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Computing Sciences(with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)

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Computing Sciences (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)

Gain the foundation to succeed in an evolving industry that drives everyday lives. Develop skills and understand your own interests to shape your degree.

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Key information

4 years full time - ### Typical A-level offer

CCC-CCD - ### UCAS code

G402 - ### Start date

September 2027 - ### Location

On campus - in person

Why choose this course at Sussex?

Computing Sciences at Sussex gives you the skills needed to succeed in a constantly evolving industry that’s revolutionising our lives.

Our Foundation Year prepares you for continued study in computing subjects. By learning about database and application development, object-oriented programming and programming design, you develop necessary mathematics and study skills, as well as basic programming skills.

After completing your Foundation Year, you can focus on Computer Science or combine it with subjects such as Business and Management, Digital Media or Artificial Intelligence.

Foundation Year courses are a brilliant opportunity for students to fulfil their potential while they’re learning the skills required by a top university like Sussex.”Chantal Irtelli\ English and A-Level Academic Leader\

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Modules

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

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We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown here.

Check back in January 2027 for more details of the modules running in the academic year 2027/28.

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Entry requirements

Is a Foundation Year for you?

We welcome students with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences, including:

You will need to demonstrate your potential to do well on a demanding degree, including the potential to succeed in your chosen discipline.

The following sets out some of the most common academic qualifications. However, each application is reviewed on its individual strengths and merits.

A-level
Typical offer CCC-CCD
Contextual offer View contextual offer Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan
GCSEs You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). We will also consider applicants with grade 5 in Mathematics if you are taking A-level Computer Science, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Extended Project Qualification We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer.  We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us

Additional UK qualifications

Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects (including A-level mixes)
Typical offer P1 P1 M3 If you have one A-level and two Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects we would expect you to have grade C at A-level and, P1 and M3 in two Pre-Us. If you have two A-levels and a Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subject we would normally expect you to have grades CD at A-levels and M3 in Pre-U.
GCSEs You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). We will also consider applicants with grade 5 in Mathematics if you are taking A-level Computer Science, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

International Baccalaureate
Typical offer 27 points overall from the full IB Diploma.
Additional requirements Successful application for the foundation year will be evidence of academic ability in a demanding degree.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level
Typical offer Grade C in A-level and Merit, Merit in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma.
Contextual offer View contextual offer Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan
Subjects We would normally expect applicants to have studied in relevant subject areas.
GCSEs You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). We will also consider applicants with grade 5 in Mathematics if you are taking A-level Computer Science, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels
Typical offer Grades CC in A-levels and Merit in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate.
Contextual offer View contextual offer Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan
Subjects We would normally expect applicants to have studied in relevant subject areas.
GCSEs You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). We will also consider applicants with grade 5 in Mathematics if you are taking A-level Computer Science, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)
Typical offer MMM
Contextual offer View contextual offer Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan
Subjects The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma would normally be in IT or Computing (although applicants in other subject areas can be considered).
GCSEs You will need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

Scottish Highers
Typical offer CCCCC
GCSEs You will need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics at grade B.

T Level
Typical offer Merit overall with a grade C in Core Component.
Contextual offer View contextual offer Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education – we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan
Subjects The T Level would normally be in Digital Production, Design and Development, Digital Business Services or Digital Support Services.
GCSEs You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 6 (or grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Additional requirements We do not expect applicants to have previous programming experience. We encourage applications from anyone who enjoys the challenges of problem-solving and relishes the potential of new technology.

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced
Typical offer CCC from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels
GCSEs You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade B (or grade 6). We will also consider applicants with grade 5/B in Mathematics if you are taking A-level Computer Science, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You should also have a broad range of GCSEs A*-C (9-4), including good grades in relevant subjects.

International Baccalaureate
Typical offer 27 points overall from the full IB Diploma.
Additional requirements Successful application for the foundation year will be evidence of academic ability in a demanding degree.

