Imperial College/UCL Entry Requirements 2016

I'm a Scottish candidate with AAAAA at Higher level (which is equivalent to AS courses) and this year studying Advanced Mathematics, Advanced Computing (A-Level) and Higher Business Management (AS Level). I've checked both university entry requirements pages and I'm wondering I will have a reasonable chance with my chosen qualifications? Is it worth applying when I'm not taking three AH subjects?

Reply 1

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Original post by C0mpSci

You normally need to have 3 AHs, including Maths, however some places would be alright with 2 AHs and 2Hs in lieu of the former.

What I recommend you do is email/call the admissions team: explain your situation and hopefully they'll be able to give you some guidance.

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Reply 2

C0mpSci

Original post by Princepieman

Thanks for responding! That's true, I looked at King's College shortly after making this thread and the requirements are 2 AH, not three. There are several options, but as you suggested I'll contact the admissions team of universities I'm interested in.

Reply 3

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Original post by C0mpSci

Yeah, it varies. Tbh, you could apply to Oxford with your grades - they only require 2 AHs and 5As/4As and a B at H. You would, of course, have to do an admissions test as well but it's something to consider.

Where are you thinking of applying to? I'm re-applying to uni this year.

Reply 4

C0mpSci

Not in any particular order: St. Andrews, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Strathclyde and UCL/Manchester. If not outside then Aberdeen/Dundee.

Where are you aiming for?

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Original post by C0mpSci

Not in any particular order: St. Andrews, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Strathclyde and UCL/Manchester. If not outside then Aberdeen/Dundee.

Where are you aiming for?

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Ah, nice one! So the majority of yours are still in Scotland?

I've applied to: Oxford, Warwick, UCL, Nottingham and Bristol. Didn't really like the look of the other courses in Scotland aside from Edinburgh, but decided I want to move down anyway.

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Reply 6

C0mpSci

Sounds good! What courses are you going for?

I'm applying all for Computer Science since I wanted a broad course but I know people considering Informatics and Artificial Intelligence.

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Reply 7

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Original post by C0mpSci

Mostly joint courses with Maths and a new one called 'Data Science' which is a mix of AI, Maths, CS and Stats.

Awesome, sounds like a good plan as you'd get more leeway with your options in later years. Have you considered applying to Oxford?

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Reply 8

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Original post by C0mpSci

Data science sounds awesome. As for Oxford, I did but I don't think I'll complete statement for the deadline. I'd like to work on it longer hah

Did you consider Manchester?

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It is! It's basically a mix of all the stuff I love.

Aahh, fair enough!! The reason I asked is because with 5As and AA predictions at AH, you'd be considered. Granted there's the admissions test as well so might be too much effort.

Yeah I did! I ideally would have put it down but I felt the CS cohort was a bit too big for me - with 700+ students

And fair game with staying in Scotland, it's only really worth going down south if you go to a top uni for CS.

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Reply 9

C0mpSci

That's a fair point with Manchester. Yeah the admissions test was another big reason. A lot of hassle if I'm not sure about going there. Anyway good luck with your applications!

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