Entrance Requirements For: Q1T4

A Levels

AAA-ABB excluding General Studies. An A Level in Maths or Science is preferred but not essential. 

Scottish Qualifications

AAAAA-AABBB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

We particularly encourage applicants with some qualifications in mathematical and/or scientific fields. As the course contains a combination of scientific thinking, language skills, and mathematical reasoning, it may be especially suited to the personality of students who have enjoyed both mathematics/science and arts/humanities subjects.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 34-36 points. A qualification in Maths or Science is preferred but not essential. 

Irish Leaving Certificate

H1H1H1H2H3 at Higher Level. We particularly encourage applicants with some qualifications in mathematical and/or scientific fields. As the course contains a combination of scientific thinking, language skills, and mathematical reasoning, it may be especially suited to the personality of students who have enjoyed both mathematics/science and arts/humanities subjects.

Access Qualifications

At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,D3-D3,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects.

We particularly encourage applicants with some qualifications in mathematical and/or scientific fields. As the course contains a combination of scientific thinking, language skills, and mathematical reasoning, it may be especially suited to the personality of students who have enjoyed both mathematics/science and arts/humanities subjects.

PARTNERS - A Levels

BBB excluding General Studies. An A Level in Maths or Science is preferred but not essential.

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.

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

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

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.

PARTNERS - Scots Quals

BBBBB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. We particularly encourage applicants with some qualifications in mathematical and/or scientific fields. As the course contains a combination of scientific thinking, language skills, and mathematical reasoning, it may be especially suited to the personality of students who have enjoyed both mathematics/science and arts/humanities subjects. 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.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technic

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

Extended Project Qualification

If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, we will vary our offer to recognise this.  Your project can be in any topic.