European Baccalaureate
Typical offer 70%

Additional international qualifications

Australia
Typical offer Relevant state (Year 12) High School Certificate, and a least 75% in the ATAR or UAI/TER/ENTER. Or a Queensland OP of 10 .
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Austria
Typical offer Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of 2.7 or better.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Belgium
Typical offer Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with a good overall average.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Bulgaria
Typical offer Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with excellent final-year scores (normally 4 overall with good grades in key subjects).
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis

Canada
Typical offer Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 60% from 6 grade 12 U, U/C or M courses British Columbia Certificate of Graduation BCCCC from 5 grade 12 courses We also recognise the High School Diploma from other provinces -including Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick- where we look for strong performance in grade 12 subjects, and the Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) from Quebec.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

China
Typical offer If you have the Goakao, we will consider applications for direct entry to first year. You would normally need an overall average of 75%, including required subjects. We are also pleased to consider applications if you are following a recognised International Foundation Year or you have one or more years of Higher Education in China at a recognised degree awarding institution. The Senior High School Graduation alone would not be sufficient for entry to our undergraduate degrees, but you may be eligible to apply for our International Foundation Year. If you successfully complete an International Foundation Year, you can progress on to a relevant undergraduate course at Sussex. Check which qualifications the International Study Centre accepts for the International Foundation Year.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Croatia
Typical offer Maturatna Svjedodžba with an overall score of 3.4 overall
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Cyprus
Typical offer Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of 15/20
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Czech Republic
Typical offer Pass in the Maturita with a score of 3 or better in each subject.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Denmark
Typical offer Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or studentereksamen with a good overall average.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Finland
Typical offer Pass Ylioppilastutkinto with overall final result between MMMM - EMMM
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

France
Typical offer French Baccalauréat with overall final result between 12/20 and 13/20.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Germany
Typical offer German Abitur with an overall result of 2.5 or better.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Greece
Typical offer Apolytirion with an overall average of a least 15/20
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Hong Kong
Typical offer Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 4,3,3 from three subjects including two electives.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Hungary
Typical offer Erettsegi/Matura with a good average
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

India
Typical offer Standard XII results for entry into 1st year (depending on board and course choice): - 70%-80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE) - 70%-80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) - 70%-80% Maharashtra HSC Higher Secondary Certificate - 70%-80% Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education - 70%-80% Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board - 70%-80% Telangana State Board of Secondary Education - 70%-80% Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Education - 80% Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education - 80% Bihar School Examination Board - 80% Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - 70% West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education We will also consider students for entry into our integrated foundation years with 60+%
Additional requirements We expect to see good Maths results achieved throughout your secondary education. We do not expect applicants to have previous programming experience. We encourage applications from anyone who enjoys the challenges of problem-solving and relishes the potential of new technology. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Iran
Typical offer Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years
Subject-specific knowledge You must have a good level of Mathematics.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Ireland
Typical offer Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) at H3 H3 H3 H4 H4.
Additional requirements You must have at least grade O4 in Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Israel
Typical offer We assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Italy
Typical offer Italian Diploma di Maturità or Diploma Pass di Esame di Stato with a Final Diploma mark of at least 71.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Japan
Typical offer We assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Kazakhstan
Typical offer Applicants with Nazarbayev Intellectuals Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate may be considered. Thegrades in the offer will match the published A level requirements for each course.
Additional requirements Where courses have specific subject requirements, these will be expected to be studied at Advanced level.
Subject-specific knowledge You must have a good level of Mathematics.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Latvia
Typical offer Pass Atestats par Visparejo videjo Izglitibu with an overall average of 60% from 4 final state/school exams.
Additional requirements You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Lithuania
Typical offer Brandos Atestatas including an average score of 70% from at least three state examinations (other than English).
Additional requirements You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Luxembourg
Typical offer Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires.
Subject-specific knowledge You must have a good level of Mathematics.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Malaysia
Typical offer at least Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with grades of BBB, Matriculation with a least a grade of 3.0 or UEC with an overall average grade B4 (70%) from 6 subjects.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Netherlands
Typical offer Voorereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO).
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Nigeria
Typical offer We assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Norway
Typical offer Norwegian Vitnemal den Videregaende Opplaering - Pass with an overall average of at least 3.5.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Pakistan
Typical offer You can apply for direct entry to Year 1 if you are completing at least two years of Bachelor degree studies. You'll normally need to complete a Foundation year after taking Intermediate Certificate or the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). You might choose one of our International Foundation Years at the International Study Centre on campus.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Poland
Typical offer Pass Matura with least 3 Extended level subjects in the 65th percentile.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Portugal
Typical offer Diploma de Ensino Secundario normally with an overall mark of 14/20
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Romania
Typical offer Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 7 to 7.5
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Russia
Typical offer Applicants who have good grades in the Attestat o Srednem Obrazovami (Certificate of Secondary Education) and who have successfully completed the first year of a Russian University degree, with a minimum GPA of 4.0, will be considered for admission to the first year of our bachelor’s degree courses.
Subject-specific knowledge You must have a good level of Mathematics.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Singapore
Typical offer A-levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas.
Subject-specific knowledge You must have a good level of Mathematics.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Slovakia
Typical offer Maturitna Skuska or Maturita with honours.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Slovenia
Typical offer Secondary School Leaving Diploma or Matura.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

