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IB requirements at the University of Leeds
By Michael Thompson - Head of Teaching Excellence; 15 years as an IB Coordinator
Data checked 6 October 2026
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Offers marked 2027 were checked against the university's own course pages for 2027 entry; the others are as published for 2026 entry. Always confirm on the course page.
Most common offer: 35 points (72 courses)
| Course | IB offer | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Law with Hispanic Law35 overall (6,6,5 higher including Spanish). | 35 points2027 | 35 overall (6,6,5 higher including Spanish). |
| Modern Languages and Economics35 points overall including 17 at Higher Level. If you do not already meet our GCSE Maths requirements, we will also require 5 in Standard Level Maths or 4 in Higher Level Maths (we accept both Applications and Interpretation, and Analysis and Approaches). Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. | 35 points2027 | 35 points overall including 17 at Higher Level. If you do not already meet our GCSE Maths requirements, we will also require 5 in Standard Level Maths or 4 in Higher Level Maths (we accept both Applications and Interpretation, and Analysis and Approaches). Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. |
| Modern Languages and International Relations34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. | 34 points2027 | 34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. |
| Civil Engineering with Transport16 points at higher level to include 6 points in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or 5 points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. | 35 points2026 | 16 points at higher level to include 6 points in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or 5 points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. |
| Actuarial Mathematics17 points at Higher Level including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (Mathematics: Analytics and Approaches is preferred). | 17 points2027 | 17 points at Higher Level including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (Mathematics: Analytics and Approaches is preferred). |
| Natural Sciences (International)7,6,6 at Higher Level including subjects which enable the study of 3 subjects in year 1 | 36 points2026 | 7,6,6 at Higher Level including subjects which enable the study of 3 subjects in year 1 |
| Theoretical Physics18 points at Higher Level to include 5 in Higher Level Physics and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 18 points2027 | 18 points at Higher Level to include 5 in Higher Level Physics and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. |
| Chemistry and Mathematicsincluding Chemistry and Mathematics. Leeds states Higher Level grades, not a points total. | 6,6,6 at HL2027 | including Chemistry and Mathematics. Leeds states Higher Level grades, not a points total. |
| Biologywith 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If Biology is the only science at Higher Level, a 6 will be required. | 31 points2027 | with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If Biology is the only science at Higher Level, a 6 will be required. |
| Psychology35 points overall with a higher level science subject at grade 6 or above. You must also satisfy the English and Maths GCSE or equivalent requirement. | 35 points2027 | 35 points overall with a higher level science subject at grade 6 or above. You must also satisfy the English and Maths GCSE or equivalent requirement. |
| Business EconomicsFor degrees requiring AAA at A-level: 35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A. For those applicants who meet our Maths or English requirements through another qualification, these minimum points for Maths or English in the IB Diploma do not apply. Literature and Performance or English ab initio are not accepted for English Language, and a separate English Language qualification is required. | 35 points2027 | For degrees requiring AAA at A-level: 35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A. For those applicants who meet our Maths or English requirements through another qualification, these minimum points for Maths or English in the IB Diploma do not apply. Literature and Performance or English ab initio are not accepted for English Language, and a separate English Language qualification is required. |
| Modern Languages and History35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. | 35 points2027 | 35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. |
| English Language and Literature35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including minimum of 5 in English at Higher Level. | 35 points2027 | 35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including minimum of 5 in English at Higher Level. |
Worth knowing
- Published IB offers for the 2026 entry cycle span 24 to 36 points depending on the course (152 courses list an IB offer).
All 141 courses with an IB offer
Every course this university published an IB offer for in the 2026 entry cycle. Search to narrow, and confirm current offers on the course page.
