Undergraduate Applications
Applying for an undergraduate course
You should apply for your undergraduate course through the University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) if you are:
- At school or college in the UK
- A mature student
- An EU student
For international applicants, see Overseas Students below.
What qualifications do I need?
You should have a strong academic background to cope with the demands of our challenging courses. If you are applying as a mature student, you should contact us for advice.
Successful applications are usually based on your predicted grades at school or college, any evidence of your interest or experience in media – which means arranging some sort of media work experience for yourself – and the personal statement on your application form. We will select those people who we think have the potential to do well on the course.
Home students
- GCE/A Level – no specified subjects; BBC at A Level, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking
- GNVQ – merit in a GNVQ required, usually supported by grade B, A-level.
- Scottish National – considered on an individual basis.
- National Diploma/Certificate – you should have obtained 280 points. This equates to DMM at Diploma level or DM at Certificate with an A level at C grade. View the UCAS Tariff to calculate points.
- Scottish Higher Grades – AABB.
- Access Programmes – Kitemarked Access programme awards are acceptable for entry – Pass overall including merit in 18 credtis at Level 3; these must be in a specific subject area or contain specific units.
Overseas students
For students outside the EU, please see the International section of the main website or find out more about how to apply. We accept:
- International Baccalaureate – 32 points required.
- Irish Leaving Certificate – AAAABB-BBBBBC.
If you require any further help, you can contact the International Team for advice, or you may find the answer to your query in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Language requirements
As a student at the School of Media, you are expected to have one of the following:
- IELTS 6.5 or above
- TOEFL paper-based 575 or above
- TOEFL computer-based 232 or above
- Cambridge Advanced Grade C (minimum) or above.
If you fall just below the required standard, we have a range of English courses that can help you improve your language skills prior to beginning your academic course.
Will I need to attend an interview?
When you apply for one of our undergraduate courses, you will be invited to an Applicant Day, at the end of which you will be interviewed and we will take a look at any work you have brought.
If you cannot attend, you will be invited to submit a postal interview instead – however, we strongly recommend that you attend the Applicant Day, as this will demonstrate that you understand the demands of the course and have a commitment to it.
What to do if you still have questions
First, please try our Frequently Asked Questions, which covers applications, transfers, deferring for a year, fees and courses and much more.
For any other queries, please contact us on +44 (0)121 331 7279, or media@bcu.ac.uk.