russian BA, Polish and Serbian/Croatian BA, Polish and Swedish BA, Polish and Ukrainian BA, Polish and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 8 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements (including the non-language joint Polish and East European Studies BA). The pages for 7 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the page for Polish and Yiddish BA says only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Polish and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Portuguese and another language BA
Also covers: Portuguese and Film Studies BA, Portuguese and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred (not necessarily one of the named languages) but not required.
Covers the 2 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements (including the non-language joint Portuguese and Film Studies BA). Each of these pages says applicants may study two languages at beginner level. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Portuguese and Management Studies BA
No specific subjects required. A foreign language is preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Romanian and another language BA
Also covers: Romanian and East European Studies BA, Romanian and Portuguese BA, Romanian and Russian BA, Romanian and Serbian/Croatian BA, Romanian and Swedish BA, Romanian and Ukrainian BA, Romanian and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 7 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements (including the non-language joint Romanian and East European Studies BA). The pages for 6 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the page for Romanian and Yiddish BA says only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Romanian and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Russian and another language BA
Also covers: Russian and Portuguese BA, Russian and Serbian/Croatian BA, Russian and Swedish BA, Russian and Ukrainian BA, Russian and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 5 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements. The pages for 4 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the page for Russian and Yiddish BA says only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Russian and History BA
History required.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Russian and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Scandinavian Studies and Management Studies BA
Also covers: Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy BA
No specific subjects required. A foreign language is preferred.
Also covers Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy BA, which share the same requirements. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Scandinavian Studies and English BA
English Literature (or English Language and Literature) at grade A required; a foreign language preferred.
The combined English Language and Literature A level also meets the English requirement. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLHumanities
Scandinavian Studies and Latin BA
Latin at grade A required; a foreign language preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Serbian/Croatian and another language BA
Also covers: Serbian/Croatian and Portuguese BA, Serbian/Croatian and Swedish BA, Serbian/Croatian and Ukrainian BA, Serbian/Croatian and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 4 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements. The pages for 3 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the page for Serbian/Croatian and Yiddish BA says only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Serbian/Croatian and East European Studies BA
No specific subjects required.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Serbian/Croatian and Spanish BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Spanish and another language BA
Also covers: Spanish and Film Studies BA, Spanish and History of Art BA, Spanish and Portuguese BA, Spanish and Swedish BA, Spanish and Ukrainian BA, Spanish and Yiddish BA
Spanish required.
Covers the 6 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements (including the non-language joints Spanish and Film Studies BA, Spanish and History of Art BA). These pages do not state that the second language may be started at beginner level. The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLHumanities
Spanish and Latin BA
Latin at grade A and Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish (the page reads "Latin grade A required, to include Spanish"). GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Spanish and Management Studies BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Spanish and Philosophy BA
Spanish required.
The required modern language is A-level Spanish. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Swedish and another language BA
Also covers: Swedish and Portuguese BA, Swedish and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred but not required.
Covers the 2 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements. The pages for 1 of them say applicants may study two languages at beginner level; the page for Swedish and Portuguese BA says only "foreign language preferred". GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLLanguages & Cultures
Ukrainian and another language BA
Also covers: Ukrainian and East European Studies BA, Ukrainian and Portuguese BA, Ukrainian and Swedish BA, Ukrainian and Yiddish BA
No specific subjects required. Previous study of a foreign language is preferred (not necessarily one of the named languages) but not required.
Covers the 4 official combination degrees listed in variants, which share these A-level requirements (including the non-language joint Ukrainian and East European Studies BA). Each of these pages says applicants may study two languages at beginner level. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLHumanities
Ancient History BA
History, Ancient History or Classical Civilisation required.
GCSE English at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. Ancient History and Classical Civilisation count as the classics subject here. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLHumanities
Archaeology BA
Also covers: Archaeology BSc
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLHumanities
Archaeology and Anthropology BA
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLHumanities
Classical Archaeology and Classical Civilisation BA
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLHumanities
Comparative Literature BA
A humanities subject required.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLHumanities
Creative Arts and Humanities BA
Grade A in an essay-based Humanities or Social Science subject required.
Also offered as Creative Arts and Humanities with Study Abroad BA. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLHumanities
Communications BA
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLHumanities
Experimental Linguistics BSc
At least one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLHumanities
Linguistics BA
No specific subjects. English Language preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLHumanities
History and Politics of the Americas BA
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLHumanities
History of Art BA
No specific subjects. An essay-based subject is preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLHumanities
History of Art, Materials and Technology BA
No specific subjects. An essay-based subject is preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLHumanities
History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies BA
History required.
