BA Liberal Arts with International Study / Entry requirements

A*AA to include at least one subject which is primarily assessed on written work, rather than practical.

The University recognises the benefit of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. We strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. For this programme, as well as the regular conditions of offer, we may make students who are currently taking or completed the EPQ an alternative offer.  For this course it would be AAA at A-level plus the Extended Project at Grade A. 

AAA to include at least one subject which is primarily assessed on written work, rather than practical for applicants who meet our contextual offer criteria.  For further information and to check eligibility visit our Contextual Offers page.

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

General Studies is welcomed, but not normally included as part of the standard offer.

The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available. Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application. Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language. 

Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.

37 points overall. 7,6,6 in Higher Level subjects, to include at least one subject which is assessed primarily on written work, rather than practical.

A*AA to include at least one subject which is primarily assessed on written work, rather than practical.

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:

• GCSE English Language grade C / 4, or;
• IELTS 7.0, or;
• An acceptable equivalent qualification.

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.