Entry requirements
We look at individual applications and make an offer based on your academic achievements, personal statement and a short interview. Offers may be subject and grade specific. Applicants for this course are required to attend an informal interview.
For 2012 entry: 300 tariff points. Typically from 3 A-Levels or equivalent.
For 2013 entry: 300 tariff points, from 3 A-levels, to include 100 from one relevant A-level (e.g. B) or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM
Relevant Subjects
Computing, IT, Maths, Physics, Music Technology, Science, Technology
Excluded Subjects
This course does not accept A-level General Studies as one of your A or AS levels.
The grade achieved for Critical Thinking however,may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has marginally failed to meet the conditions of their offer.
GCSEs
This course requires a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalent at grades A* to C, including English and Maths.
Numeracy and literacy
In order for you to contribute fully to your course and enjoy your learning experience with us, you’ll need to have the right skills to study with us. For that reason, we need to be sure that you can express yourself in written English, have basic numeracy skills, and have an understanding of the subject area. We usually use Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework as a demonstration of these skills. Level 2 includes GCSEs and Key Skills Level 2.
If you are a mature candidate who does not have formal qualifications to this level, we may still be able to consider your application – please contact the askBU enquiry service to find out more.
Other qualifications
We have outlined below other qualifications that we consider for this course.
If you are studying a qualification that is not listed, please contact the askBU Enquiry Service – it may be that we can still consider it.
Access Courses
This course requires Access to HE in ICT/Science normally with 24 Level 3 credits achieved at Merit, and 12 Level 3 credits achieved at Distinction.
Advanced/Progression Diplomas
The Advanced diploma is broadly equivalent to three and a half A levels and the progression diploma to two and a half A levels. The diplomas are available in just a few subject areas and only some of these are suitable to gain entry onto this course.
This course accepts the following progression diploma:
- Creative and Media (with 100 points in an A Level or equivalent in Computing, IT, Maths, Physics, Music Tech or Science/ Technology)
This course accepts the following advanced diplomas:
- Creative and Media, (ASL needs to be A Level or equivalent in Computing, IT, Maths, Physics, Music Technology or Science/Technology).
In all cases you will need to achieve the required tariff points for this course. If you are taking an advanced diploma then typically you will take an A level as part of your ASL. if you are taking a progression diploma, you may be required to take additional qualifications to meet the tariff. Find out more about diplomas
BTEC Qualifications
Extended Diploma
This course requires a Distinction, Distinction, Merit.
Diploma
This course requires at least a Distinction, Distinction in addition to an A-level or equivalent to achieve the overall tariff.
Subsidiary Diploma
This course requires at least a Distinction in addition two A-Levels or equivalent in relevant subjects to achieve the overall tariff.
BU International Foundation Certificate
This course accepts the BU validated International Foundation Certificate.
Cambridge Pre-U Diploma
We welcome applicants studying the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma or a combination of Pre-U subjects and A-levels.
European Baccalaureate
Applicants are required to achieve a minimum score of 75% overall.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
The International Diploma is welcomed as part of the International Baccalaureate. International Baccalaureate (IB) for 2013 a minimum of 31 points (including 5 points from each of the 3 Higher Level subjects).
We do not accept the equivalent UCAS tariff points for the IB, to find out more about the BU tariff.
Key Skills (Level 3)
We welcome your application if you are studying at Key Skills Level 3.
Scottish Qualifications
Scottish Advanced Highers, Scottish Highers and other Scottish qualifications are all welcomed providing that your results meet the overall course tariff.
Welsh Baccalaureate
The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma is welcomed alongside A-levels or equivalent, to meet the overall course tariff.
