Rural Studies BSc Honours
UCAS Code: D452 (3 Years)

All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered. 

+ A Levels

ABB-BBB. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C) required.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AABBB-BBBBB at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at grade 2 Standard Grade (or Intermediate 2 equivalent). Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

+ International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 32-34 points with Mathematics or Mathematical Studies grade 4 at Standard Level if not offered at Higher Level.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1B1B1B-ABBBB at Higher Level. Ordinary Level Mathematics required at grade A if not offered at Higher Level.

+ Access Qualifications

At least 30 level 3 credits at a minimum of Distinction and, in addition, at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit. Credits in science or social science-related subjects are desirable.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

In a land-related subject to include at least 120 credits at Merit grade. Students may be admitted to Stage 2 of the degree programme provided that they have passed suitable units.

+ BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

In a science or land and environment-related subject at overall DDM-DMM.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3,M2,M2-M2,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C) required.

+ English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

+ International Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

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