Our entry requirements indicate standard and Minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. However, competition for places varies yearly, and you aren't guaranteed a business if you meet the minimum qualifications.
Minimum year 1
SQA Higher
Standard Entry Requirement
BBBC
National 5 grade C in English.
National 5 Maths, Lifeskills Maths, OR Applications of Maths recommended.
Minimum Offer Entry Requirement
BCCC
National 5 grade C in English.
National 5 Maths, Lifeskills Maths, OR Applications of Maths recommended.
A Level
CCC
GCSE grade C/4 in English.
GCSE Maths is recommended.
Irish Leaving Certificate
H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level and grade O4 in Ordinary Level English. OL Maths recommended.
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit).
GCSE grade C/4 in English.
GCSE Maths is recommended.
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level
Minimum grades MM (Merit, Merit).
A Level grade B
GCSE grade C/4 in English.
GCSE Maths is recommended.
T level
Pass, with a grade of C or above in the core component.
GCSE grade C/4 in English.
GCSE Maths is recommended.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects in grades 6, 5, and 4.
Grade 4 in SL English.
SL Maths recommended.
European Baccalaureate
Pass at 70% or above with grade 7 in three subjects.
Grade 6 in English.
Maths recommended.
Scottish HNC
Other HNC subjects may be considered for year one entry, where a C in the graded unit is achieved.
Minimum year 2
HNC
Pass HNC in Hospitality with a grade B at SCQF Level 7 in the graded unit.
SQA Advanced Higher
BBC
A basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
A Level
BBB
A basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
Minimum year 3
HND
Pass HND in Hospitality or Professional Cookery with a grade B at SCQF Level 8 in the graded unit(s).