Academics

A level - A*AA

Typical offer: A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics and Physics with A* in Mathematics or Physics (or Further Mathematics if applicable). Contextual offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics. Alternative offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics plus additional study.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points

A total of 36 points is required, with specific subject grade requirements in three Higher Level subjects (with 7, 6, 6), including Physics and either Higher Level Mathematics. A Higher Level Mathematics course is mandatory, and we give preference to applicants with Higher Level Physics. In exceptional cases, we may consider applicants who are studying Standard Level Physics. In such cases, our typical offer would include a total of 36 points, with grade requirements of 7, 6, 5 or 6, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects, including a grade of 6 in Higher Level Mathematics and a grade of 7 in Standard Level Physics.

English Language Requirements

  • If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:

    • IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
    • IELTS Indicator: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component
    • TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
    • TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition: 90 overall with 21 in each component
    • The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
    • The Pearson Test of English Academic Online (PTE Academic Online): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
    • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 176 with no less than 169 in all elements
    • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 180 with no less than 169 in all elements
    • Duolingo: 120 overall with sub scores of Literacy 120, Comprehension 130, Conversation 115, Production 100
    • LanguageCert SELT: B2 Communicator High Pass in both the Speaking test and the Listening, Reading, and Writing test
University of Bath - Mechanical Engineering
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