Entry requirements

To join us you will need to meet our minimum entry requirements

These differ for each programme. If you have any doubts about whether you meet these requirements, contact us. We can also help if you cannot find your qualification or country on the list.

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If you do not meet the English language requirements for your pathway programme, you can join an English language preparation course first.

To progress to your undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you will be required to successfully complete your pathway programme and achieve the required grades.

Undergraduate pathway entry requirements

Undergraduate Foundation Programme

Nationality: Only available to overseas students‡, non-UK/Ireland
Age: You must be 17 years old before the start of the first term
English: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall (minimum 4.5 in writing and 4.0 in other areas)*
Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study

*Students wanting to progress to Pharmacy (MPharm) are required to have Academic IELTS UKVI 5.5 with 5.5 in writing and no sub-skill below 5.0. Furthermore, students must pass the University interview in order successfully progress on to Pharmacy (MPharm). Students wanting to progress to Speech Language Therapy (BSc) are required to have Academic IELTS UKVI 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any skill.

Country/region specific entry requirements

Country/region	Entry requirements
Algeria	Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 10 inc relevant subjects (For Science & Engineering pathways: Integrated science is studied as a combination of Phy/Chem/Bio, Natural Science = Biology)
Azerbaijan	Successful completion of Attestat/Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 11).
Bahrain	Successful completion of Tawjahiya (Secondary school leaving cert) average grade of 80% or above, including relevant subjects.
Bangladesh	- Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.5 overall (Relevant subjects GPA 3.25 if required) For Business & Social Sciences if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths at SSC GPA 3.5 accepted Intermediate Certificate/Alim) or Polytechnic Diploma (4 years): GPA 3.25 (55%, B) overall with passes in min 4 subjects and 50% in relevant subjects, Maths & English required.
Belarus	Successful completion of Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0.
Brazil	Certificado de Ensino Médio 6.0 with relevant subjects at 6.5 or above.
Cambodia	Year 11 - Grade B in 4 subjects (include relevant subjects) Diploma of Upper Secondary school - Grade C in 4 subjects (include relevant subjects)
China	Year 11 (Senior High 2): 65% overall and min 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects) Year 12 (Senior High 3): 60% overall and min 60% in relevant subjects Huikao: 65% Vocational Schools - can be accepted for Business IFY only Year 11 (vocational school): 70% average with minimum of 60% in 3 academic and 1 vocational subject passes or above Year 12 (vocational school): 65% average with minimum of 60% in 3 academic and 1 vocational subject passes or above Specialised/Technical Schools Year 11 (specialised technical school): 70% average with minimum of 60% in 3 academic and 1 technical subject passes or above (For Science & Engineering pathways technical subjects must be in a related field) Year 12 (specialised technical school): 65% average with minimum of 60% in 3 academic and 1 technical subject passes or above (For Science & Engineering pathways technical subjects must be in a related field)
Colombia	Bachillerato 60% with relevant subjects at 65% or above
Ecuador	Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias overall grade 7.5 with minimum 7 in relevant subjects
Egypt	Year 12 (GSEC): 65% overall with 50% minimum in relevant subjects; Year 11 (GSEC): 70% overall and 60% in relevant subjects
Ghana	Successful completion of West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate. Grades 1-6 (A - C) in 4 or more subjects.
Hong Kong	Form 5 (all school): Pass in 3 relevant subjects or if 2 subject pass 5% above pass HKDSE: 221 in 3 relevant subjects (Level 2 in relevant subjects or Form 5 Pass)
India	Year 11: 60% overall Year 12 (HSC): 50% overall 55% in relevant subjects required can be taken from Year10, 11 or Year 12
Indonesia	Successful completion of SMU 2 with average grade of 7.0 or SMU 3 with average grade of 6.5 (5 relevant subjects required).
Iran	Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) with a minimum GPA of 14 including relevant subjects.
Japan	Upper Secondary School certificate (Kotogakko)/Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination: Year 12/Senior 3: overall avarage 55% + or GPA 2.5 on 5 scale Year 11/Senior 2: overall average 70%+ or GPA 3.5 on 5 scale
