Become an environmental problem-solver. Get prepared for a versatile career in the engineering and environmental industries on this work-focused degree. Scotland's Top Modern University for Student Satisfaction (The Complete University Guide 2027 and Times Good University Guide 2026.)
Please note: This course starts in Year 2. If you are looking to start in Year 1, please choose BSc (Hons) Environmental Management & Sustainability (with Dundee & Angus College).
Become an environmental problem-solver, delivering practical, sustainable solutions for climate change challenges on all kinds of engineering projects. Prepare for a versatile career in the engineering and environmental industries on this work-focused degree.
You’ll learn how to apply environmental processes, policies and regulations to engineering challenges. For example, how to best use renewable energy and recycled materials to help cut carbon emissions.
The course is very hands-on, featuring a work placement, onsite visits, industry presentations and guest lectures.
We do everything we can to help you build your CV while you study.
The 12-week work placement equips you with hands-on work experience, and industry relevant skills to enhance your CV. It also helps you to network within the sector. Find out more.
Abertay is the UK's TOP Modern University for civil engineering (The Times Good University Guide 2025).
'The placement in third year secured my first engineering-related job, and gave me the experience to get where I am now.'Mark Webster | Civil Engineering graduate | Senior Industrial Engineer
This degree gives you all the tools you need to start a versatile career in a growing job market. The work experience option means you can practice your work skills and improve your employability while you study. Potential roles include:
Environmental manager.
Environmental consultant.
Sustainability manager.
Health, Safety and Environmental manager.
Quality Assurance (QA) manager.
You'll also develop key employment skills that are transferable between engineering disciplines. This includes decision making, a creative approach to problem-solving, critical thinking, analytics and the ability to interpret data.
From the very start you’ll work with other students in teams, collaborating on real-world projects. With everyone taking different roles, this means you’ll study as if you’re in the workplace, building your confidence to manage people and projects. Communication, good project management and team problem-solving are key.
You’ll study environmental, business and engineering modules, including topics such as:
Environmental science.
Environmental engineering.
Engineering science.
Sustainable construction materials.
Landscape processes.
Project management.
Climate change and waste management
Find out more in the modules section.
You’ll graduate with a strong environmental, business, and engineering skillset, ready to work on sustainable projects in this flourishing job market.
Around 70% of our students get involved with summer work placements in the engineering sector through connections they’ve made from their work placements or by networking. In fact, around 25% of our students go on to full-time employment with their work placement provider.
This is the kind of opportunity that leads to our very high employment rate after graduation.
We’ll challenge you to ask important questions, such as:
What does it take to plan and build structures?
Can construction materials be reclaimed to develop new roads?
Are sustainable construction and low energy building challenges being met?
How can we work with nature to deliver more sustainable engineering solutions?
Then we'll help you work out how to answer them.
This highly practical degree combines engineering principles with environmental science and management concepts. It equips you with the skills you need to lead teams who design and develop sustainable solutions to continually evolving engineering problems.
We’re at the cutting edge of engineering – both theoretical and practical – so from second year onwards, you'll study in a broad range of learning environments.
This includes the traditional lecture and tutorial format, student-led learning, interactive class sessions, field trips and site-visits, and a substantial element of lab and design work. Our small class sizes mean we can devote more time to each student, and get to know them personally.
We encourage independent study, which means you take responsibility for your own learning. A variety of methods are used to assess your study, enabling you to demonstrate progress in different ways. Coursework typically includes design challenges, laboratory reports, essays and oral presentations. Formal exams include questions that require short answers, problem-solving and design.
Your placement will be assessed by industrial and academic supervisors, as well as by report and oral presentation. In your final dissertation, you’re individually supported by one of our research-active members of staff.
Having a relevant HNC means you can apply for this course, which gives you entry straight into second year. Please check the entry requirements for grades or contact admissions for more information.
Tailor your studies to suit your ambitions and interests. After your first year HNC, you can move to another related engineering degree if you choose to.
