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Applying for undergraduate courses
How do I apply?
If you wish to apply you need to apply through UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service).
- At College or School in the UK?
- Apply online on the UCAS website.
- A mature student?
- Apply online on the UCAS website.
- An EU student?
- Apply online on the UCAS website.
- An International Student (outside EU)
- Apply directly to BIAD. Visit the International Students application pages.
What qualifications do I need to be accepted onto your course?
Firstly, we expect a strong academic background. For first year entry, we ask for 280 points (BBC) from 3 A2s, or from 2 A2s and 2 A/Ss if you are only taking two A2s; seven BTEC distinctions; and an Advanced GNVQ distinction. Mature students should contact us for advice. Secondly, we also expect all applicants to show demonstrable media interest and experience, which means arranging some sort of media work experience for themselves.
Undergraduate entry requirements
Home Student Requirements:
- GCE A-level
- No specified subjects.
- A2 and/or A/S level points required = 280 from 3 A2s or 2 A2s and 2A/Ss.
- We treat AVCEs the same as A2s.
- GNVQ
- Merit in AGNVQ required, usually supported by grade B A-level.
- Scottish National
- Considered on an individual basis.
- National Diploma/Certificate
- We are looking for 280 points. This equates to DMM at Diploma level or DM at Certificate with an A level at C grade.
- View the UCAS Tariff to calculate points.
- Scottish Higher Grades
- AABB.
- Access Programmes
- Kitemarked Access programme award acceptable for entry - must be in a specific subject area or contain specific units.
Overseas Student Requirements:
- International Baccalaureate
- 32 points required.
- Irish Leaving Certificate
- AAAABB-BBBBBC.
- Language Requirements
- One of the following:
- IELTS 6.5 or above
- TOEFL PAPER BASED 575 or above
- TOEFL COMPUTER BASED 232 or above
- Cambridge Advanced Grade C (minimum) or above
Will I need to attend an interview?
If you apply to any of our undergraduate courses, you will be invited to an applicant open day, at the end of which you will be interviewed and we will take a look at any work you have brought. If you cannot attend the open day you will be invited to submit a postal interview instead. We do strongly recommend that you attend the applicant open day as this will demonstrate that you understand the demands of the course and have a commitment to it. Read more about open days.
Frequently asked questions
For more information on applications, transfers, deferring for a year, fees and courses, visit our FAQs page.
Who do I contact if I have a query not covered by the FAQs?
For any queries not covered by the FAQs please email the admissions tutor with your question.
