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A-level entry requirements · 2027 entry

University of Bristol — A-level entry requirements

The A-level entry requirements for all 114 full-time undergraduate courses at University of Bristol, across every subject area, for 2027 entry, verified in October 2026 against the official course pages. The most common standard offers are AAA (38 courses), AAB (32), A*AA (20).

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Medicine6 courses

Engineering7 courses

  • Engineering

    Aerospace Engineering BEng

    Also covers: Aerospace Engineering MEng

    A*AA including Mathematics; preference is given to applicants taking two of Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Engineering

    Civil Engineering BEng

    Also covers: Civil Engineering MEng

    A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and a science-related subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Physics, Electronics, Design & Technology)

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Engineering

    Design Engineering BEng

    Also covers: Design Engineering MEng

    A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and a STEM-related subject (Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Electronics, Design & Technology)

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Engineering

    Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng

    Also covers: Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng

    AAA including Mathematics

    Standard offerAAA
  • Engineering

    Engineering Mathematics BEng

    Also covers: Engineering Mathematics MEng

    AAA including Mathematics, or A*AB including A in Mathematics

    Standard offerAAA
  • Engineering

    Mechanical and Electrical Engineering BEng

    Also covers: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering MEng

    AAA including Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Electronics

    Standard offerAAA
  • Engineering

    Mechanical Engineering BEng

    Also covers: Mechanical Engineering MEng

    A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and one of Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science; if oversubscribed, preference may go to applicants taking three subjects from that list (including Mathematics)

    Standard offerA*AA

Maths & Computer Science8 courses

  • Maths & Computer Science

    Artificial Intelligence BEng

    A*AA including Mathematics

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Maths & Computer Science

    Computer Science BSc

    Also covers: Computer Science MEng, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MEng, Computer Science with Innovation MEng

    A*AA including A* in Mathematics

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Maths & Computer Science

    Data Science BSc

    A*AA including A* in Mathematics and A in another mathematics-related subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics or Physics); or A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Maths & Computer Science

    Economics and Mathematics BSc

    A*A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in another mathematics-related subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics or Physics); or A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics

    Standard offerA*A*A
  • Maths & Computer Science

    Mathematics and Computer Science BSc

    Also covers: Mathematics and Computer Science MEng

    A*A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in another mathematics-related subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics or Physics); or A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics

    Standard offerA*A*A
  • Maths & Computer Science

    Mathematics and Philosophy BSc

    Also covers: Mathematics and Philosophy MSci

    A*A*A including A* in Mathematics; or A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics

    Standard offerA*A*A
  • Maths & Computer Science

    Mathematics and Physics BSc

    Also covers: Mathematics and Physics MSci

    A*A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in Physics; or A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, and A in Physics

    Standard offerA*A*A
  • Maths & Computer Science

    Mathematics BSc

    Also covers: Mathematics MSci, Mathematics with Statistics BSc, Mathematics with Statistics MSci, Mathematics with Statistics for Finance BSc

    A*A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in another mathematics-related subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics or Physics); or A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics

    Standard offerA*A*A

Natural Sciences11 courses

  • Natural Sciences

    Chemical Physics BSc

    AAA including Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics

    Standard offerAAA
  • Natural Sciences

    Chemical Physics MSci

    A*AA including Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (in any order)

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Natural Sciences

    Chemistry BSc

    AAA including Chemistry

    Standard offerAAA
  • Natural Sciences

    Chemistry MSci

    A*AA including Chemistry

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Natural Sciences

    Chemistry with Computing BSc

    AAA including Chemistry and Mathematics

    Standard offerAAA
  • Natural Sciences

    Chemistry with Computing MSci

    A*AA including AA in Chemistry and Mathematics

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Natural Sciences

    Environmental Geoscience BSc

    Also covers: Environmental Geoscience MSci

    ABB including two science-related subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography, Marine Science

    Standard offerABB
  • Natural Sciences

    Geology BSc

    Also covers: Geology MSci

    ABB including two science-related subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography, Marine Science

    Standard offerABB
  • Natural Sciences

    Palaeontology and Evolution BSc

    Also covers: Palaeontology and Evolution MSci

    ABB including two science-related subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Geology, Computer Science, Geography, Marine Science

    Standard offerABB
  • Natural Sciences

    Physics and Philosophy BSc

    Also covers: Physics and Philosophy MSci

    A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Physics

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Natural Sciences

    Physics BSc

    Also covers: Physics MSci, Physics with Astrophysics BSc, Physics with Astrophysics MSci, Theoretical Physics MSci, Physics with Computing BSc, Physics with Computing MSci, Physics with Innovation MSci