This approach means you can keep your options open. So if you haven’t worked out exactly what you want to do yet, this is a great way to start. There’s plenty of academic support to help you decide – it’s an exciting choice to make.
The first-year HNC curriculum covers an introduction to engineering and all the specialisms, and you can choose to move to one of these related courses:
We're here to help if that's what you decide to do, and your lecturers are more than happy to talk it through with you.
Please note: All applicants must have a pass in Maths - National 5 grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent.
Please visit our College Qualifications pages for suitable College courses.
Republic of Ireland applicants, please click on the UK tabs and scroll down to find your Entry Requirements.
See information about studying and applying to Abertay for International students.
If you have the potential and motivation to study at university, regardless of your background or personal circumstances, we welcome your application.
We understand some people have faced extra challenges before applying to university, which is why we consider the background in which your academic grades have been achieved when making an offer.
If you expect to receive passes in three Scottish Highers (grades A–C) and have...
been in care, or are a young carer yourself,
attended a school or lived in an area where not many people go to university,
are eligible for free school meals,
are a young person estranged from your family,
are a government-recognised refugee or have asylum seeker status,
are a registered pupil with sustained engagement in a targeted aspiration-raising programme such as LIFT OFF, LEAPS, FOCUS West or Aspire North,
...we encourage you to submit an application.
| Qualification Type | Grade Requirements | Essential Subjects |
| Advanced Higher | BB | Including Maths |
| A-Level | BCC | Including Maths |
| BTEC Extended Diploma | DMM | Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 Points | Mathematics and Physics plus one other HL |
| SQA HNC | C | Our College Qualifications pages list approved HNC courses |
| BTEC HNC | M | Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) |
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International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) |
See next column | If you are taking HNC/HND with one or more Higher Levels IB subjects, your offer will be similar to our BTEC + A Level offer (see 'BTEC National Diploma / Diploma') but with an HL requirement of 6 for A, 5 for B, or 4 for C. |
We welcome applicants from around the world and accept a wide range of international qualifications. Please select your country below to view specific entry requirements. If your qualification is not listed, please contact us at admissions@abertay.ac.uk
All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.
Please see English Language Requirements for the full list of accepted qualifications and further details.
For more information on the application process, tuition fees and scholarships, studying in Scotland, and to contact our International Team, please visit our International Students page.
Applicants will typically be required to achieve CCC at A-Level, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants who have passed the full IBDP with a total minimum score of 25, with any essential subjects achieved at SL5 or HL4, will be considered for Year 1 entry.
If applying for a programme within our Department of Games Technology and Mathematics, Games and Arts, or Cybersecurity and Computing, applicants will require a total minimum score of 26, with any essential subjects achieved at SL5 or HL4.
Applicants with a total minimum score of 30 or above, with any essential subjects achieved at HL5, may be considered for Year 2 entry. Applicants can choose to start their programme in Year 1 if offered Year 2 entry.
English language: English B at S5 or H4 is accepted. For English A, no grade is specified. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
We accept and encourage applications with the International Baccalaureate Careers-related Programme (IBCP) but understand that your combination of qualifications may differ depending on where you are studying.
Applicants studying the full IBCP will be required to pass CP Core. IBDP courses will have to relate to essential subjects (where relevant) and passed with SL5 or HL4.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 2.8 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade B.
If applying for year 1 entry, standardised testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive, particularly if the High School Diploma score is lower than stated above, or if the essential subject is not covered in the curriculum.
We will consider a lower High School Diploma score if sufficient evidence exists to support an offer such as strong scores in standardised tests, professional experience in the subject area, extracurricular activities linked to the programme, college classes, etc.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
AP tests are an ideal way to meet essential subject pre-requisites. If no testing is available, strong grades in year 11 of the US High School Diploma in required subjects will be considered.
Entry to Year 2
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 3.3 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade A.
