Entry requirements
This page is for applications submitted in the 2026 UCAS cycle (i.e. from 1 September 2025 to 18.00 (GMT) on 14 January 2026) for entry in either September 2026 or September 2027.
A Levels
Standard offer: A*AA. See the list of preferred UK GCE A Levels for each pathway requirement.
Contextual offer: AAB. See the list of preferred UK GCE A Levels for each pathway requirement. More about contextual offers
Major pathway requirements:
- for Cultures, at least one essay-based arts/humanities subject.
- for Health and Environment, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography or Psychology AND one further science or social science subject.
- for Sciences and Engineering, Mathematics and one further science or maths subject.
- for Societies, at least one social sciences subject.
In addition, GCSE English Language and Mathematics at a minimum grade B / 6 are required for all degrees.
IB Diploma:
Standard offer: 39 points with a score of 19 in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. The specific subject requirements for each pathway are shown below.
Contextual offer: 36 points with a score of 17 in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. The specific subject requirements for each pathway are shown below. More about contextual offers
Major pathway requirements:
- for Cultures, at least one essay-based higher level subject from Groups 1, 2 or 6. If all higher level subjects are from groups 1, 2 or 6, then grades 6,6 in two standard level subjects from groups 4 or 5 are also required.
- for Health and Environment, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography or Psychology at grade 6 AND plus one subject from Groups 3, 4 or 5, both at higher level. If all higher level subjects are from groups 4 or 5, then grades 6,6 in two standard level subjects from groups 1, 2, 3 or 6 are also required.
- for Sciences and Engineering, Mathematics at grade 6 plus one further subject from Groups 4 or 5, both at higher level. If all higher level subjects are from groups 4 or 5, then grades 6,6 in two standard level subjects from groups 1, 2, 3 or 6 are also required.
- for Societies, at least one essay-based higher level subject from Group 3. If all higher level subjects are from groups 1, 2, 3 or 6, then grades 6,6 in two standard level subjects from groups 4 or 5 are also required.
The subject groups used by the IBO can be viewed on the IB Subject Groups page.
Candidates who meet the grade requirements but not the subject combination requirements for a pathway, should email uasc-ug-admissions@ucl.ac.uk regarding their eligibility
Other qualifications
The entry requirements for some international qualifications can be found on the International Qualifications page.