Entry requirements

• A-level requirements exclude General Studies, Critical Thinking and the Extended Project. 
• If you have a B/6 in GCSE English Literature, we will accept a Grade 5 or C/4 in GCSE English Language. Alternatively, if you have completed English Language or English Literature at AS-level, we will accept these at Grade C/4 or above if your GCSE Grades do not meet our requirements. 
• Where the course of study requires a GCSE Maths grade A/7 or B/5, Core Maths will be accepted in lieu at grades A and B respectively. 
• If you do not meet our minimum GCSE Maths requirements we will accept an AS-level in Maths or Use of Maths at Grade C or above. 
• Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement. 

International GCSE (IGCSE) in First Language English or English as a Second Language: Grade B / 6

IELTS Academic or IELTS Academic UKVI: An overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in each component.

TOEFL iBT: An overall score of 88 with no less than 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing.

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic or PTE Academic UKVI: An overall score of 64 with no less than 60 in each component.

Cambridge English B2 First: An overall score of 176 or higher, with no less than 169 in any component, or an overall grade of C or higher. We also accept Cambridge English C1 Advanced or Cambridge English C2 Proficiency.

LanguageCert Academic: An overall score of 70 with no score less than 65 in each component.

Password Skills: An overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in each component.

Applicants offering an AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting alongside two or more A Levels (excluding Accounting, General Studies and Critical Thinking). A minimum of one academic A Level is required.

For degrees requiring AAA at A level: must obtain a Merit in the AAT Diploma, alongside AA at A Level.

For degrees requiring AAB at A level: must obtain a Pass in the AAT Diploma, alongside AA at A Level.

We are unable to consider applicants presenting the AAT if it is being studied in conjunction with BTEC(s) only.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma is assessed on a case-by-case basis upon receipt of the application. We can consider this qualification from UK applicants only, who must complete a Business-related diploma of 60 credits to include 45 credits at Level 3. A minimum of 30 Level 3 credits must be awarded at Distinction and 15 at Merit.

Applicants are expected to meet the GCSE Mathematics and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme.

For degrees requiring AAA at A Level: Applicants offering an AQA Level 3 Applied Extended Certificate must obtain a Distinction having studied this qualification alongside two A Levels at grade A (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). A minimum of one academic A Level is required.

Please note, we do not accept the Applied Certificate for entry to the Business School. 

If the degree you are interested in requires AAB at A level please contact the Admissions Team at lubsugadmissions@leeds.ac.uk for equivalency information.

Applicants offering the University of Leeds BA Interdisciplinary Studies PHE, a part time programme designed for mature candidates who do not meet standard entry requirements, but are keen to enter Higher Education as part of our commitment to inclusion and widening participation.

Candidates from this programme wishing to join a Business School Undergraduate Degree must achieve an overall Distinction which should include the 'People in Society' module.

Applicants are expected to meet the GCSE Mathematics and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme.

All candidates are expected to present a personal statement demonstrating motivation for, and an understanding of, their chosen subject. The statement should also give details of experience supporting or relating to a future in Business. The candidate's experience, aspiration and commitment to the subject will be discussed at interview.

Find out more about Interdisciplinary Studies with Preparation for Higher Education.

The equivalences for degrees requiring AAA at A level are stated below. Please contact the Admissions Team LUBSUGAdmissions@leeds.ac.uk for further information if the degree you are interested in requires AAB at A Level, or you are Access to Leeds eligible, or you have undertaken any of the old-style BTEC qualifications (those taken prior to 2017 under the QCF).

Please note we do not accept the BTEC National Certificate.

BTEC National Extended Certificate

Applicants offering a BTEC National Extended Certificate must obtain a Distinction having studied this qualification alongside two A Levels at grade A (a minimum of one academic A Level is required; excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking).

Alternatively we will consider applicants studying two BTEC National Extended Certificates alongside one academic A-level provided that at least one of the three qualifications is in a business related or discursive subject.

BTEC National Foundation Diploma

Applicants offering a BTEC National Foundation Diploma must obtain Distinction having studied this qualification alongside two A Levels at grade A (a minimum of one academic A Level is required; excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking).

Alternatively we will consider applicants studying two BTEC National Foundation Diploma's alongside one academic A-level provided that at least one of the three qualifications is in a business related or discursive subject.

BTEC National Diploma 

Applicants offering a BTEC National Diploma must obtain a minimum of Distinction, Distinction having studied this qualification alongside one academic A Level at grade A (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking).

Please note that at least one of the two qualifications must be in a business related or discursive subject.

BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business

Applicants to BA Business Management and the Human Resource and BA Human Resource Management programmes who are offering the RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business must obtain Distinction Distinction Distinction (an academic A Level is not required). Applicants offering the QCF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business must obtain grades at Distinction*, Distinction*, Distinction* (an academic A Level is not required).