Also offered with Study Abroad. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLHumanities
History and Philosophy of Science BSc
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLHumanities
Philosophy and History of Art BA
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLHumanities
Arts and Sciences (Cultures) BASc
An essay-based Arts/Humanities subject required.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLSocial Sciences
Arts and Sciences (Societies) BASc
A Social Science is required.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. Social Science is matched against the Social Sciences group of UCL's preferred subject list. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLSocial Sciences
Arts and Sciences (Health and Environment) BASc
Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography or Psychology required, plus an additional Science or Social Science.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLSocial Sciences
Arts and Sciences (Sciences and Engineering) BASc
Mathematics and one other Science required.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLSocial Sciences
Crime and Security Science MSci
Also covers: Crime and Security Science BSc
No specific subjects.
The WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is acceptable in lieu of one A level subject. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLSocial Sciences
Population Health Sciences MSci
Also covers: Population Health Sciences BSc, Population Health Sciences (Data Science) BSc, Population Health Sciences (Data Science) MSci
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 and Mathematics or Statistics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLSocial Sciences
European Social and Political Studies BA
No specific subjects. A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) preferred. Mathematics at A* required for the full Economics specialism if chosen. Spanish at grade A required if it is to be studied as a major language.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLSocial Sciences
European Social and Political Studies (Dual Degree) BA
No specific subjects. A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) preferred. Mathematics at A* required for the full Economics specialism if chosen. French or Spanish required at grade A if one of these is to be studied as a major language; other language requirements may apply depending on the campus chosen.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLSocial Sciences
International Social and Political Studies BA
No specific subjects. A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) preferred. Mathematics at A* required for the full Economics specialism if chosen. Spanish at grade A required if it is to be studied as a major language.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLSocial Sciences
Global Humanitarian Studies BSc
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLSocial Sciences
History, Politics and Economics BA
No specific subjects. Any three subjects from Economics, History, Mathematics and Politics preferred.
Also offered with Study Abroad. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLSocial Sciences
Information, Data and Society BSc
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLSocial Sciences
Philosophy and Economics BA
Mathematics at A* required.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLSocial Sciences
Philosophy, Politics and Economics BSc
A* in Mathematics required.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLSocial Sciences
Politics, Sociology and East European Studies BA
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLSocial Sciences
Sociology BSc
No specific subjects.
Also offered as Sociology with Study Abroad BSc. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLSocial Sciences
Science and Engineering for Social Change BSc
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLSocial Sciences
Social Sciences BSc
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLSocial Sciences
Social Sciences with Data Science BSc
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLSocial Sciences
Sociology and Politics of Science BSc
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLEconomics & Finance
Economics and Statistics BSc (Econ)
A* in Mathematics required. Further Mathematics preferred; if both are taken, the A* can be in either. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLEconomics & Finance
Economics and Business with East European Studies BA
Mathematics required. Economics and Further Mathematics preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLEconomics & Finance
Geography and Economics BSc
A* in Mathematics required, plus one more from Geography, History or another essay-based subject preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLEconomics & Finance
Business and Health MSci
Also covers: Business and Health BSc, Business and Health (Healthcare Management) BSc, Business and Health (Health Science) BSc, Business and Health (Health Technology) BSc, Business and Health (Healthcare Management) MSci, Business and Health (Health Science) MSci, Business and Health (Health Technology) MSci
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 and Mathematics or Statistics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLEconomics & Finance
Information Management for Business BSc
No specific subjects. Science or Social Sciences preferred.
Also offered with Study Abroad and with Year in Industry. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4; GCSE Mathematics at grade A/7 required if Mathematics is not offered at A level. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLEconomics & Finance
International Management BSc
No specific subjects. A Social Sciences subject is preferred.
Also offered with Study Abroad and with Year in Industry. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLEconomics & Finance
Management Science MSci
Also covers: Management Science BSc
Mathematics with A* required. Science or Social Sciences preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*AA - UCLEconomics & Finance
Marketing BSc
Mathematics with grade A required. A Science or Social Sciences subject is preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLEconomics & Finance
Management for Social Change BSc
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLEconomics & Finance
Technology and Innovation BSc
Mathematics with grade A required. A Science or Social Sciences subject is preferred.
