Understand the BASc application process
Our undergraduate admissions process
To succeed on the BASc takes the right mindset and the right capabilities. From day one, you'll integrate disciplinary perspectives and methods, build arguments, and defend them to faculty and peers from your first term, so before we offer you a place, we need real evidence you're ready for that. Grades are one clear way to show us that. If you're on track for the results we look for, that gets you one step closer to a decision.
But we know grades aren't everything. Some highly capable students don't perform to their potential in exams, not through lack of ability, but because exams don't always measure the way they think. We understand that there's more than one way to demonstrate you're capable of this degree. That's where our Academic interview with faculty comes in: a direct look at how you think, for candidates whose grades don't tell the full story.
We’re committed to delivering a fair admissions system that admits students of outstanding achievement and potential, irrespective of their background.
Applicants can apply via UCAS (the UK-based admissions system), or directly via our website.
Predicted A*AA?
On track for A*AA at A Level, with a 6 or above in one quantitative and one qualitative GCSE (or A Level)? That's strong academic evidence on its own. If you’re eligible for a contextual offer, we look for ABB.
If you meet the grade requirements, you’ll be invited to an interview with senior LIS staff. Your grades have already done the academic talking; this is about whether LIS is the right place for you to thrive.
Alternatively...
We know grades aren't everything, and we understand there's more than one way to demonstrate you're capable of this degree. If you don’t meet the grade requirements, you’ll be invited to an academic interview: a conversation with our academic team around a real problem, where you can show us how you think, build an argument, and adapt under challenge.
The same capability our A*AA applicants show through grades, just shown live. You'll also complete a mindset interview with senior staff to check whether LIS is the place for you.
How to apply for LIS
Please note: Whilst we don't require personal statements from Home students, international students will be asked to submit a short account during their application detailing their motivation to study at LIS.
Apply
Applicants can apply via UCAS (the UK-based admissions system), or directly via our website. Please note that we operate a rolling admissions process, so we still accept direct applications past the January UCAS deadline.
UCAS course code: BA5C
UCAS provider code: L58
Selection Day Interview
All eligible applicants will be invited to interview during one of our Selection Days. This is a chance for you to meet the team, and show us that you're the right fit for LIS.
Offer
We’ll review your Selection Day performance together with your full application. Successful applicants will receive personalised offers that take into account their background and context.
Accept
Offer holders are able to attend a number of events, both on campus and online, before deciding whether LIS is right for them.
Enrol
In September, you'll officially join us on campus.
Admissions timeline
13th of Jan 2027
30th June 2027
2nd July 2027
20th of Sept 2027
Our admissions process looks a little different to that of a traditional university. We think that’s a good thing.
Whether you’ve changed your mind or your plan didn't work out, Clearing at LIS offers a fresh opportunity to find your path and shape your future.
Our Clearing admissions process involves three simple steps and you'll get helpful advice and support from our Clearing team when you make a phone enquiry.
It’s your chance to take a bold step toward an innovative education that prepares you for the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world.
Key information
We don't believe in traditional university entry requirements, that's why we do things a little differently. Take a look below for the key information you need when applying.
Entry requirements
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A*AA (ABB for contextual offers)*.
That's strong academic evidence on its own, and moves you to a Mindset Interview: a chat with senior staff to check LIS is the right fit for you.
*If your grades don't tell the full story, you'll be invited to an Academic Interview instead: a real problem, worked through live with our faculty, so you can show us how you think. Both paths ask you to demonstrate the same thing: that you can do this course, and do well on it.
Qualifications
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We accept A Levels, Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate, Welsh Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, German Abitur, Italian Diploma di Esame di Stato, and International Baccalaureate, and many more. Please get in touch if you’re unsure whether your qualifications will be accepted.
International students
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We have a sponsorship licence which means we’re able to welcome international students onto the course, provided that your visa application is approved by the UK Home Office. Visit our international students guide page for more information.
English language requirements
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The LIS programme is taught in English. If English is not your first language, you may be required to have an English Language Qualification. Further information can be found in our Admissions Regulations and Procedures for Students.
Regulation
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We’re the first institution in over 50 years to be able to award our own degrees from the start, having been awarded top marks in every area of academic standards and qualities by the Office for Students.
Student Finance
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Find out more about our undergraduate course fees, financing options (including Student Finance and borrowing from the Student Loans Company), and support available through bursaries, scholarships and grants here.
You can view all policies relating to our Admissions process, including our English Language Requirements, in the ‘Admissions Regulations and Procedures for Students’ policy on our main Policies page.
Frequently asked questions
Do you accept international students?
Yes. We have a Student sponsorship licence which means we're able to welcome international students onto the course, provided that your visa application is approved by the UK Home Office. You can find out more about this in our International Student Guide.
What grades do I need to get in?
Grades are one way of showing us you can succeed on this degree. If you're on track for A*AA at A Level (ABB for contextual offers), with a 6 or above in one quantitative and one qualitative GCSE or A Level, that's strong evidence on its own, and you'll move to a Mindset Interview: a chat with senior staff to check LIS is the right fit for you.
But we know grades aren't everything. Some capable students just don't perform to their potential in exams. If you don't meet the grade requirements, you'll be invited to an Academic Interview instead: a conversation with our academic team around a real problem, where you can show us how you think and adapt under challenge. You'll also complete the Mindset Interview with senior staff. Both paths ask you to prove the same thing: that you can do this course, and do well on it.
How does your admission process work?
Our process looks at more than exam results, but grades are still the clearest first signal we have that you can succeed on the BASc. If you're on track for A*AA at A Level (ABB if you're eligible for a contextual offer), with a 6 or above in one quantitative and one qualitative GCSE or A Level, that's strong academic evidence on its own. We also accept Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers, the Irish Leaving Certificate, the Welsh Baccalaureate, the International Baccalaureate, and several other Level 3 equivalents, so get in touch if you're unsure whether yours counts.
After you apply, everyone is interviewed, just by one of two routes. Meet our predicted grade bar and you go straight to a Mindset Interview with senior staff, a quick check that LIS is the right fit for you. If your grades sit below that, or you feel your grades don't tell the full story, you'll sit an Academic Interview: a real problem worked through live with our faculty. You'll also do a Mindset Interview.
We also weigh your full profile and personal context. We don't ask Home students for a personal statement.
Both routes are designed to prove the same thing: that you can do this course, and do well on it. Apply via UCAS or directly through our website; admissions run on a rolling basis, so we still accept applications after the January UCAS deadline.
How do I apply?
You can apply via UCAS or directly through our website. We operate a rolling admissions process, so we accept applications past the January UCAS deadline, though we encourage you to apply as early as possible. The deadline for students requiring a Sponsored Student Visa is 30th June; for all other students the end of August.
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