Undergraduate entry requirements
At Alliance Manchester Business School we aim to admit highly talented students with great potential from a variety of educational backgrounds.
We're delighted that you're considering applying to the School. If you’ve got the ability and the commitment to make the most of Manchester, then we want to hear from you.
Most popular entry requirements
Details of our standard offers for the most popular entry qualifications are listed below. Please note that in addition to our A-level (or equivalent) requirements, you must also meet our GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English language subject requirements.
Applications are assessed holistically by the Admissions Team. Predicted grades are considered alongside other information, including the personal statement, academic reference, the subject/s you have taken, completion of all sections of the application and provision of your complete academic history relevant to meeting our entry criteria.
Please visit our related pages for details of accepted international qualifications, English language requirements and international foundation year courses.
Standard entry requirements
GCSEs
To meet our Maths subject requirements we require GCSE Maths at Grade B or 6 or we can accept GCSE Applications of Maths and Methods in Maths - both at Grade B or 6 - if studied together in the same sitting. Please note we do not accept Applied Maths e.g. WJEC Mathematics – Numeracy.
To meet our English language subject requirements we require GCSE English Language at Grade B or 6.
Please note that we do not accept the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to meet our GCSE English language subject requirements.
A-levels
Grades AAA. Native language A-levels are accepted. General Studies is normally accepted if one of four A-levels passed in the same sitting. In most circumstances we will expect candidates to complete three A-levels in one sitting to demonstrate the ability to manage a high level and volume of study.
We will consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades. Due to the popularity of our courses we may prioritise applicants based on the number of preferred subjects that they are studying. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please check the individual course profile pages for our list of preferred subjects, you can find this under 'Entry requirements'.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
36 points overall with 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects.
Students without GCSE/IGCSE Maths at grade B (or 6) will need to achieve 5 in any one of the following SL subjects; Maths, Maths Studies*, Maths: Analysis and Approaches or Maths: Applications and Interpretation. Alternatively, we can accept grade 5 in Middle Years Programme Maths.
*We do not accept Maths Studies for BSc (Hons) International Business, Finance and Economics applicants for the purposes of meeting our Maths subject requirements.
Students without GCSE/IGCSE English Language at B (or 6) will need to achieve 5 in SL Language A: English Language and Literature or Language A: Literature. If Language B: English is offered at SL we would need you to achieve 6.
BTEC Nationals
We consider the various BTEC Nationals for entry provided you have studied a subject relevant to the chosen course.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
D*D*D* in the BTEC National Extended Diploma
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
D*D* in the BTEC National Diploma plus grade A at A-level
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
D* in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AA at A-level.
Please note that we do not accept General Studies as an A-level option and we do not accept A-level subjects which are the same as your BTEC qualification.
Please note that the National Diploma and the National Extended Certificate must be studied alongside A-levels. We are unable to accept combinations of the BTEC qualification.
Access to HE Diploma
The subject of your Access to HE qualification will be taken into consideration when making a decision on your application. Please note: We only accept the Access to HE qualification when studied at a centre in the UK.
60 credits are required with 45 credits at Level 3 at Distinction. Please note that we do not accept credits at Pass.
Higher entry requirements for BSc (Hons) Accounting and BSc Hons) Business Accounting
GCSEs
To meet our Maths subject requirements we require GCSE Maths at Grade A or 7 or we can accept GCSE Applications of Maths and Methods in Maths - both at Grade A or 7 - if studied together in the same sitting. Please note we do not accept Applied Maths e.g. WJEC Mathematics – Numeracy.
To meet our English language subject requirements we require GCSE English Language at Grade B or 6.
Please note that we do not accept the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to meet our GCSE English language subject requirements.
A-levels
Grades AAA. Native language A-levels are accepted. General Studies is normally accepted if one of four A-levels passed in the same sitting. In most circumstances, we will expect candidates to complete three A-levels in one sitting to demonstrate the ability to manage a high level and volume of study.
We will consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades. Due to the popularity of our courses we may prioritise applicants based on the number of preferred subjects that they are studying. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please check the individual course profile pages for our list of preferred subjects, you can find this under 'Entry requirements'.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
36 points overall with 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects.
Students without GCSE/IGCSE Maths at grade A (or 7) will need to achieve 6 in any one of the following SL subjects; Maths, Maths: Analysis and Approaches or Maths: Applications and Interpretation. Alternatively, we can accept grade 6 in Middle Years Programme Maths. We do not accept Maths Studies for BSc (Hons) Accounting applicants for the purposes of meeting our Maths subject requirements.
Students without GCSE/IGCSE English Language at B (or 6) will need to achieve 5 in SL Language A: English Language and Literature or Language A: Literature. If Language B: English is offered at SL we would need you to achieve 6.
BTEC Nationals
We consider the various BTEC Nationals for entry provided you have studied a subject relevant to the chosen course.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
D*D*D* in the BTEC National Extended Diploma
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
D*D* in the BTEC National Diploma plus grade A at A-level
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
D* in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AA at A-level.
Please note that we do not accept General Studies as an A-level option and we do not accept A-level subjects which are the same as your BTEC qualification.
Please note that the National Diploma and the National Extended Certificate must be studied alongside A-levels. We are unable to accept combinations of the BTEC qualification.
Access to HE Diploma
The subject of your Access to HE qualification will be taken into consideration when making a decision on your application. Please note: We only accept the Access to HE qualification when studied at a centre in the UK.
60 credits are required with 45 credits at Level 3 at Distinction. Please note that we do not accept credits at Pass.
Please contact us if you need to discuss your qualifications further. You may find your query is answered within our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).