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IB requirements at the University of York
By Michael Thompson - Head of Teaching Excellence; 15 years as an IB Coordinator
Data checked 6 October 2026
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Location
1963
Founded
~17,155
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Published IB offers by course
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 (109 courses)
| Course | IB offer | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| International Human Rights Law | 36 points2027 | - |
| Environment, Economics and Ecologyincluding one of Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), Physics or Psychology at Higher Level (no minimum HL grade stated) | 34 points2027 | including one of Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), Physics or Psychology at Higher Level (no minimum HL grade stated) |
| International Relations and Italian (with a year abroad) | 35 points2027 | - |
| Computer Science (with a year in industry)With 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches). | 36 points2027 | With 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches). |
| Micro-mechanical EngineeringWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points2026 | With 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. |
| Mathematics (with a year abroad)With 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 36 points2027 | With 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. |
| Physics with Astrophysics (with a year abroad)with 5 in HL Physics plus 5 in HL Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 6 in SL Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) | 36 points2027 | with 5 in HL Physics plus 5 in HL Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 6 in SL Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) |
| Chemistry, the Atmosphere and the Environment with a year in industry35 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level Science or Mathematics subject. OR 36 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry. | 35 - 36 points2027 | 35 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level Science or Mathematics subject. OR 36 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry. |
| Ecology and Conservation BiologyWith 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. | 36 points2027 | With 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. |
| Sociology with Social Psychology | 34 points2027 | - |
| Economics and Management5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics is preferred, but not essential. If you do not have HL or SL Mathematics then MYP Mathematics Grade 6 or GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential. | 35 points2027 | 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics is preferred, but not essential. If you do not have HL or SL Mathematics then MYP Mathematics Grade 6 or GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential. |
| Architecture | 35 points2027 | - |
| History/History of Art (Equal)With 6 in Higher Level History. | 35 points2027 | With 6 in Higher Level History. |
| English Literature with SpanishWith 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. | 35 points2027 | With 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. |
Worth knowing
- Published IB offers for the 2026 entry cycle span 31 to 37 points depending on the course (212 courses list an IB offer).
All 212 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 Finance | 35 points |
| Accounting and Finance with a year in industry | 35 points |
| Accounting, Business Finance & Management with a Year in Industry | 35 points |
| Accounting, Business Finance and Management | 35 points |
| Actuarial ScienceWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Actuarial Science with a year in industryWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Archaeology | 34 points |
| Architecture | 35 points |
| BioarchaeologyWith Higher Level Science or Mathematics. | 34 points |
| BiochemistryWith 6 in Higher Level Chemistry plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. | 36 points |
| BiologyWith 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. | 35 points |
| Biomedical EngineeringWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 34 points |
| Biomedical SciencesWith 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. | 35 points |
| BiotechnologyWith 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. | 36 points |
| Business and Management | 35 points |
| Business and Management (with a Year in Industry) | 35 points |
| Business and Management with French (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| Business and Management with French (with a Year in Industry) | 35 points |
| Business and Management with German (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| Business and Management with German (with a Year in Industry) | 35 points |
| Business and Management with Italian (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| Business and Management with Italian (with a Year in Industry) | 35 points |
| Business and Management with Spanish (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| Business and Management with Spanish (with a Year in Industry) | 35 points |
| Business and Society | 35 points |
| Business and Society with a year in industry | 35 points |
| Business of the Creative Industries | 34 points |
| Chemistry35 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level science or Mathematics subject. OR 36 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry. | 35 - 36 points |
| Chemistry with a year abroad35 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject. OR 36 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry. | 35 - 36 points |
| Chemistry with a year in industry35 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject. OR 36 with 6 in Higher Chemistry. | 35 - 36 points |
| Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry35 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level Science or Mathematics subject. OR 36 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry. | 35 - 36 points |
| Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry with a year abroad35 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level Science or Mathematics subject. OR 36 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry. | 35 - 36 points |
| Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry with a year in industry35 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level Science or Mathematics subject. OR 36 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry. | 35 - 36 points |
| Chemistry, Green Principles and Sustainable Processes35 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level Science or Mathematics subject. OR 36 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry. | 35 - 36 points |
| Chemistry, Green Principles and Sustainable Processes with a year abroad35 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level Science or Mathematics subject. OR 36 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry. | 35 - 36 points |
| Chemistry, Green Principles and Sustainable Processes with a year in industry35 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level Science or Mathematics subject. OR 36 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry. | 35 - 36 points |
| Chemistry, the Atmosphere and the Environment35 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level Science or Mathematics subject. OR 36 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry. | 35 - 36 points |
| Chemistry, the Atmosphere and the Environment with a year abroad35 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level Science or Mathematics subject. OR 36 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry. | 35 - 36 points |
| Chemistry, the Atmosphere and the Environment with a year in industry35 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level Science or Mathematics subject. OR 36 with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry. | 35 - 36 points |
| Computer ScienceWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches). | 37 points |
| Computer Science (with a year in industry)With 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches). | 36 points |
| Computer Science with Artificial IntelligenceWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches). | 36 points |
| Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (with a year in industry)With 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches). | 36 points |
| Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (Yr in Ind)With 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches). | 37 points |
| Computer Science with Cyber SecurityWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches). | 37 points |
| Computer Science with Cyber Security (with a year in industry)With 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches). | 37 points |
| Computer Science/Mathematics (Equal)With 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Computer Science/Mathematics (Equal) (Yr in Ind)With 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Criminal Justice and Social Policy | 31 points |
| Criminal Justice and Social Policy with a year in industry | 31 points |
| Criminology | 35 points |
| Criminology and Social Psychology | 34 points |
| Curating and Art History | 35 points |
| Curating and Art History with a year abroad | 35 points |
| Data ScienceWith 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Data Science (with a year in industry)With 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Digital Media, Culture and Communication | 34 points |
| Ecology and Conservation BiologyWith 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. | 36 points |
| Economics5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics is preferred, but not essential. If you do not have HL or SL Mathematics then MYP Mathematics Grade 6 or GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential. | 35 points |
| Economics and EconometricsWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics. | 35 points |
| Economics and FinanceWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics . | 35 points |
| Economics and Management5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics is preferred, but not essential. If you do not have HL or SL Mathematics then MYP Mathematics Grade 6 or GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential. | 35 points |
| Economics and PhilosophyWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics. | 35 points |
| Economics and PoliticsWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics. | 35 points |
| Economics, Econometrics and FinanceWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics . | 35 points |
| Economics/Mathematics (Equal)With 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Education | 31 points |
| Education and French (with a year abroad) | 31 points |
| Education and German (with a year abroad) | 31 points |
| Education and Italian (with a year abroad) | 31 points |
| Education and Spanish (with a year abroad) | 31 points |
| Electronic and Computer EngineeringWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points |
| Electronic and Electrical EngineeringWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points |
| Electronic EngineeringWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 34 points |
| Electronic Engineering with Music Technology SystemsWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points |
| EngineeringWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points |
| Engineering with Renewable EnergyWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points |
| EnglishWith 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. | 36 points |
| English and LinguisticsWith 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. | 35 points |
| English Language and Linguistics | 35 points |
| English Language and LiteratureWith 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. | 35 points |
