what type of qualifications do i need to get in to a uk uni?

Answer 1

yes it is

Answer 2

It depends both upon your age and upon the course you're applying to (and how over-subscribed it is). If you are aged over 25, you can apply direct to the admissions tutor of any UK degree and most likely they will waive the entry requirement and go on interview instead. The reason being, that as a mature student, tutors are more interested in what you've done in your life to make you want to do a course than in what A level results you got many years earlier.

However, if you're under 25, you're bound by the application process of UCAS, which places your application up against every other persons. The people with the top marks have the highest chances of getting places. However, with 10% of people sitting A levels this year getting three A grade passes, the Universities have a hard time choosing their candidates on over-subscribed courses. So, a lot of it is about luck.

There's always the clearing system, which is operating at the moment, and the qualifications required by clearing are somewhat negotiable. I obtained entry to my first course by driving to the campus on the morning the exam results were published and grovelling with the admissions tutor - who succumbed to the personal approach of literally turning up on her doorstep and begging for a place. As an 18 year old, I was pretty shameless, and it worked. Almost a decade later, when it came to applying for a place on a degree, the fact that I (a) had already completed an HND and (b) was over 25 meant that the University required no formal qualifications and made me an unconditional offer on the spot. It was a good decision - I got a first class degree.

The point I'm trying to make is that there's no hard and fast rule.
Simply contact the admissions tutors directly and beg would be my advice. It worked for me, twice.

Answer 3

It varies. From 4 A grades at A level (or the equivalent) down to no formal qualifications. It depends upon which uni and which course.

Answer 4

as with all unis, each uni has its own entrance requirements for each course it runs. most ask for 3/4 passes (some ask for b's and A's) at higher/A level or revelavnt qualification. Most Universities are quite happy to help, so if you call a few that you are interested in going to they will be able to fill you in on what they ask for.

Answer 5

Decent A levels or equivalent vocational qualifications puts you in good stead. If you are willing to pay there are no qualifications needed.

Answer 6

You'll probably need 3 or 4 A-levels. Different courses and universities require different grades e.g one may need 3 a-levels at C grades an another may need 2 As and a B. You may need a specific subject to, i needed biology to get onto my course as well as two other subjects.

Answer 7

depends which uni. most want two a levels at c or above. some want 3 tho, and some want 4

Answer 8

Can also depend on your age. Many Universities also take Access Courses for adults for certain courses. You can also apply for foundation courses at the University doing the course that you want to study for.

Answer 9

the best go to the UK uni that you want to get and check it :)
coz diff specialisation has diff reqs.

Answer 10

the ability to drink vest quantities of cheap alcohol, willingness to eat straight from your frying pan, and after you graduate, an ability to ask if you "would like an apple pie with that"?

Answer 11

Good grades, better referrences and no criminal record.
Sometimes money helps.