Entry requirements

Admission requirements for your course

For courses starting in September 2021, you can choose how you study so you can either join us on campus or start your studies virtually from home. Find out more here.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are now able to accept a wider range of English tests for entry in September 2021.

If you are applying for the International Foundation Year
Joining us on campus

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

Pearson Academic UKVI

Language Cert SELT

Starting your studies virtually from home and coming to campus at a later date.

You can start your studies virtually with a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) as above or you can provide proof of your English language proficiency with an alternative test. This is possible because you do not need a Student Visa to start virtually from your home country.

You will need to obtain a SELT with the required minimum score in order to make a Student Visa application in order to 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

Alternative tests accepted include:

IELTS Academic

IELTS Indicator

Pearson PTE Academic

Language Cert International ESOL

TOEFL iBT/iBT Home addition
Cambridge ESOL

Duolingo
If you are applying for the Pre-Masters
You can start your studies in September 2021 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.

This applies if you:

come to campus, or

start your studies virtually and join us on campus at a later date.

UKVI-approved SELTS include:

IELTS for UKVI

Trinity Integrated Skills in English

Pearson PTE Academic UKVI

Language Cert SELT

Alternative tests accepted include:

Pearson PTE Academic

IELTS Indicator

IELTS Academic

LanguageCert International ESOL

TOEFL iBT

Cambridge ESOL

Duolingo

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.

If you begin your course virtually and transfer to the UK to complete your programme, you may be issued a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) based on the Academic English Skills module assessments (as part of your Pre-Masters).

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.

Check the entry requirements for your programme

International Foundation Year

Entry requirements
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

English language:

IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (5.5 in reading and writing, minimum of 5.0 in all other skills)*

Age: 17+

*We accept equivalent proof of English if you do not need a Student visa, or are exempt in another way.
Alternative international requirements

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: 84 UCAS points (formerly 240) no E grades at A level counted towards UCAS points total, combinations of A and AS levels accepted

24 UCAS points from AS only (native language accepted) (formerly 80 UCAS points)

Country specific entry requirements

Country	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	Successful completion of HSC Year 12 - Grades 3.0-5.0 (60%+)
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
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)
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	Successful completion of HSE/Standard 11 (70%, including 50% for Maths and Science) or HSE Year 12 (55%, including 50% for Maths and Science)
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	Successful completion of Upper Sec Sch Cert. Kotogakko (12th Grade) - 70% or 3/5
Jordan	Successful completion of General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) - 80%
Kazakhstan	Successful completion of Attestat (11th grade) - Grades 4 and 5
Kenya	Successful completion of East African/O'seas Sch/Kenyan Cert (KCSE) - Grades 1-6 (A-C) in 4+ 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%
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%)
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%)
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
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.

Pre-Masters

Entry requirements
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)*

Two terms - Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (5.5 in all skills)*^

Age: 20+

* We accept equivalent proof of English if you do not need a Student visa, or are exempt in another way.
^ Please note: the Pre-Masters in Law and Social Science programme is not available as a two-term option.

Country specific entry requirements

Country	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	Recognised first degree, Higher Diploma (GPA 3+) or equivalent
India	Recognised three or four year undergraduate degree (Honors or Regular pass)
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 (50%)
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	Recognised first degree 2.0+
Thailand	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.

English language courses

Online Pre-Sessional English Language Programme

If you do not meet the English language entry requirements to start the International Foundation Year or Pre-Masters in September 2021, you can join our Pre-Sessional English Language Programme first. This course is for 10 (joining your pathway in September) or 20 (joining your pathway in January) weeks and will be delivered through our Study Group's Virtual Study Centre.

10 weeks: IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (with 5.0 in all skills)
20 weeks: IELTS for UKVI 4.5

Age: 17+ or 20+
English Language Preparation entry requirements

English Language Preparation

If you do not meet the English language entry requirements for the International Foundation Year, you can join our English Language Preparation course first. This course is for one term.

IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (5.0 in reading and writing, minimum of 4.5 in all other skills)

Age: 17+
English for Pre-Masters entry requirements

English for Pre-Masters

If you do not meet the English language entry requirements for the Pre-Masters, you can join our English for Pre-Masters course first. This course is for one term. You can study English for Pre-Masters and the Pre-Masters Programme with one visa.

One term: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (5.0 in all other skills)*

Age: 20+

International Study Centre