Clearing entry requirements 2026 | University of Essex

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This table is a summary of our expected Clearing entry requirements for undergraduate courses for 2026 entry.
Requirements and course availability may change. This information may be updated once Clearing opens in July and throughout the summer.
'UCAS points' refers to UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent), unless otherwise stated.
Specific subject and grade requirements must still be met where listed, even if your total UCAS points exceed the general requirement.
Foundation year courses typically require 56 UCAS points (DEE or equivalent) and may include subject-specific requirements such as a specific GCSE subject.
Full course details, including department information, can be found on Course Finder.
Each application is considered individually. If your grades are lower than outlined here, or if anything is unclear, contact us at admit@essex.ac.uk so we can provide personalised advice.

Clearing entry requirements 2026
Department / subject area	Clearing entry requirements	Additional requirements
Computer science	A-levels: CCD UCAS points: 88	GCSE Maths grade C/4
Electronic engineering	A-levels: CCD UCAS points: 88	A-level Maths grade C GCSE Science grade C/4
East 15 Acting School: BA Acting BA Acting & Contemporary Theatre BA Acting (International) BA Acting and Physical Theatre BA Acting and Fight Performance	Not available in Clearing. Applications for 2027 entry will open in September 2026.	-
East 15 Acting School: All other East 15 courses	Standard entry requirements outlined on individual course pages	Successful interview or audition required as outlined on individual course pages
Essex Business School (BSc/BBA courses): Business and management Accounting Marketing	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	GCSE Maths grade C/4
Essex Business School (Integrated Masters): Integrated Master in Management: Marketing Management Integrated Master in Accounting: Accounting and Finance	A-levels: BBC UCAS points: 112	GCSE Maths grade C/4
Events, hospitality and tourism (BA courses)	A-levels: DDD UCAS points: 72	GCSE Maths grade C/4 GCSE English grade C/4
Events, hospitality and tourism (FdA courses)	A-levels: DDE UCAS points: 64 (from minimum of one full A-level)	GCSE Maths grade C/4 GCSE English grade C/4
Economics (BA/BSc courses)	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	GCSE Maths grade B/5 or C/4, depending on course
Integrated Master in Economics	A-levels: BBC UCAS points: 112	GCSE Maths grade B/5
School of Health and Social Care: Certificate of Higher Education in Health and Social Care	Standard entry requirements outlined on course page	GCSE Maths grade C/4 GCSE English grade C/4
School of Health and Social Care: FdSc Dental Hygiene BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Therapy	Not available in Clearing. Applications for 2027 entry will open in September 2026.	-
School of Health and Social Care: BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	GCSE Maths grade C/4 GCSE English grade C/4 Successful interview required DBS check and additional requirements detailed on School of Health and Social Care webpage
School of Health and Social Care: Integrated Master in Science: Nursing (Dual Award in Adult and Mental Health)	A-levels: CCC UCAS points: 96	GCSE Maths grade C/4 GCSE English grade C/4 Successful interview required DBS check and additional requirements detailed on School of Health and Social Care webpage
School of Health and Social Care: Occupational Therapy	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	GCSE Maths grade C/4 GCSE English grade C/4 GCSE Science grade C/4 Successful interview required DBS check and additional requirements detailed on School of Health and Social Care webpage
School of Health and Social Care: Social Work	A-levels: DDD UCAS points: 72	GCSE English grade C/4 Successful interview required Relevant work/practical experience DBS check and additional requirements detailed on School of Health and Social Care webpage
School of Health and Social Care: Speech and Language Therapy	Not available in Clearing. Applications for 2027 entry will open in September 2026.	-
Languages and Linguistics: English language Modern languages Linguistics	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	Computational Linguistics also requires GCSE Maths grade C/4
Law: LLB (Hons) Licence English and French Law (Double Degree)	Not available in Clearing. Applications for 2027 entry will open in September 2026.	-
Law: LLB (Hons) Law (Senior Status)	Lower second class (2:2) undergraduate degree.	-
Law (all other courses)	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	-
Biological sciences (BSc courses)	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	A-level Biology grade C GCSE Maths grade C/4
Integrated Master in Science: Tropical Marine Biology	A-levels: BBC UCAS points: 112	A-level Biology grade C GCSE Maths grade C/4
Biomedical science (BSc courses) BSc (Hons) Biochemistry	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	A-level Biology or Chemistry grade C, plus D in a second science GCSE Maths grade C/4
Integrated Master in Science: Biochemistry and Biotechnology Integrated Master in Science: Biomedical Science	A-levels: BBC UCAS points: 112	A-level Biology or Chemistry grade C, plus C in a second science GCSE Maths grade C/4
Literature Journalism Film studies Drama Creative writing	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	One A-level in an essay-based subject may be required, as outlined on individual course pages.
Integrated Master in Literature	A-levels: BBC UCAS points: 112	One A-level in an essay-based subject
Mathematics	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	A-level Maths grade C
Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies (BA courses)	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	-
Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies (Integrated Masters): Integrated Master in History Integrated Master in Philosophy Integrated Master in Art History	A-levels: BBC UCAS points: 112	-
Politics and international relations (BA/BSc courses)	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	Courses with Economics require GCSE Maths grade C/4
Integrated Master in Politics	A-levels: BBC UCAS points: 112	-
Psychosocial and psychoanalytical studies, including childhood studies	A-levels: DDD UCAS points: 72	-
Psychology	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	GCSE Maths grade C/4
Sociology and criminology	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	Sociology with Data Science also requires GCSE Maths grade C/4
Sport and Exercise Science, Sport Coaching, and Sports Therapy	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	A-level Science or Maths grade C GCSE Maths grade C/4
Psychology with Sport and Exercise	A-levels: CDD UCAS points: 80	GCSE Maths grade C/4
Integrated Master in Science: Sports and Exercise Science	A-levels: BBC UCAS points: 112	A-level Science or Maths grade B GCSE Maths grade C/4
Physiotherapy	Not available in Clearing. Applications for 2027 entry will open in September 2026.	-

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