Physical Geography

AAB if no preferred subjects* are included
ABB if one or more preferred subjects* are included
*Geography, Biology, Psychology, Economics, Sociology, Environmental Science, Geology and Politics

A Pass in science practical is required where relevant science A Levels are taken.

DDD in the BTEC National Extended Diploma

Typical Offers: 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 in a preferred subject.

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).

Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.

DD in BTEC National Diploma plus A in A-level subject or DD in BTEC National Diploma plus B in a preferred A-Level subject.

D in the BTEC Extended Certificate plus A A from 2 A-level subjects or D in the BTEC Extended Certificate plus AB from 2 A-level subjects including at least one preferred subject.

DDD in the BTEC Extended Diploma

DD in BTEC Diploma plus A in A-level subject DD in BTEC Diploma plus B in a preferred A-Level subject.

D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus A A from 2 A-level subjects or D in the Subsidiary Diploma plus AB from 2 A-level subjects including at least one preferred subject.

Typical offers : Pass with an overall minimum score of 34 points to include a minimum of 17 points at a higher level

or

Pass with an overall minimum score of 32 points to include a minimum of 16 points at a higher level if one or more preferred subjects* are included at Higher level.

International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP):
The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered.

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.

AA from two A levels and Grade B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, your offer will be:

ABB and Grade A in the EPQ, if no preferred subjects are included

or

BBB and Grade A in the EPQ, if one or more preferred subjects are included.

Typical Offers: H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 or H1 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 if one or more preferred subjects are included.

Plus English and Maths Ordinary Level O4 or higher.

Typical offers : D3 D3 M2 or D3 M2 M2 if one or more preferred subjects* are included

Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer , where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A.

An overall distinction with grade A in the core element in the Science T-level