SQA Highers Standard: BBBB. Applicants who have achieved BBBB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required. Minimum: BBC. Applicants who have achieved BBC at Higher and meet one of the widening participation criteria above are encouraged to apply and are guaranteed an unconditional offer for MA, BSc and BEng degrees. Adjusted: BB Applicants who have achieved BB at Higher, and who meet one of the widening participation criteria above are encouraged to apply and are guaranteed an adjusted conditional offer for MA, BSc and BEng degrees. We would expect to issue a conditional offer asking for one additional C grade at Higher. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. A LEVELS: Standard: BBC, Minimum: BCC, Adjusted: CCC. International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL. Irish Leaving Certificate: 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3.