If applying for year 2 entry, standardised testing is required.
Standardised tests accepted for Y2 entry may include one or more of the following:
If applying through UCAS, please send your transcript and any test scores directly to admissions@abertay.ac.uk, quoting your UCAS number and full name.
If applying directly, you will be given the opportunity to upload your transcript and test scores within your application.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diplomë e Maturës Shtetërore with an overall grade of 7.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Baccalauréat Technique / Commercial with an overall grade of 14, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire with an overall grade of 14, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants with national school qualifications will typically be required to pass the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 12/20, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Título de Técnico Superior/Universitario with an overall grade of 6.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Trayecto Técnico Profesional with an overall grade of 6.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Araratian Baccalaureate at Extended Level with grades CCC, to include any essential subjects.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Secondary General Education wih an average of 13 and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 64%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Year 12 Certificate plus ATAR rank of 77 or Overall Position of 11, to include any essential subject(s) at Year 12 with grade B, grade 3 or Sound Achievement.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Reifeprüfung/Maturazeugnis with an overall grade of 2.8, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 2.
English language: English at grade 2 in the Reifeprüfung/Maturazeugnis is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Tam Orta Tahsil Hazzinda Aggestat with an average of 4, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 62%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama/General Secondary Education Certificate with an average of 60%, and the first year of a university degree or post-secondary diploma in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65% or 2.25 (on the 4 point scale), to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate at an average of 2.5, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 60% or grade B.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of General Secondary Education at an average of 6, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 6.0, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur with an overall average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma van secundair onderwijs with an overall average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts with an overall average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the European Baccalaureate with an overall grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7 are accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma de Bachiller at 64%, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 63%, to include any essential subject(s) at 70%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the General Certificate of Secondary Education at an average of 4.5, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants studying Certificado de Ensino Medio will be required to pass with 7.5 (on a 10-point scale). Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 8.
If applying to year 1 entry, university entrance testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
Year 2 entry is not available to applicants studying Certificado de Ensino Medio or Titulo de Tecnico.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants studying Titulo de Tecnico will be required to pass with 7.5 (on a 10-point scale). Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 8.
If applying to year 1 entry, university entrance testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
Year 2 entry is not available to applicants studying Titulo de Tecnico.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass Brunei A Levels in 3 subjects at grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma za Sredno Obrazonvanie with an average score of 4.5, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 5.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma of Upper Secondary Education at average of C, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Baccalaureat or Baccalureat Technique with an overall grade of 12, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 12.
Applicants will typically be required to complete the Secondary School Diploma or Diplôme d'Études Collégiales with five grade 12 subjects at an average of 65%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Licencia de Education with a GPA of 4.5 (7-point scale) overall. Applicants will also need to have completed the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average of 4.5 (7-point scale) GPA, with the essential subject at a minimum of 5.0 (7-point scale) GPA.
Applicants will typically be required to complete Senior Middle/High School Certificate/Diploma at an average of 75%, to include any essential subject(s) at 77%; and pass GAOKAO with 500 points (based on the 750 points scheme).
We recognise the Aptitude Scholastic Tests (ASTs) for entry to all our undergraduate programmes. The AST grades are equivalent to the below A Level grades:
A Level Grade = AST Score
A = 210+
B = 170 - 209
C = 140 - 169
D = 100 - 139
Specific entry requirements for each course (year 1 and year 2 if applicable) can be found on each course page.
Applicants should also meet our minimum requirements for English language and any portfolio or interview requirement (see course page for details).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Bachiller Academico at an average of 3.25, and the first year of a university degree or Tecnico Universitario in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.3, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Svjedodžba o Maturi with an overall grade of 3.2, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Apolytírio Lykeíou with an overall grade of 17.0, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 17.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce with an overall grade of 2.4, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 2.
