Guidance on A Level subject combinations
Students taking A Levels are normally expected to present at least three GCE A Levels for entry to the University of Sheffield's undergraduate courses. It is important that the subjects you study at A Level provide you with the preparation required for your chosen degree course. In many cases, our offers require applicants to achieve a certain grade in a relevant subject. However, we are also looking for a suitable overall combination of subjects, and the following lists indicate which combinations provide the best preparation for a Sheffield degree. Please note that we advise you to avoid offering a combination of very similar subjects.
If you are at the point of making your A Level subject choices, and are thinking about subsequently applying to the University of Sheffield, then these lists may help you to decide which subjects to pick. Alternatively, if you have already applied to Sheffield, you might have received an offer which specifies that you achieve particular grades in "acceptable subjects" as defined on this page. If you have any queries about our A Level subject requirements, please contact the Admissions Service.
Acceptable A Level SubjectsThe table below lists A Level subjects which develop the knowledge-based, theoretical and conceptual learning most relevant to courses at Sheffield. Some of our courses will require A Level students to present one or two A levels from this list. In these cases the requirement will be included in the relevant online prospectus entry. Students studying the Advanced Diploma plus one A Level, the Welsh Baccalaureate plus two A Levels, or Level 3 BTECs with A Levels, are normally required to present A Level subjects from this list only.
A Level Subjects Acceptable in CombinationThe table below lists A Level subjects which primarily develop practical and/or applied learning. Some of our courses only consider these subjects for entry where they are offered with one or two A Levels from the list of acceptable A Level subjects above. In these cases the requirement will be included in the relevant online prospectus entry.
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