UCAS Tariff guide and entry requirements
DMU welcomes undergraduate and postgraduate applications from students from a range of different backgrounds, including those with UK, EU or international qualifications and relevant experience.
Mature students (usually those aged 21 or over) may be considered on their own individual merit. We will take into account things such as industry experience alongside any academic qualifications.
Qualifications for undergraduate study
Where applicable, we will usually make offers using the UCAS Tariff points system for undergraduate programmes, HND or foundation degrees. Information about tariff point requirements for each of our courses can be found on our course pages. To find out the grades required for the necessary UCAS points take a look at the
Listed below are the point values assigned to different levels of common UK qualifications. If you have a qualification not listed, visit the or contact our admissions team.
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UCAS tariff points
UCAS tariff points
³Ò°ù²¹»å±ðÌý |
Tariff pointsÌý |
A* |
56 |
A |
48 |
B |
40 |
C |
32 |
D |
24 |
E |
16 |
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Examples of grade combinations - A level grade
Examples of grade combinations - A level grade
A level gradeÌý |
Tariff points |
A*A*A* |
168 |
A*A*A |
160 |
A*AA |
152 |
AAA |
144 |
AAB |
136 |
ABB |
128 |
BBB |
120 |
BBC |
112 |
BCC |
104 |
CCC |
96 |
CCD |
88 |
CDD |
80 |
DDD |
72 |
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Examples of grade combinations - BTEC Extended Diploma
Examples of grade combinations - BTEC Extended Diploma
³Ò°ù²¹»å±ðÌý |
Tariff pointsÌý |
D*D*D* |
168 |
D*D*D |
160 |
D*DD |
152 |
DDD |
144 |
DDM |
128 |
DMM |
112 |
MMM |
96 |
MMP |
80 |
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Examples of grade combinations - International Baccalaureate, Higher Level (HL)
Examples of grade combinations - International Baccalaureate, Higher Level (HL)
Grade (HL)Ìý |
Tariff points |
777 |
168 |
776 |
160Ìý |
766 |
152 |
666 |
144 |
665 |
128 |
655 |
112 |
555 |
96 |
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A levels and AS - GCE & VCE
A levels and AS - GCE & VCE
Grade |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Tariff points |
GCE & AVCE Double Award |
A level with additional AS (9 units) |
GCE A level and AVCE |
GCE AS Double Award |
GCS AS & AS VCE |
Ìý |
A*A* |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
280 |
A*A |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
260 |
AA |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
240 |
AB |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
220 |
BB |
A*A* |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
200 |
BC |
AA |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
180 |
Ìý |
AB |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
170 |
CC |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
160 |
Ìý |
BB |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
150 |
CD |
BC |
A* |
Ìý |
Ìý |
140 |
DD |
CC |
A |
AA |
Ìý |
120 |
Ìý |
CD |
Ìý |
AB |
Ìý |
110 |
DE |
Ìý |
B |
BB |
Ìý |
100 |
Ìý |
DD |
Ìý |
BC |
Ìý |
90 |
EE |
DE |
C |
CC |
Ìý |
80 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
CD |
Ìý |
70 |
Ìý |
EE |
D |
DD |
A |
60 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
DE |
B |
50 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
E |
EE |
C |
40 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
D |
30 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
E |
20 |
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BTEC qualifications (QCF) (Suite of qualifications known as Nationals)
BTEC qualifications (QCF) (Suite of qualifications known as Nationals)
Grade |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Tariff points |
Extended Diploma |
Diploma |
90 credit Diploma |
Subsidiary DiplomaÌý |
Certificate |
Ìý |
D*D*D* |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
420 |
D*D*D |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
400 |
D*DD |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
380 |
DDD |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
360 |
DDM |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
320 |
DMM |
D*D* |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
280 |
Ìý |
D*D |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
260 |
MMM |
DD |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
240 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
D*D* |
Ìý |
Ìý |
210 |
MMP |
DM |
D*D |
Ìý |
Ìý |
200 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
DD |
Ìý |
Ìý |
180 |
MPP |
MM |
DM |
Ìý |
Ìý |
160 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
D* |
Ìý |
140 |
PPP |
MP |
MM |
D |
Ìý |
120 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
MP |
Ìý |
Ìý |
100 |
Ìý |
PP |
Ìý |
M |
Ìý |
80 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
D* |
70 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
PP |
Ìý |
D |
60 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
P |
M |
40 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Ìý |
P |
20 |
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OCR Nationals
OCR Nationals
Grade |
Ìý |
Ìý |
Tariff points |
National Extended Diploma |
National Diploma |
National Certificate |
Ìý |
D1 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
360 |
D2/M1 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
320 |
M2 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
280 |
M3 |
D |
Ìý |
240 |
P1 |
M1 |
Ìý |
200 |
P2 |
M2/P1 |
Ìý |
160 |
P3 |
P2 |
D |
120 |
Ìý |
P3 |
M |
80 |
Ìý |
Ìý |
P |
40 |
Undergraduate entry requirements
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GCSE entry requirements
Undergraduate degree GCSE entry requirements
We normally require applicants to have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English (in some cases English language is required) and, where specified in individual course requirements, Maths.
For some courses it may be necessary for applicants to have successfully passed GCSEs in other specified subjects (e.g. Science) and/or to have passed specified GCSEs at grade B/6 or above.
Some of our courses also require applicants to have a minimum of six GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including specific subjects. Where these additional requirements apply, they will be clearly detailed on our course pages.
Higher National Diploma/Foundation degree GCSE entry requirements
Five GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) including English and, where specified in individual course requirements, Maths.
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A2 (or equivalent) requirements
Undergraduate degree A2 (or equivalent) entry requirements
We require UCAS Tariff points from passes in at least two A2 Levels (or equivalent qualifications). For some courses it may be necessary for applicants to have passed qualifications in specific subjects. The majority of our undergraduate degrees will require at least 104 UCAS Tariff points.
Please see individual course requirements on our course pages for more information.
Higher National Diploma/Foundation degree A2 (or equivalent) entry requirements
UCAS Tariff points from passes in at least one A2 Level (or equivalent qualification).
The majority of our HND and Foundation Degree courses will require at least 48 UCAS Tariff points.
Qualifications and entry requirements for postgraduate study
For more information regarding accepted qualifications and entry criteria for our postgraduate courses, see individual course pages for specific requirements. Please note, these can vary from course to course.