Entrance Requirements For: LN12

A Levels

AAB excluding General Studies. While we are willing to consider any combination of A-level subjects (excluding General Studies), we prefer students to be studying two of the following:

• Mathematics
• Further Mathematics
• English Literature
• Physics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Geography
• History
• Languages
• Economics or Business Studies*
• Government and Politics
• Statistics

*We do not consider the two taken together as two of the preferred subjects.

GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7 and English grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Scottish Qualifications

AAABB at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade A (or grade 1 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade.  Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade B in the Higher in Maths and grade C in the Higher English is required.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate

35 points. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and English (Language and/or Literature) required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Irish Leaving Certificate

H1H1H1H2H3 at Higher Level, normally to include Mathematics. Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Access Qualifications

45 Level 3 credits at Distinction to include at least 6 credits in maths or quantitative methods.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE Mathematics at grade A or 7 and English at minimum grade B or 6 required if not taken at a higher level.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

PARTNERS - A Levels

BBC excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics at grade A or 7 and English at grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

PARTNERS - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambri

Overall DDM. Business-related subjects preferred. GCSE Mathematics at grade A or 7 and English at grade B or 6 required.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

PARTNERS - Scots Quals

BBBCC at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade A (or grade 1 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) and English required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade.  Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade B in the Higher in Maths and grade C in the Higher English is required. Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technic

Overall DDD. Business-related subjects preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7 and English grade B or 6 required.

Please see the Additional Information section on this page about further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Extended Project Qualification

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop.  If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

Additional Information on GCSEs (or equivalent)

Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or 8-4, or equivalent, is normally required. These must include Mathematics (minimum grade A or 7) and English (minimum grade B or 6), or equivalent.