Frequently asked questions on applying to the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh. Expand all Collapse all What is the application process? Find out more about the application process within the College of Science and Engineering Applying for an undergraduate degree What are the entry requirements? Standard entry requirement The standard entry requirement is: SQA Highers: AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. A Levels: A*A*A* - AAB. IB: 43 points with 777 at HL - 34 points with 655 at HL. Minimum entry requirement The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is: SQA Highers: AABB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. A Levels: ABB. IB: 32 points with 655 at HL. More information for widening access applicants Required subjects The grades used to meet our entry requirements must include: SQA: Highers: Mathematics at A. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics is recommended. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. National 5s: English at C. A Levels: Mathematics at A. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. GCSEs: English at C or 4. IB: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. SL: English at 5. Find out more about entry requirements International applicants We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications. Entry requirements by country Mature applicants We welcome applications from mature students and accept a range of qualifications. Mature applicant qualifications What happens if I don’t achieve the grades I was hoping for? Each case is dealt with on an individual basis, you should speak directly to the Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment Team, College of Science and Engineering. Contact Admissions Team How do I get in touch with the Admissions Team? The team who manage admissions for the School of Informatics are based in the College of Science and Engineering: Contact Admissions Team Still have a query? Please contact our staff who will be happy to help Contact Us