Entry Requirements
UK applicants
Subject requirements
Required subjects:
A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Mathematics
Preferred subjects:
No preferred subjects
A-Levels
Required grades: A*AA
Must include grade A in Mathematics. Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A-levels. If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.
Contextual A-Level Information
Required grades: AAB
Must include grade A in Mathematics. Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels.
Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study either Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme. The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE.
Contextual International Baccalaureate information:
35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE. IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study either Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme.
Alternative accepted qualifications
Standard requirements
The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 39 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 6 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction.
Contextual requirements
The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 33 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction.
International applicants
Equivalent International qualifications
Please note
Course specific subject requirements are indicated in subject requirements above
English language requirements
English language band: B
Help for international applicants
Recommended pathways
If you study maths and economics, you could progress to degrees in Accounting and Finance, Economics and Mathematics with Statistics.
Maths for Business & Economics + Business ManagementCombining maths and business management means you could progress to degrees in Management, Finance and Politics and Political Economy.
Social Sciences + Mathematics for Business & EconomicsSocial sciences and maths is a great combination and can lead to degrees in Mathematics, Economics, Business Management and Social Sciences.
Global Politics + EconomicsWhen you study economics and global politics together, you’ll also be eligible to apply for degrees in Politics, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and more.
Economics + Mathematics for Business & EconomicsIf you study maths and economics, you could progress to degrees in Accounting and Finance, Economics and Mathematics with Statistics.
Social Sciences + Mathematics for Business & EconomicsSocial sciences and maths is a great combination and can lead to degrees in Mathematics, Economics, Business Management and Social Sciences.
Eligible pathways
Choose chemistry, and you'll be able to apply to study Chemistry, Natural Sciences, and Pharmacy at an undergraduate level.
Computer ScienceIf you study computer science and mathematics, you'll be eligible to apply for Maths, Computer Science, AI, Biomedical Engineering degrees at King's.
PhysicsIf you decide to study the Physics module, you'll learn about the major physics topics required to progress to the undergraduate study of this subject.
EngineeringPick the Engineering module, and you'll be able to apply for degrees in General Engineering, Electronic Engineering and Biomedical Engineering.
BiologyChoose biology and you'll be eligible to apply for degrees like Biomedical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Neuroscience and Psychology & Criminology.
Biology + Maths for Natural SciencesCombine biology and mathematics and become eligible to apply for degrees like Biomedical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Neuroscience and Psychology.
Chemistry + Mathematics for Natural SciencesIf you choose chemistry and mathematics, you'll be able to apply for degrees in Chemistry, Natural sciences, and Pharmacy.
Selection process
Contextual consideration
We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements. As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the Contextualised admissions website.
Deferrals
Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.
If your circumstances change and, therefore, you need to request a deferral after an offer has been made, then we can generally permit these for this programme. However, each deferral request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and we reserve the right to decline any post-offer deferral request. Requests should be submitted via a message on King’s Apply with an explanation of the reason for making the request.
Please note, second deferral requests will only be considered where the request is due to extreme unforeseen extenuating circumstances, for example, health reasons. We are unable to permit deferral requests that go beyond two years and you would need to apply again. This is with the exception of deferrals which are due to military/national service.
Foundation courses
Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme. Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis. Whether or not we can consider a particular foundation year as suitable for study at King's depends on the content of the syllabus and modules studied. In the past we have accepted foundation programmes from a number of other institutions.
We are unable to accept Foundation programmes that are integrated as part of a main degree at another institution. These may be called Year 0 or Integrated Foundations. We are also unable to accept non-UK Foundation courses.
Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your qualification, such as a list of modules and course specifications.
The King's International Foundation Programme has guaranteed pathways available for progression onto our King's undergraduate degree programmes, and information can be found on the website.
Graduates
Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent. However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.
Generally, we would consider a minimum of a UK Bachelor degree with a 2:1 grade profile (or overseas equivalent) as meeting the entry requirements for our undergraduate degrees. However, those who have achieved/are predicted a high 2:1 or a First may be considered more competitive.
Where a programme has subject requirements, these will still need to have been met. If you have not met the subject requirements via A-level (or equivalent) then we may be able to consider the content within your degree. We would be looking for significant study of the subject across the degree programme with a 2:1 or above grading on those modules.
Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your degree study.
Personal Statement
Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application, and is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the university and inform us of your commitment to the programme and profession as well as any work experience or extracurricular activities you have done.
Resits
We are able to consider applicants who have retaken or are retaking their qualifications
Transfers
Transfers into this programme are not permitted.
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours at King's plus other award at partner institution
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-Levels:
A*AA
Duration:
Four years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
02 November 2025