Entry Requirements (Mathematics for CS)
The degree course contains a significant mathematics component. Applicants must therefore demonstrate that they have a good mathematical ability (equivalent to a grade A at GCE A-level).
The following are the specific Mathematics qualifications which will satisfy that prerequisite.
| Examinations | Grade |
|---|---|
| GCE A Level (UK) | A (any syllabus) |
| AICE | A |
| Austrian Reifezeugnis/Maturazeugnis | 1 |
| Bath University Foundation Course | A |
| Belgian Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire | 90% |
| Belgian Getuignschrift van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs | 90% |
| Bulgarian Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie | 6 (State Exam) |
| Cambridge Pre-U | D3 |
| Dutch VWO | 9 |
| Edexcel (BTEC) Diplomas at level H4 | Mathematics for HE |
| European Baccalaureate (EB) | 8.5 (5 periods) |
| Finnish Ylioppilastutkintotodistus | E (7) |
| German Abitur | 13 |
| French Baccalauréat (FB) | 14 |
| Indian CBSE/ISE | 90% grade 12 |
| Indian Maharashtra State Board | 95% grade 12 |
| Indian West Bengal State Board | 85% grade 12 |
International Baccalaureate (IB) |
6 Higher |
| Israeli Bagrut | 90% level 5 |
| Irish Highers | A |
| Italian Maturità (Scientifico) | 90% |
| Italian DES | 15 (in written State Exam) |
| Lithuanian Brandos Atestatas | 9 (State Exam) |
| Luxembourg Dipl�me de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires | 50 levels I and II |
| Norwegian Vitnem�l - videreg�ende oppl�ring (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate) | 6 level 3 skriftlig |
| Nottingham University Foundation Year (Engineering and Computer Science) | 80% all Mathematics units |
| Ontario OSSD | 90% 'U' at grade 12 |
| Polish Matura | 90% Advanced/Extended Level |
| Portuguese Diploma de Ensino Secundá�rio | 19 Mathematics |
| Queen Mary (University of London) SEFP | 70% in each of at least 2 Mathematics units |
| Reading University Preparatory Course | 75% in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics |
| Romanian Baccalaureate | 9.5 |
| Royal Holloway Foundation Program | Distinction |
| Scottish AH | A (any syllabus) |
| Sheffield University Foundation Year | AA in the two Mathematics units |
| SOAS (University of London) ICCSE | Distinction |
| Spanish COU | 9.5 |
| Swedish Fullständigt Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskolan | MVG including Maths D or E courses |
| Swiss Matura (Fed.) | 5.5 (double-weighted) |
| UCL Foundation Course in Science and Engineering (UPSCE) | 75% |
| US qualifications | 5 AP |
| Warwick HEFP (Science and Engineering) | Distinction |
The following are not acceptable.
- GCE AS Level Mathematics
- GCE A Level Physics or Computing
- Access courses
- Edexcel (BTEC) "Quantative Methods" modules
- Warwick HEFP (Business Studies) Mathematics