Also offered with Study Abroad and with Year in Industry. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLArts, Design & Architecture
Architecture MSci
Also covers: Architecture BSc, Architectural and Interdisciplinary Studies BSc
No specific subjects. A comprehensive portfolio of creative work is required upon invitation, at application stage.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLArts, Design & Architecture
Engineering and Architecture MEngArch
No specific subjects. A comprehensive portfolio of creative work is required upon invitation, at application stage.
GCSE English Language at grade C/4; GCSE Mathematics and Physics (or Double Award) at grade A/7 if not offered at A level. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLArts, Design & Architecture
Art and Technology BA
No specific subjects. A portfolio of work is required.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLArts, Design & Architecture
Fine Art BFA
Also covers: Fine Art BA
No specific subjects. A portfolio of work is required.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLArts, Design & Architecture
Media BA
No specific subjects. An Arts and Humanities subject or Computer Science preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLArts, Design & Architecture
Construction Project Management MSci
No specific subjects. Business, Economics, Geography, Information Communication Technology, Mathematics or Statistics preferred.
Also offered with Placement Year. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6, plus Biology, Chemistry or Physics (or Double Science) at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLArts, Design & Architecture
Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resources MEng
Also covers: Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resources BSc
No specific subjects. Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Environmental Studies and Geography preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 (stated on the BSc page; the MEng page lists no GCSE requirement). At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAA - UCLArts, Design & Architecture
Urban Planning and Real Estate BSc
No specific subjects. Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Business, History, Law, Religious Education/Philosophy, Anthropology, Government and Politics and Sociology preferred.
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLArts, Design & Architecture
Urban Planning, Design and Management BSc
No specific subjects. Geography, Economics, Government and Politics, History, Business, Design subjects, English Literature, Sociology, Anthropology, Religious Education and Philosophy preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - UCLEducation
Early Childhood Education BA
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLEducation
Education, Society and Culture BA
No specific subjects. A Social Science, Classics, English Literature, English Language or Business Studies preferred.
Also offered as Education, Society and Culture with Study Abroad BA. GCSE English Language at grade B/6 and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLEducation
Youth, Society and Sustainable Futures BA
No specific subjects.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerABB - UCLEngineering
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence MEng
A* in either Mathematics or Further Mathematics required.
TARA (Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions) required. GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerA*A*A - UCLMedicine
Audiology BSc
Two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology required; Biology, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology preferred.
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B/6. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
Typical offerAAB - LSEEconomics & Finance
BSc Economics
A-level Mathematics required (A* in Mathematics); Further Mathematics desirable, accepted with Mathematics and one other A-level
TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admission) is mandatory
Typical offerA*AA - LSEEconomics & Finance
BSc Finance
A-level Mathematics required (A* in Mathematics); Further Mathematics desirable
An A* in Further Mathematics with an A in Mathematics is an acceptable alternative; no admissions test required
Typical offerA*AA - LSEEconomics & Finance
BSc Accounting and Finance
A-level Mathematics required (A in Mathematics); a broad mix of traditional academic subjects preferred
Prior study of Accounting is not required; A-level Accounting is treated as a preferred subject by this department; Mathematics, Further Mathematics and an essay-based subject will be considered
Typical offerA*AA - LSEMaths & Computer Science
BSc Mathematics and Economics
A-level Mathematics required (A* in Mathematics); Further Mathematics expected where offered, grade A
An A* in Further Mathematics with an A in Mathematics is an acceptable alternative; TMUA encouraged but not mandatory
Typical offerA*AA - LSEMaths & Computer Science
BSc Mathematics with Economics
A-level Mathematics required (A* in Mathematics); Further Mathematics expected where offered, grade A
TMUA encouraged but not mandatory; an A* in Further Maths with an A in Maths is an acceptable alternative
Typical offerA*AA - LSEMaths & Computer Science
BSc Data Science
A-level Mathematics required (A* in Mathematics); Further Mathematics expected where offered, grade A
TMUA encouraged but not mandatory; an A* in Further Maths with an A in Maths is an acceptable alternative (LSE general admissions policy for all programmes requiring A* in Mathematics; not repeated on this programme page)
