Entry requirements
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If you don't meet the English language requirements for your International Foundation Year or Pre-Masters programme, you can first join an Online English Programme.
To apply for the International Foundation Year, you need to meet the following entry requirements.
Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, with relevant subjects. For Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons), students will need to have studied Maths in their most recent year of study. For Music - Students must have either A level Music or Grade 6 theory. In the absence of this, a music video of student playing 3 pieces, 1-2 mins duration for each piece, in standard electronic format needs to be referred to centre for consideration.
English language: IELTS Academic for UKVI 5.5 (minimum of 5.0 in all other skills, students looking to progress to LLB Law needs to have 5.5 in reading and writing), or equivalent*
Age: 17+
*You can start your studies with a UKVI approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
IELTS Academic for UKVI
Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
IGCSE / GCSE / O-Level: 5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects (excluding native language). New grades 9 - 4 in English and Maths
IB Diploma Programme: 26 points (IB Certificate accepted, 26 points) (Subject pass level is 3)
A levels: 60 UCAS points, grades A-D, including native language
| Country/region | Qualification |
| Angola | Successful completion of Certificado de Habilitação Literária (grade 12) with overall GPA at least 14 |
| Azerbaijan | Successful completion of 11th grade - Grades 4 and 5 |
| Australia | Successful completion of year 11 with equivalent grades to the GCSE/IGCSE requirements. Minimum 60% achieved |
| Bahrain | Successful completion of Tawjihiyaa (School Leaving Certificate) with 80% |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.75 overall with passes in min 4 subjects and 3.5 in relevant subjects. |
| Belarus | Successful completion of Attestat (11th grade) - Min. 7.0 + |
| Botswana | Successful completion of Cambridge Overseas School Certificate - Grade 1-6 in 4+ subjects |
| Brazil | Successful completion of Certificado de Ensino Medio - 6.9-5.0 in 5 subjects |
| Brunei | Successful completion of Brunei-Cambridge Certificate of Education Ordinary Level - Grades 1-6 in 5 subjects |
| Cameroon | Successful completion of Baccalaureat or Certificat de Probation - grade 13+ |
| Canada | Successful completion of year 11 with equivalent grades to the GCSE/IGCSE requirements - minimum 60% achieved |
| Chile | Successful completion of Enseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación with grade 5.0 overall, including 5.0 in relevant subjects |
| China (mainland) | Successful completion of Senior High 2 (80% in at least 5 academic subjects) or Senior High 3 (75% in at least 4 academic subjects) or Vocational / Technical Senior High 3 with 75% overall and min 60% |
| Egypt | Successful completion of Thanaweya - 75% |
| Ethiopia | Successful completion of Grade 12 HE Entrance Qual Cert - over 301 |
| Gambia | Successful completion of West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) - Grades 1-6 (A-C) |
| Hong Kong | Successful completion of Form 5 (2C & 2D) or HKDSE (332 in 3 relevant subjects, including 3 for Maths for Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance pathway or 3 Maths or Science for Science and Engineering pathway) |
| India | 50% minimum required for relevant subjects can be taken from year 11 or 12. |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3 (Grade 6.5) or SMU2 (Grade 7.0) |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) - 14/20 |
| Ireland | Successful completion of Irish Leaving Certificate - 300 points |
| Japan | Upper Secondary School certificate Year 12 pass with 70% or 3/5 GPA. Year 11 (Senior 2) with Minimum 75%+ or GPA 4.0 |
| Jordan | Successful completion of General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) - 80% |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Attestat (11th grade) - Grades 4 and 5 |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades C to D in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Korea | SH3: 5th Grade average in rank, with at least 5th grade in relevant subjects SH2: 4th Grade average in rank with at least 4th grade in relevant subjects |