Applicants to all other programmes offering the RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business must obtain Distinction* Distinction Distinction (an academic A Level is not required). Applicants offering the QCF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business must obtain grades at Distinction* Distinction* Distinction* (an academic A Level is not required).

BTEC National Extended Diploma in Non-Business

Applicants offering a BTEC National Extended Diploma in a subject other than Business must obtain Distinction Distinction (Distinction/Merit) having studied this qualification alongside an A Level in a business related or discursive subject at grade A.

We welcome applications from candidates offering the AICE Diploma. Any combination of three A level subjects will be considered, including native/first languages, but excluding Extended Project (EPQ), General Studies and Critical Thinking.

For BSc Accounting and Finance, BSc Banking and Finance, BSc International Business, BSc International Business and Finance, and BSc International Business and Marketing: Typically D3, D3, M2 or D2, M1, M1. Please note that this requirement excludes the Cambridge Pre-U Certificate in Global Perspectives and Independent Research. We also consider applicants who offer a combination of Pre-U and A-Level qualifications. Please contact lubsugadmissions@leeds.ac.uk for further advice.

For BSc Business Economics, BSc Economics, BSc Economics and Finance, BA Business Management and BA Business Management with Marketing: Typically D3, D3, M1. Please note that this requirement excludes the Cambridge Pre-U Certificate in Global Perspectives and Independent Research. We also consider applicants who offer a combination of Pre-U and A-Level qualifications. Please contact lubsugadmissions@leeds.ac.uk for further advice.

For BA Business Management and the Human Resource: Typically D3, M1, M2 or D2, M2, M2. Please note that this requirement excludes the Cambridge Pre-U Certificate in Global Perspectives and Independent Research. We also consider applicants who offer a combination of Pre-U and A-Level qualifications. Please contact lubsugadmissions@leeds.ac.uk for further advice.

The equivalences for degrees requiring AAA at A level are stated below. Please contact the Admissions Team LUBSUGAdmissions@leeds.ac.uk for further information if the degree you are interested in requires: AAB at A Level or you are Access to Leeds eligible. 

Please note we do not accept the CTEC Technical Certificate.

Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

Applicants offering a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate must obtain a Distinction having studied this qualification alongside two A Levels at grade A (a minimum of one academic A Level is required; excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking).

Alternatively we will consider applicants studying two Cambridge Technical Extended Certificates alongside one academic A-level provided that at least one of the three qualifications is in a business related or discursive subject.

Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma

Applicants offering a Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma must obtain a Distinction having studied this qualification alongside two A Levels at grade A (a minimum of one academic A Level is required; excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking).

Alternatively we will consider applicants studying two Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma’s alongside one academic A-level provided that at least one of the three qualifications is in a business related or discursive subject.

Cambridge Technical Diploma

Applicants offering a Cambridge Technical Diploma must obtain a minimum of Distinction, Distinction having studied this qualification alongside one academic A Level at grade A (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking).

Please note that at least one of the two qualifications must be in a business related or discursive subject.

Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Business

Applicants to BA Business Management and the Human Resource and BA Human Resource Management programmes who are offering the Cambridge Technical National Extended Diploma in Business must obtain Distinction Distinction Distinction (an academic A Level is not required).

Applicants to all other programmes offering the Cambridge Technical National Extended Diploma in Business must obtain Distinction* Distinction Distinction (an academic A Level is not required). 

Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Non-Business

Applicants offering a Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a subject other than Business must obtain Distinction Distinction (Distinction/Merit) having studied this qualification alongside an A Level in a business related or discursive subject at grade A.

We do not require the EPQ for entry onto our programmes at the Business School, but we recognise the benefits and opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we do look upon this qualification favourably, and we may take your performance in the EPQ into account if you narrowly miss the grades outlined in our offer to you. If you are studying an EPQ, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the qualification in your UCAS application form. 

For degrees requiring AAA at A level: Applicants must obtain a minimum of 8.5 (85%) overall with a minimum of 7.0 (70%) in English Language 1 or 2 and Mathematics. For those candidates who meet our Mathematics and English requirements through another qualification a 7.0 (70%) will not be required within the European Baccalaureate.

For degrees requiring AAB at A level: Applicants must obtain a minimum of 8.0 (80%) overall with a minimum of 7.0 (70%) in English Language 1 or 2 and Mathematics. For those candidates who meet our Mathematics and English requirements through another qualification a 7.0 (70%) will not be required within the European Baccalaureate.

We do not accept UK Foundation Degrees for entry onto our degree programmes.

