Our undergraduate courses have specific entry requirements. Here you can find a breakdown of the particulars of the main qualifications, as well as access to useful documents that give you further information should you require it.
We accept a wide ranges of Level 3 qualifications across a range of subject areas. We welcome applicants who are undertaking A-Levels, BTEC’s, T-Levels, Access, International Baccalaureate as well as many other UCAS Level 3 Tariff qualifications which can be combined to meet our advertised entry criteria.
Please note: We assess your most recent awarded or attempt of a qualification(s) towards entry to our programme so it is important that you include all recent study on your application.
Can’t find your qualification?
If you cannot find your qualification below we do consider a wide range of other national and international qualifications.
Further information can be found on our Alternative UK Academic Qualifications, Alternative English Language Qualifications and Additional Information for International Students sections below.
Law
Degrees with Foundation Year 4 Year On Campus
UK Entry Requirements
- 48 UCAS Points from a maximum of 3 A Levels, or equivalent qualifications
- GCSE English Language at Grade C/4
Non-standard information
Non-standard entry route A:
Please note this route is only available for applicants who do not require a Student Route Visa to study with the University:
Applicants who do not possess 48 UCAS points from a maximum of 3 A Levels or equivalent but can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years professional work experience evidencing management of people and/or processes and provide a professional reference will be considered. All applicants must successfully pass a formal interview. Any applicant without GCSE English language at grade C/4 will be invited to complete The University of Law English Test (ULET).
Students who will be under the age of 18 but no younger than 17 at the commencement of the course are permitted.
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
International Foundation Programme
UK Entry Requirements
An English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.0 or above with a minimum of 4.5 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
Please note students requiring a visa who provide IELTS for admission must ensure that they provide the IELTS for UKVI test. The non-UKVI IELTS Academic is only acceptable for the online International Foundation Programme.
Certificate of Higher Education
UK Entry Requirements
- A Level: CDD
- BTEC: MMP
- UCAS Tariff Points*: 80
- IB: 24
- Access: Pass Diploma (60 credits) with 45 credits at Level 3 including 30 credits at Merit and 15 credits at Pass
- T-Level: Pass (C and above)
- Scottish Advanced Highers: DDD
- Scottish Highers: BCCC
- Partial or full UK Degree Study – must have a minimum of 120 credits with an overall average mark of 50% for all credits completed.
*From three A Levels or equivalent.
You will also need to possess GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification.
Non-standard information
Non-standard entry route A:
Please note this route is only available for applicants who do not require a Student Route Visa to study with the University:
Applicants who do not possess 80 UCAS points from a maximum of 3 A Levels or equivalent but can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years professional work experience evidencing management of people and/or processes and provide a professional reference will be considered. All applicants must successfully pass a formal interview. Any applicant without GCSE English language at grade C/4 will be invited to complete The University of Law English Test (ULET).
Students who will be under the age of 18 but no younger than 17 at the commencement of the course are permitted.
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
Accelerated LLB (Hons) Law
UK Entry Requirements
- A Level: ABB
- BTEC: DDM
- UCAS Tariff Points*: 128
- IB: 31
- Access: Pass Diploma (60 credits) with 45 credits at Level 3 including 30 credits at Distinctions and 15 credits at Merits
- T-Level: Merit with A in Core
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC
- Scottish Highers: AAAB
- Partial or full UK Degree Study – must have a minimum of 120 credits with an overall average mark of 50% for all credits completed.
*From three A Levels or equivalent.
You will also need to possess GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification.
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
- An English language level equivalent to IELTS 7.0 or above, with a minimum of 6.5 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
LLB (Hons) Law All Qualifying Law Degree courses, incl. 'Law with' & Online
UK Entry Requirements
- A Level: BBB
- BTEC: DDM
- UCAS Tariff Points*: 120
- IB: 29
- Access: Pass Diploma (60 credits) with 45 credits at Level 3 including 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit
- T-Level: Merit
- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCC
- Scottish Highers: AABB
- Partial or full UK Degree Study – must have a minimum of 120 credits with an overall average mark of 50% for all credits completed.
*From three A Levels or equivalent.
You will also need to possess GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification.
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
- An English Language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
Solicitor Apprenticeship UK Solicitor Apprentices only
UK Entry Requirements
- A Level: CCC
- BTEC: MMM
- UCAS Tariff Points*: 96
- IB: 26
- Access: Pass Diploma (60 credits) with 45 credits at Level 3 including 15 credits at Distinction, 15 credits at Merit and 15 credits at Pass
- T-Level: Pass with A*-C in Core
- Partial or full UK Degree Study – must have a minimum of 120 credits with an overall average mark of 50% for all credits completed.
*From three A Levels or equivalent.
You will also need to possess Grade C/4 or above in 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English Language, or equivalent qualifications.
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
- An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
Paralegal Apprenticeship
UK Entry Requirements
- A Level: CDD
- BTEC: MMP
- UCAS Tariff Points*: 80
- IB: 24
- Access: Pass Diploma (60 credits) with 45 credits at Level 3 including 30 credits at Merit and 15 credits at Pass
- T-Level: Pass with A*-C in Core
- Partial or full UK Degree Study – must have a minimum of 120 credits with an overall average mark of 50% for all credits completed.