Typical offerA*AA - LSEMaths & Computer Science
BSc Economics and Data Science
A-level Mathematics required (A* in Mathematics); Further Mathematics expected where offered, grade A
TMUA encouraged but not mandatory; an A* in Further Maths with an A in Maths is an acceptable alternative (LSE general admissions policy for all programmes requiring A* in Mathematics; not repeated on this programme page)
Typical offerA*AA - LSEMaths & Computer Science
BSc Financial Mathematics and Statistics
A-level Mathematics required (A* in Mathematics); Further Mathematics expected where offered, grade A
TMUA encouraged but not mandatory; an A* in Further Maths with an A in Maths is an acceptable alternative
Typical offerA*AA - LSELaw
LLB Bachelor of Laws
No set subject combination; a broad mix of traditional academic subjects, at least two full A-levels in such subjects
All applicants must sit the LNAT (Law National Admissions Test)
Typical offerA*AA - LSESocial Sciences
BSc International Relations
No set subject combination; at least two traditional academic subjects preferred (e.g. History, Economics, Politics, languages)
Typical offerAAA - LSESocial Sciences
BSc Politics
No set subject combination; broad mix of essay-based and quantitative subjects preferred over Maths/Further Maths plus one
Typical offerAAA - LSESocial Sciences
BSc Geography with Economics
A-level Mathematics required (A in Mathematics); A-level Economics not required
Typical offerAAA - LSESocial Sciences
BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science
At least one grade A in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology
AS grades also considered if available
Typical offerA*AA - LSESocial Sciences
BSc Sociology
No set subject combination; good grades in English Language and/or English Literature highly desirable
Typical offerAAB - LSESocial Sciences
BSc Social Anthropology
Also covers: BA Social Anthropology
No set subject combination; a broad and eclectic mix of subjects across arts and sciences
Typical offerAAB - LSESocial Sciences
BSc International Social and Public Policy
No set subject combination; at least two traditional academic subjects preferred
Typical offerAAB - LSEHumanities
BA History
No set subject combination; A-level History not mandatory; at least two traditional academic subjects expected
Typical offerAAA - LSESocial Sciences
BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
A-level Mathematics required (A* in Mathematics), essential for the core economics courses; an A* in Further Maths with an A in Maths accepted as alternative
Typical offerA*AA - LSEMaths & Computer Science
BSc Mathematics with Data Science
A-level Mathematics required (A* in Mathematics); Further Mathematics expected where offered, grade A
TMUA encouraged but not mandatory; an A* in Further Maths with an A in Maths is an acceptable alternative
Typical offerA*AA - LSEMaths & Computer Science
BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business
A-level Mathematics required (A* in Mathematics); Further Mathematics expected where offered, grade A
TMUA encouraged but not mandatory; an A* in Further Maths with an A in Maths is an acceptable alternative (LSE general admissions policy for all programmes requiring A* in Mathematics; not repeated on this programme page)
Typical offerA*AA - LSEMaths & Computer Science
BSc Actuarial Science
A-level Mathematics required (A* in Mathematics); Further Mathematics expected where offered, grade A
TMUA encouraged but not mandatory; an A* in Further Maths with an A in Maths is an acceptable alternative (LSE general admissions policy for all programmes requiring A* in Mathematics; not repeated on this programme page). Also covers BSc Actuarial Science (with a Placement Year), N322, same requirements
Typical offerA*AA - LSEEconomics & Finance
BSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
A-level Mathematics required (A* in Mathematics); Further Mathematics desirable, accepted with Mathematics and one other A-level (ideally essay-based)
TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admission) is mandatory; an A* in Further Mathematics with an A in Mathematics is an acceptable alternative
Typical offerA*AA - LSEEconomics & Finance
BSc Management
A-level Mathematics required (A in Mathematics); traditional academic subjects preferred over Business Studies or Accounting
Further Mathematics helpful but not essential; Mathematics, Further Mathematics and one other A-level (ideally essay-based) will be considered
Typical offerAAA - LSEEconomics & Finance
BSc Economics and Economic History
A-level Mathematics required (A in Mathematics), plus Economics or History
Mathematics, Further Mathematics and an essay-writing subject will be considered
Typical offerAAA - LSEHumanities
BSc Economic History
Economics or History required; no other set subject combination
Mathematics, Further Mathematics and an essay-writing subject will be considered
Typical offerAAA - LSESocial Sciences
BSc Economic History and Geography
Economics or History required; no other set subject combination
Mathematics, Further Mathematics and an essay-writing subject will be considered
Typical offerAAB - LSELaw
BA Anthropology and Law
No set subject combination; a broad mix of subjects across arts and sciences
No admissions test listed on the programme page; Mathematics and Further Mathematics will be considered with an essay-writing subject
Typical offerAAB - LSESocial Sciences
BSc Environment and Sustainable Development
No set subject combination; Geography and Economics are the most common subjects
