Admissions Criteria

Cardiff University welcomes applications from all students with the potential to succeed at this university.

We are seeking to admit students whose potential to benefit from our research-led learning and teaching might be demonstrated through a range of qualifications and achievements prior to entry into Higher Education. You will need to satisfy the relevant admissions tutor that you have achieved the necessary academic and non-academic criteria required for the programme of study.

Our on line Coursefinder and our Undergraduate Prospectus will give you a broad overview of the entry requirements and typical offers for particular degree programmes. However, each of our academic schools publishes its own Admissions Criteria and you are advised to compare the criteria for both Schools if you are applying for a joint honours programme.  For some vocational programmes with very specific or detailed entry requirements, including MBBCh Medicine (A100) and BDS Dentistry (A200), the Admissions Criteria are produced at programme level.  Please refer to the School entry below.

Admissions and Selection Criteria

• Architecture
• Biosciences
• Business
• Chemistry
• City and Regional Planning (including Human Geography)
• Computer Science & Informatics
• Dentistry
• Earth and Ocean Sciences
• Engineering
• English, Communication and Philosophy
• European Studies
• Healthcare Studies:          
  • Operating Department Practice
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Radiography
• History, Archaeology and Religion
• Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies
• Law
• Mathematics
• Medicine
• Medical Pharmacology
• Music
• Nursing and Midwifery Studies
• Optometry
• Pharmacy
• Physics and Astronomy
• Psychology
• Religious and Theological Studies
• Social Sciences
• Welsh / Cymraeg

Admissions Policies and Procedures 

For further information and guidance about the University’s general admissions policies and procedures please click here.