Applying to Tier 2 Universities

Tier 2 universities are not easy to get into. These are still some of the best universities in the UK and you want your grades to slightly beat the the entry requirements.

Below you’ll find the resources you need to make a successful application to a top tier UK university.

Highly respected, strong research output, competitive entry, and strong employment prospects.

University of Manchester
King's College London (KCL)
University of Warwick
University of Edinburgh
University of St Andrews
Durham University
University of Nottingham
University of Birmingham
University of Bath

Grades

The grades you need to get in

Supercurriculars

Guidance relating to your academic scores

Requirements

For a competitive application to middle tier universities you should have:

  • 2 X Relevant book

  • 1 X Relevant Lecture

  • 1 X Work experience / Volunteering

Your choices should be relevant to all the courses you are applying to:

Our super-curricular recommendation tool ensures you choose relevant activities and resources

Our super-curricular database is home to the best activities available for Year 12 and 13 students

Tier 2 Universities on the map