South Africa
Typical offer National Senior Certificate with very good grades.
Subject-specific knowledge You must have a good level of Mathematics.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Spain
Typical offer Spanish Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) with an overall average result of  6.5.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Sri Lanka
Typical offer Sri Lankan A-levels.
Subject-specific knowledge You must have a good level of Mathematics.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Sweden
Typical offer Fullstandigt Slutbetyg/Högskoleförberedande Examen with a total of 2,500 credits to include C grades in the majority of subjects.
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Switzerland
Typical offer Federal Maturity Certificate.
Subject-specific knowledge You must have a good level of Mathematics.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Turkey
Typical offer We'll consider students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme, with a score of at least 4/5 or 80/100 in their final year, on a case by case basis for direct entry to year 1. Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years
Subject-specific knowledge You must have a good level of Mathematics.
Please note Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

USA
Typical offer Students who have a High School Diploma and SAT or ACT tests only would be eligible to apply for our Foundation Year
Additional requirements You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

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English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

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IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

Other English language requirements

Proficiency tests

Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)

169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill

Check your Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE) qualification meets all of our language requirements

Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced.

We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.

You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill

Check your Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) qualification meets all of our language requirements

Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency.

We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.

You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.

Pearson (PTE Academic)

59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills.

Check your Pearson (PTE Academic) qualification meets all of our language requirements

Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic).

Please refer to our English language requirements above, and as listed for each of our undergraduate courses, to find the appropriate English level for the course you are applying for.

PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.

We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.

TOEFL (iBT)

80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.

Check your TOEFL qualification meets all of our language requirements

Find out more about TOEFL (iBT).

TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.

The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.

English language qualifications

AS/A-level (GCE)

Grade C or above in English Language.

Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English

GCE O-level

Grade C or above in English.

Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.

Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.

GCSE or IGCSE

Grade C or above in English as a First Language (grade 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).

Grade B or above in English as a Second Language (grade 6 or above in GCSE from 2017).

Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate

If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.

If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.

Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)

The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%

Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70% or Grade 3

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

English A or English B at grade 5 or above.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Grades A – C in English

Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 119/GCE O-level

If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-5 in English Language.

If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.

The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).

West African Senior School Certificate

Grades 1-6 in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).

Country exceptions

Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries

If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirements. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.

You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.

Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.

List of exempt countries

** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.

English language support

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level - contextual offer

Grade C in A-level and Merit, Pass in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels - contextual offer

Grades CD in A-levels and Merit in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma) - contextual offer

MMP

T Level - contextual offer

Pass overall with a grade C in Core Component.

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