Entry requirements
Including maths or physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDMMust be in a science related subject which should include appropriate maths and science content.
You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.
Access to HE Diploma
D: 24 creditsMust be in a science related subject which should include appropriate maths and science content.
You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered when combined with A level maths or physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered when combined with A level maths or physics
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26 pointsMust include appropriate maths and science content
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Considered when combined with other qualifications
Considered when combined with other qualifications including A level maths and physics
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language grade 4/C
Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control or Maintenance Installation and Repair. Maths Test Required.
Please contact study@le.ac.uk for advice if your qualification(s) are not listed above.
When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the programme of study and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous examination results.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.
For further details of our English Language requirements please see our websitehttps://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements
Contextual admissions
The University of Leicester is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all applicants from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to support students who may be impacted by the area they live in, their personal circumstances or who have completed one of our progression programmes. These offers are usually one or two grades lower than the standard entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must apply for an eligible course and meet specific criteria.
Learn more on the University of Leicester website
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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