| English Literature with FrenchWith 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. | 35 points |
| English Literature with GermanWith 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. | 35 points |
| English Literature with ItalianWith 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. | 35 points |
| English Literature with SpanishWith 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. | 35 points |
| English/History (Equal)With 6,6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature and History. | 36 points |
| English/History of Art (Equal)With 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. | 35 points |
| English/Philosophy (Equal)With 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. | 35 points |
| English/Politics (Equal)With 6 in Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature. | 35 points |
| Environment, Economics and EcologyWith 5 in Higher Level in one of the following: Biology, Business Management, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. | 34 points |
| Environment, Economics and Ecology with a placement yearWith 5 in Higher Level in one of the following: Biology, Business Management, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. | 34 points |
| Environmental ScienceWith 5 in Higher Level in two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Socities, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. | 34 points |
| Environmental Science with a placement yearWith 5 in Higher Level in two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. | 34 points |
| Film and Television Production | 35 points |
| French and German (with a year abroad)With 5 in Higher Level French or German. | 35 points |
| French and Italian (with a year abroad)With 5 in Higher Level French | 35 points |
| French and Linguistics (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| French and Spanish (with a year abroad)With 5 in Higher Level French or Spanish. | 35 points |
| GeneticsWith 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. | 35 points |
| German and Italian (with a year abroad)With 5 in Higher Level German | 35 points |
| German and Linguistics (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| German and Spanish (with a year abroad)With 5 in Higher Level German or Spanish. | 35 points |
| Global Development | 35 points |
| Heritage and Archaeology | 34 points |
| Historical Archaeology | 34 points |
| HistoryWith 6 in Higher Level History. | 36 points |
| History and EconomicsWith 6 in Higher Level in History. Grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) is preferred, but not essential. If you do not have HL or SL Mathematics then MYP Mathematics Grade 6 or GCSE Mathematics Grade 7(A) is essential. | 36 points |
| History and French (with a year abroad)With 6 in Higher Level History. | 35 points |
| History and German (with a year abroad)With 6 in Higher Level History. | 35 points |
| History and Italian (with a year abroad)With 6 in Higher Level History. | 35 points |
| History and Spanish (with a year abroad)With 6 in Higher Level History. | 35 points |
| History of Art | 35 points |
| History of Art with a year abroad | 35 points |
| History of Art with French (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| History of Art with German (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| History of Art with Italian (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| History of Art with Spanish (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| History/History of Art (Equal)With 6 in Higher Level History. | 35 points |
| History/Philosophy (Equal)With 6 in Higher Level History. | 35 points |
| History/Politics (Equal)With 6 in Higher Level History. | 36 points |
| Human Geography and Environment | 35 points |
| Human Geography and Environment with a placement year | 35 points |
| Immunology and Infectious DiseaseWith 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. | 35 points |
| Interactive Media | 34 points |
| International Human Rights Law | 36 points |
| International Relations | 35 points |
| International Relations and French (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| International Relations and German (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| International Relations and Italian (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| International Relations and Spanish (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| Italian and Linguistics (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| Italian and Spanish (with a year abroad)With 5 in Higher Level Spanish. | 35 points |
| Language, Logic and Communication | 35 points |
| Law | 36 points |
| Law and Criminology | 36 points |
| Liberal Arts | 36 points |
| Liberal Arts with French (with a year abroad) | 36 points |
| Liberal Arts with German (with a year abroad) | 36 points |
| Liberal Arts with Italian (with a year abroad) | 36 points |
| Liberal Arts with Spanish (with a year abroad) | 36 points |
| Linguistics | 35 points |
| Linguistics with French | 35 points |
| Linguistics with German | 35 points |
| Linguistics with Italian | 35 points |
| Linguistics with Spanish | 35 points |
| Marketing | 35 points |
| Marketing with a year in industry | 35 points |
| Master of Nursing Adult (Undergraduate) | 34 points |
| Master of Nursing Child (Undergraduate)With 5 in Higher Level Science or Sociology. | 34 points |
| Masters in Social Work | 31 points |
| MathematicsWith 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Mathematics (with a year abroad)With 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Mathematics / Finance (Equal)With 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Mathematics and ManagementWith 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 35 points |
| Mathematics and Management with a year in industryWith 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 35 points |
