Queen Mary University of London welcomes applications from students currently studying Level 3 BTEC qualifications and will consider you for entry to the majority of our undergraduate courses. The typical entry requirements will vary according to the course you are applying for.
Some of our programmes require specific subject knowledge which you may not be able to cover as part of a Level 3 BTEC qualification and we may therefore require an additional A-Level qualification to ensure that you are suitably prepared for relevant courses. A small number of our courses do not accept BTEC qualifications for entry, either as a standalone qualification, or in combination with other Level 3 qualifications. We don’t currently consider any International BTEC qualifications for entry.
Information on our typical entry requirements and guidance for applying can be found below. If you are at all unsure about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification for entry, please contact the Admissions team for individual advice.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF from 2010)
We will consider this qualification for entry to most courses and expect the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma to be in a subject area relevant to the course being applied for.
Applicants may be expected to achieve an additional A-level or acceptable qualification at Level 3, relevant to the course being applied for.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF from 2010)
We will consider this qualification for entry to most courses. Applicants will be expected to achieve at least one additional A-level or acceptable Level 3 qualification, relevant to the course being applied for.
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (QCF from 2010)
We will consider this qualification for entry to most courses. Applicants will be expected to present two additional A-levels or acceptable Level 3 qualifications, relevant to the course being applied for.
For more detailed guidance and advice, please contact our Admissions team ensuring that you state the full name of the BTEC qualification you are taking as well as the additional Level 3 qualifications you are taking concurrently, and the undergraduate course that you are considering applying for.
We will consider applications from applicants taking any of the following BTEC (RQF) qualifications, but in each case, will require additional Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels:
Please note that our offers are always based on a minimum of three full A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
The BTEC National Extended Diploma is not considered for direct entry to our MSci or MEng programmes. Applicants may apply to the respective BSc/ BEng programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci/ MEng, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements. Offers are at the discretion of the academic School. If you have questions regaring this process please contact the relevant School directly. Contact details for each School are listed on the relevant Course Finder entry for each programme.
For most courses we will consider applicants who have studied BTECs alongside other qualifications such as A Levels or as part of the International Baccalaureate Careers Diploma.
Applicants applying with a combination of different BTEC qualifications or similar should be aware that in most cases you will also need to be taking at least 1 A Level to supplement the qualifications that you are taking.
We consider the reformed BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF) for entry onto many of our Undergraduate programmes. Applicants will typically be expected to achieve a minimum overall score and we may also specify grades in the mandatory and optional units, depending on the BTEC subject you are taking and the course you are interested in.
Specific BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Entry Requirements for your chosen course of study can be found below under each School.
Please note where BTEC qualifications are accepted, entry will be to the BSc or BEng only. Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
Programmes 'with a Year Abroad' or 'with Industrial Experience' have the same BTEC requirements as the main degree listed below.
We do not consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma for direct entry onto our MSci programmes. Applicants may apply to the respective BSc programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements.
Programme
BTEC Subject
Grade
Unit Requirements
C100 - BSc Biology
C300 - BSc Zoology
Applied Science: Analytical and Forensic Science Applied Science: Physical Science
DDD
Distinctions in Units:
plus Merit from two optional units:
Applied Science: Biomedical Science
plusMerit from two optional units:
BTEC Level 3 National Award or CTEC Level 3 Introductory Diploma/Extended Certificate with two A levels.
Must include A level Biology
Animal Management with Science
plusMerit in any two optional units
C10Y - BSc Biology with Year Abroad and C30Y - BSc Zoology with Year Abroad
CCX2 - Biological Sciences with Foundation
Applied Science
C700 - BSc Biochemistry and C70Y - BSc Biochemistry with Year Abroad
BTEC Level 3 National Award or CTEC Level 3 Introductory Diploma/Extended Certificate plus 2 A Levels
Must include A level Chemistry.
C431 - BSc Medical Genetics and C43Y - BSc Medical Genetics with Year Abroad
Must include A level Biology.
BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to these programmes:
B990 - BSc Biomedical Science
3W45 - BSc Biochemistry with a Year in Industry
C701 - MSci Biochemistry
B140 - BSc Neuroscience
B211 - BSc Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics
C800 - BSc Psychology
Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
NN12 - BSc Business Management
4G44 - BSc Marketing and Management
4P20 - BSc Accounting and Management
NM11 - Business with Law
All BTEC subjects are considered. Please contact the Business and Management Admissions team for details of specific unit requirements.
None specified
N400 - Accounting and Finance
N403 - Accountancy (Flying Start Degree Apprenticeship)
Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics also required.
For all programmes within the School of Economics and Finance, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
L100 - BSc Economics
LN13 - BSc Economics and Finance
LN12 - BSc Economics, Finance and Management
L13N - BSc Economics and International Finance
L2L1 - BSc Economics and International Relations
LG11 - BSc Economics, Statistics and Mathematics
LL12 - BSc Economics and Politics
L10D - BSc Finance
All BTEC subjects are considered
Grade A in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC
Three Distinctions and a Merit in four externally assessed units
We do not consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma for direct entry onto our MSci or MEng programmes. Applicants may apply to the respective BSc or BEng programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci or MEng, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements.
