Undergraduate entry requirements
Overview
The degree programme pages list A level entry requirements, which vary from programme to programme.
In addition to A levels, we accept a wide range of alternative UK and International qualifications. The tables below are a guide to A level equivalency, but some programmes may ask for additional requirements.
Please note that actual offers may differ slightly.
Year 2 entry
For further information on transferring to SOAS, please refer to our information on How to apply.
Combining qualifications
We understand that many applicants may choose to take a combination of qualifications, such as A-levels and BTEC. Our Admissions team will consider all of your qualifications and make a decision based on A-level equivalency and suitability, depending on your chosen programme of study.
Contextual offers
For further information on Contextual offers, please refer to our contextual offers information.
Additional academic entry requirements
Applicants applying to one of the following programmes must ensure the following entry requirements are met (where applicable) in addition to the programme entry requirements:
BSc Economics
A level Maths grade B or above.
BA Economics / BSc Development Economics
GCSE Maths grade 6/B or above.
Economics combined honours programmes / BSc Accounting & Finance / BSc Management
GCSE Maths grade 6/B or above.
Law single honours programmes / Law combined honours programmes
Applicants applying for single hons. or joint Law Programmes will have to undertake the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) if you have taken one of the following qualifications:
- access to HE Diploma
- BTEC Qualifications (including when combined with A levels)
- WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology (including when combined with A levels)
- Foundation Years and other non-standard qualifications
If you are unsure on whether you would be required to sit the LNAT, please contact the Enquiries team at study@soas.ac.uk.
UK alternative qualifications
| Qualification | AAB | ABB | BBB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB | 34 points with minimum 17 points at HL and no HL lower than 3 | 32 points with minimum 16 points at HL and no HL lower than 3 | 30 points with minimum 15 points at HL and no HL lower than 3 | |
| Access to HE | minimum of 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction | minimum of 27 Level 3 Credits at Distinction plus a minimum of 18 level 3 credits at either Merit or Distinction | minimum of 24 Level 3 Credits at Distinction plus a minimum of 18 Level 3 credits at Merit and 3 level 3 credits at Pass | |
| BTEC Level 3 National Diploma / National Extended Diploma | DDM | DDM | reviewed on a case by case basis | |
| Cambridge Pre-U | D3, D3, M2 | D3, M2, M2 | M2, M3, M3 | |
| Scottish Highers | AAABB | AABBB | BBBBB | |
| Scottish Advanced Highers | ABB | BBB |
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BTEC qualifications
- BTEC qualifications will be reviewed in combination with GCSE profile for entry onto all programmes
- BTEC qualifications on their own will not be considered for entry to single or joint Politics programmes
International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP)
We will consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis. Students will need to be studying a combination of IB Higher level courses and acceptable Level 3 BTEC Diplomas. Combinations with other acceptable Level 3 qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
International Baccalaureate Certificates
We will consider stand alone IB Higher Level certificates either on their own or in combination with other acceptable Level 3 qualifications. You will need to study the equivalent of 3 A levels to be considered.
T Levels
T-level qualifications (equivalent to 3 A-levels), will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account the relevance of the subjects the applicant has studied to the programme applied for.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) are taking into consideration when the following criteria is met:
- you are taking the EPQ alongside 3 A levels
- you are predicted at least grade B in the EPQ
- your A level predicted grades meet our entry requirements
