Entry requirements for BA Law and Politics ML12/LawPol
- Common qualifications
- European qualifications
- Other qualifications
- Transfers
- Contact us
- BA Law and Politics course information
The entry requirements are guidelines only. We treat every application on a case by case basis and do appreciate that students may have a combination of qualifications or experience. Please contact us if you have any queries.
Each year we receive more applications than the number of available places. This means that we cannot guarantee to make you an offer even if you have, or are predicted to achieve, the specified grades.
Common Qualifications
| Qualification | Grades | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A levels | AAA | For BA Law and Politics: AAA GCE A levels. |
| AS levels | GCE AS-level acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. | |
Key Skills | The school of Law does not accept Key Skills. | |
| Irish Leaving Certificate | AAAAAB | Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. |
| Scottish Advanced Highers | AAB | Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. |
| International Baccalaureate | 6, 6, 6 | Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Minimum 36 points overall and at least 6, 6, 6 at Higher Level. |
| European Baccalaureate | 80-85% | Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Subjects and grades required: Minimum of 80 - 85% |
| Access qualifications | We will hold all UCAS applications until January before drawing up a shortlist based on the information in the UCAS form about your pre-Access experience, academic record, personal statement and academic reference. In February/March we shortlist candidates and may request an updated academic reference. A shortlisted candidate may be invited for interview and/or further assessment. An applicant will generally be required to obtain 60 credits as a minimum, and obtain at least 45 level 3 credits at Distinction (the Department may also specify level 3 subjects in which we require a Distinction). | |
| European qualifications | We accept a wide range of EU qualifications.See our list of European qualifications or contact us for more information. | |
| International qualifications | We accept a wide range of International qualifications. View our undergraduate law international pages for more information. | |
| English language qualifications | Find out more about English language requirements for international students. | |
| Other qualifications | The School of Law welcomes applications from those holding qualifications not listed here. Contact us to find out whether we will accept your qualification. |
European qualifications
| Country | European Qualification |
|---|---|
| Belgium | Applicants are required to have the Belgian Certificat D'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur (French speakers) / Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs (Dutch speakers) with a mark of 9/10 or an overall 90% depending on the grading system. |
| Bulgaria | Applicants are required to have the Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie (DZPO) (Diploma of [Intermediate] Higher Education) (awarded by Poluvisshi instituti) with an overall grade of 5.5. |
| Cyprus | Applicants are required to have at least 18/20 from the Cypriot Apolytirion. Applicants are also expected to have two additional GCE A Levels in academic subjects at grades AA. |
| Czech Republic | Applicants are required to have the Maturitni Zkouska / Maturita with an overall grade of 1 or above / vyborny / excellent. Candidates with 2/ chvalitebny / very good and a recognised foundation programme will also be considered. |
| Denmark | Applicants are required to have the Bevis for Studentereksamen with an overall mark of 11. |
| Estonia | Applicants are required to have the Tunnistus keskhariduse baasil kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta with an overall grade of 5. |
| Finland | Applicants studying the Ylioppilastutkinto / studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) are required to achieve an overall grade of 7. |
| France | Applicants are required to have the Baccalaureat with an overall mark of 15 / Bien. |
| Germany | For the German Abitur applicants are required to have an overall grade of 1.2-1.5. |
| Greece | Applicants are required to have at least 18/20 from the Apolytirion of Lykeio. Applicants are also expected to have two additional GCE A Levels in academic subjects at grade AA. |
| Hungary | Applicants who have studied the Erettsegi / Matura are required to have an overall mark of 5 / jeles / excellent. |
| Ireland | Applicants who have studied the Irish Leaving Certificate are required to have AAABB from Highers. |
| Italy | Those studying the Esame di Stato are required to achieve an overall 90-95/100. |
| Lithuania | Applicants who have studied the Aukstojo Mokslo Diplomas (Higher Education Diploma) / Aukstesiojo Mokslo Diplomas (College Diploma) must have an overall score of Very Good / 9/10 / 82-91% / 5/5 depending on the grading system. |
| Luxembourg | Applicants are required to have 50 or above / tres bien from the Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires. |
| Netherlands | Applicants are required to have the Voorberedend Wetenschappelijk Oderwijis (VWO) with a mark of 9 or above. |
| Norway | Applicants are required an overall mark of 5 in the Vitnemal, provided it is endorsed by ‘generell studiekompetanse’. Candidates who have achieved 5 in English are not required to take IELTS. |
| Poland | For applicants who have studied the Polish Matura after 2005 we require at least two advanced subjects at 90% and one advanced subject at 80%. For those candidates who studied the Matura before 2005 please contact us. |
| Portugal | Applicants are required to have the Certificado de fim Estudos Secundarios with an overall mark of 18 / muito bom with three subjects at 19. |
| Romania | Applicants are required to have the Diploma de Bacalaureat with at least an overall mark of 9. |
| Slovakia | Applicants are required to have the Maturitna skiska / Maturita with an overall mark of 1 / vyborny / excellent. |
| Slovenia | Applicants are required to have the Matura / Technical Matura with an overall mark of 5 / excellent. |
| Spain | Applicants are required to have the Curso de Orientacion Universitaria (COU) / Titulo de Bachillerato with an overall mark of 9. |
| Sweden | Applicants are required to have an overall MVG from the Avgangsbetyg / Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola (previously Studentexamen) (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate). No subject requirements. |
| Switzerland | Applicants who have studied the Swiss Maturitatszeugnis / Certificat de Maturite / Attestato di Maturita are required to have an overall grade of 5. |
| Turkey | We understand that there are many different qualifications taken by Turkish students. Applicants taking either GCE A level or International Baccalaureate should meet the standard law entry requirements. Applicants who are taking a combination of qualifications - for example, IB and the Turkish Diplomasi or SAT 1, SAT II (possibly AP as well) and the Turkish Diplomasi should contact the Department directly for specific entry requirements. Students who are only taking the Turkish Diplomasi would normally be expected to also take a recognised foundation programme -however students from top ranking schools may be considered for direct entry with very high marks - contact us for further details. |
Other qualifications
| Other Qualification | Grades | Notes |
| AVCE | Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education - acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. | |
| AVCE Double Award | Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications and an A-level at grade A is also required. | |
| ASVCE | Advanced Subsidary Vocational Certificate of Education - Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. | |
| Foundation Courses | Contact us for the details of the selection process. | |
| A-level (pre-2000) | AAA | Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Excluded subjects: General Studies and Critical thinking. |
| Advanced GNVQ | Distinction | Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications and A-level is also required. |
BTEC National Diploma or Certificate (pre-September 2002) | At least five distinctions in the final year. | Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. |
| BTEC National Certificate (12 units) | Overall Double grade DD | Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications. |
| BTEC National Diploma (18 units) | DDD | Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. |
| Certificate of Legal Method | Distinction | Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. |
Transfers
It is not our policy to encourage transfers into any of our programmes, although we do sometimes consider applications for direct entry into the second year of the LLB programme in exceptional circumstances and as a matter of discretion. It may also depend in part upon the reason for the request and the compatibility of the two programmes. Applications into the third year will not be considered under any circumstances.
It is a standard pre-condition of any application that the applicant's qualifications match the entrance requirements of the programme (AAA at A level, or the equivalent). We would also look at achievement so far in the applicants current degree programme and may also attach an academic condition relating to performance in assessments being taken if we do decide to make an offer.
Students who are studying on the University of London programme are required to achieve 50 per cent or more in all first year modules to be considered for direct year two entry on our LLB course. Transfer students are also required to make their application through UCAS.