Applicants will typically be required to complete the Studentereksamen (STX), including 3 Level A subjects an overall grade of 7, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: Studentereksamen English Level A or B at grade 7 is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Título de Bachiller at an average of 7.0, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 13 / 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 60%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of General Secondary Education with a minimum of 71%, in include any essential subject at 70%.
Applicants who have achieved a Diploma from a Technical/ Commercial/ Industrial/ Health Institute may be granted entry to Year 2 of our degrees if they pass with a minimum of 71%, to include any essential subject at 70%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Gumaasiumi lõputunnistus with an average score of 3.2, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 4; and pass 3 state examinations at a minimum of 55% (or 2 states examinations plus C1 Advanced English CAE or IELTS).
English language: 75% in the English state examination is accepted, or C1 Advanced English CAE or IELTS (overall score 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5). For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to complete the Studentsprogv at an overall grade of 7, to include any essential subject(s) at Level A grade 7.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen at an overall grade 4, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 5.
English language: Advanced English at grade 5 within the Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Year 1 Entry: Applicants studying the French Baccalaureate will be required to pass with 11 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 12.
Year 2 Entry: Applicants studying the French Baccalaureate / OIB will be required to pass with 16 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 13.
English at grade 14 in the Baccalauréat Général/Professionnel/Technologique is accepted.
Year 1 Entry: Applicants studying the OIB will be required to pass with 10 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 12.
Year 2 Entry: Applicants studying the French Baccalaureate / OIB will be required to pass with 16 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 13.
English at grade 12 in the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat is accepted. This must be awarded within the last 5 years.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants studying the Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS), Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT) or the Diplôme Bachelor Universitaie de Technologie (BUT) may be eligible for Y2 entry. Transcripts will be assessed by Abertay on a case-by-case basis to determine essential subject and module match.
English Language Requirement
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the WAEC in at least five subjects at an average of B/C, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 54%/2.00, to include any essential subject(s) at 60%/2.70.
English language: English at C6 or higher in the WAEC is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO in at least five subjects at an average of B/C, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 54%/2.00, to include any essential subject(s) at 60%/2.70.
English language: English at C6 or higher in the NECO is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Sashualo Skolis Atestati (Secondary School Certificate) at an average grade of 7, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Shualo Specialuri Sastsavleblis Diplomi (Special School Leaving Diploma) at an average grade of 7, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Abitur with an overall grade of 2.4, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 11.
English language: Abitur English at grade 10 is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will be required to pass the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with a minimum 7 subjects: Four subjects with grade B3 or above; Remaining 3 subjects at grade C6 or above; Where a subject is required, B2 or above must be achieved.
We can also accept A-Levels at a minimum of CCC and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at 24 points overall.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will be required to pass the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with a minimum 7 subjects: Four subjects with grade B3 or above; Remaining 3 subjects at grade C6 or above; Where a subject is required, B2 or above must be achieved in addition to a Foundation Year or 1 Year at University.
We can also accept A-Levels at a minimum of BBB and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at 30 points overall.
English Language Requirement
The WASSCE English at C6 will be accepted for English Langauge proof, with no expiry date.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will be required to pass the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with a minimum 7 subjects: Four subjects with grade B3 or above; Remaining 3 subjects at grade C6 or above; Where a subject is required, B2 or above must be achieved.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will be required to pass the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with a minimum 7 subjects: Four subjects with grade B3 or above; Remaining 3 subjects at grade C6 or above; Where a subject is required, B2 or above must be achieved in addition to a Foundation Year or 1 Year at University.
English Language Requirement
The WAEC English at C6 will be accepted for English Langauge proof, with no expiry date.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO five subjects at A/B including English and Maths; or A-Level CCC / International Baccalaureate 24.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO + Foundation Year or Ordinary National Diploma (ND) 2.5 GPA or JUPEB: BBB or A-Level BBB / International Baccalaureate 30.
