| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| A-level additional information |
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Our preferred subjects are Philosophy, History, English, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Sociology, Government and Politics. 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
or
AA to AB from 2 A levels and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Our preferred subjects are Philosophy, History, English, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Sociology, Government and Politics. Our lower offer is given to applicants studying one or more of these preferred subjects. |
International Baccalaureate Diploma
offer |
Pass, with 34 to 32 points overall with 17 to 16 points at Higher Level. Our preferred subjects are Philosophy, History, English, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Sociology, Government and Politics. Our lower offer is given to applicants studying one or more of these preferred subjects.
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
OR
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. Our preferred subjects are Philosophy, History, English, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Sociology, Government and Politics. Our lower offer is given to applicants studying one or more of these preferred subjects.
Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis. |
| Irish Leaving Certificate offer (first awarded 2017) |
H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 to H1 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 |
| Irish Leaving Certificate offer (last awarded 2016) |
A2 A2 A2 B1 B1 B1 to A2 A2 B1 B1 B2 B2 |
| Irish Leaving Certificate additional information |
Our preferred subjects are Philosophy, History, English, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Sociology, Government and Politics. Our lower offer is given to applicants studying one or more of these preferred subjects.
Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis. |
| 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.
Our preferred subjects are Philosophy, History, English, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Sociology, Government and Politics. Our lower offer is given to applicants studying one or more of these preferred subjects.
Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis. |
| Level 3 BTEC (QCF) offer (unreformed) |
Distinction, Distinction, Distinction to Distinction, Distinction, Merit in the BTEC Extended Diploma.
Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC Diploma plus A to B in an A level.
Distinction in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AA to AB in two A levels. |
| Level 3 BTEC (RQF) offer (reformed) |
Distinction, Distinction, Distinction to Distinction, Distinction, Merit in the BTEC National Extended Diploma.
Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Diploma plus A to B in an A level.
Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA to AB in two A levels. |
| Level 3 BTEC additional information |
Our preferred subjects are Philosophy, History, English, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Sociology, Government and Politics. Our lower offer is given to applicants studying one or more of these preferred subjects.
Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis. |
| European Baccalaureate offer |
80% overall
OR
77% overall |
| 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 |
