| Qualification | Grade |
|---|
| GCSE |
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C) |
| GCE A-Level |
AAB to ABB including German (minimum grade A) |
| GCE A-Level with Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) |
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: ABB to BBB including German (minimum grade A) and grade A in the EPQ |
| GCE A-Level with Contextual offer |
We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Students who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme, as follows: ABB to BBB including German (minimum grade A). |
| Additional A-level information |
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Our preferred subjects are English Literature, English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Law, Politics, Classical Civilisation and Religious Studies. Our lower offer is given to applicants studying one or more of these preferred subjects. |
| Welsh Baccalaureate offer |
AAB to ABB from 3 A levels including German (minimum grade A)
or
AA to AB from 2 A levels including German (minimum grade A) and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Our preferred subjects are English Literature, English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Law, Politics, Classical Civilisation and Religious Studies. Our lower offer is given to applicants studying one or more of these preferred subjects. |
International Baccalaureate Diploma
offer |
Pass, with 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in German. Our preferred subjects are English Literature, English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Law, Politics, Classical Civilisation and Religious Studies.
Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis. |
| International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP) offer |
Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. |
| Access to HE Diploma offer |
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 39 must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit, plus A in A level German
OR
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit, plus A in A level German. Our preferred subjects are English Literature, English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Law, Politics, Classical Civilisation and Religious Studies. Our lower offer is given to applicants studying one or more of these preferred. |
| Irish Leaving Certificate offer (first awarded 2017) |
H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 to H1 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 including German at H2 |
| Irish Leaving Certificate offer (last awarded 2016) |
A2 A2 A2 B1 B1 B1 to A2 A2 B1 B1 B2 B2 including German at B1. Our preferred subjects are English Literature, English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Law, Politics, Classical Civilisation and Religious Studies. Our lower offer is given to applicants studying one or more of these preferred. |
| Scottish Qualification offers |
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. |
| Cambridge Pre-U offer |
D3 D3 M2 to D3 M2 M2 in three principal subjects including German at D3. Our preferred subjects are English Literature, English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Law, Politics, Classical Civilisation and Religious Studies. Our lower offer is given to applicants studying one or more of these preferred. |
| Level 3 BTEC (QCF) offer (unreformed) |
Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC Extended Diploma plus A in A level German.
Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC Diploma plus A in A level German.
Distinction in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AA to AB to include A in A level German. |
| Level 3 BTEC (RQF) offer (reformed) |
Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Diploma plus A in A level German.
Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Diploma plus A in A level German.
Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA to AB to include A in A level German. Our preferred subjects are English Literature, English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Law, Politics, Classical Civilisation and Religious Studies. Our lower offer is given to applicants studying one or more of these preferred. |
| European Baccalaureate offer |
80% overall including grade 8.5 in German
OR
77% overall including grade 8.5 in German |
| International qualifications |
Find a list of accepted international qualifications listed by country. This is a list of the international qualifications that are recognised by the University of Southampton. If you are not sure that your qualifications meet the requirements of this course please contact our Admissions Teams. |
| English language requirements |
All applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency. Applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK who do not offer GCSE English language (or GCSE English) at the required level will need to meet the following English language proficiency requirement. Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements. Band C IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components |