English language: English at C6 or higher in the NECO is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Greek Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio between grade 15 to 17, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 16.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with 6 units as follows: 4 units at III, 2 units at IV, to include any essential subject(s) at III.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Hong Kong HKDSE at 3333 in 4 core subjects, with elective subjects at 333 (for 3 electives) or 43 (for 2 electives), to include any essential subject(s) at 3.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Hong Kong HKDSE at 4333 in 4 core subjects, with elective subjects at 433 (for 3 electives), to include any essential subject(s) at 4.
English Language Requirement
An overall score of 4 in the HKDSE with a minimum of 3 in each component can used provided it is completed within 5 years of the start of the course.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Érettségi Bizonyítvány at an overall grade 4.0, with 2 higher subjects at grade 4, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Stúdentspróf at an overall grade 6, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 6.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Indian Senior School (Year 12) exam at an average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan/Madrasah Aliyah (SMK / MA) at 71%, to include any essential subject(s).
English Language test required.
Applicants from Ireland should check the UK Year 1 Entry tab for entry requirements with Irish Highers.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Te'udat Bagrut or Bagrut with at least 2 subjects at level 5 and 1 subject at level 4 at an average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at Level 5 with 65%.
Applicants studying Diploma di Esame de Stato will be required to pass with a minimum overall score of 60%. Essential subjects must be included at grade 8 / 10.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the European Baccalaureate with an overall grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7 are accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Year 1 Entry: Applicants studying the Baccalauréat will be required to pass with 11 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 12.
Year 2 Entry: Applicants studying the Baccalauréat will be required to pass with 16 / 20. Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 13.
English at grade 14 in the Baccalauréat Général/Professionnel/Technologique is accepted.
Year 2 Entry: Applicants studying the Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS), Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT) may be eligible for Y2 entry. Transcripts will be assessed by Abertay on a case-by-case basis to determine essential subject and module match.
English Language Requirement: English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to achieve CCC at A-Level, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants who have passed the full IBDP with a total minimum score of 25, with any essential subjects achieved at SL5 or HL4, will be considered for Year 1 entry.
If applying for a programme within our Department of Games Technology and Mathematics, Games and Arts, or Cybersecurity and Computing, applicants will require a total minimum score of 26, with any essential subjects achieved at SL5 or HL4.
Applicants with a total minimum score of 30 or above, with any essential subjects achieved at HL5, may be considered for Year 2 entry. Applicants can choose to start their programme in Year 1 if offered Year 2 entry.
English language: English B at S5 or H4 is accepted. For English A, no grade is specified. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
We accept and encourage applications with the International Baccalaureate Careers-related Programme (IBCP) but understand that your combination of qualifications may differ depending on where you are studying.
Applicants studying the full IBCP will be required to pass CP Core. IBDP courses will have to relate to essential subjects (where relevant) and passed with SL5 or HL4.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 2.8 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade B.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following: SAT: 1050+, ACT: 24+, AP: 3+
Entry to Year 2
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 3.3. Essential subjects at Grade A. Standardised testing is required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with 6 units as follows: 4 units at III, 2 units at IV, to include any essential subject(s) at III.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Completed Secondary Education at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 70% / 2.33, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at an average of B, to include any essential subject(s) at B.
English Language Requirement: We can accept the English KCSE Grade C or above.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the High School Diploma at an average of 80% / B / WU, to include any essential subject(s) at 75%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.4, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Atestas par vispārējo vidējo izglītību with an average score of 7, to include 3 state exams at a minimum of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 70%.
English language: 80% in the English state exam is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Baccalauréat Libanais or Baccalauréat II with 12, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 12.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Brandos Atestatas with an average score of 7 with a minimum of 70% in 3 state exams, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 8.
English language: 80% in the English state exam is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diplôme de Fin d'Études Secondaires at an overall grade of 42, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 44.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the European Baccalaureate with an overall grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7 are accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Higher Secondary Education with 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 73%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Ensino Secundário Complementar with grade 2.6, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s) at grade C.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Malawian School Certificate of Education at grade 5, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of 3 subjects at BCC/2.30 and any essential subjects at B/3.