    A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Physics

    Standard offerA*AA

Life Sciences15 courses

  • Life Sciences

    Applied Anatomy BSc

    Also covers: Applied Anatomy MSci

    ABB including two science subjects, at least one a core science (Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Physics); other science subjects: Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Physical Education, Marine Science

    Standard offerABB
  • Life Sciences

    Biochemistry BSc

    Also covers: Biochemistry MSci, Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry BSc, Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry MSci, Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology BSc, Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSci

    AAA including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject (Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics)

    Standard offerAAA
  • Life Sciences

    Biology BSc

    Also covers: Biology MSci

    AAA including Biology and another science-related subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Sciences, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics)

    Standard offerAAA
  • Life Sciences

    Biomedical Sciences BSc

    AAA including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject (Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics)

    Standard offerAAA
  • Life Sciences

    Cancer Biology and Immunology BSc

    Also covers: Cancer Biology and Immunology MSci

    AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject (Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics)

    Standard offerAAB
  • Life Sciences

    Cellular and Molecular Medicine BSc

    Also covers: Cellular and Molecular Medicine MSci

    AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject (Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics)

    Standard offerAAB
  • Life Sciences

    Medical Microbiology BSc

    Also covers: Medical Microbiology MSci

    AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject (Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics)

    Standard offerAAB
  • Life Sciences

    Neuroscience BSc

    Also covers: Neuroscience MSci

    AAA including two core science/mathematics subjects from Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics)

    Standard offerAAA
  • Life Sciences

    Pharmacology BSc

    Also covers: Pharmacology MSci

    AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject (Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics)

    Standard offerAAB
  • Life Sciences

    Physiological Science BSc

    Also covers: Physiological Science MSci

    AAB including two core science/mathematics subjects from Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics), Psychology, Physical Education

    Standard offerAAB
  • Life Sciences

    Plant Sciences BSc

    Also covers: Plant Sciences MSci

    AAA including Biology and another science-related subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Sciences, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics)

    Standard offerAAA
  • Life Sciences

    Psychology and Neuroscience MSci

    A*AA including two core science/mathematics subjects from Psychology, Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Life Sciences

    Psychology BSc

    Also covers: Psychology with Innovation MSci

    A*AA including A in a science-related subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics)

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Life Sciences

    Virology and Immunology BSc

    Also covers: Virology and Immunology MSci

    AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject (Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics)

    Standard offerAAB
  • Life Sciences

    Zoology BSc

    Also covers: Zoology MSci

    AAA including Biology and another science-related subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Sciences, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics)

    Standard offerAAA

Economics & Finance16 courses

  • Economics & Finance

    Accounting and Finance BSc

    Also covers: Accounting with Innovation MSci

    AAA including Mathematics, or A*AB including A in Mathematics

    Standard offerAAA
  • Economics & Finance

    Accounting and Management BSc

    AAA or A*AB; no specific A-level subjects

    Standard offerAAA
  • Economics & Finance

    Business Analytics BSc

    AAA or A*AB; no specific A-level subjects

    Standard offerAAA
  • Economics & Finance

    Business and Management BSc

    Also covers: Business and Management with Innovation MSci

    AAA or A*AB; no specific A-level subjects

    Standard offerAAA
  • Economics & Finance

    Economics and Accounting BSc

    AAA including Mathematics, or A*AB including A in Mathematics

    Standard offerAAA
  • Economics & Finance

    Economics and Data Science BSc

    A*AA including Mathematics

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Economics & Finance

    Economics and Econometrics BSc

    A*AA including Mathematics

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Economics & Finance

    Economics and Finance BSc

    AAA including Mathematics

    Standard offerAAA
  • Economics & Finance

    Economics and Management BSc

    AAA including Mathematics

    Standard offerAAA
  • Economics & Finance

    Economics and Politics BSc

    AAA including Mathematics and an essay-based subject (the page lists e.g. Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Design, Business, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language/Literature, Environmental Science, Film, a modern language, Geography, Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Theatre Studies)