G400 - BSc Computer ScienceI9N1 BSc Computer Science with Management (ITMB)
I400 BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
RQF Computing only
Grade B or 5 in GCSE Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC
D*D*D
Maths or programming units
GG41 - BSc Computer Science and Mathematics
HI62 - BSc Computer Systems EngineeringH163 - BEng Computer Systems Engineering
H600 - BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
H610 - BEng Electronic Engineering
Engineering or Computing
Grade B in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC
D*DD
HHX0 - BEng Electronic Engineering with Foundation
RQF Engineering only
DDM
4A33 - BEng Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering
H421 - BEng Aerospace Engineering
H812 - BEng Chemical Engineering
H300 - BEng Mechanical Engineering
HBF2 - BEng Biomedical Engineering
H67A - BEng Robotics Engineering
H221 - BEng Sustainable Energy Engineering
J511 - BEng Materials Science and Engineering
Two Distinctions and a Merit in any order in Units:
HHX3 - BEng Engineering with Foundation
Engineering
For all programmes within the School of English and Drama, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
W400 - BA Drama
Performing Arts
Alternative BTEC subjects are considered on a case by case basis from applicants with a commitment to studying Drama at degree level
Two Distinctions and a Merit in three externally assessed units
Q300 - BA English Literature
QW11 - BA English with Creative Writing
QQ13 - BA English Literature and Linguistics
QW36 - BA English and Film Studies
Arts subjects are preferred
Grade A in A-Level English Literature or English Language and Literature is required in addition to the BTEC
QW34 - BA English and Drama
WW46 - BA Film Studies and Drama
Performing Arts or Creative Media Production
Alternative BTEC subjects are considered on a case by case basis
QV31 - BA English and History
Grade A in A-Level English Literature or English Language and Literature required in addition to the BTEC
For all programmes within the School of Geography, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
L700 - BA Geography
F800 - BSc Geography
L720 - BA Human Geography
FVN1 - BSc Geography with Business Management
F850 - BSc Environmental Science
F8N2 - BSc Environmental Science with Business Management
All BTEC subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis
For all programmes within the School of History, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
V101 - BA History
V140 - BA Modern and Contemporary History
VW16 - BA History and Film Studies
LV21 - BA History and Politics
VQ12 - BA History and Comparative Literature
VR11 - BA French and History
RV21 - BA History and German
Must include one Humanities-based subject taken at A-Level in addition to the BTEC
GCSE French is required for programmes in any combination with French
M1V1 - LLB Law with History
Distinctions in four externally assessed units
For all programmes within the School of Languages, Lingusitics and Film, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
R900 - BA Modern Languages
Applicants wishing to take joint language pathways must have studied at least one of those languages to GCSE level
Q200 - BA Comparative Literature
RQ12 - BA French and Comparative Literature
QR22 - BA German and Comparative Literature
QR24- BA Hispanic Studies and Comparative Literature
QR72 - BA Russian and Comparative Literature
RQ11 - BA French and Linguistics
RQ21 - BA German and Linguistics
RQ41 - BA Hispanic Studies and Linguistics
QR71 - BA Russian and Linguistics
Distinctions in two externally assessed units
RW16 - BA Film Studies and French
RW26 - BA Film Studies and German
RW46 - BA Film Studies and Hispanic Studies
RW76 - BA Film Studies and Russian
Creative Digital Media Production or Arts subjects are preferred
QQ21 - BA Comparative Literature and Linguistics
VR11- BA French and History
LR21 - BA French and Politics
LR22 - BA German and Politics
LR24 - BA Hispanic Studies and Politics
RL72 - BA Russian and Politics
R1N1 - BA French with Business Management
R2N1 - BA German with Business Management
R4N1 - BA Spanish with Business Management
R1N7 - BA Russian with Business Management
Grade B in A-Level History is required for programmes in combination with History
P303 - BA Film Studies
QP23 - BA Comparative Literature and Film Studies
QQH1 - BA English Language and Linguistics
For all programmes within the School of Law, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
M100 - LLB Law
ML13 - LLB Law and Politics
M120 - LLB English and European Law
All BTEC subjects are considered on a case by case basis
G100 - BSc Mathematics
GG31 - BSc Mathematics and Statistics
G1N3 - BSc Mathematics with Actuarial Science
G1N1 - BSc Mathematics with Business Management
GN13 - BSc Mathematics, Business Management and Finance
G1N4 - BSc Mathematics with Finance and Accounting
EngineeringOther BTEC subjects may be accepted in combination with grade A in A-Level Mathematics
GL11 - BSc Mathematics, Finance and Economics
GGX2 - BSc Mathematics with Foundation
Grade C in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC
BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to our undergraduate Medicine and Dentistry programmes (including BSc Global Health programmes) with the exception of BSc Oral Health below. For further information, please contact the School of Medicine and Dentistry Admissions Office directly on +44 (0)20 7882 8478 or email smdadmissions@qmul.ac.uk.
A910 - BSc Oral Health
F300 - BSc Physics
F526 - BSc Astrophysics
F392 - BSc Physics with Particle Physics
F340 - BSc Theoretical Physics
We strongly advise applicants to take Unit:
FFX0 - BSc Physics with Foundation
FFX2 - Chemical Sciences with Foundation
For all programmes within the School of Politics and International Relations, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.
L202 - BA Politics
L250 - BA International Relations
L240 - BA Politics and International Relations
L2NF - BA Politics with Business Management
Relevant BTEC subjects are considered
L20Y - BA Politics with a Year Abroad
L25Y - BA International Relations with a Year Abroad
Distinctions in three externally assessed units
Grade B in A-Level History is required in addition to the BTEC
LR22 - BA German and PoliticsLR24 - BA Hispanic Studies and PoliticsRL72 - BA Russian and Politics
ML13 - BA Law and Politics
Relevant BTEC subjects are considered on a case by case basis