| Course | IB offer |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A. For those applicants who meet our Maths or English requirements through another qualification, these minimum points for Maths or English in the IB Diploma do not apply. | 35 points |
| Actuarial Mathematics17 points at Higher Level including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (Mathematics: Analytics and Approaches is preferred). | 17 points |
| Ancient History34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. | 34 points |
| Ancient History and History35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in History at Higher Level | 35 points |
| Ancient History and Philosophy34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. | 34 points |
| Arabic and Chinese34 points overall including 16 at Higher Level and 4 in a foreign language at Standard Level | 34 points |
| Arabic and Japanese35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level and 4 in a foreign language at Standard Level | 35 points |
| Arabic and Russian34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 5 in Russian at Higher Level | 34 points |
| Arabic, Islamic, Middle Eastern and North African Studies34 points overall including 16 at Higher Level. | 34 points |
| Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year24 overall (12 higher) | 24 points |
| Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise)31 overall with 6,6,6 at higher level including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject. | 31 points |
| BiologyBSc: 31 overall with 6,6,5 at higher level including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If Biology is the only science at higher level, a 6 will be required. MBiol: 31 overall with 6,6,6 at higher level including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If Biology is the only science at higher level, a 6 will be required. | 34 points |
| Biology and History and Philosophy of Science34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in Biology at Higher Level and 5 in Mathematics at Standard Level | 34 points |
| Biomedical Sciences31 overall with 6,6,6 at higher level including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject. | 31 points |
| Business EconomicsFor degrees requiring AAA at A-level: 35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A. For those applicants who meet our Maths or English requirements through another qualification, these minimum points for Maths or English in the IB Diploma do not apply. Literature and Performance or English ab initio are not accepted for English Language, and a separate English Language qualification is required. | 35 points |
| Business Management and the Human ResourceFor degrees requiring AAB at A-level: 35 points overall with 16 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A. For those applicants who meet our Maths or English requirements through another qualification, these minimum points for Maths or English in the IB Diploma do not apply. Literature and Performance or English ab initio are not accepted for English Language, and a separate English Language qualification is required. | 35 points |
| Business Management with MarketingFor degrees requiring AAA at A-level: 35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A. For those applicants who meet our Maths or English requirements through another qualification, these minimum points for Maths or English in the IB Diploma do not apply. Literature and Performance or English ab initio are not accepted for English Language, and a separate English Language qualification is required. | 35 points |
| Business Studies with Foundation Year24 overall (12 higher) | 24 points |
| Childhood Studies34 overall (6,5,5 higher). | 34 points |
| Chinese (Modern)34 points overall including 16 at Higher Level and 4 in a foreign language at Standard Level | 34 points |
| Chinese and Japanese Studies35 points overall with 16 - 17 at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in a foreign language | 35 points |
| Chinese and Russian34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 5 in Russian at Higher Level | 34 points |
| Chinese and Thai Studies34 points overall including 16 at Higher Level and 4 in a foreign language at Standard Level | 34 points |
| Civil Engineering with Transport16 points at higher level to include 6 points in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or 5 points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. | 35 points |
| Classical Civilisation34 points overall including 16 at Higher Level | 34 points |
| Classical Literature and English35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level with 6 in English at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| Communication and Media16 at higher level, with 5 at higher level in English or 6 at standard level. | 35 points |
| Criminal Justice and Criminology35 overall (6,5,5 higher). | 35 points |
| Cultural and Media Studies34-35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level with 4 in English | 34 - 35 points |
| Digital Media16 at higher level, with 5 at higher level in English or 6 at standard level. | 35 points |
| East Asian Studies34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. | 34 points |
| East Asian Studies and International Relations34 points overall including 16 at Higher Level | 34 points |
| Ecology and Conservation Biology(With 17 at higher level) including 6 in higher level biology and preferably another science or science-related subject at higher level. | 34 points |
| EconomicsFor degrees requiring AAA at A-level: 35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A. For those applicants who meet our Maths or English requirements through another qualification, these minimum points for Maths or English in the IB Diploma do not apply. Literature and Performance or English ab initio are not accepted for English Language, and a separate English Language qualification is required. | 35 points |
| Economics and FinanceFor degrees requiring AAA at A-level: 35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A. For those applicants who meet our Maths or English requirements through another qualification, these minimum points for Maths or English in the IB Diploma do not apply. Literature and Performance or English ab initio are not accepted for English Language, and a separate English Language qualification is required. | 35 points |
| Economics and History35 points overall with 17 at Higher Level and 5 in Mathematics at Standard Level (or 4 in Mathematics at Higher Level) | 35 points |
| Economics and Politics35 overall (6,6,5 higher). | 35 points |
| Education34 overall (6,5,5 higher). | 34 points |
| English and Comparative Literature35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level with 6 in English at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| English and Film Studies35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level with 6 in English at Higher Level | 35 points |
| English and History35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in English at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| English and History of Art35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in English at Higher Level | 35 points |