English language test required.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with 4 subjects at 70% / B5 B5 B5 B5, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 75% / B5.
English Language Requirement
The UEC is not accepted as proof of English Language.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Matriculation Certificate Examination with grades BC at Advanced level and CCCC at Intermediate level, to include any essential subject(s) at Advanced level grade C.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants who have studied and passed a national high school level curriculum in Mexico are required to pass year 1 of one of the Titulo de Licenciado, with a minimum overall score of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale), with minimum 6.5 achieved in essential subjects.
Applicants who have studied and passed a recognised foundation programme can also gain access to year 1 of our programmes.
Year 2 Entry
Not available to applicants studying national high school curriculum.
English Language Requirement
English language test or equivalent required.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants who have studied and passed a national high school level curriculum in Mexico are required to pass year 1 of one of the Titulo (Professional) de (subject area) with a minimum overall score of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale), with minimum 6.5 achieved in essential subjects.
Applicants who have studied and passed a recognised foundation programme can also gain access to year 1 of our programmes.
Year 2 Entry
Not available to applicants studying national high school curriculum.
English Language Requirement
English language test or equivalent required.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants who have studied and passed a national high school level curriculum in Mexico are required to pass year 1 of one of the Titulo do Tecnico Superior Universitario with a minimum overall score of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale), with minimum 6.5 achieved in essential subjects.
Applicants who have studied and passed a recognised foundation programme can also gain access to year 1 of our programmes.
Year 2 Entry
Not available to applicants studying national high school curriculum.
English Language Requirement
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diplomă de Bacalaureat with an overall grade of 6.0, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Higher Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum of 65%, with essential subjects at 65%. On the 4-point GPA scale, applicants will need to pass with 2.6 GPA, with the essential subject at 2.8 GPA.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with an overall score of 6.6, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English at grade 8 in HAVO is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Year 12 Certificate plus ATAR rank of 77 or Overall Position of 11, to include any essential subject(s) at Year 12 with grade B, grade 3 or Sound Achievement.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the WAEC with five subjects at A/B including English and Maths; or A-Level CCC / International Baccalaureate 24
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the WAEC + Foundation Year or Ordinary National Diploma (ND) 2.5 GPA or JUPEB: BBB or A-Level BBB / International Baccalaureate 30.
English Language Requirement: WAEC at C6 allowed for English Language with no expiry date.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO five subjects at A/B including English and Maths; or A-Level CCC / International Baccalaureate 24.
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the NECO + Foundation Year or Ordinary National Diploma (ND) 2.5 GPA or JUPEB: BBB or A-Level BBB / International Baccalaureate 30.
English language: English at C6 or higher in the NECO is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Year 4 Entry
Applicants who have studied the Nigerian HND in a relevant subject and have acheived a minimum of a 2.50 GPA, will be considered for entry to Year 4 of our degrees.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Secondary School Leaving Diploma/Matura with an overall grade of 3.5, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3.
Applicants studying Vitnemål for Vidergaende Opplaering will be required to pass with 3.4 (on a 6-point scale). Any essential subject to be achieved with minimum grade 4.
English at grade 4 in the Vitnemål for Vidergaende Opplaering is accepted. This must be awarded within the last 5 years.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination at 65% minimum.
In addition, applicants will also need to have completed a Foundation Programme or the 1st year at University in a relevant subject, with an average grade of 3.0 GPA (on a 4 point scale), to include any essential subject at 3.0 (on a 4 point scale).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) at 75% overall with 75% in the essential subject
OR
We will also accept the Higher Secondary School Certificate at an average of 60% / 3.2 GPA and the first year of a university degree or a Foundation study in a relevant subject with an average grade of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 75%.
