Can you get into Oxford with 2 A levels?

While it is not a strict requirement to have more than three A levels to get into Oxford or Cambridge, most successful applicants do have at least four or more A levels.

Does Oxford accept 2 A levels?

Some Access courses allow students to take one or two A-levels as part of the course. This option is strongly recommended for students who wish to apply to Oxford, especially for those courses which have specific subject requirements.

Do you need 3 A * to get into Oxford?

Offers for Oxford places are between A*A*A and AAA at A-level, depending on the course. (See course pages.) See a list of Oxford courses with conditional offers including at least one A*.

Can you get into uni with 2 A levels and an AS?

Yes. Though it limits your choice. There are many courses where the entry requirement is expressed in points, so could be achieved with this combination. There are others where it is specified as two (usually particular) A levels at a certain grade.

How many A levels do you need for Oxbridge?

Offers for all courses will be based on 3 A-levels, and in most cases there's no need to take more than 3. If you are doing Further Maths as one of your A-levels, you may want to check whether the courses you're interested in accept Further Maths as a separate A-level when taken as one of 3.

What GCSEs and A levels does Oxford look for? (2017)

Can I get into Oxford with 3 A-Levels?

Oxford states that their offers are usually made for three A levels, even if applicants are taking more. Oxford will consider additional A levels as these can help in proving your ability to handle a large workload. However, four A levels are not worth the effort if you're not achieving highly in each subject.

Does Oxford accept 3 A-Levels?

No, you do not need more than 3 A levels to get into Oxford or Cambridge — if you have an offer of AAA, that is what you need to achieve, although many achieve A* (because they can). I know students with 5 completed A levels at A* who did not receive an offer. How many people do you talk to about A level grades?

What is the easiest A-level?

Which universities accept 2 A levels in UK?

What is equivalent to 2 A levels?

Additionally, a BTEC Subsidiary Diploma counts the same as one A-level, a BTEC Diploma is equivalent to two A-levels, while a BTEC Extended Diploma counts for three A-levels, so you can usually study a mix (either of BTECs or BTECs and A-levels) which suits you.

Can I get into Oxford with AAB?

We usually expect AAAAB or AAAAA in your Highers, with two or more Advanced Highers. If you take three Advanced Highers, we ask for AAB. If you can only take two, we ask for AA grades, and an A grade in an additional Higher taken in Year 6.

Do Oxford accept lower grades?

Remember, Oxford makes its offers on the basis of specific grades rather than UCAS Tariff points. Meaning, three A*/A grades meet most conditional offers, whereas two A*s and two Bs do not. Please note: Oxford claims that they accept equivalent grades to GCSE, A level, and/or IB. See here to find your grades.

Can I get into Oxford with a * A * A?

A-level requirements range between A*A*A and AAA, depending on the course. Please look at your chosen course page for detailed admissions requirements. Any additional A-levels that you choose to take will be considered, and can help to demonstrate your ability to handle a large workload.

Do Oxford look at GCSEs?

Yes, your grades will need to really dazzle. GCSEs are seen as evidence of work ethic – and you need a really strong one of those to cope with studying at Oxford or Cambridge. Our guesstimate is that the average successful applicant has around eight 8/9 grade GCSEs under their belt.

Can you go to Oxford without A-levels?

In order to take up the offer of a place to study here, all applicants must meet the qualification requirements of their course. Many students who apply to Oxford are taking A-levels but we also accept a whole range of other equivalent UK and international qualifications.

How much is 112 UCAS points?

There are many different ways of achieving 112 UCAS Tariff points. Some of the most common ways are: 3 A-levels – Grades BBC, or A*CD. 2 A-levels plus 2 AS – Grades BB+bb, or AB+cc.

Can you do open university without A levels?

You're ready to study with The Open University

There are no formal entry requirements for most of our courses. Any additional requirements will be detailed in the qualification page for the course.

What is the least respected A level?

Some A levels are respected more than others. The sciences, maths, English, and history are commonly the most respected. This is due to their arguably advanced difficulty and the facilitating skills they provide students with. Other subjects, such as media studies, are less respected and recognised.

What are the top 5 hardest A-Levels?

What is the easiest subject to get into Oxford?

Can an average student get into Oxford?

You stand just as much a chance as anyone else. The acceptance rate at Oxford is about 17.5% which is far higher compared to Harvard, Stanford, MIT and other Ivy League Universities. That said, the Oxford application and selection process can be quite rigorous and complex to follow precisely.

What does Oxford look for?

Requirements vary between programmes, but in general our academic departments look for students with the ability, enthusiasm, curiosity and commitment needed to pursue higher-level study here. We welcome applications from students of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds.