University of Birmingham — A-level entry requirements

Biomedical Sciences BSc

Also covers: Biomedical Sciences MSci

Two science A-levels: one of Biology or Chemistry, plus another from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Dental Hygiene and Therapy BSc

A-level Biology at grade B or above. A GDC-recognised Dental Nursing qualification may replace one A-level. General Studies not accepted.

Dental Surgery BDS

A-level Chemistry and Biology, obtained in one sitting. Human Biology may be offered but not in addition to Biology. General Studies and EPQ are not accepted; A-level resits are not considered.

Medicine and Surgery MBChB

A-level Chemistry plus a second science from Biology/Human Biology, Physics or Maths. General Studies, Critical Thinking and EPQ are not accepted as a third A-level. Practical elements in the sciences must normally be passed.

Midwifery BSc

Grade B or above in a Science, Health or relevant Social Science subject, such as Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science or Sociology.

Nursing (Adult) BNurs

Also covers: Nursing (Child) BNurs, Nursing (Mental Health) BNurs

No compulsory subject; Biology, Psychology or Sociology A-level plus two others is preferred. Welsh Baccalaureate at grade B can replace one A-level. General Studies not accepted.

Pharmacy MPharm

A-level Chemistry plus at least one further science from Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Mathematics and Further Mathematics are not counted as separate subjects. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Physiotherapy MSci

Grade A in Biology, Human Biology or PE. Applied Science, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Use of Maths and several other subjects are not accepted.

Aerospace Engineering BEng

A-level Mathematics plus one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Computer Science. General Studies not accepted.

Aerospace Engineering MEng

A-level Mathematics plus one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Computer Science. General Studies not accepted.

Chemical Engineering BEng

Also covers: Energy Engineering BEng

A-level Mathematics plus Chemistry or Physics. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Chemical Engineering MEng

Also covers: Energy Engineering MEng

A-level Mathematics plus Chemistry or Physics. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Civil Engineering BEng

A-level Mathematics required. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Civil Engineering MEng

A-level Mathematics required. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng

Also covers: Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering BEng, Computer Engineering BSc

A-level Mathematics required. General Studies is not normally accepted as one of the three A-levels.

Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng

Also covers: Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering MEng

A-level Mathematics required. General Studies is not normally accepted as one of the three A-levels.

Engineering BEng

A-level Mathematics required. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Engineering MEng

A-level Mathematics required. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Materials Science and Engineering BEng

A-level Mathematics plus one of Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Design Technology. General Studies not accepted.

Materials Science and Engineering MEng

A-level Mathematics plus one of Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Design Technology. General Studies not accepted.

Mechanical Engineering BEng

Also covers: Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) BEng

A-level Mathematics required; Further Mathematics and Physics are not required but are advantageous. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Mechanical Engineering MEng

Also covers: Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) MEng

A-level Mathematics required; Further Mathematics and Physics are not required but are advantageous. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Computer Science BSc

Also covers: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Science BSc, Computer Science MSci, Computer Science/Software Engineering MEng

A-level Mathematics at grade A required. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Mathematical Sciences BSc

Also covers: Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science BSc

A-level Mathematics or Further Mathematics. General Studies not accepted.

Mathematics and Music BA

A-level Mathematics at grade A and A-level Music at grade B. General Studies not accepted.

Mathematics and Philosophy BA

A-level Mathematics or Further Mathematics at grade A. General Studies not accepted.

Mathematics BSc

Also covers: Mathematics with Business Management BSc

A-level Mathematics or Further Mathematics at grade A. General Studies not accepted.

Mathematics MSci

Also covers: Mathematics with Business Management MSci, Mathematics and Computer Science BSc, Mathematics and Computer Science MSci

A-level Mathematics or Further Mathematics at grade A. General Studies not accepted.

Chemistry BSc

Also covers: Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery BSc, Chemistry with Sustainability BSc

A-level Chemistry required. AAA with Chemistry and no supporting subject, or AAB with Chemistry plus a supporting subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Computing (not ICT). General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Chemistry MSci

Also covers: Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery MSci, Chemistry with Sustainability MSci

A-level Chemistry required. A*AA with Chemistry and no supporting subject, or AAA with Chemistry plus a supporting subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Computing (not ICT). General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Chemistry with a Modern Language BSc

A-level Chemistry required. AAA with Chemistry and no supporting subject, or AAB with Chemistry plus a supporting subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Computing (not ICT) or a modern foreign language. An A-level modern language is not required. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Chemistry with a Modern Language MSci

A-level Chemistry required. A*AA with Chemistry and no supporting subject, or AAA with Chemistry plus a supporting subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Computing (not ICT) or a modern foreign language. An A-level modern language is not required. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Chemistry with Business Management BSc

A-level Chemistry required. AAA with Chemistry and no supporting subject, or AAB with Chemistry plus a supporting subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Business Studies, Economics or Computing (not ICT). General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Chemistry with Business Management MSci

A-level Chemistry required. A*AA with Chemistry and no supporting subject, or AAA with Chemistry plus a supporting subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Business Studies, Economics or Computing (not ICT). General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Environmental Change and Sustainability BSc

Also covers: Environmental Change and Sustainability MSci

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies not accepted.

