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  "scrapedEntryRequirements": "Entry requirements Entry requirements The University will consider applications from students holding a wide range of qualifications. Click below to find out more. Typical offer levels All applications are assessed on an individual basis but some of our typical requirements are listed below. Students offering qualifications not listed are welcome to contact our Admissions Team for further advice. Please also see our general entry requirements. Additional requirements UCAS points 112-128 A level ABB, including A level Mathematics at B (not Use of Mathematics) BTEC Nationals The University will consider applicants holding/studying BTEC Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) in Engineering. A typical offer would be to achieve Distinction, Distinction, Merit. International Baccalaureate 128 tariff points - typically H5, H6, H6 at HL including HL Maths/Maths Method or HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at 5 or SL Maths/Maths Methods at 6 (not Maths Studies/SL Maths: Ap"
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