Entry requirements for undergraduate degrees
There are two types of entry requirements for undergraduate courses – standard and contextual. All of our undergraduate courses have their own entry requirements which can be seen on the relevant course page.
Standard offers:
We have a long tradition of welcoming applicants from a wide range of backgrounds taking a variety of qualifications and we're used to admitting students with a combination of qualifications including A levels, BTECs, Access to Higher Education Diplomas and vocational qualifications.
We will take a pragmatic and supportive approach to your application, taking into account (where relevant) your personal statement, interview, portfolio and other information that demonstrates your potential to succeed at Herts. This way, we are able to give you an individually tailored offer, within the bounds of the course tariff range.
Eligibility for Standard Entry
Contextual offers (2025 entry):
We understand everyone's journey is unique. That's why, when we look at your application, we consider more than just your grades. If you meet our criteria, you will receive a ‘contextual offer’ from our admissions team. There is nothing you need to do; this will happen automatically.
A contextual offer is a reduction of up to one grade below our standard entry requirements, equivalent to 8 UCAS points.
Eligibility and application
To receive a contextual offer, you must be a student eligible for UK fees and meet the criteria below.
Free school meals
You'll be eligible to receive a contextual offer if you have been in receipt of free school meals at some point during the last six years (during your secondary education) up until the end of your final year.
Care experienced
You’ll be eligible to receive a contextual offer if you have experience of being in care before the age of 16.