ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

General entry requirements

Generally you ' re expected to have at least two to three A levels but equivalent qualifications such as BTEC and T levels are accepted too . Please refer to the commonly accepted qualifications list below . In addition , we also require you to have achieved three GCSEs , grades C / 4 or above , including English and Mathematics . However , every candidate is assessed on individual merit and in line with our commitments to fair admissions .

Specific course entry requirements

Please note that for some courses there may be additional requirements such as specific subjects , interviews or portfolios . Detailed entry requirements for specific courses are listed on the relevant pages in this prospectus and online .

To find out the relevant BTEC or T level requirements for your chosen course , please visit port . ac . uk / courses and search for the relevant course web page .

Commonly accepted qualifications

International students

The University accepts a range of international qualifications To find out the qualification requirements for your country , visit port . ac . uk / your-country International College Portsmouth ( ICP ) is an Associate College of the University of Portsmouth . International students who need additional English language or academic preparation to study at the University can apply to ICP , where they will receive language and academic support for entry onto their course . For more information , please visit icp . navitas . com

If English is not your first language

You will need a sufficient level of English for your chosen course . To demonstrate this , you may need to take an English language test and send us your results . Please see port . ac . uk / englishlanguage for more information . Find out more about our Pre-Sessional English courses at port . ac . uk / presessional .

Under 18 and mature applicants

HOW TO APPLY

Applications to full-time degree programmes are normally made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service ( UCAS ) at ucas . com . UCAS sends your application to us for consideration and we let you know as soon as we make a decision International students can apply through UCAS , overseas representatives or directly via port . ac . uk / apply . For further information , see port . ac . uk / global Applications for part-time and distance learning courses are made directly to the University at port ac . uk / apply-online

When to apply

We advise you to apply as soon as you feel you have made the right choice of course and university . But please note , if you are applying through UCAS , you have some key deadlines to follow . See ucas . com for the application details . For detailed advice about what to do when , see the timeline on page 20 .

This list is not exhaustive . Please contact us for advice if your qualification is not listed here .

A levels T levels BTEC qualifications International Baccalaureate Access to Higher Education Diploma Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Irish Leaving Certificate Cambridge Pre-U

UCAS tariff

For specific advice for mature applicants and applicants under the age of 18 , please visit port . ac . uk / applying-for-undergraduate-courses and follow the ‘ How to apply ’ and ‘ How we assess your application ’ links .