| Kuwait | Successful completion of General Secondary Education Certificate - 80% |
| Kyrgyzstan | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education certificate/11th grade with graduation minimum GPA 4.0 with 4 in relevant subjects |
| Lebanon | Successful completion of Baccalaureat - Min 12 points |
| Macau | Successful completion of Form 5 / Senior Middle 2 - 70%, including C+ in relevant subjects |
| Malaysia | SPM school: Form 5, Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Certificado de Bachillerato - 75+, including C+ in relevant sbujects |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12 |
| New Zealand | Successful completion of NCEA Level 2 - 80 credits with no fewer than 60 from level 2 and no fewer than 12 level 2 credits in relevant subjects |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) - Grades 1-6 (A-C) in 4+ subjects |
| Oman | Successful completion of General Secondary Education Certificate - 80% from level 2 (majority merits/excellent) |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Grades 3-5 (60%) |
| Peru | Successful completion of Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa with 5 subjects overall 14/20, including relevant subjects |
| Philippines | Senior High School Diploma(Year 12) in Academic Track with 80% overall, including 75% in Maths Senior High School Diploma(Year 11) in Academic Track with 85% overall, including 80% in Maths |
| Qatar | Successful completion of General Secondary Education Certificate Examination (Al-Thanawaya Al-Amah) - 80% |
| Russia | Successful completion of Attestat (11th grade) - Grades 4+ |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihayah) - 80% |
| Singapore | Secondary 4: Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths |
| South Africa | Successful completion of National Senior Certificate (Grades 3+ in 5 or more subjects) or High School Certificate Year 3 (5th grade average) |
| Sri Lanka | Successful completion of General Certificate of Education - 6 subjects grade B+ |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior High School Leaving Certificate (60%) or Senior High Year 2 (75%) |
| Tajikistan | Certificate of General Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 4 with 4 in relevant subjects |
| Tanzania | Successful completion of East African School Certificate - Grades 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more subjects |
| Thailand | Successful completion of Matayom 5 (GPA 2.5) or Matayom 6 (GPA 2.0) |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Dipl (High School Completion) - GPA 3.0 (60%) |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of Attestat - 11 years at school - GPA 7.0+ |
| United Arab Emirates | Successful completion of Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihayya) - 80% |
| United States of America | Successful completion of USA High School Diploma: Minimum GPA 2.75 (grade C+, 77%) with minimum 4 academic subjects and International US schools only: Grade 11 minimum GPA 3.0 with 4 academic subjects |
| Vietnam | Secondary School Graduation - Year 12 - 7.0+, including 7.0 for Maths and Science |
If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
You can start your studies with a UKVI- approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- LanguageCert Academic SELT
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
Additional English language test accepted:
Accelerated International Foundation Year
To apply for the Accelerated International Foundation Year, you need to meet the following entry requirements.
Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, with relevant subjects. For Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons), students will need to have studied Maths in their most recent year of study. For Music - Students must have either A level Music or Grade 6 theory. In the absence of this, a music video of student playing 3 pieces, 1-2 mins duration for each piece, in standard electronic format needs to be referred to centre for consideration.
