A level subjects we accept for general university entry. For many degrees, we will expect you to have achieved certain grades in specific A levels subjects. We call these ‘required subjects’. We accept most A levels for general University entry. There are some A levels subjects which we only accept under certain conditions, or for entry to specific degrees. There are a few A levels subjects that we do not accept. A levels subjects with conditions Subjects with common materialWe do not typically count subjects that contain a high proportion of common material (such as biology and human biology) separately.Native language A levelsWe accept A levels in your native language, except for some degrees where you cannot use your native language to meet a language requirement. If a native language is not accepted to meet the language requirement, we will specify this in the entry requirements section in the degree finder.A level art and design strandsWe only accept one art and design strand per application, unless you are applying for a degree in art and design (excluding MA Fine Art).A level Applied Art and DesignWe do not accept A level Art and Design for general University entry. We do accept it for entry to art and design degrees (excluding MA Fine Art).A level Biology and A level Human BiologyWe only accept one of A level Biology and A level Human Biology. A level Citizenship StudiesWe do not accept A level Citizenship Studies in combination with either A level Law or A level Government and Politics.A level Economics and BusinessWe do not accept A level Economics and Business in combination with either A level Economics or A level Business Studies.A level Mathematics and A level Further MathematicsWe accept A level Mathematics and A level Further Mathematics as two separate subjects unless otherwise stated in the entry requirements section in the degree finder. A level Physical ScienceWe do not accept A level Physical Science in combination with either A level Chemistry or A level Physics.A level Professional Business ServicesWe do not accept A level Professional Business Services in combination with A level Business Studies. A level Sports Science and the Active Leisure IndustryWe do not accept A level Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry for general University entry. We do accept it for entry to Applied Sport Science or Sport Management. A level Use of MathematicsWe do not accept A level Use of Mathematics in place of A level Mathematics as a required subject. We do not accept A level Use of Mathematics in combination with A level Mathematics. A level subjects we do not accept Applied ICTApplied ScienceCommunication and CultureCreative WritingGeneral StudiesJournalism in the Media and Communications IndustryLeisure StudiesMedia: Communication and ProductionPerforming ArtsTravel and Tourism Advice Get in touch if you need advice on the acceptability of any subject for entry to a particular degree, or on subjects sharing common material. Contact us for advice Subject choiceAs long as you are taking the required subjects listed in the degree finder for your degree, we advise you to do subjects that you enjoy most, or the subjects you are most likely to do well in.Doing subjects that you are most likely to do well in gives you the best chance of meeting the entry requirements.Required, preferred and recommended subjectsWe use different terms in the degree finder like 'required' and 'preferred' subjects when talking about entry requirements.When we use these terms, we mean:Required: must have this subjectPreferred: will get preference in selection if you have this subjectRecommended: this subject is good preparation for this degreeUnderstanding our entry requirementsDegree finderRelated linksSQA: approved subjectsHow to apply This article was published on 2026-03-02