Jordan	Successful completion of High School Certificate (Tawjihi) with 80% in 4 or more relevant subjects.
Kazakhstan	Successful completion of Attestat/Certificate of Secondary Education with 4 overall with a minimum score of 3 in relevant subjects
Kenya	Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades C to E in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects.
Korea	SH3: Grade D/60%-69%/ Rank 6 overall and in relevant subjects Where SH3 is accepted also accept Korean CSAT at the same Rank SH2: Grade C/65%/ Rank 5 overall and in relevant subjects
Kuwait	Completion of Tawjihiyya or Thanawiyya Al’Aaama (Secondary School Certificate) with 75% overall in academics subjects and in relevant subjects
Laos	Upper Secondary School Diploma / Baccalaureate: 4 subjects consisting of GPA 7.0/10 (grade B) and 6.0/10 (grade C) in relevant subjects
Libya	Successful completion of Secondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) with average of 80% or above.
Macau	Form 5 (all schools): 60%+ average with relevant subject pass Form 6 (all schools): 55%+ average with relevant subject pass
Malaysia	SPM/UEC school: Form 5, Senior 2 / Senior Middle 2, Term 1, Term 2, Mid-Year, Mid-Term, End of Term, Final Year Transcripts - Grades of A- D achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths. Senior Middle 2 : overall no more than 32 points in 5 subjects to include Maths and English. UEC 2 : overall no more than 30 points in 5 subjects, including Maths and English.
Mexico	Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade of 70% or above.
Moldova	Successful completion of Attestat/11th grade with minimum GPA of 7.0.
Morocco	Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 10/20 including 10 in relevant subjects
Mongolia	Certificate of Completed Secondary education 70% including relevant subjects
Myanmar	Basic Education Examination / Matriculation Examination with minimum grade average of 50%
Nepal	Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with 60% or above.
Nigeria	Successful completion of West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-6 in 4 or more relevant subjects
Oman	Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 70% overall and 60% in all subjects including relevant subjects
Pakistan	Year 12 (HSC / Intermediate Certificate (Part I & II)) or Polytechnic Diploma: 55% overall with passes in min 4 subjects. Year 11 (Intermediate Part I): 75% overall with passes in min 4 subjects.
Paraguay	Overall Average Minimum Grade 3.0/5.0
Peru	Secundaria Común Completa – GPA “A” (old 14/20)
Philippines	Completion of Senior High School Diploma(Year 12) in Academic Track with 75% overall, including 70% in Maths Completion of Senior High School Diploma (Year 11) in Academic Track with 80% overall, including 75% in Maths
Qatar	Tawjihiyya or Thanawiyya Alama (Secondary School Certificate) with a minimum of 75% average and 70% in relevant subjects
Russia	Successful completion of Attestat/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
Saudi Arabia	Completion of Tawjihiyya or Thanawiyya Al’Aaama (Secondary School Certificate) with a minimum average 70%, including a minimum grade 70% in relevant subjects. Final year first term transcript of certificate accepted.
Singapore	Secondary 4: Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- D achieved in 4 relevant academic subjects to include grade D in Maths
South Africa	Successful completion of Senior Certificate with 5 passes in relevant subjects.
Sri Lanka	Sri lankan GCE O level: Grade C in 6 subjects including relevant subjects OR Sri lankan GCE A level: Grade D in 2 subjects including relevant subjects
Taiwan	SH3 / Year 12 55% or SH2 / Year 11 65%. Including Math 55% at SH3 or SH2. GSAT - 33 from 4 relevant subjects (for relevant subject requirement: can refer to SH3 subject result 75%) Vocational High School Year 3: 55% or Year 2: 65%
Thailand	Successful completion of Year 11 (MAW 5) with GPA 2.5. or Year 12 (MAW 6) with GPA 2.0 in last 2 years, including 2.0 in Maths and Science.
Turkey	Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 50% overall with minimum 50% in relevant subjects
UAE	Completion of General Secondary Education Certificate with average 75%, including 70% in relevant subjects
Ukraine	Successful completion of Attestat/11th grade with a GPA of 7.0.
USA	Grade 11: 2.75 (77%) or Grade 12: 2.50 (74%) with minimum 4 academic subjects including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA GED: 600 overall with 150 in 4 academic subjects
Uzbekistan	Certificate of General Secondary Education GPA 4 or Academic Lyceum Diploma with overall GPA 3.5
Venezuela	Successful completion of Titulo de Educacion Media General with min 13/20 in 5 relevant subjects.
Vietnam	Successful completion of Secondary School Graduation/Year 12 with a score of 7.0 or above.

