The University will make offers for each individual undergraduate programme in the form of subject, grades, units or UCAS Tariff Score.

What is the UCAS Tariff?

How does the point score system work?

Point scores can be aggregated from different qualifications, e.g. GCE A level/ Advanced Subsidiary and AVCE (Vocational A level)/ Advanced Subsidiary.

There is no ceiling to the number of points which can be accumulated, thereby recognising the full breadth and depth of students' achievements.

There is no double counting - students cannot count the same or similar qualifications twice.

Advanced Subsidiary scores will be subsumed into the A level scores in the same subject.

Scottish Higher scores will be subsumed into Advanced Higher Scores in the same subject.

Minimum entry requirements

The University will not normally require any students to offer more than 12 units. Depending on the degree programme, the 12 units can be met in a variety of ways. Acceptable combinations will vary from one programme to another. For example:

Honours degree programmes

Two A levels or AVCE's and supporting AS level qualifications. There may be some specific course requirements to be taken into account. In certain cases other combinations of qualifications may be acceptable subject to interview and further evidence of motivation and potential.

Higher National Diplomas

One A level or AVCE and supporting AS level qualifications. Applicants offering 3 or more AS levels only, may apply for certain HND courses, following 2 years of study at advanced level.

Key Skills

The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying Key Skills qualifications, but they are not likely to be included in the terms of the offer made.

Access Courses

An increasing number of students now apply after completing Access courses.

Access courses are run in partnership with local Further Education colleges. Such courses are specifically designed for students with few, or no formal qualifications, who would benefit from study experience before going on to apply for a place in higher education.

Swansea Metropolitan University is a member of the South West Wales Access Consortium.

Specific Entry Requirements

The specific entry requirements for each individual programme can be found in the University prospectus, or for full time undergraduate programmes, on the UCAS website.