Qualifi Diploma is not accepted.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Senior High School with a minimum average of 80% in the relevant subject.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Matura with an average score of 60%, to include 3 Advanced subjects at a minimum of 50%, to include any essential subject(s) at Advanced level with a score of 70%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma/Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação with an overall grade of 14, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 16.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Qatar Senior School Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama) at an average of 60%, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 2.0/70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 2.5/75%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diplomă de Bacalaureat with an overall grade of 7, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 8.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Attestat o Srednem Obrzovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) at an average of 4, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihiyah) with an average of 60%, and either the post-secondary diploma or first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.0/70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 75%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass Singapore GCE A-Levels with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške at grade 2.4, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 2.
English language: English at B2 level at grade 2 in the Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Maturitetno spričevalo at grade 3.5, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 4.
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the National Senior Certificate (with Matriculation Endorsement) with 4 subjects at 5555, to include any essential subject(s).
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the National Senior Certificate (with Matriculation Endorsement) with 5 subjects at 56666, to include any essential subject(s).
English Language Requirement
We can accept the National Senior Certificate at Grade C or 5.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Título de Bachiller with an average score of 6.8, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the European Baccalaureate with an overall grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 7.
English language: English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7 are accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants will typically be required to pass Sri Lankan A-Levels with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Sudan School Certificate with an average of 60%/C, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65%/B, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Avgangsbetyg/Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola with an average score of 15.5, to include any essential subject(s) at level 5 grade B.
English language: English Level 5 at grade B or English Level 6 at grade C in the Avgangsbetyg/Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola is accepted. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Applicants studying any of the above Matura will be required to pass with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 (6-point scale). Essential subjects must be included at Grade 4.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants studying any of the above Matura will be required to pass with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 (6-point scale). Essential subjects must be included at Grade 4.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants studying any of the above Matura will be required to pass with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 (6-point scale). Essential subjects must be included at Grade 4.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Senior High School Diploma at an average of 75%, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 70%, to include any essential subject(s) at 75%.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.4, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass Tanzanian ACSE with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to complete the Certificate of Secondary Education/Maw 6 with an average of 70%/3.0, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 3; or complete the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average of 2.0, to include any essential subject(s) at 2.5.
English Language test required.
Applicants studying Lise Diplomasi (or above-named diploma) will be required to pass with 65% overall. Any essential subject to be achieve with minimum score 70%.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants studying Lise Diplomasi (or above-named diploma) will be required to pass with 65% overall. Any essential subject to be achieve with minimum score 70%.
English language test or equivalent required.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Secondary Education at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 3.5, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass UACE with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 65% / 2.2 (on the 4 point scale) / 4.0 (on the 5 point scale), to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination at 65%, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 2.0, to include any essential subject(s) at grade 2.3.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 2.8 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade B.
If applying for year 1 entry, standardised testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive, particularly if the High School Diploma score is lower than stated above, or if the essential subject is not covered in the curriculum.
We will consider a lower High School Diploma score if sufficient evidence exists to support an offer such as strong scores in standardised tests, professional experience in the subject area, extracurricular activities linked to the programme, college classes, etc.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
AP tests are an ideal way to meet essential subject pre-requisites. If no testing is available, strong grades in year 11 of the US High School Diploma in required subjects will be considered.
Entry to Year 2
Applicants studying a US High School Diploma will be required to pass with a GPA of 3.3 (on a 4-point scale). Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum grade A.
If applying for year 2 entry, standardised testing is required.
Standardised tests accepted for Y2 entry may include one or more of the following:
If applying through UCAS, please send your transcript and any test scores directly to admissions@abertay.ac.uk, quoting your UCAS number and full name.
If applying directly, you will be given the opportunity to upload your transcript and test scores within your application.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a GED (General Educations Development Test) will be required to pass with an overall score of 580/800, with a minimum score of 145/200 in each of the 4 subtests. Any essential subjects to be achieved with a minimum score of 150/200 in a relevant subtest.
