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Entry requirements

Below is a guide to the standard entry requirement criteria for a selection of qualifications. Solent University accepts a variety of qualifications.

Applications for undergraduate study are made via UCAS and require you to have reached a certain amount of UCAS tariff points, which you can find more information about below.

For postgraduate study, applications are made directly to the University and usually require you to have achieved an honours degree at a certain level. 

If you are an international student, you can find more information here:

Advice for international students

How many UCAS Tariff points do I need?

The majority of our undergraduate courses require you to have studied at least two A Levels or equivalent qualifications.

To view course-specific entry requirements, please visit the relevant course page on the UCAS website or find your course on the Solent website.

UCAS also has a tariff calculator to help you calculate your points. If you require any more information, please contact admissions@solent.ac.uk.

AS/A Level qualifications

AS Levels
A Levels
UCAS tariff points
Slide
-
A*
56
-
A
48
-
B
40
-
C
32
-
D
24
A
-
20
B
E
16
C
-
12
D
-
10
E
-
6

BTEC qualifications

BTEC Extended Diploma
BTEC Diploma
BTEC 90 Credit Diploma
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
BTEC Certificate
UCAS tariff points
Slide
D*D*D*
-
-
-
-
168
D*D*D
-
-
-
-
160
D*DD
-
-
-
-
152
DDD
-
-
-
-
144
DDM
-
-
-
-
128
DMM
D*D*
-
-
-
112
-
D*D
-
-
-
104
MMM
DD
-
-
-
96
-
-
D*D*
-
-
84
-
-
DD
-
-
72
MPP
MM
-
-
-
64
-
-
DM
-
-
60
-
-
-
D*
-
56
PPP
MP
MM
D
-
48
-
-
MP
-
-
36
-
PP
-
M
-
32
-
-
-
-
D*
28
-
-
PP
-
D
24
-
-
-
P
M
16
-
-
-
-
P
8

T Levels

The University will accept T Levels on their own for foundation entry and Level 4 (year 1) entry. T Levels are awarded the following points:

T Levels

Grade
UCAS tariff points
Distinction*
168
Disctinction
144
Merit
120
Pass ( C or above on the core)
96

The grade required will depend on the specific entry requirements for the course.

Postgraduate entry requirements

If you're thinking of applying for a postgraduate degree at Solent University, you can find the entry requirements on your selected course page and apply directly from there. 

In some cases, we will also consider candidates with alternative qualifications or related professional experience.

Please ensure you upload the following mandatory documents with your application.

  • Two academic or professional references.
  • Certified transcripts of qualifications, including English language proficiency if a non-UK student.
  • Copy of passport.
  • Copy of current visa (if applicable).
  • A personal statement.
  • Employer sponsor form, where appropriate.