| Mathematics and Statistics (Equal)With 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Mathematics/Computer Science (Equal)With 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Mathematics/Computer Science (Equal) with a year in industryWith 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Mathematics/Philosophy (Equal)With 6 in Higher Level Mathematics. | 35 points |
| Mathematics/Physics (Equal)With 6 in Higher Level Physics and Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Mathematics/Physics (with a year abroad)With 6 in Higher Level Physics and Mathematics. | 35 points |
| Medical EngineeringWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points |
| Micro-mechanical EngineeringWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points |
| MidwiferyWith 5 in Higher Level Science. | 34 points |
| Molecular Cell BiologyWith 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. | 36 points |
| MusicWith 6 in Higher Level Music. | 35 points |
| Music and Sound RecordingWith 6 in Higher Level Music. | 35 points |
| Music Technology SystemsWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 34 points |
| NeuroscienceWith 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. | 35 points |
| Nursing (Adult) | 31 points |
| Nursing (Child)With 5 in Higher Level Science or Sociology. | 34 points |
| Philosophy | 35 points |
| Philosophy and Linguistics | 35 points |
| Philosophy with French (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| Philosophy with German (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| Philosophy with Italian (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| Philosophy with Sociology | 35 points |
| Philosophy with Spanish (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| Philosophy, Politics and Economics | 35 points |
| Philosophy, Politics and Economics (with Honours)With 5 in Higher Level Mathematics OR 7 in Standard Level Mathematics. | 35 points |
| Philosophy/Politics (Equal) | 35 points |
| Physical Geography and EnvironmentWith 5 in Higher Level Geography plus one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. | 35 points |
| Physical Geography and Environment with a placement yearWith 5 in Higher Level Geography plus one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology | 35 points |
| PhysicsWith 6 in Higher Level Physics plus either 6 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 6 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points |
| Physics (with a year abroad)With 6 in Higher Level Physics plus either 6 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 6 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 35 points |
| Physics (with a year in Industry)With 6 in Higher Level Physics plus either 6 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 6 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points |
| Physics with AstrophysicsWith 6 in Higher Level Physics plus either 6 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 6 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points |
| Physics with Astrophysics (with a year abroad)With 6 in Higher Level Physics plus either 6 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 6 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points |
| Physics with Astrophysics (with a year in Industry)With 6 in Higher Level Physics plus either 6 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 6 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points |
| Physics with PhilosophyWith 6 in Higher Level Physics plus either 6 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 6 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 35 points |
| Physics with Philosophy (with a year abroad)With 6 in Higher Level Physics plus either 6 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 6 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 35 points |
| Politics | 35 points |
| Politics with International Relations | 35 points |
| PsychologyWith 6 in Higher Level Science or Mathematics. A second science subject is desirable but is not essential. | 36 points |
| Psychology in EducationWith 5 in a Higher Level Science subject. | 34 points |
| Psychology integrated MastersWith 6 in Higher Level Science or Mathematics. A second science subject is desirable but is not essential. | 36 points |
| Robotic EngineeringWith 5 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points |
| Social and Political Sciences | 35 points |
| Social and Political Sciences with a year in industry | 35 points |
| Social and Public Policy | 31 points |
| Social and Public Policy (Ethics and Justice) | 31 points |
| Social and Public Policy (Ethics and Justice) with a year in industry | 31 points |
| Social and Public Policy with a year in industry | 31 points |
| Sociology | 34 points |
| Sociology with Criminology | 34 points |
| Sociology with Education | 34 points |
| Sociology with Social Psychology | 34 points |
| Spanish and Linguistics (with a year abroad) | 35 points |
| Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance | 35 points |
| Theoretical PhysicsWith 6 in Higher Level Physics plus either 6 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 6 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 35 points |
| Theoretical Physics (with a year abroad)With 6 in Higher Level Physics plus either 6 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 6 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 36 points |
| Theoretical Physics (with a year in Industry)With 6 in Higher Level Physics plus either 6 in Higher Level Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation or 6 in Higher Level or Standard Level Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches. | 35 points |
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Sources
- ucas.comPer-course IB offers as published in UCAS entry requirements for the 2026 cycle (University of York).
- york.ac.ukUniversity website for application route and context.
- wikidata.orgFounding year, student numbers and institution type (Wikidata, CC0).
- york.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.