Environmental Science BSc

One science A-level from Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. General Studies not accepted.

Geology BSc

Also covers: Geology and Physical Geography BSc, Palaeontology and Geology BSc, Environmental and Engineering Geoscience BSc

One science A-level from Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics or PE. General Studies not accepted.

Geology MSci

Also covers: Geology and Physical Geography MSci, Palaeontology and Geology MSci

One science A-level from Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics or PE. General Studies not accepted.

Natural Sciences BSc

Also covers: Natural Sciences MSci

Two A-levels from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology, including an A-level in your chosen subject pathway where required. General Studies not accepted.

Physics BSc

Also covers: Physics and Astrophysics BSc, Physics with Medical Physics BSc, Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology BSc

A-level Mathematics and A-level Physics, with grades A*A in these two subjects (the A* in either). General Studies not accepted.

Physics MSci

Also covers: Physics and Astrophysics MSci, Physics with Medical Physics MSci, Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology MSci, Physics with Data Science BSc, Theoretical Physics BSc

A-level Mathematics at A* and A-level Physics at A. General Studies not accepted.

Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics BSc

A-level Mathematics at A* and A-level Physics at A. General Studies not accepted.

Theoretical Physics MSci

Also covers: Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics MSci, Physics with Data Science MSci

A-level Mathematics and Physics: A*A*A with A* in Mathematics and A* in Physics; or, with Further Mathematics, A*A*A with A* in Mathematics and A*/A in Physics and Further Mathematics. General Studies not accepted.

Biochemistry BSc

Also covers: Medical Biochemistry BSc

A-level Chemistry plus one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Biology or Physics.

Biochemistry MSci

A-level Chemistry plus one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Biology or Physics.

Biological Sciences BSc

A-level Biology/Human Biology plus one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry or Physics; or Biology/Human Biology at grade A with any two other A-levels.

Biological Sciences MSci

Also covers: Microbiology MSci

A-level Biology/Human Biology plus one of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Geography or Psychology.

Biotechnology BSc

Two A-levels from Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Statistics, at least one of which must be Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology; or Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology at grade A with any two other A-levels.

Biotechnology MSci

Two A-levels from Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Statistics, at least one of which must be Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology.

Human Neuroscience BSc

A-level Biology/Human Biology required.

Human Sciences BSc

One science A-level from Biology/Human Biology, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Chemistry, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics or Statistics), Physics, Economics or PE/Sports Studies.

Human Sciences MSci

One science A-level from Biology/Human Biology, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Chemistry, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics or Statistics), Physics, Economics or PE/Sports Studies.

Microbiology BSc

A-level Biology/Human Biology plus one of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Geography or Psychology.

Psychology and Psychological Practice MSci

One of Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics/Further Mathematics or Statistics. General Studies, Critical Thinking, Use of Maths and some other subjects are not accepted.

Psychology BSc

AAB with a science subject from Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Statistics; AAA without a science subject. General Studies, Critical Thinking, Use of Maths and some other subjects are not accepted.

Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences BSc

No single subject is compulsory; the offer depends on how many preferred science subjects you take: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Maths, PE/Sports Studies, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Geology. General Studies, Critical Thinking, Use of Maths and several other subjects are not accepted.

Sport, PE and Coaching Science BSc

Also covers: Sport Sciences with Business BSc

No single subject is compulsory; the offer depends on how many preferred subjects you take: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Government and Politics, History, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Sport Studies, Statistics. General Studies, Critical Thinking, Use of Maths and several other subjects are not accepted.

Accounting and Finance BSc

Also covers: Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics BSc

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Applied Golf Management Studies BSc

No specific A-level subjects required; a science (e.g. Physics, Biology or Psychology) is preferred. General Studies, Critical Thinking, Use of Maths and several other subjects are not accepted.

