Standard entry requirements

Highers AABB including main language at A (over two sittings)
A-Levels BBC (including main language)
Int. Baccalaureate 30 points (with main language at Higher Level 5)
BTEC DDM (Main language at A-Level B or equivalent required)
HNC B in graded unit (with main language Higher A or A-Level B grade or equivalent)
HND BB
Minimum entry requirements*

Highers BBBC including main language at B (over two sittings)
A-Levels BCC including main language at B
* Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or
are care experienced.
We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

Year 2
As our languages courses include a compulsory year abroad at Level 3, the normal entry route for all languages courses is to Year 1 of a four-year honours course. However, candidates with outstanding Advanced Highers or A-Level results may be considered on an individual basis.

Year 3
As our languages courses include a compulsory year abroad at Level 3, the normal entry route for all languages courses is to Year 1 of a four-year honours course. However, candidates with outstanding Advanced Highers or A-Level results may be considered on an individual basis.

Additional information
For all years, applications are welcomed from holders of non-school qualifications, mature candidates and overseas students.
If you do not see your qualifications here please contact us at studywithus@hw.ac.uk
Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.
IELTS 6, TOEFL IBT 80