We will assess UK University Foundation Years from other Russell Group universities on a case-by-case basis. Due to time constraints we are unable to pre-assess a Foundation Year for entry onto our degree programmes. All appropriate Business-related Foundation Years will be assessed upon application, as will the candidate's previous qualifications and grades. Candidates must ensure they meet the minimum Mathematics and English Language requirements for their chosen programme. The University of Leeds offers its own 'Business Studies Foundation Year' for UK applicants - you can find out more here.

We do not consider Higher National Certificates (HNC) or Higher National Diplomas (HND) for entry onto our degree programmes.

We do not accept the International IPQ for entry onto our degree programmes. 

Applicants offering the Diploma in Financial Studies alongside two or more A Levels (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). A minimum of one of these A Levels must be an academic A Level.

For degrees requiring AAA at A level: must obtain a grade A in the LIBF Diploma, alongside AA at A Level.

For degrees requiring AAB at A level: must obtain a grade B in the LIBF Diploma, alongside AA at A Level.

We are unable to consider applicants who are studying the LIBF Diploma in conjunction with BTEC(s) only.

Applicants offering the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme are assessed on a case-by-case basis upon receipt of the application. Applicants would be expected to be taking a minimum of one IB course at Higher Level (two may be required, this is dependent on the vocational component presented), as well as taking a relevant career-related vocational component, one of which must be in a business related subject.

Should you require further information on your academic profile before applying please contact lubsugadmissions@leeds.ac.uk.

For degrees requiring AAA at A-level: 35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A.

For degrees requiring AAB at A-level: 35 points overall with 16 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A.

For those applicants who meet our Maths or English requirements through another qualification, these minimum points for Maths or English in the IB Diploma do not apply.

Literature and Performance or English ab initio are not accepted for English Language, and a separate English Language qualification is required.

Applicants offering International Baccalaureate Courses must obtain grades of 666 from Higher Level subjects. These must be externally assessed (not just taught material).

If you are studying one or more IB course(s) alongside one or more A-level(s), or other qualifications such as BTEC's, please contact the Admissions Team at lubsugadmissions@leeds.ac.uk for further information.

We accept a range of International Foundation Years from applicants who have completed High School with good grades. Candidates must ensure they meet the minimum Mathematics requirement for their chosen programme or be taking an appropriate Mathematics module within their Foundation Year. A numeracy module would not be sufficient to meet our Mathematics requirements. Typically we expect candidates to achieve 70%+, or equivalent, in an appropriate Business-related Foundation Year.

Due to time constraints we are unable to pre-assess a Foundation Year for entry onto our degree programmes. All Foundation Years will be assessed upon application. A separate English Language qualification is required. 

The University of Leeds offers its own Business International Foundation Year.

We do not accept NVQ qualifications in lieu of A-levels for entry onto our degree programmes.

For degrees requiring AAA at A level: Scottish Highers and Scottish Advanced Highers are acceptable for entry onto our degree programmes in the following combinations: six Highers at AAAAAA or one Advanced Higher at A with five Highers at AAABB, or two Advanced Highers at AA with five Highers AABBB. We will also accept three Advanced Highers at AAA.

National 5 Mathematics and English are acceptable in lieu of GCSE requirements on a grade for grade basis.

For degrees requiring AAB at A level: Scottish Highers and Scottish Advanced Highers are acceptable for entry onto our degree programmes in the following combinations: six Highers at AAAABB or one Advanced Higher at A with five Highers at AABBB, or two Advanced Highers at AB with five Highers AABBB. We will also accept three Advanced Highers at AAB.

National 5 Mathematics and English are acceptable in lieu of GCSE requirements on a grade for grade basis.

Applicants offering a T Level are assessed on a case-by-case basis upon receipt of the application. We can only consider these subjects; Digital Business Services, Digital Support & Services, Accounting, Finance, or Management & Administration.

An overall Distinction with grade A in the Core Component must be obtained.

Applicants are expected to meet the GCSE Mathematics and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme.

We do not accept any credit from University level study in lieu of our published entry requirements for Year 1 entry onto our degree programmes. Also please be aware we do not accept applications for advanced entry into Year 2 or 3 of our programmes. All applications must be made to the first year of the chosen degree programme.

For degrees requiring AAA at A Level: The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (SCC) / Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is acceptable in place of an A level. Applicants must achieve a grade A alongside AA at A level (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking).

For degrees requiring AAB at A Level: The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (SCC) / Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is acceptable in place of an A level. Applicants must achieve a grade B alongside AA at A level (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking).

Applicants offering a WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma alongside two or more A-levels (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). A minimum of one academic A Level is required.

For degrees requiring AAA at A-level: must obtain a grade A (or Distinction) in the WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma, alongside AA at A-level.

For degrees requiring AAB at A-level: must obtain a grade B (or Distinction) in the WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma, alongside AA at A-level.

We are unable to consider applicants presenting the AAT if it is being studied in conjunction with BTEC(s) only.