*From three A Levels or equivalent
You will also need to possess Grade C/4 or above in 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English Language, or equivalent qualifications.
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
- An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
MLaw Solicitors' Practice
UK Entry Requirements
- A Level: ABB
- BTEC: DDM
- UCAS Tariff Points*: 128
- IB: 31
- Access: Pass Diploma (60 credits) with 45 credits at Level 3 including 30 credits at Distinctions and 15 credits at Merits
- T-Level: Merit with A in Core
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC
- Scottish Highers: AAAB
- Partial or full UK Degree Study – must have a minimum of 120 credits with an overall average mark of 50% for all credits completed.
*From three A Levels or equivalent.
You will also need to possess GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification.
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
- An English language level equivalent to IELTS 7.0 or above, with a minimum of 6.5 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
LLB (Hons) Senior Status
UK Entry Requirements
- 2:2 or above from an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
- An English Language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
Business
Degrees with Foundation Year 4 Year On Campus
UK Entry Requirements
- 32 UCAS points from one A Level or 40 UCAS points from two A Levels, or equivalent qualifications
- You will also need to possess Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language and Grade D/4 or above in GCSE Maths, or equivalent qualifications
Non-standard information
Non-standard entry route A:
Please note this route is only available for applicants who do not require a UK Student Route Visa to study with the University.
Applicants who do not possess 32 UCAS points from the equivalent of one A Level or 40 UCAS points from the equivalent of two A Levels, will instead be invited to a formal interview along with providing two years of appropriate work experience evidenced in a full CV along with two work references. Applicants must still display the appropriate level of competence in both English Language and Mathematics.
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
- An English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
Three Year Degrees On Campus
UK Entry Requirements
- A Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM
- UCAS Tariff Points*: 112
- IB: 27
- Access: Pass Diploma (60 credits) with 45 credits at Level 3 including 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit
- T-Level: Merit
- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD
- Scottish Highers: ABBB
- Partial or full UK Degree Study – must have a minimum of 120 credits with an overall average mark of 50% for all credits completed.
*From three A Levels or equivalent.
You will also need to possess Grade C/4 or above in GCSE Maths and English Language, or equivalent qualifications.
Non-standard information
Non-standard entry route B:
Please note this route is only available for applicants who do not require a UK Student Route Visa to study with the University.
Applicants who do not possess BBC at A Level or equivalent, will instead be invited to a formal interview along with providing three years of appropriate work experience evidenced in a full CV along with two work references. Applicants must still display the appropriate level of competence in both English Language and Mathematics.
Additional note for BSc Accounting and Finance:
Students who have completed ACCA or CIMA to a specified level can gain access to Years 2 or 3;
- ACCA F1-F4 – Direct entry to Year 2
- CIMA BA1-BA4 – Direct entry to Year 2
- ACCA F1-F9 – Direct entry to Year 3
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
- An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
Top-Up Degree Online
UK Entry Requirements
- HND or equivalent qualification at Level 5 in a Business related subject.
- Where students possess an acceptable qualification in a non-business subject they will need to submit a full CV with their application that will be assessed by a ULBS academic.
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
Criminology and Policing
Degrees with Foundation Year 4 Year On Campus
UK Entry Requirements
- 48 UCAS Points from a maximum of 3 A Levels, or equivalent qualifications
- GCSE English Language at Grade C/4
Non-standard information
Non-standard entry route A:
Please note this route is only available for applicants who do not require a UK Student Route Visa to study with the University.
Applicants who do not possess 48 UCAS points from a maximum of 3 A Levels or equivalent but can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years professional work experience evidencing management of people and/or processes and provide a professional reference will be considered. All applicants must successfully pass a formal interview. Any applicant without GCSE English language at grade C/4 will be invited to complete The University of Law English Test (ULET).
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
Three Year Degrees On Campus
- A Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM
- UCAS Tariff Points*: 112
- IB: 27
- Access: Pass Diploma (60 credits) with 45 credits at Level 3 including 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit
- T-Level: Merit
- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD
- Scottish Highers: ABBB
- Partial or full UK Degree Study – must have a minimum of 120 credits with an overall average mark of 50% for all credits completed
*From three A Levels or equivalent.
You will also need to possess Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent qualifications.
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
- An English Language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
Accelerated BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
UK Entry Requirements
- A Level: ABB
- BTEC: DDM
- UCAS Tariff Points*: 128
- IB: 31
- Access: Pass Diploma (60 credits) with 45 credits at Level 3 including 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit
- T-Level: Merit with A in Core
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC
- Scottish Highers: AAAB
- Partial or full UK Degree Study – must have a minimum of 120 credits with an overall average mark of 50% for all credits completed.
*From three A Levels or equivalent.
You will also need to possess Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent qualifications.
