British System

A Levels: Grade A*AA

Subjects: A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) preferred. Mathematics at A* required for full Economics specialism if chosen. French or Spanish at A grade required if one of these is to be studied as a major language.

GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 5.

Contextual offer

Grades: A*AB OR AAB

Subjects: A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) preferred. Mathematics at A* required for full Economics specialism if chosen. French or Spanish at A grade required if one of these is to be studied as a major language.

GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 5.

IB Diploma

Points: 39

Subjects: 

• A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5. Higher level subjects to include French B, or Spanish B at grade 6 if either of these is to be studied as a major language. 
• A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) at a higher level is normally a requirement. 
• Mathematics at grade 7 at higher level is required for the full Economics specialism, if chosen. 
• The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level.

Contextual offer

Points: 36

Subjects

• A total of 17 in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5. Higher level subjects to include French B, or Spanish B at grade 6 if either of these is to be studied as a major language. 
• A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) at a higher level is normally a requirement. Mathematics at grade 7 at higher level is required for the full Economics specialism, if chosen. 
• The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level.

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.

• GCSE/IGCSE English language: Pass at 6 (or grade B)

• IELTS Academic: Overall grade of 7.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in each of the subtests
• TOEFL: Score of 109 overall 24/30 in reading and writing and 20/30 in speaking and listening
• CAE: Overall score of 191 with 176 in all subtests
• CPE: Overall score of 191 with 176 in all subtests
• IB English Language B: Grade 5 at either higher level or grade 6 at standard level
• Other accepted qualifications

TSA UCL is an online, computer-based test. It consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, testing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Detail: Problem-solving skills, including numerical and spatial reasoning. Critical thinking skills, including understanding argument and reasoning using everyday language.

Question Type: 50 multiple- choice questions

Timing: 90 minutes

A personal statement supports your application to study at a university or college. It’s a chance for you to articulate why you’d like to study a particular course or subject, and what skills and experience you possess that show your passion for your chosen field.

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.