GCE – A levels or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination

The General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Levels) is a widely recognised academic qualification conferred in more than 125 countries.

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the GCE A-Levels program. To be admitted to the University, you must:

• satisfy the University's English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in one of the English subjects detailed in the table below
• achieve a sufficient number of GCE A-Level points to be offered a place
• satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major

Minimum entry scores

GCE A-Level students must meet equivalent entry standards to other applicants. The following table provides an overview of the GCE A-Level points considered equivalent to various Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks.

Notes

• Points are assigned on the basis that at advanced (A2) level: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 
• Best three Advanced Level subjects will be used in the calculation of the aggregate, with a minimum of two Advanced Level subjects to be used.
• Subjects used in the calculation of the aggregate must be passed within a period of two consecutive academic years.
• Advanced subsidiary subjects and the GCE General Paper may not be used in the calculation of the aggregate.
• In the Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate and its overseas derivatives, Principal Level passes are required.
• There are several other qualifications deemed comparable with the GCE. Contact Admissions for advice.