• A-levels: AAA • Advanced Highers: AA/AAB
• IB: 38–40 including core points
• or any other equivalent (see details of international qualifications)
There are several combinations available that allow students to begin studying a language from scratch.
However, please note that it is not usually possible for students to study two languages from scratch.
Candidates would be expected to have studied at least one of the languages chosen, or to speak at least one of the languages at home or school.
For French, German or Spanish
Candidates would usually be expected to have the language to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or another academic equivalent.
For Czech, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese and Russian
Please note there are different course codes for these languages, depending on whether you are applying with an A-level or equivalent in the relevant language, or if you are applying for a beginners’ course. Beginners’ courses allow students to start studying one of these languages from scratch*.
For Celtic and Polish
We generally expect all students applying for these courses to be beginners, though those with experience are also very welcome to apply.
Candidates applying for a non-beginners' language course would be expected to have an A-level, or academic equivalent, in that language. Beginners’ courses allow students to start studying one of these languages from scratch.
In Czech, Italian, Modern Greek, and Portuguese, beginners will receive additional language support, but study together with those who already have A-level (or equivalent) and take the same first year exam.
