Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)

A*AA including grades AA in mathematics and an additional required subject

or

A*A*B including grades A*A* in mathematics and an additional required subject

or

AAAA including mathematics and an additional required subject

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: 

AAA  including mathematics (minimum grade A) and an additional required subject (minimum grade A) and grade A in the EPQ

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:

AAA including grades AA in mathematics and an additional required subject

Required A-level subjects include mathematics, physics, further mathematics, electronics and computer science. 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 science Practical is required where applicable. 

A*AA 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 A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate

or

A*A*B including grades A*A* 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, further mathematics, electronics and computer science. 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 science Practical is required where applicable. 

Pass, with 38 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.

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.

Applicants with an Access to HE Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year

H1 H1 H1 H2 H2 H2 including mathematics at H1 and physics at H1

A1 A1 A1 A2 A2 A2 including mathematics at A1 and physics at A1

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. 

D2, D3, D3 in three Principal subjects including mathematics and physics.

further mathematics may be considered in lieu of physics

D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades A*A in A-level mathematics and an additional required A-level subject

or

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 Diploma

Applicants with a BTEC Extended Diploma or the BTEC Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year

D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades A*A in A-level mathematics and an additional required A-level subject

or

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

We do not accept the BTEC National Diploma

Applicants with a BTEC National Extended Diploma or the BTEC National Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year

Required A-level subjects include mathematics, physics, further mathematics, electronics and computer science. 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 science Practical is required where applicable. 

85% overall including grade 9/10 in mathematics and grade 9/10 in physics

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.

There are no additional requirements

Band B IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all components

GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above

A*AA including Mathematics and Physics. Physics may be substituted by Further Mathematics, Computer Science, or Electronics. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted as one of the three A levels.

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.

We welcome applications from international students. For information on applying, visit the International Office website.

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.