| English and Music35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in English at Higher Level and 6 in Music at Higher Level | 35 points |
| English and Philosophy35 overall with 17 at Higher Level including 6 in English at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| English and Sociology35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6 in English at Higher Level and 5 points in Mathematics at Standard Level. | 35 points |
| English Language and Linguistics35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 5 in English at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| English Language and Literature35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including minimum of 5 in English at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| English Literature35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in English at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| English Literature with Creative Writing35 points overall with 17 at Higher Level including 6 in English at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| English, Theatre and Performance35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in English at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| Film Studies34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. | 34 points |
| Film, Photography and Media16 at higher level, with 5 at higher level in English or 6 at standard level. | 35 points |
| Fine Art34 points overall including 16 at Higher Level with 4 in English | 34 points |
| Fine Art with Contemporary Cultural Theory34 points overall including 16 at Higher Level with 4 in English | 34 points |
| Fine Art with History of Art34 points overall including 16 at Higher Level with 4 in English. | 34 points |
| French34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where the post-A level language route is taken, 5 in Higher Level in the language is required. Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. | 34 points |
| Genetics31 overall with 6,6,5 at higher level including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If Biology is the only science at higher level, a 6 will be required. | 31 points |
| German34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where the post-A level language route is taken, 5 in Higher Level in the language is required. Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. | 34 points |
| Global Creative Industries35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level | 35 points |
| Global Development34 overall (6,5,5 higher). | 34 points |
| History35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level | 35 points |
| History and Philosophy35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level | 35 points |
| History and Sociology35 overall (16 higher, including 5 standard points in mathematics) | 35 points |
| History of Artincluding 16 at Higher level and 4 in English | 34 points |
| History of Art with Cultural Studies34-35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level with 4 in English. | 34 points |
| Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year24 overall (12 higher) | 24 points |
| International BusinessFor degrees requiring AAA at A-level: 35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A. For those applicants who meet our Maths or English requirements through another qualification, these minimum points for Maths or English in the IB Diploma do not apply. Literature and Performance or English ab initio are not accepted for English Language, and a separate English Language qualification is required. | 35 points |
| International Business and FinanceFor degrees requiring AAA at A-level: 35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A. For those applicants who meet our Maths or English requirements through another qualification, these minimum points for Maths or English in the IB Diploma do not apply. Literature and Performance or English ab initio are not accepted for English Language, and a separate English Language qualification is required. | 35 points |
| International Business and MarketingFor degrees requiring AAA at A-level: 35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A. | 35 points |
| International History and Politics35 points overall with 17 at Higher Level | 35 points |
| International Relations35 overall (6,5,5 higher). | 35 points |
| Islamic, Middle Eastern and North African Studies34 points overall including 16 at Higher Level. | 34 points |
| Italian34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. | 34 points |
| Japanese34 points overall including 16 at Higher Level. | 34 points |
| Japanese and Russian35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 5 in Russian at Higher Level | 35 points |
| Journalism16 at higher level, with 5 at higher level in English or 6 at standard level. | 35 points |
| Law with German Law35 overall (6,6,5 higher including German). | 35 points |
| Law with Hispanic Law35 overall (6,6,5 higher including Spanish). | 35 points |
| Liberal Arts35 points overall with 17 at Higher Level | 35 points |
| Linguistics34 points with 16 at Higher Level | 34 points |
| Linguistics and Philosophy35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| Marketing35 points overall with 16 points from Higher Level subjects. Plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics courses or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics courses, and 6 in Standard Level English A or Higher Level English B, or 5 in Higher Level English A. For those applicants who meet our Maths or English requirements through another qualification, these minimum points for Maths or English in the IB Diploma do not apply. Literature and Performance or English ab initio are not accepted for English Language, and a separate English Language qualification is required. | 35 points |
| Mathematics and Music35 overall including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (Mathematics: Analytics and Approaches is preferred). | 35 points |
| Mathematics and Philosophy35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in Mathematics at Higher Level | 35 points |
| Microbiology31 overall with 6,6,5 at higher level including Biology or Chemistry and another science or science-related subject. | 31 points |
| Middle Eastern Studies and Politics35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| MidwiferyApplicants must obtain 34 points overall (16 points at higher level), including 3 subjects at higher level at a minimum of a Grade 5, one of which must be Biology. | 34 points |
| Modern Languages and Business35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. If you do not already meet our GCSE Maths requirements, we will also require 5 in Standard Level Maths or 4 in Higher Level Maths (we accept both Applications and Interpretation, and Analysis and Approaches). Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. | 35 points |
| Modern Languages and Economics35 points overall including 17 at Higher Level. If you do not already meet our GCSE Maths requirements, we will also require 5 in Standard Level Maths or 4 in Higher Level Maths (we accept both Applications and Interpretation, and Analysis and Approaches). Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. | 35 points |