English language: IELTS Academic for UKVI 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all other skills)
Age: 17+
*You can start your studies with a UKVI approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
IELTS Academic for UKVI
Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
IGCSE / GCSE / O-Level: 5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects (excluding native language). New grades 9 - 4 in English and Maths
IB Diploma Programme: 26 points (IB Certificate accepted, 26 points) (Subject pass level is 3)
A levels: 60 UCAS points, grades A-D, including native language
| Country/region | Qualification |
| Angola | Successful completion of Certificado de Habilitação Literária (grade 12) with overall GPA at least 14 |
| Azerbaijan | Successful completion of 11th grade - Grades 4 and 5 |
| Australia | Successful completion of year 11 with equivalent grades to the GCSE/IGCSE requirements. Minimum 60% achieved |
| Bahrain | Successful completion of Tawjihiyaa (School Leaving Certificate) with 80% |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.75 overall with passes in min 4 subjects and 3.5 in relevant subjects. |
| Belarus | Successful completion of Attestat (11th grade) - Min. 7.0 + |
| Botswana | Successful completion of Cambridge Overseas School Certificate - Grade 1-6 in 4+ subjects |
| Brazil | Successful completion of Certificado de Ensino Medio - 6.9-5.0 in 5 subjects |
| Brunei | Successful completion of Brunei-Cambridge Certificate of Education Ordinary Level - Grades 1-6 in 5 subjects |
| Cameroon | Successful completion of Baccalaureat or Certificat de Probation - grade 13+ |
| Canada | Successful completion of year 11 with equivalent grades to the GCSE/IGCSE requirements - minimum 60% achieved |
| Chile | Successful completion of Enseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación with grade 5.0 overall, including 5.0 in relevant subjects |
| China (mainland) | Successful completion of Senior High 2 (80% in at least 5 academic subjects) or Senior High 3 (75% in at least 4 academic subjects) or Vocational / Technical Senior High 3 with 75% overall and min 60% |
| Egypt | Successful completion of Thanaweya - 75% |
| Ethiopia | Successful completion of Grade 12 HE Entrance Qual Cert - over 301 |
| Gambia | Successful completion of West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) - Grades 1-6 (A-C) |
| Hong Kong | Successful completion of Form 5 (2C & 2D) or HKDSE (332 in 3 relevant subjects, including 3 for Maths for Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance pathway or 3 Maths or Science for Science and Engineering pathway) |
| India | 50% minimum required for relevant subjects can be taken from year 11 or 12. |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3 (Grade 6.5) or SMU2 (Grade 7.0) |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) - 14/20 |
| Ireland | Successful completion of Irish Leaving Certificate - 300 points |
| Japan | Upper Secondary School certificate Year 12 pass with 70% or 3/5 GPA. Year 11 (Senior 2) with Minimum 75%+ or GPA 4.0 |
| Jordan | Successful completion of General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) - 80% |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Attestat (11th grade) - Grades 4 and 5 |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades C to D in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Korea | SH3: 5th Grade average in rank, with at least 5th grade in relevant subjects SH2: 4th Grade average in rank with at least 4th grade in relevant subjects |
| Kuwait | Successful completion of General Secondary Education Certificate - 80% |
| Kyrgyzstan | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education certificate/11th grade with graduation minimum GPA 4.0 with 4 in relevant subjects |
| Lebanon | Successful completion of Baccalaureat - Min 12 points |
| Macau | Successful completion of Form 5 / Senior Middle 2 - 70%, including C+ in relevant subjects |
| Malaysia | SPM school: Form 5, Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Certificado de Bachillerato - 75+, including C+ in relevant sbujects |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12 |
| New Zealand | Successful completion of NCEA Level 2 - 80 credits with no fewer than 60 from level 2 and no fewer than 12 level 2 credits in relevant subjects |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) - Grades 1-6 (A-C) in 4+ subjects |
| Oman | Successful completion of General Secondary Education Certificate - 80% from level 2 (majority merits/excellent) |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Grades 3-5 (60%) |
| Peru | Successful completion of Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa with 5 subjects overall 14/20, including relevant subjects |
| Philippines | Senior High School Diploma(Year 12) in Academic Track with 80% overall, including 75% in Maths Senior High School Diploma(Year 11) in Academic Track with 85% overall, including 80% in Maths |
| Qatar | Successful completion of General Secondary Education Certificate Examination (Al-Thanawaya Al-Amah) - 80% |
| Russia | Successful completion of Attestat (11th grade) - Grades 4+ |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihayah) - 80% |
| Singapore | Secondary 4: Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths |
| South Africa | Successful completion of National Senior Certificate (Grades 3+ in 5 or more subjects) or High School Certificate Year 3 (5th grade average) |
| Sri Lanka | Successful completion of General Certificate of Education - 6 subjects grade B+ |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior High School Leaving Certificate (60%) or Senior High Year 2 (75%) |
| Tajikistan | Certificate of General Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 4 with 4 in relevant subjects |
| Tanzania | Successful completion of East African School Certificate - Grades 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more subjects |
| Thailand | Successful completion of Matayom 5 (GPA 2.5) or Matayom 6 (GPA 2.0) |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Dipl (High School Completion) - GPA 3.0 (60%) |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of Attestat - 11 years at school - GPA 7.0+ |
| United Arab Emirates | Successful completion of Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihayya) - 80% |
| United States of America | Successful completion of USA High School Diploma: Minimum GPA 2.75 (grade C+, 77%) with minimum 4 academic subjects and International US schools only: Grade 11 minimum GPA 3.0 with 4 academic subjects |
| Vietnam | Secondary School Graduation - Year 12 - 7.0+, including 7.0 for Maths and Science |
If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
You can start your studies with a UKVI- approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- LanguageCert Academic SELT
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
Additional English language test accepted:
International Year One
To apply for the International Year One, you need to meet the following entry requirements.
