Applying to Loughborough

Entry requirements

Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry.

The following information details our typical requirements. This should be read in conjunction with the information given for each course.

GCSE

We normally expect applicants to have a minimum of grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and, for most courses, GCSE grade 4/C in Mathematics. A higher level of achievement in specific GCSEs is required for some courses and details of these are included in the relevant course entry requirements. An applicant’s overall GCSE grade profile is also considered alongside the specific GCSE requirements listed. In terms of the numerical GCSE grading in England, we ask for a 4 as equivalent to a grade C, 6 as a grade B and 7 as a grade A.

A/AS levels

Applicants are normally expected to have at least three A levels. In many cases, specific subjects are required, and these will be indicated in the typical offers listed for the course.

We believe that practical skills in science are important to aid understanding of the relevant subjects. While we do not widely include the passing of the practical skills element in the conditions of an offer, it is our expectation that this element will be successfully completed. Where the practical skills element is required as part of the offer, this is stated in the typical offers listed for the course. Extended Projects (EPQ)

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Applicants are required to have the full International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least three subjects studied at Higher Level. As well as an overall points score, specific subjects and points will be required at Higher Level. Applicants taking IB Certificates at Higher Level outside of the full diploma may be considered on a caseby-case basis depending on overall profile, breadth and depth of study.

We are happy to consider Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA) and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (AI) as being suitable to meet our GCSE (SL equivalent) and A level (HL equivalent) Maths requirements.