Formerly BSc Environment and Development; Mathematics, Further Mathematics and one other subject may be considered less competitive
Typical offerAAA - LSESocial Sciences
BSc Environment and Sustainable Development with Economics
A-level Mathematics required (A in Mathematics); A-level Economics not required
Formerly BSc Environmental Policy with Economics; Mathematics, Further Mathematics and one other subject may be considered less competitive
Typical offerAAA - LSESocial Sciences
BA Geography
No set subject combination; Geography and Economics are the most common subjects
Mathematics, Further Mathematics and one other subject may be considered less competitive
Typical offerAAA - LSEHumanities
BSc History and Politics
No set subject combination; typical choices include Government and Politics, History, English, Economics, Sociology, Philosophy, languages and Mathematics
Listed as BSc Politics and History (LV21) in LSE's admissions information; Mathematics, Further Mathematics and one other subject may be considered less competitive
Typical offerAAA - LSESocial Sciences
BSc International Relations and History
No set subject combination; A-level History not required
Mathematics, Further Mathematics and one other subject may be considered less competitive
Typical offerAAA - LSELanguages & Cultures
BSc International Relations and Chinese
No set subject combination; at least two full A-levels in traditional academic subjects; GCSE in a modern language at grade B/6 or above
Four-year programme with study abroad at Fudan University; the Mandarin component is designed for beginners up to GCSE/A-level Mandarin, but not higher
Typical offerAAA - LSESocial Sciences
BSc International Social and Public Policy with Economics
A-level Mathematics required (A in Mathematics); at least two traditional academic subjects preferred
Listed as BSc International Social and Public Policy and Economics (LLK1) in LSE's admissions information
Typical offerAAA - LSESocial Sciences
BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics
No set subject combination; at least two traditional academic subjects preferred
Listed as BSc International Social and Public Policy with Government (LL42) in LSE's admissions information
Typical offerAAB - LSELanguages & Cultures
BSc Language, Culture and Society
No set subject combination; at least two traditional academic subjects preferred; prior language study desirable but not required
Language courses offered from beginner and intermediate level; Mathematics, Further Mathematics and one other subject may be considered less competitive
Typical offerAAB - LSEHumanities
BSc Philosophy and Economics
A-level Mathematics required (A in Mathematics); Further Mathematics helpful but not required
Critical Thinking not included in the standard offer; avoid overlapping subjects (e.g. Economics with Business Studies)
Typical offerAAA - LSEHumanities
BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method
No set subject combination; a mix of arts and science/mathematics subjects is common and desirable
Critical Thinking not included in the standard offer; avoid overlapping subjects
Typical offerAAA - LSESocial Sciences
BSc Politics and Economics
A-level Mathematics required; otherwise no set subject combination
Mathematics, Further Mathematics and one other subject may be considered less competitive
Typical offerAAA - LSESocial Sciences
BSc Politics and International Relations
No set subject combination; typical choices include Government and Politics, History, English, Economics, Sociology, Philosophy, languages and Mathematics
Mathematics, Further Mathematics and one other subject may be considered less competitive
Typical offerAAA - LSESocial Sciences
BSc Politics and Philosophy
No set subject combination; typical choices include Government and Politics, History, English, Economics, Sociology, Philosophy, languages and Mathematics
Mathematics, Further Mathematics and one other subject may be considered less competitive
Typical offerAAA
All courses show 2027-entry requirements, verified in October 2026 against each university's official course pages. Requirements change year to year — always confirm on the official pages: Oxford · Cambridge · Imperial · UCL · LSE
Beyond A-levels: admissions tests
For many top courses, A-levels alone aren't the whole picture — maths, science, medicine and economics applicants often sit an admissions test too. If you're aiming that high, it's worth knowing the ESAT and TMUA, which replaced the older PAT and MAT, and STEP early.
Common questions
How many A-levels do I need?
Three is the standard for almost all university courses. A fourth, or Further Maths alongside Maths, can strengthen an application to the most competitive quantitative courses — but three strong A-levels beat four stretched ones.
Which A-level subjects keep the most options open?
Maths is the single most enabling subject — it's required or preferred across engineering, the sciences, economics and computer science. Pairing it with two relevant sciences keeps almost every quantitative route open.
Do AS grades still matter?
Not for the final A-level grade in England, since AS was decoupled. Some students still take an AS to show breadth, but most focus on three full A-levels and any required admissions test.
How early do universities ask for admissions tests?
The ESAT and TMUA are usually sat in the October of your application year (Year 13); STEP follows in the summer of Year 13. Preparation works best started in Year 12, alongside your A-level content.
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