For 2020 entry

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	AAA including grades AA in mathematics and an additional required subjectorAAB including grades AA in mathematics and an additional required subject
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: AAB including mathematics (minimum grade A) and an additional required subject (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: AAB including grades AA in mathematics and an additional required subject
A-level additional information	Required A-level subjects include mathematics, physics, electronics and further mathematics. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. ‘Use of mathematics’ A level is not a substitute for ‘mathematics’ A level. A pass in the physics Practical is required where applicable.
Welsh Baccalaureate offer	AAA including grades AA in mathematics and an additional required subject or AA from two A-levels including mathematics and an additional required subject, and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate AAB including grades AA in mathematics and an additional required subject or A*A from two A-levels including mathematics and an additional required subject, and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate Required A-level subjects include mathematics, physics, electronics and further mathematics. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. ‘Use of mathematics’ A level is not a substitute for ‘mathematics’ A level. A pass in the physics Practical is required where applicable.
International Baccalaureate Diploma offer	Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level mathematics and 6 at Higher Level physics 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	Applicants with an Access to HE Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year
Irish Leaving Certificate offer (first awarded 2017)	H1 H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 including mathematics at H1 and physics at H1
Irish Leaving Certificate offer (last awarded 2016)	A1 A1 A2 A2 A2 A2 including mathematics at A1 and physics at A1
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, D3 in three Principal subjects including mathematics and physics. Further mathematics may be considered in lieu of physics
Level 3 BTEC (QCF) offer (unreformed)	D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AA in A-level mathematics and an additional required A-level subject We do not accept the BTEC Extended Diploma We do not accept the BTEC DiplomaApplicants with a BTEC Extended Diploma or the BTEC Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year
Level 3 BTEC (RQF) offer (reformed)	D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AA in A-level mathematics and an additional required A-level subject We do not accept the BTEC National Extended Diploma Applicants with a BTEC National Extended Diploma or the BTEC National Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year
Level 3 BTEC additional information	Required A-level subjects include mathematics, physics, electronics and further mathematics. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. ‘Use of mathematics’ A level is not a substitute for ‘mathematics’ A level. A pass in the physics Practical is required where applicable.
European Baccalaureate offer	85% overall including grade 8.5/10 in mathematics and grade 8.5/10 in physics
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	Band B IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all components

For 2019 entry

Qualification	Grade
GCSE	GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above
GCE A-level	AAA in three A Levels (or equivalent qualifications), including mathematics and physics. In some cases, physics may be substituted by further mathematics or electronics.
Alternative Qualifications	We welcome applications from candidates offering qualifications other than A and AS levels (including BTEC Higher National Diploma, European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificate and Scottish Highers). You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard (or higher) to an A level applicant.
International Qualifications	We welcome applications from international students. For information on applying, visit the International Office website.
English language requirements	If English is not your first language, you will be required to pass an approved English test. We normally ask for a score of IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each competency. For information on other accepted English language tests, please visit www.southampton.ac.uk/admissions_language.