SRUC

SRUC’s entry requirements are given in terms of current Scottish qualifications, but we accept a wide range of qualifications as comparable.

A-Levels

Degree courses which require 4 Scottish Highers at BBCC require 3 A-Levels at BCC. Degree courses which require 4 Scottish Highers at BBBB require 3 A-Levels at BBB. HNC/D courses which require 2 Scottish Highers at CC require 2 A-Levels at DE.

Irish Leaving Certificate

Degree courses which require 4 Scottish Highers at BBCC require 4 Irish Leaving Certificate subjects at Higher Level at H3, H3, H3, H3. Degree courses which require 4 Scottish Highers at BBBB require 4 Irish Leaving Certificate subjects at Higher Level at H2, H2, H3, H3. HNC/D courses which require 2 Scottish Highers at CC require 2 Leaving Certificate subjects at Higher Level at H3, H4.

Other qualifications

Please contact SRUC’s Admissions Team for guidance and advice as to the acceptability and equivalence of alternative qualifications, such as BTEC Certificates/Diplomas, SVQs, NVQs, National Certificates, Scottish/ Welsh/ European/ International Baccalaureate, other international qualifications, SWAP, or other access courses.

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International students can visit the dedicated international students study requirements page for more information including international qualification and how to apply information.

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