If applying for year 1 entry, standardised testing is optional, however may make an application more competitive, particularly if the GED score is lower than stated above, or if the essential subject is not covered in the curriculum.
We will consider a lower GED score if sufficient evidence exists to support an offer such as strong scores in standardised tests, professional experience in the subject area, extracurricular activities linked to the programme, college classes, etc.
Standardised tests accepted for Y1 entry may include one or more of the following:
AP tests are an ideal way to meet essential subject pre-requisites. If no testing is available, strong grades in year 11 of the US High School Diploma in required subjects, or strong scores in relevant components of the GED or TASC will be considered.
If applying through UCAS, please send your transcript and any test scores directly to admissions@abertay.ac.uk, quoting your UCAS number and full name.
If applying directly, you will be given the opportunity to upload your transcript and test scores within your application.
Entry to Year 1
Applicants studying a TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) will be required to complete each of the 5 subtests with a minimum score of 560/800. A minimum score of 5/8 is required in the Language Arts (Writing) essay writing assessment. Any essential subjects to be achieved with a minimum score of 600/800 in a relevant subtest.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Diploma of Academic Lyceum at an average of 3, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 60%, to include any essential subject(s).
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Título de Técnico Superior Universitario, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of 50% / 6.1 (on the 10 point scale) / 12 (on the 20 point scale), to include any essential subject(s).
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically need to complete the Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong (Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma) and the first year of a university programme or an international pathway programme.
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Zambian GCE with grades 1-6 in five subjects, to include any essential subject(s).
Year 1 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level with grades CCC, to include any essential subject(s).
Year 2 Entry
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level with grades BBB, to include any essential subject(s).
English Language Requirement
We can accept English at grade C in the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level with no expiry date.
The tuition fees you'll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you're studying. If you’re studying a full-time undergraduate degree, your fee status will be classed as one of the following:
Scotland
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland
International
Your fee status is typically based on the country where you've lived on a regular, non-temporary basis for the three years prior to the start of your course.
We’ll confirm your tuition fees once you’ve applied.
International includes applicants from EU countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled Status in the UK. (Students from the Republic of Ireland are not included.)
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Fee Status |
2026/27 |
2027/28 |
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£1,820 (typically paid by SAAS) |
£1,820* (typically paid by SAAS) |
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£9,790 |
Tuition fees for 2027 entry are being confirmed and will be published here. Fees shown are for 2026 entry.** |
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£16,950 |
£16,950*** |
*For Scottish undergraduate students, tuition fees are set by the Scottish Government and confirmed annually. If the approved fee level changes in future, Abertay may update its published tuition fees in line with the confirmed government rate.
**Tuition fees for Rest of UK students are reviewed annually. Where permitted, the University may increase tuition fees for continuing students (those starting their course from September 2027) in line with changes to the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government. Students should take the potential for future fee increases into account when planning the overall cost of their studies.
***Eligible international students will automatically receive a scholarship worth between £12,000-£28,000 over the duration of their course.
See more about tuition fees, grants, bursaries, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and living costs in our undergraduate fees and funding section.
We offer a range of scholarships to help support your studies with us.
As well as Abertay scholarships for English, Welsh, Northern Irish and international students, there are a range of corporate and philanthropic scholarships available. Some are course specific, many are not. There are some listed below or you can visit the Undergraduate scholarship pages.
A scholarship for prospective undergraduate Science and Social Science students applying from England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
An award of up to £3,000 per year for up to a maximum of four years, for prospective new international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
Two £1,000 awards for students who have overcome challenges to attend university.
Grants of up to £500 from The Batchelor Trust for eligible Year 1 and 2 students facing financial hardship.
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We're keen to offer help to Ukrainian students who may wish to transfer from their existing institution in Ukraine or to register with us as new students for intake in September. There will be no tuition fees charged for the duration of the degree programme, as those with refugee status are treated as ‘Home/Scottish’ students and will also have access to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland bursary and student loans. Our Recruitment Team can help guide applicants.
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