Understanding minimum entry requirements

We give extra consideration to applicants who have faced certain barriers that could make attending university more challenging. 

One way we do this is by having a set of minimum entry requirements which are normally lower than the standard entry requirements we expect applicants to meet. We also refer to these as ‘widening access requirements’.  

Minimum entry requirements are always expressed as a single set of grades regardless of qualification type, for example: 

Typically, we will make you an offer at the minimum entry requirement if we assess that you qualify for a widening access Plus Flag offer.  

What widening access offer are

Check if you might be eligible for a widening access Plus Flag offer

Challenging circumstances 

If you do not qualify for a widening access offer, you may still have experienced challenging circumstances you want us to be aware of.  

However, you will still be required to meet the standard entry requirements for your chosen programme.  

Check our Consideration of challenging circumstances policy for more information.  

Admissions policies and procedures: see Consideration of challenging circumstances (Policy) 

Even if you qualify for a widening access Plus Flag offer, this does not mean we can guarantee you will be made an offer. 

To find out more about competition and offer levels for minimum entry requirements, you can check the widening access site. 

Widening access Plus Flag offers