Entry requirements

The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.

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Entry requirements for applicants from the United States

Entry requirements: which qualifications do you need?

Undergraduate

The UK and US Higher Education systems are very similar, with only two main differences:

Specialisation

Undergraduate students take nearly all of their courses in their major right from the start of their course. At graduate level, programmes continue to be more specialised than in the US. For example, whereas US students might follow a Masters degree in English Literature, Liverpool programmes focus on a particular area such as Victorian Literature.

Shorter duration

Completing a UK Bachelor degree usually takes only three years. A Masters degree typically lasts for one full year. PhD programmes are usually three years in length.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

A Level	SAT II Subject Tests/AP Exams (accompanied by High School Graduation Diploma and SAT I Reasoning Tests/ACT Tests
AAA	3 AP exams (5, 5, 5) * PLUS High School Diploma GPA 3.0 or above PLUS either SAT I Reasoning Test at 1290+ (minimum Math Section 620+, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 660+) or ACT Composite Score at 27 or above
AAB	3 AP exams (5, 5, 4) * PLUS High School Diploma GPA 3.0 or above PLUS either SAT I Reasoning Test at 1290+ (minimum Math Section 620+, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 660+) or ACT Composite Score at 27 or above
ABB	3 AP exams (5, 4, 4) * PLUS High School Diploma GPA 3.0 or above PLUS either SAT I Reasoning Test at 1290+ (minimum Math Section 620+, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 660+) or ACT Composite Score at 27 or above
BBB	3 AP exams (4, 4, 4) * PLUS High School Diploma GPA 3.0 or above PLUS either SAT I Reasoning Test at 1290+ (minimum Math Section 620+, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 660+) or ACT Composite Score at 27 or above

* We will also consider a combination of AP Level and Honours Level/College Level courses taken in High School on a case by case basis - grade B+ or higher).

English language requirements

Applicants from your country are assumed to meet all minimum English language requirements. You won’t need any language qualifications to study here or apply for a visa.

More information for visitors from the United States

Your qualification	Requirements About our typical entry requirements
A levels	AAB
GCSE	GCSE Mathematics at grade 6 required.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma	DD in a Business related subject plus A-Level at grade B.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma	DDD. BTEC qualifications must be in a Business related subject.
International Baccalaureate	35 with no score less than 4
Irish Leaving Certificate	H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H3.
Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher	Scottish Advanced Highers accepted at AAB.
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced	Accepted at grade A or B alongside two A Levels only.
Access	45 credits at Distinction in graded level 3 units in a relevant Diploma.
International qualifications	Entry requirements for applicants from United States. Many countries have a different education system to that of the UK, meaning your qualifications may not meet our entry requirements. Completing your Foundation Certificate, such as that offered by the University of Liverpool International College, means you're guaranteed a place on your chosen course.

About our entry requirements

Our entry requirements may change from time to time both according to national application trends and the availability of places at Liverpool for particular courses. We review our requirements before the start of the new UCAS cycle each year and publish any changes on our website so that applicants are aware of our typical entry requirements before they submit their application.

Recent changes to government policy which determine the number of students individual institutions may admit under the student number control also have a bearing on our entry requirements and acceptance levels, as this policy may result in us having fewer places than in previous years.

We believe in treating applicants as individuals, and in making offers that are appropriate to their personal circumstances and background. For this reason, we consider a range of factors in addition to predicted grades, widening participation factors amongst other evidence provided. Therefore the offer any individual applicant receives may differ slightly from the typical offer quoted in the prospectus and on the website.

Alternative entry requirements

If your qualification isn't listed here, or you're taking a combination of qualifications, contact us for advice

Aged 20+ and without formal qualifications? The one-year Go Higher diploma qualifies you to apply for University of Liverpool arts, humanities and social sciences programmes

Applications from mature students are welcome.

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