Entry Requirements

Candidates are selected on the basis of their ability to cope with and benefit from the programme. Their suitability can be demonstrated either through previous educational achievement or through experience and aptitude.
Admission by prior qualification will normally require a minimum 32 UCAS Tariff points with the majority of the points gained in engineering, mathematics or science subjects. Typically, points can be derived from:

• One or more GCE A level(s) or Vocational A level pass or equivalent
• Two AS level passes
• BTEC National Diploma/Certificate
• Other qualifications such as Scottish Highers, Welsh Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificates, International Baccalaureate, with the required UCAS points
• A pass in a recognised Access course
• Equivalent Scottish or Irish qualifications
Candidates should normally have a qualification at level 3 that has appropriate mathematical content. Admission by experience and aptitude will be based on the length and type of the candidate’s employment experience and his/her ability to demonstrate an aptitude and enthusiasm for the subject. As part of this process, candidates may be required to undertake aptitude tests and/or to provide personal and/or employment references.

For Beng (Hons) Related courses, Candidates should have a level 5 qualification (typically, HND or Foundation Degree) in a subject closely related to their intended pathway.
It is normally a requirement that:

1) HNDs were passed with an overall Merit, or Foundation Degrees have an overall average mark of 50% or higher
2) All mathematics modules within students' level 4 and 5 studies were passed.

Students offering different qualifications, or with lesser grades than stated above are welcome to apply and will be considered through our Non-Standard Entry processes.