Academic:
Business: Maths/numerate subject required at school completion with pass (at country requirements). Maths/numerate subject accepted within 2-years of Final High-School Year (YR12), at YR11 or YR10. Not required in further year unless otherwise specified.
Computer Science IY1: Maths grade B equivalent from the final year of high school. Not required in further year.
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (with minimum 5.5 in writing, with no skill lower than 5.0) or equivalent
Age: 17+
A levels: 96 UCAS points
IB Diploma Programme: 30 points
International Foundation Year: 60% overall (Computer Sciences with 60% in Maths)
| Country | Qualification |
| Afghanistan | Secondary school certificate : 80% overall including 70% in relevant subjects plus further year of study |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 14 plus further year |
| Angola | Secondary school Certificate (Grade 12) with overall GPA at least 14 with at least 14 in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study |
| Australia | Year 12 = A Levels (final school certificate has different titles for each state) Students must also have a minimum ATAR score of 80.0.0 and submit grade 12 transcript, pass overall (grades differ by state) |
| Azerbaijan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with grades 4 & 5 plus evidence of 1 successfully completed year of further study e.g specialist diploma/1st year of uni degree studies |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 80% minimum plus evidence of 1 successfully completed year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year diploma) |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC) GPA: 4.0 overall (4.0 in English, 4.0 in Maths, 3.75 in relevant subjects) plus 1 year of further studies (degree/diploma) |
| Belarus | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 8.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus successful completion of 1 further year opf study (= GPA 5.0) |
| Botswana | Cambridge Overseas School Certificate grades 1 - 4 in 4 or more subjects or General Certificate of Secondary Education grades A- B in 5 subjects including relevant (Advanced Level) |
| Brazil | Ensino Medio - 5 subjects min (6.9 - 5.0 / regular / C / 3) + successful completion of 1 further year of study |
| Brunei | Cambridge A level/Matriculation (160 UCAS points) |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school = year 12. Grading A - Excellent , B - Very Good, C - Good. 5 subjects grades B and C , inc relevant subjects. + successful completion of one year of further study |
| Cameroon | Minimum overall grade 14 in Baccalaureate or Certificat de Probation with 14+ in all relevant subjects or 5 x subjects A-B in O levels (including relevant subjects) + 1 year of further study |
| Canada | High School Diploma Grade 12 75%+ in minimum 5 academic subjects |
| Chile | Enseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación grade 5.0 overall out of 7, including 5.0 in relevant subjects plus further year |
| China | Year 12 (Senior High 3) with 65% or above in 4 or more key subjects + 1 year of further study OR Gaoako with pass at 70% |
| Year 11 (Senior High 2) with 75% or above in 5 or more key subjects plus International Foundation Year. | |
| Vocational/Technical Senior High 3 with 70% overall and minimum 60% in all subjects plus successfully completed further year of study with a pass | |
| Colombia | Bachillerato - 5 subjects including relevant with 8 (High Performance) majority plus completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Ecuador | Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias overall grade 8 with minimum 7 in relevant subjects plus further year study |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% overall and 60% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study |
| Ethiopia | Advanced Diploma (12+3) Grade B |
| France | French Baccalaureate Ordinary - 13/20 (International French qualification requires additional year of studies) |
| Gambia | Completion of GSC and plus further year of study (including first year of university) |
| Georgia | Successful completion of High School XI with 8 out of 10 + 1 year of further study |
| Ghana | WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1 - B4 in 5 or more subjects. plus successful completion of 1 year of further study e.g. National Diploma/Certificate |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE: 3334 (Business; 3 in in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths. Native language excluded. (Computer Science; 3 in Maths at HKDSE) |
