A Level Subject Requirements for Degree Courses
Most subjects at degree level have few specific A Level subject requirements; what is usually more important is the actual grades you achieve. The information below is given in good faith and is believed correct at time of publication. However, it should be taken as a likely indication only. Requirements can vary from one university to another and universities reserve the right to change entry requirements at any time, and may do so as little as between one and two years before the year of entry. To be sure of the current specific A Level subject requirements of a course at a particular university, you should check the university’s website or contact the university direct.
| Degree Course | A Level Subjects Required |
|---|---|
| Accountancy | Maths occasionally required. |
| Agriculture | Two Sciences; Chemistry often required, Biology often preferred |
| Ancient History | History, Ancient History or Class. Civ preferred or required. |
| Archaeology | Latin or Greek sometimes preferred; a science subject occasionally required. |
| Architecture | Some courses require Maths or Physics. A Level Art is not required, although a portfolio will be expected. |
| Astronomy | Maths and Physics usually required. |
| Biochemistry | Chemistry required. Biology or Maths also preferred |
| Biological Sciences | Chemistry usually required. 1-2 more Maths/Science subjects usually preferred. |
| Business Studies | Maths occasionally required or preferred. |
| Chemistry | Chemistry and another Science usually required. |
| Chemical Engineering | Chemistry required, with Physics and/or Maths preferred. |
| Classics | Latin or Greek usually preferred or required. |
| Computer Science | Maths and/or Physics sometimes required. |
| Dentistry | Chemistry required. Two Maths/Science preferred. |
| Drama | Theatre Studies and/or English required. A foreign language and/or History are required for some courses. |
| Economics | Maths occasionally required. |
| Engineering (most types) | Maths and Physics normally required, except for foundation courses and some civil engineering courses. |
| English | English normally required |
| Environmental Science | Biology and Chemistry usually preferred. |
| Food Science/ Technology | Chemistry required. One or two more sciences often preferred. |
| French | French required. Second foreign language often an advantage. |
| Geography | Geography required. |
| Geology | Two-three subjects from Sciences and Maths usually required. |
| German | German required. Second foreign language often an advantage. |
| History | History required or preferred. |
| Law | No specific subject requirements, though subjects such as English, History, Mathematics are well regarded. |
| Management Studies | Maths occasionally required. |
| Materials Science/ Metallurgy | Two-three Maths/Science subjects usually required. |
| Mathematics/ Statistics | Mathematics required. |
| Medicine | Chemistry required at A Level. Biology often required to at least AS Level. One more Maths/Science preferred. However, you should try to include an Arts/Humanities subject in addition to Maths/Science subjects. |
| Music | Music normally required. |
| Pharmacy/ Pharmacology | Chemistry required. Two more Maths/Science preferred. |
| Physics | Maths and Physics usually required. |
| Physiology | Chemistry required, plus sometimes two more Maths/Science. |
| Psychology (science course) | One or two Science subjects. No A Level subject requirements for arts course in psychology. |
| Quantity Surveying | A Science subject may be required for some courses. |
| Spanish | Spanish required. Second foreign language often an advantage. |
| Sports Studies | Maths or Physics may be required. |
| Veterinary Science | Chemistry required. Two more Maths/Science preferred. |