Each degree programme has specific entry requirements that you must achieve, or be predicted to achieve, to be considered for an offer. An overview of our entry requirements You must meet all of the entry requirements for your chosen degree programme. For most degree programmes we specify the:standard entry requirements (for applicants not eligible for a widening access offer)minimum entry requirements (for widening access applicants)Our minimum entry requirements are for applicants eligible for a widening access Plus Flag offer.Check if you might be eligible for a widening access Plus Flag offerFor both standard and minimum entry requirements, we list:the grades you need to be considered for an offerany required subjects any additional requirementsEnglish language requirementsEntry requirements are only one part of your application. Make sure you check everything else you need to include. It is your responsibility to ensure you submit a complete UCAS application. How to apply Where to find the entry requirements for a degree programme The entry requirements for all undergraduate degree programmes are listed in our degree finder. The entry requirements will vary depending on the degree programme. 2026 entry degree finder2025 entry degree finderFor most degree programmes the entry requirements include the grades you will need to be considered for an offer if you are studying SQA Highers, A levels or the International Baccalaureate. We also accept a range of international qualifications. International qualifications Standard entry requirements Unless you are eligible for a widening access offer, you will need to meet our standard entry requirement. We express these as either a single set of grades, or a range of grades. Understanding our standard entry requirements Minimum entry requirements (for widening access applicants) Our minimum entry requirements are for applicants eligible for a widening access Plus Flag offer. Understanding our minimum entry requirements Requirements all applicants must meet You must meet the following requirements regardless of whether you are applying with standard or minimum entry requirements. How old your qualifications can be You must have achieved your qualifications within the last three academic years before your degree programme’s start date to be eligible for an offer. Mathematics or Informatics degree programmes If you are applying for a Mathematics or Informatics degree, you need to have achieved your mathematics qualification within the last two academic years. Our degree finder specifies for which programmes this is the case. 2026 entry degree finder2025 entry degree finderRequired subject(s) If the entry requirements include a required subject(s), then you must make sure your qualifications include the subject(s), at the required level and grade. The required subjects vary for each degree. We cannot enter you into the selection process if you do not have the required subject(s). Preferred subject(s) Some degree programmes may include preferred subject(s). If you are studying (or have studied) these, then you will have a competitive advantage in the selection process compared to other applicants who do not have the preferred subject(s). Recommended subjects(s) Some degree programmes may include recommended subject(s). These are not a requirement, and we do not consider them in the selection process, but they will help you throughout your degree programme. English language requirements You will need to provide evidence of your English language skills as part of your application, regardless of your nationality or where you live. English language requirements and qualifications Additional requirements for specific degree programmes For a few degree programmes we ask for additional requirements. For example, you may be asked to: come to an interview, for medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, or teacher educationsubmit a digital portfolio, for art and design sit an admissions test, such as the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) for medicine provide evidence of relevant work or voluntary experience and meet fitness to practise standards, for professional degrees Check our degree finder to see if there are additional requirements for the degree programme you are interested in. 2026 entry degree finder2025 entry degree finder Qualifications we accept Scottish qualifications English, Welsh and Northern Irish qualifications International qualifications Mature applicant qualifications This article was published on 2025-03-03
