Undergraduate degrees
Most of our Undergraduate courses have their own specific entry requirements which you can find on the page for that course in our online prospectus.
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However, the University has a standard set of requirements for Undergraduate courses which you can see below.
UCAS Tariff Points
The university requires you to have at least 2 A Levels (or equivalent) to begin an Honours Undergraduate Degree Programme or at least one for a Foundation Degree. The entry requirements for undergraduate degrees are given generally in UCAS Tariff Points.
Tariff points allow you to
You can add together and count all your point scores from different qualifications including A' Levels, the International Baccalaureate, BTEC and Advanced Diplomas.
However, you may not double count the same or similar qualifications. If you obtain a points score for A Level, you cannot count the points for AS in the same subject.
If you obtain a points score for Scottish Advanced Higher, you cannot count the points for Higher in the same subject.
You can find information about which qualifications are included and how to add up your tariff points in the UCAS Tariff Table.
You will find the tariff points and specific entry requirements for each degree programme in the course description for the course you want to apply for.
Use our course search to find your course.
To achieve the UCAS tariff points required, you will normally need:
| Award | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Foundation Degrees | Minimum of one GCE A Level BTEC National Certificate/Diploma Access course or equivalent |
| Full-time and sandwich first degrees | Minimum of two GCE/VCE A Levels BTEC National Certificate/Diploma Access course or equivalent |
Although our standard offers are given in terms of the UCAS Tariff, we welcome applications from people holding equivalent qualifications which have not yet been incorporated into the Tariff (e.g. Access to HE courses).
GCSE requirements
All courses require GCSE mathematics and English language at grade C or above (or equivalent).
GCSE Equivalences table for 2012-13 Entry
New 14-19 Diplomas
The University is actively involved in the development of Diplomas and we expect them to be an excellent preparation for Higher Education. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from students who are studying for Diplomas.
Returning to Study
If you have prior higher education or equivalent work experience, it may be possible for this to be taken into account, to enable advanced entry to your chosen programme.
For example, if you have an HND in an appropriate subject and are aiming to achieve an honours degree, you may be considered for exemption from Level 1 and Level 2 studies (the equivalent of the first and second year of a full-time degree).
You may also be awarded credit for relevant prior learning such as previous courses studied, or your industrial, professional or other experience.
English Language Requirements
Overseas and European students are required to demonstrate suitable levels of English language competence.
All International students are tested when they arrive at the University of Hertfordshire.
If the result of this test shows that you could benefit from English language classes, you may be required to attend one of these.
Undergraduates must reach a minimum of IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (IBT 79) or equivalent.