BBB in any three A Levels.
BBC in any three A Levels plus grade B in either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
BCC in any three A Levels. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
RESIT APPLICANTS: We welcome applications from students who are resitting to improve their grades. Only the highest grades achieved will be considered, and resit applications are treated the same as all others.
PREDICTIONS AND ACHIEVED GRADES: At Aston University, we are committed to an inclusive admissions process, ensuring every applicant has the best possible opportunity. While our listed grades are the official entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are only estimates.
We may consider applicants predicted to achieve CCC or higher, provided they meet the subject-specific requirements. This allows applicants the opportunity to improve on their predicted grades. However, any offer made will contain the listed grade requirements. If you are applying as a private resit candidate, we still require predicted grades from your school, college, private tutor or exam centre as part of your application.
We will also consider applicants who have already achieved at least CCC at A level. These applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, considering the overall strength of the application, a strong academic reference, and any explanations for gaps in academic history.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD - DDMSTANDARD: With this BTEC we accept any subject with grades DDD.
CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC we accept any subject with grades DDM. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Access to HE Diploma
D: 15 credits
M: 30 credits
P: 0 creditsSuccessful completion of the QAA-recognised Access Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits.
Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirements.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDSTANDARD: With this BTEC you must also achieve grade B in one A Level subject.
CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must also achieve grade C in one A Level subject. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DSTANDARD: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BB in two A Level subjects.
CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BC in two A Level subjects. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
DSTANDARD: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BB in two A Level subjects.
CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BC in two A Level subjects. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Not acceptedPearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDDPearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
DDSTANDARD: With this BTEC you must also achieve grade B in one A Level subject.
CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must also achieve grade C in one A Level subject. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
DDSTANDARD: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BB in two A Level subjects.
CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BC in two A Level subjects. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
DSTANDARD: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BB in two A Level subjects.
CONTEXTUAL: With this BTEC you must also achieve grades BC in two A Level subjects. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)
Not acceptedScottish Advanced Higher
CCCInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31 - 28 pointsSTANDARD: 31 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language.
OR
CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
This will be accepted in place of one A Level.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
This will be accepted in place of one A Level.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H3, H3, H4GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, which must include Maths and English Language/Literature.
Please note that we do not accept Key Skills or Functional Skills in place of these.
We accept grade Distinction in any of the below subjects:
• Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
• Digital Production, Design and Development
• Education and Childcare
• Building Services Engineering for Construction
• Onsite Construction
• Digital Business Services
• Digital Support Services
• Health
• Healthcare Science
• Science