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
- An English language level equivalent to IELTS 7.0 or above, with a minimum of 6.5 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
Computer Science
Degrees with Foundation Year 4 Year On Campus
UK Entry Requirements
- 48 UCAS Points from a maximum of 3 A Levels, or equivalent qualifications
- GCSE Mathematics and English Language at Grade C/4
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
Three Year Degrees On Campus
Subject Specific Requirements: This course requires you to have a Grade C in A-Level or equivalent in either Computing (IT), Science, Mathematics or Technology subject.
- A Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM
- UCAS Tariff Points*: 112
- IB: 27*
- Access: Pass Diploma (60 credits) with 45 credits at Level 3 including 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits*
- T-Level: Merit*
- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD*
- Scottish Highers: ABBB*
- Partial or full UK Degree Study – must have a minimum of 120 credits with an overall average mark of 50% for all credits completed.
*From three A Levels or equivalent and meets the subject specific requirements outlined above
You will also need to possess Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language and Grade C/4 or above in GCSE Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
- An English Language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS
Psychology
Degrees with Foundation Year 4 Year On Campus
UK Entry Requirements
- 48 UCAS Points from a maximum of 3 A Levels, or equivalent qualifications
- GCSE Mathematics and English Language at Grade C/4
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
Three Year Degrees On Campus
- A Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM
- UCAS Tariff Points*: 112
- IB: 27
- Access: Pass Diploma (60 credits) with 45 credits at Level 3 including 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits
- T-Level: Merit
- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD
- Scottish Highers: ABBB
- Partial or full UK Degree Study – must have a minimum of 120 credits with an overall average mark of 50% for all credits completed.
*From three A Levels or equivalent.
You will also need to possess Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language and Grade C/4 or above in GCSE Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
- An English Language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
We understand there may be times where applicants do not achieve their expected grades or meet the advertised entry requirement for their chosen programme. At the University of Law this does not automatically mean an applicant will not be accepted. In these cases, we may carry out a further review of the application taking in to account any alternative achievements and merits outlined in the personal statement, supporting reference and any contextual information provided on the application. In some cases, this means we will accept applicants on lower tariff/entry grades than published. Where we are not able to offer you your chosen programme we will then consider you for a place on our foundation year programme. If we make an alternative offer we will notify you of this.
Contextual Admissions
As part of the University’s Access and Participation Plan the University has committed to the use of contextual admissions to assist students into Higher Education. Our approach is designed to support care experienced and estranged students with their progression to degree level study.
You may be eligible for a contextual offer if you have experienced any time in care during your life, or are an estranged student . It's important that you declare this on your UCAS form so that this can be taken into account as part of the admissions process.
Find out more about contextual offers and the support we provide ➔
Students under 18
The University accepts students younger than 18, but no younger than 17 years of age at the time of entry. You are required to comply with the University Student under 18 Policy and Protocols.
If you are aged 17 you are able to apply for our Birmingham, Bristol, Guildford, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Nottingham campuses only
You are required to complete the relevant under 18s form satisfactorily, providing parent/guardian agreement and details of a UK-based emergency/Next of Kin contact before your place is confirmed.
To see the agreements and forms, please download our Students under 18 years of age Policy.
Selection Process
The entry grades or points listed in the tables above are typical and only form part of our assessment of your suitability for the course. Applications are considered holistically and offers are based on both academic qualifications and other information, such as your personal statement and reference.
Alternative UK Academic Qualifications
For UK qualifications, if your qualification is not listed in the sections above and/or you are studying towards a combination of different qualifications we recommend you use the UCAS Tariff calculator to calculate your tariff score by adding your actual or predicted grades you will be able to see if you meet our published entry tariff points for your chosen programme
(Please note that not all qualifications within the tariff can be used to reach the required tariff entry criteria. For example AS Levels, Extended Project (EPQ), BTEC National Certificate and WJEC Applied Certificate are some of the qualifications we do not accept).
Three Year Degrees - We will only accept those tariff qualifications that are equivalent and equal to a maximum of 3 A-Level and meet the required tariff for the programme.
Degrees with Foundation Year – Please see the course entry criteria page as the requirements vary by programme.
We also accept a range of additional qualifications to those listed. Please contact our Admissions team who will be happy to advise you on your specific portfolio of qualifications and whether this is acceptable for entry on to your chosen course.
Alternative English Language Qualifications
If English is not your first language and your English language qualification is not listed above, please download our English Language Qualifications PDF to find out what qualification equivalencies we accept. Here you’ll find information on the acceptable qualifications for each study route.
Download English Language Qualifications ➔
Download English Language Policy ➔
The University of Law English Test (ULET)
If you don’t have Alternative English Language Qualifications, we will offer you the University of Law English Test (ULET) to meet your English Language condition.
Find out more information about ULET and the registration process ➔
Pre-sessional English
Pre-sessional English is for students who need to improve their English language level to meet the language entry requirements for their chosen degree course. The course is designed to help students reach the required English language level for their degree studies.
Please click here for more details on this course including applicable subject courses and entry requirements.
Additional Information for International Students
We also have plenty more information about studying as an international student, including country specific entry requirements and visa requirements within the International section of our website.
Exemptions and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you have previously studied a qualification or module(s) within a qualification which you believe may be considered for an exemption or recognition of prior learning (RPL), please refer to the exemptions policy which provides further information and application details.