    Standard offerAAA
  • Economics & Finance

    Economics BA

    A*AA; no specific A-level subjects

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Economics & Finance

    Economics BSc

    Also covers: Economics with Innovation MSci

    A*AA including Mathematics

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Economics & Finance

    Finance BSc

    Also covers: Finance with Innovation MSci

    AAA including Mathematics, or A*AB including A in Mathematics

    Standard offerAAA
  • Economics & Finance

    International Business Management BSc

    AAA or A*AB; no specific A-level subjects

    Standard offerAAA
  • Economics & Finance

    Marketing BSc

    AAA or A*AB; no specific A-level subjects

    Standard offerAAA
  • Economics & Finance

    Philosophy and Economics BSc

    AAA including Mathematics

    Standard offerAAA

Law2 courses

  • Law

    Law and Modern Languages LLB

    A*AA or A*A*B, including B in the intended language of study (French, Spanish or German); without an A-level in a modern language, a standalone language qualification at CEFR B1 may be accepted

    Standard offerA*AA
  • Law

    Law LLB

    A*AA or A*A*B; no specific A-level subjects

    Standard offerA*AA

Humanities16 courses

Social Sciences13 courses

  • Social Sciences

    Anthropology BA

    Also covers: Anthropology with Innovation MArts

    AAB; no specific A-level subjects

    Standard offerAAB
  • Social Sciences

    Criminology BSc

    AAB; no specific A-level subjects

    Standard offerAAB
  • Social Sciences

    Geography BSc

    Also covers: Geography with Innovation MSci

    AAB; no specific A-level subjects

    Standard offerAAB
  • Social Sciences

    International Social and Public Policy BSc

    AAB; no specific A-level subjects

    Standard offerAAB
  • Social Sciences

    Philosophy and Politics BSc

    AAA including an essay-based subject (the page lists e.g. Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Design, Business, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language/Literature, Environmental Science, Film, a modern language, Geography, Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Theatre Studies)

    Standard offerAAA
  • Social Sciences

    Politics and International Relations BSc

    AAA including an essay-based subject (the page lists e.g. Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Design, Business, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language/Literature, Environmental Science, Film, a modern language, Geography, Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Theatre Studies)

    Standard offerAAA
  • Social Sciences

    Politics and Sociology BSc

    AAB including an essay-based subject (the page lists e.g. Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Design, Business, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language/Literature, Environmental Science, Film, a modern language, Geography, Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Theatre Studies)

    Standard offerAAB
  • Social Sciences

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA

    AAA including an essay-based subject (the page lists e.g. Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Design, Business, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language/Literature, Environmental Science, Film, a modern language, Geography, Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Theatre Studies)

    Standard offerAAA
  • Social Sciences

    Social Policy and Politics BSc

    AAB including an essay-based subject (the page lists e.g. Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Design, Business, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language/Literature, Environmental Science, Film, a modern language, Geography, Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Theatre Studies)

    Standard offerAAB
  • Social Sciences

    Social Policy and Sociology BSc

    AAB including an essay-based subject (the page lists e.g. Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Design, Business, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language/Literature, Environmental Science, Film, a modern language, Geography, Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Theatre Studies)

    Standard offerAAB
  • Social Sciences

    Social Policy BSc

    Also covers: Social Policy with Criminology BSc

    AAB; no specific A-level subjects

    Standard offerAAB
  • Social Sciences

    Sociology and Philosophy BSc

    AAB including an essay-based subject (the page lists e.g. Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Design, Business, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language/Literature, Environmental Science, Film, a modern language, Geography, Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Theatre Studies)

    Standard offerAAB
  • Social Sciences

    Sociology BSc

    ABB including an essay-based subject (the page lists e.g. Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Design, Business, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language/Literature, Environmental Science, Film, a modern language, Geography, Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Theatre Studies)

    Standard offerABB

Arts, Design & Architecture6 courses

Languages & Cultures11 courses

Education3 courses

  • Education

    Childhood Studies BSc

    ABB; no specific A-level subjects

    Standard offerABB
  • Education

    Education Studies BSc

    ABB; no specific A-level subjects

    Standard offerABB
  • Education

    Psychology in Education BSc

    ABB including an essay-based subject (the page lists e.g. Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Design, Business, Chinese, Classical Civilisation, Classics, Drama, Economics, English Language/Literature, Environmental Science, Film, a modern language, Geography, Politics, Greek, Health and Social Care, History, History of Art, Latin, Law, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Theatre Studies)

    Standard offerABB
FAQ
What is the typical A-level offer at University of Bristol for 2027 entry?

Across all 114 undergraduate courses at University of Bristol, the most common standard offers are AAA (38 courses), AAB (32), A*AA (20). Each course page lists the exact subjects and grades.

Where do these requirements come from, and when were they checked?

They come from the 2027-entry requirements on University of Bristol's official course pages, checked one by one in October 2026. Official course listing: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/