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In order to embark upon a scheme of study, you must satisfy a Course Requirement and a General Requirement which is determined by the University itself, which sets out the minimum qualifications expected of a candidate seeking a place. Most applicants, when meeting the Course Requirement, will automatically satisfy the General Requirement.

In response to understandable queries about the effect which the recent post-16 curriculum changes has had on University entrance, Swansea University has formulated guidelines which, it is hoped, will help colleagues in schools and colleges with their planning. The University considers a wide range of qualifications other than A levels, and is actively working to encourage applications from talented students who have the potential to succeed at university, whatever their background.

General Requirements

There are two basic elements of the General Requirement: first, an applicant must have reached a minimum age of seventeen on 1 October of the year of entry to a scheme of study; secondly, the University requires all applicants to show evidence of a good general education. This second element may be met in several ways, as described below.

A candidate for a degree scheme offering school examinations will need a GCE/GCSE pass in English Language or Welsh Language (Grade C or above) together with: a minimum of two passes at GCE A level (Grade E or above); or one pass at A level (Grade E or above) and two passes at AS level (Grade E or above in both).

A candidate for a Higher National Diploma scheme offering school examinations will need a GCE/GCSE pass in English Language or Welsh Language (Grade C or above) together with: a minimum of one pass at GCE A level (Grade E or above); or two passes at AS level (Grade E or above in both).

A pass in one of a range of other qualifications (including Access courses and diplomas, BTEC qualifications, European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate) would also be acceptable to the University.

In addition to the above, candidates (including those of mature-age) may, in special cases, be granted exemption from the General Requirement if recommended by a department/school as having reached the necessary entrance standard to enable them to start on the degree course for which they have applied.

If you have queries about the acceptability of your qualifications, you are advised to contact the Admissions Office before submitting your application to UCAS. All candidates are expected to meet the General Requirement in full before commencing their scheme of study.