| Higher Diploma (2 years) or 1 year Associate Degree both min GPA 2.7 | |
| India | Year 12 (HSC): 75% overall |
| (Note: 60% in relevant subjects required, can be taken from any year from Year 11 or Year 12) | |
| Indonesia | 7.5 SMA 3 (5 relevant subjects required) + 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above OR (new system) 7.5 SMA 3 (3 relevant subjects require) + 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above |
| Iran | Transcript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) GPA 14/20 plus further year. Or Pre- Uni Year Peeshdaneshgahe 14/20, 1 year Kardani 14/20, or 2 year Kardani 13/20 |
| Iraq | Certificate of Preparatory Education / Secondary School Certificate: overall average 80% (Very Good) in 5 academic subjects with minimum 70% (Medium) in specific subject requirements + 1 year of further study |
| Italy | Diploma Esame di Stato (5th year) = Overall 80% including relevant subjects |
| Jamaica | CAPE Grade II in at least one 2-Unit course and Grade II and Grade III in two additional 2-Unit courses. |
| Japan | Upper Secondary school certificate leaving certificate with 4.0 GPA plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study (1 yr of study likely to be at Senmon Gakko) |
| For Maths requirement: accept 3.5/5.0 in Maths I/Math A or 3.0/5.0 in Math II/ Math B or 3.0/5.0 in Maths III/ Math C Relevant subjects Maths taken in Year 2 can be accepted | |
| Jordan | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% overall and 60% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study (Community College Certificate/ Diploma/ General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate) |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Education with grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Part study of Specialist Diploma. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – B- in 5 or more subjects, including relevant subjects plus further year |
| Korea | From SH3 graduates: SH3: Grade B/80%/ Rank 4 with at least 80%/B in relevant/prerequisite subjects. High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma |
| Or SH3 + 1 year of further study | |
| Where SH3 is accepted also accept Korean CSAT at the same Rank | |
| Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 80%+ inc relevant subjects | |
| Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC): overall 80% and 60% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study (e.g Vocational Training Centre Certificate/Diploma/part study of Bachelor's degree) |
| Laos | Upper Secondary School Diploma / Baccalaureate: 5 subjects consisting of GPA 7.0/10 (grade B) including relevant subjects + 1 year of further study |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureate - minimum 14 points inc relevant subjects plus completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Libya | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% overall and 60% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study |
| Macau | Ensino Secundário Complementar : Form 6 (all schools): 70% average overall and relevant subjects |
| HKDSE: 3344 (4 in in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/numerate | |
| Malaysia | STPM or A Levels with 3 principal passes |
| Mexico | 75% plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 plus further year |
| Mongolia | High School certificate 70% plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Part study of Certificate of Vocational Education/bachelor/university diploma |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation = 11 years. Minimum of 65% achieved overall, inc 65% in 5 relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Further year can include GAC - GPA 2.00 |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 70%/GPA 3.2 overall + 1 year further study (can be 1st year of degree / diploma level studies / Post-Proficiency Certificate / Post-Higher Secondary Education Certificate) |
| (Note: 2.8/B/60-69% (Pass) in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12) | |
| New Zealand | NCEA - Level 3 = equivalent to A Levels minimum 80 credits with 60 achieved at level 3 and remaining 20, level 2 |
| Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1 - B4 in 5 or more subjects. plus successful completion of 1 year of further study e.g. National Diploma/Certificate |
