A Levels
AAB including Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. A-Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Where applicable Science A levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. If you are taking an EPQ and three A-levels, we may offer you a one grade reduction on our advertised typical offer alongside an A in the EPQ.
T Levels
Obtain an overall Pass including an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Acceptable subjects are: Design, surveying and planning for construction and Science.
BTEC
DDD in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability or Countryside Management. See below for accepted subjects and combinations
Contextual Offer
A Level BBB including one from Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. A-Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element.


BTEC L3 Extended Diploma DDM in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability or Countryside Management.



UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes.

Scottish Highers
AAAAA including Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics
Scottish Advanced Highers
BBC including Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
Irish Leaving Certificate
4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H4 including Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3, including 12 credits in either Geography, geology, maths, economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
International Baccalaureate
33 including HL5 in either Geography, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics
GCSE
You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.

English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):

IELTS:6.0overall (minimum5.5 in all components)
TOEFL IBT - 79 (Reading 18,Writing 17 , Listening 17, Speaking 20).
Pearson Academic English - 64 overall with minimum of 59 in each component.