Academics

British System

A Levels: Grades AAB

Subjects: No specific subjects. (At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.)

GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.

Contextual offer

A Levels: Grades BBBSubjects

Subjects: No specific subjects. (At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.)

GCSEs:English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.

International Baccaleaureate

Points: 36

Subjects: A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5.

Contextual offer

Points: 32 

Subjects: A total of 15 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5.

Advanced Placement (AP)

  • Award of 5, 5, 4, 4, 4 in five AP subjects, taken in the final three years of high school. 
  • The successful completion of one year of study at a recognised US university, Community or Junior College, with an overall CGPA of 3.3/4.0 may also be considered.
  • Where A* is required at A Level, 5 will be required in the relevant full-year AP subject; for A, 5 will be required; and for B, 4 will be required.

English Language Requirement

If your first language is not English you must be able to provide recent evidence that your spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the programmes for which you have applied. Applicants must submit one of the following scores:

  • GCSE/IGCSE English language: Pass at 5 (or grade C)
    IELTS Academic: Overall grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each of the subtests

  • TOEFL: Score of 100 overall with 24/30 in reading and writing and 20/30 in speaking and listening

  • IB English Language B: grade 4 at either higher level or grade 5 at standard level
  • PTE Academic: 69 overall, with a minimum of 62 in each component
  • CPE: Overall score of 185 with 176 in all subtests
  • CAE: Overall score of 185 with 176 in all subtests
  • Other accepted proficiency scores

Personal Statement

We are looking for excellent writing and a statement that is personal and unique to you. We want to understand:

  • Your passion for your subject
  • How you are a good fit for your chosen programme
  • What you will bring to the university community

Academic Reference

If possible, they should be someone who knows you academically and can talk about your work ethic, interaction with other students and your suitability for higher education or a future career.

  • In a current or recent school or college, ask your tutor, teacher, principal or head teacher.