| Oman | Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 80% overall and 60% in relevant subjects + 1 year further study (can be from Diploma/Technical Industrial College Diploma, 1 year Certificate, Higher/Advanced Diploma) |
| Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 80% overall or Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 70% overall + 1 year of further study Associate diploma and other diplomas not eligible |
| (Note: 50% in relevant subjects required) | |
| Palestine | Successful completion of Secondary Education with 80% + 1 year of further study |
| Philippines | 80% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools (school list in general rules tab) or 85% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Qatar | School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study inc.QABP at 77% |
| Russia (+ Chechnya) | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Rwanda | Rwandan Advanced GCSE - 3 subjects 70% (Grade B) |
| Saudi Arabia | High School 80% including relevant subjects inc 60% in relevant subjects, plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. |
| International Arab Baccalaureate accepted at 80% overall and relevant subjects + 1 year of further study | |
| Singapore | Singapore O Levels 5 subjects A1 – C6 obtained on subject for subject basis, plus 1 year part study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma. Or Singapore/Cambridge A Levels CCC |
| South Africa | Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement = Five Passes - BBCCC (relevant subjects) or National Senior Certificate = Five subjects grades 66555 (relevant subjects) |
| Spain | Título de Bachillerato = grade 12. Overall grade 7.0 including relevant subjects |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) 3 x C |
| Syria | Successful completion of Al Shahada Al Thanawiya with grade average of 80%) + 1 year of further study |
| Taiwan | SH3 (80%) or Senior High 3 (75%) + 1 year of further study |
| GSAT - 50 (4 subject) relevant subject can refer to SH3 subject result 70% | |
| Vocational High School Year 3: (80%) or Year 2 (75%) plus further year of study | |
| Tanzania | Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education A-C / National Form VI exam / Technical College Certificate / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma |
| Thailand | High School certificate MAW6 GPA 3.0 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. International Baccalaureate from an International School. Diploma in Vocational Education / Higher Certificate (Technician Level) or part study at associate/degree level |
| Tunisia | Successful completion of Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 + 1 year of further study |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 75% overall |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 80% overall inc. 60% relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Uganda | UACE Grades A- C |
| Ukraine | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 8.0 (all good and excellent grades) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study (can include the new National Multisubject test) |
| USA | Grade 12: 3.0 (80%) with minimum 4 academic subjects including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA + 1 year of further studies. Further year evidnce can include OR SATs 550 in Reading and Writing & Maths OR ACT 26 overall OR 3 AP's grade 3 (math required) |
| Uzbekistan | Completion of Attestat 4.0 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study of diploma of post secondary education, specialist diploma and Bakalavr |
| Venezuela | Titulo de Educacion Media General - 5 subjects min 14/20 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Vietnam | Year 12 with GPA 7.5 or GPA 6.5 with 1 year further study |
| Zambia | Successful completion of Zambian school leaving certificate with a minimum grade average of 4 + 1 year of further studies |
Pre-Masters
To apply for the Pre-Masters programme you need to meet the following entry requirements.
Academic
You need a good first degree or diploma in a relevant subject.
- Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance: you need proof of Maths or other numerate subject modules within your undergraduate degree or diploma.
- Law and Social Science: you may need a relevant first degree, depending on your chosen progression degree.
- Science and Engineering: you need a relevant degree or diploma.