| Modern Languages and English35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in English at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. | 35 points |
| Modern Languages and Film Studies34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. | 34 points |
| Modern Languages and History35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. | 35 points |
| Modern Languages and International Relations34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. | 34 points |
| Modern Languages and Linguistics34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. | 34 points |
| Modern Languages and Philosophy35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. | 35 points |
| Modern Languages and Politics35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. | 35 points |
| Music35 overall | 35 points |
| Music (Performance)35 overall | 35 points |
| Music and Music Psychology | 35 points |
| Music and Music Technology34 overall | 34 points |
| Music with Enterprise35 overall | 35 points |
| Music, Multimedia and Electronics35 overall including Mathematics at grade 6 or above | 35 points |
| Natural Sciences (International)7,6,6 at Higher Level including subjects which enable the study of 3 subjects in year 1 | 36 points |
| Natural Sciences (with Industrial Experience)7,6,6 at Higher Level including subjects which enable the study of 3 subjects in year 1 | 36 points |
| NeuroscienceBSc: 34 (with 17 at higher level) including 6 in higher level biology or chemistry and another science or science-related subject at higher level. MBiol: 35 (with 18 at higher level) including 6 in higher level biology or chemistry, and another science or science-related subject at higher level. | 34 points |
| Nursing (Adult)Applicants must obtain 34 points overall, including 6.4.4 at higher level and including at least one science related subject | 34 points |
| Nursing (Child)Applicants must obtain 34 points overall, including 3 subjects at higher level including at least one science related subject, each at grade 5 and above. | 34 points |
| Nursing (Mental Health)Applicants must obtain 34 points overall, including 6,4,4 at higher level including at least one science related subject. | 34 points |
| PharmacologyBSc: 34 (with 17 at higher level) including 6 in higher level biology or chemistry and another science or science-related subject at higher level. MBiol: 35 (with 18 at higher level) including 6 in higher level biology or chemistry, and another science or science-related subject at higher level. | 34 points |
| Philosophy35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| Philosophy and Politics35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| Philosophy, Ethics and Religion35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| Philosophy, Politics and Economics35 points overall including 17 at Higher Level with 5 in Mathematics at Standard Level/Maths Studies or 4 in Higher Level Mathematics | 35 points |
| Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Thought35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level. | 35 points |
| Physics18 points at Higher Level to include 5 in Higher Level Physics and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 18 points |
| Physics (Industrial)18 points at Higher Level to include 5 in Higher Level Physics and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 18 points |
| Physics (International)18 points at Higher Level to include 5 in Higher Level Physics and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 18 points |
| Physics with Astrophysics18 points at Higher Level to include 5 in Higher Level Physics and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 35 points |
| Physics with Astrophysics (International)18 points at Higher Level to include 5 in Higher Level Physics and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 35 points |
| Politics35 overall (6,5,5 higher) | 35 points |
| Product Design35 points overall, with 18 points at higher level preferably including an Art and Design-related subject (desirable but not essential). | 35 points |
| Product Design (Industrial)17 points at higher level preferably including an Art and Design-related subject (desirable but not essential). | 17 points |
| Professional Studies32 overall (5, 5, 4 higher) | 32 points |
| Psychology35 points overall with a higher level science subject at grade 6 or above. You must also satisfy the English and Maths GCSE or equivalent requirement. | 35 points |
| Psychology with Education35 points overall (16 at Higher Level). You must study a science at Higher Level and achieve grade 6 or above. | 35 points |
| Religion, Theology and Society34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. | 34 points |
| Social and Political Sciences35 overall (6,5,5 higher) | 35 points |
| Social Policy, Sociology and Crime34 overall (6,5,5 higher) | 34 points |
| Social WorkApplicants must obtain 34 points overall (16 points at higher level), including 3 subjects at higher level at a minimum of a grade 5. | 34 points |
| Sociology6,5,5 at higher level. | 34 points |
| Spanish34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 5 in Higher Level Spanish. | 34 points |
| Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 5 in Higher Level Spanish. | 34 points |
| Sport and Exercise SciencesBSc: 31 overall with 6,6,5 at higher level including a science or Sports, Exercise and Health Science. | 31 points |
| Studies in Science with Foundation Year34 overall (16 higher) | 34 points |
| Thai Studies34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. | 34 points |
| Theatre and Performance34 points overall, including 6 at Higher Level in a relevant subject area, and 16 points overall from Higher Level subjects. | 34 points |
| Theatre and Performance with Enterprise34 points overall including 6 at Higher Level in a relevant subject area, and 16 points overall from Higher Level subjects. | 34 points |
| Theoretical Physics18 points at Higher Level to include 5 in Higher Level Physics and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 18 points |
| Theoretical Physics (Industrial)18 points at Higher Level to include 5 in Higher Level Physics and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 35 points |
| Theoretical Physics (International)18 points at Higher Level to include 5 in Higher Level Physics and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 18 points |
| Zoology31 overall with 6,6,6 at higher level including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If Biology is the only science at higher level, a 6 will be required. | 31 points |
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- ucas.comPer-course IB offers as published in UCAS entry requirements for the 2026 cycle (University of Leeds).
- leeds.ac.ukUniversity website for application route and context.
- wikidata.orgFounding year, student numbers and institution type (Wikidata, CC0).
- courses.leeds.ac.ukCurated course offers checked against the university's own course pages for 2027 entry (October 2026); courses without a published 2027 requirement keep their 2026 label.