Although the exact qualifications and grades required for different higher education courses vary widely, you can generally apply for a Bachelor's degree course with:
- A levels
- Higher National Certificates (HNCs)
- Higher National Diplomas (HNDs)
- Vocational qualifications
- Access Course qualifications
- Foundation Course qualifications
In addition, there are a number of other factors that might be taken into account when institutions select students for particular courses:
- subjects studied
- grades achieved
- total points scored
- evidence of breadth of study
- key skills attainment
- evidence of other skills such as:
- prior experience, for example, voluntary work, a gap year or work experience
- personal qualities, as indicated in a confidential reference, personal statement or demonstrated at interview
A' levels
The majority of UK students apply for university or college with A levels, taken either at school or at a further education college. Each AS or A' level grade translates to a number of points (see table below); for example, a B grade at A' level is equivalent to 100 UCAS points, whilst a B at AS level is worth 50.
HE institutions may either state a minimum number of points to apply for a particular course, or they may specify that certain grade must be achieved. For example, to apply for Medicine, you may be required to obtain AAB grades, with an A in Chemistry.
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