English language
- Three terms - Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (5.5 in all skills) or equivalent*
- Three Terms - Duolingo overall 100, no skill less than 100
- Two terms - Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (5.5 in all skills) or equivalent*^
- Duolingo overall 110, no skill less than 100
Age: 18+
* You can start your studies with either a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), or an accepted alternative equivalent assessment, provided you meet all the programme entry requirements.
Study Group is permitted to assess students’ suitability for entry onto programmes which are degree level and above under the registration for the UK Office for Students. You are therefore not required to have a UKVI SELT to obtain a Student Visa when you come to campus.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
UKVI-approved SELTS include:
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
Alternative tests accepted include:
- Pearson PTE Academic (non-UKVI) / Pearson PTE Academic Online
- IELTS Academic (non-UKVI) / IELT Academic Online
- LanguageCert International ESOL
- TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- Cambridge ESOL
- Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus
- StudyGroup English Preparation for Postgraduate Studies
- India: CBSE, CISE and State boards excluding Punjab & Haryana
- Study Group English Language Preparation (Online) for Postgraduate Studies
A CAS for a Student Visa will only be issued if you have met the minimum language requirement of CEFR B2 in all skills, and the academic entry requirements for your chosen programme.
^ Please note: the Pre-Masters in Law and Social Science programme is not available as a two-term option.
| Country/region | Qualification |
| Azerbaijan | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree |
| Belarus | Bakalavr GPA 7.0 |
| Botswana | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| China (mainland) | Full time studies Bachelor's degree : 65%+ overall Full time studies Undergraduate Graduation Certificate/Full time studies Junior College Diploma (1 semester/term internship accepted only): 70% overall |
| Egypt | Recognised first degree GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Gambia | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Hong Kong | Bachelor's degree from Hong Kong with minimum Ordinary Degree; Recognised first degree; |
| India | 3 Year Diploma after class 12th: 60% overall plus significant professional experience or extra qualifications |
| Indonesia | D3/D4 Diploma - A-4 excellent/ B-3 good |
| Iran | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Japan | 4 year Gakushi |
| Jordan | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Kazakhstan | Bakalavr 3.0 |
| Korea | Bachelor’s degree with grade average 70%+. Grade C or of 2.0 on the 4.5 scale or 2.0 on the 4.3 scale |
| Kuwait | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Macau | Recognised first degree or equivalent GPA 2.5 |
| Malaysia | Advanced Diploma 2.0 or recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Oman | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Pakistan | Bachelors Degree (Hons) - 3 Year (55%) |
| Philippines | Undergraduate degree 60% or 2 year masters at 2.25/5 or 2.5/4 |
| Qatar | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Russia | Specialist Diploma (4/5 years) - 4.0 |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Singapore | Advanced Diploma (A, B & C/2.0+) or recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Sri Lanka | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Taiwan | Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0 or 60% |
| Thailand | Completion of Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education, GPA 2.3 out of 4.0 Recognised first degree GPA 2.3+ or equivalent |
| Turkey | Undergraduate Degree (Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi 2.1) |
| Ukraine | Recognised first degree GPA 7.0 or Ukrainian Diploma GPA 7.0 |
| United Arab Emirates | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Vietnam | Higher Diploma GPA 7.0 or recognised first degree GPA 6.5 |
If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
You can start your studies with either a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), or an accepted alternative equivalent assessment, provided you meet all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
UKVI-approved SELTS include:
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
Alternative tests accepted include:
- English Language Preparation (Online)
- Pearson PTE Academic (non-UKVI) / Pearson PTE Academic Online
- IELTS Academic (non-UKVI) / - IELT Academic Online
- LanguageCert International ESOL
- TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- Cambridge ESOL
- Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus
- India: CBSE, CISE and State boards excluding Punjab & Haryana
Study Group is permitted to assess students’ suitability for entry onto programmes which are degree level and above under the registration for the UK Office for Students. You are therefore not required to have a UKVI SELT to obtain a Student Visa when you come to campus.
GRADES FOR PROGRESSION
Find out the grades required for progression to your chosen degree.