Business Management BSc

Also covers: International Business BSc, Marketing BSc, Marketing with Business Analytics BSc

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Economics and Politics BSc

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Economics BA

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Economics BSc

A-level Mathematics required. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Mathematical Economics and Statistics BSc

A-level Mathematics required. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Money, Banking and Finance BSc

A-level Mathematics required. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Law LLB

Also covers: Law with Criminology LLB, International Law and Globalisation LLB

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies not accepted.

Law with Business Studies LLB

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies not accepted.

Ancient and Medieval History BA

A-level History, Medieval History or Ancient History is preferred. Acceptable subjects include Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Law, Medieval History, Modern or Classical Languages, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology. If you are not taking A-level History, GCSE History grade 7 and at least one humanities A-level are required. General Studies not accepted.

Ancient History and Archaeology BA

Also covers: Classics and Ancient History BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

English Language and Linguistics BA

At least one A-level in English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature, a Modern Foreign Language, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, Philosophy, Law, Religious Studies, Media Studies, Business Studies, Computing/Computer Science, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Politics, Mathematics, Anthropology or Biology.

English Literature and History BA

No compulsory A-level subject; at least one A-level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject is preferred.

English Literature BA

Also covers: English Literature and Creative Writing BA, English Literature and Film BA

No compulsory A-level subject; at least one A-level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject is preferred.

History BA

Also covers: History and Politics BA

A-level History (or Medieval, Ancient or Early Modern History); if you are not taking History, GCSE History grade 7/A and an A-level from: Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, History of Art, Law, Medieval History, Modern or Classical Languages, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology.

History of Art BA

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies not accepted.

Liberal Arts BA

No specific A-level subjects are needed for the course itself, but some subjects you choose to study may need specific qualifications.

Music BMus

A-level Music at grade B.

Philosophy and Sociology BA

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies not accepted.

Philosophy BA

Also covers: Philosophy, Politics and Law BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Theology and Religion BA

Also covers: Philosophy, Religion and Ethics BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Geography and Urban and Regional Planning BSc

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies not accepted.

Geography BA

Also covers: Geography BSc, Geography with Business BA

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies not accepted.

International Relations with French BA

A-level French at grade B or above. General Studies not accepted.

International Relations with Spanish BA

A-level Spanish at grade B or above. General Studies not accepted.

Politics BA

Also covers: International Relations BA, Politics and International Relations BA, International Development and Politics BA, International Relations and Development BA, International Relations with Economics BA, Politics and Philosophy BA, Politics and Social Policy BA, Politics and Sociology BA, Policy, Politics and Economics BA, Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies not accepted.

Social Anthropology BA

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies is accepted.

Social Sciences BASc

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies not accepted.

Social Work BA

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies not considered.

Sociology BA

Also covers: Criminology BA, Social Policy BA, Social Policy and Criminology BA, Sociology and Social Policy BA, Sociology and Criminology BA

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies not considered.

Digital Media and Communications BA

At least one A-level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject is preferred; no compulsory subject.

Digital Media and Creative Industries BA

At least one A-level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject is preferred; no compulsory subject.

Drama and Film BA

At least one A-level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject is preferred; no compulsory subject.

Film and Creative Writing BA

At least one A-level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject is preferred; no compulsory subject. General Studies not accepted.

Film and Television BA

At least one A-level in an Arts, Humanities or Social Science subject is preferred; no compulsory subject.

French BA

A-level French at grade B.

Modern Languages and English Literature BA

A-level grade B is required in any language you wish to study at advanced level; otherwise you can study a beginner (including post-GCSE) language. At least one Arts, Humanities or Social Science A-level is preferred.

Modern Languages and History BA

A-level grade B is required in any advanced language (French, German or Spanish) you wish to study; otherwise you can study one beginner language. A-level History, Medieval History or Ancient History is preferred; acceptable subjects include Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Law, Medieval History, Modern or Classical Languages, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology. Without A-level History, GCSE History grade 7 and at least one humanities A-level are required.

Modern Languages BA

Also covers: French and German BA, French and Italian BA, French and Portuguese BA, French and Russian BA, French and Spanish BA, German and Italian BA, German and Russian BA, German and Spanish BA, Spanish and Italian BA, Spanish and Portuguese BA, Spanish and Russian BA, Modern Languages with Digital Communications BA

A-level grade B is required in any language you wish to study at advanced level; you can instead study two beginner (including post-GCSE) languages without an advanced language.

Modern Languages with Business Management BA

A-level grade B is required in the language you wish to study at advanced level; you can instead study two beginner (including post-GCSE) languages without an advanced language.

Spanish BA

A-level Spanish at grade B.

Education BA

Also covers: Education and Sociology BA, Psychology in Education BSc

No specific A-level subjects required. General Studies not accepted.