University of York and Southampton

Hey so i would like to study Computer science with cybersecurity at both schools but the entry requirements don’t make sense to me? I study a btec level 3 national extended diploma in information technology worth 3 alevels. But both websites don’t have something for that or will say a level maths needed as well. I have called and emailed admissions but no response for weeks now.

I would like to know if anyone is doing that course or something similar with my qualification or if they know if i can still apply with my application and this last question isn’t really specific to york or southampton but why it says a level maths needed if it’s worth 3 a level.

Thank you!

Reply 1

nutz99

Original post by Anonymous

Hey so i would like to study Computer science with cybersecurity at both schools but the entry requirements don’t make sense to me? I study a btec level 3 national extended diploma in information technology worth 3 alevels. But both websites don’t have something for that or will say a level maths needed as well. I have called and emailed admissions but no response for weeks now.
I would like to know if anyone is doing that course or something similar with my qualification or if they know if i can still apply with my application and this last question isn’t really specific to york or southampton but why it says a level maths needed if it’s worth 3 a level.
Thank you!

There are several unis where A level Maths is a strict requirement of their Computer Science course. The requirements are exactly the same if you did 3 A levels - if you don't have A level Maths you don't get accepted.

There was a thread that was started years ago that listed all the unis that did not have A level Maths as a requirement. Not sure how up to date it is but it's here - https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5007920

So you have 2 alternatives. Pick unis that don't require Maths or apply for the foundation course at the ones that do. No way around it really.

Reply 2

University of York

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Original post by Anonymous

Hey so i would like to study Computer science with cybersecurity at both schools but the entry requirements don’t make sense to me? I study a btec level 3 national extended diploma in information technology worth 3 alevels. But both websites don’t have something for that or will say a level maths needed as well. I have called and emailed admissions but no response for weeks now.
I would like to know if anyone is doing that course or something similar with my qualification or if they know if i can still apply with my application and this last question isn’t really specific to york or southampton but why it says a level maths needed if it’s worth 3 a level.
Thank you!

Hello,

I've checked with the our admissions department and they've advised that our current typical offer for MEng / BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security is A*AA / AAA at A Level including Maths. Although the BTEC Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A levels, and we would accept this for courses without essential subject requirements, we find that the BTEC Extended Diplomas in IT do not contain sufficient Maths to meet our A level Maths requirement and this is why we still require an A level in Mathematics alongside the BTEC qualification for our Computer Science programmes.

I hope this helps,

E.