Other qualifications
IGCSE / GCSE / O-Level	4 passes at 9-4, (A-C) in relevant subjects (including native language)
IB first year	20 points or IB Certificate - 20 points
A/AS levels	24 UCAS points (including native language)
GED	600 overall with 150 in 4 academic subjects

English language tests accepted for the Undergraduate Foundation Programme

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:

English Language Preparation (Online)

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

International Year Two

Nationality: Only available to overseas students‡, non-UK/Ireland
Age: Students should be at least 17 years old
English: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall (minimum 5.0 in writing and 4.0 in other areas)
Academic:
- Business:
  - Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study plus one year of further study
- Computer Science:
  - Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study (students need to have a pass grade in a Maths/numerate subject, or Physics, or Computer Science, and some curriculums may require a further year of study)

Country/region specific entry requirements - Business only

Country/region	Entry requirements
Algeria	Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12 with 10 in relevant subjects.
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 (ATAR score does not apply to Queensland).
Azerbaijan	Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (Year 11) min GPA 4.5.
Bahrain	Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 80% minimum plus evidence of 1 year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year diploma).
Bangladesh	Year 12 (HSC) GPA: 3.75 overall (3.75 in English, 3.5 in relevant subjects) plus 1 year of further studies (degree/diploma).
Belarus	Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus Successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 5.0).
Brazil	Certificado de Ensino Médio 7.5 with relevant subjects at 7.5 or above OR 4000 in ENEM.
Brunei	Cambridge A level/Matriculation (160 UCAS points).
Cambodia	Diploma of Upper Secondary school : 5 subjects minimum grade B.
Cameroon	Not Specified - refer to admissions or Academic Manager.
Canada	High School Diploma Grade 12 65%+.
China	Year 11 (Senior High 2): 70% overall and min 60% in relevant subjects plus pass in Foundation or further year of study Year 12 (Senior High 3): 65% overall and min 60% in relevant subjects plus Gaokao 50% Vocational Schools - can be accepted for Business IY1 only Year 11 (vocational school): 75% average with minimum of 60% in 3 academic and 1 vocational subject passes Year 12 (vocational school): 70% average with minimum of 60% in 3 academic and 1 vocational subject Specialised/Technical Schools Year 11 (specialised technical school): 75% average with minimum of 60% in 3 academic and 1 technical subject passes or above (For Science & Engineering pathways technical subjects must be in a related field) Year 12 (specialised technical school): 70% average with minimum of 60% in 3 academic and 1 technical subject passes or above (For Science & Engineering pathways technical subjects must be in a related field)
Colombia	Bachillerato 75% with relevant subjects at 75% or above.
Ecuador	Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias 8.5 with relevant subjects at 8.0 or above.
Egypt	Year 12 (GSEC): 75% overall and 70% in relevant subjects. For Engineering 80% overall and 75% in relevant subjects or Thanawiya Amma 65% plus successful completion of 1 year of further study.
Ethiopia	TVET (10+3 Diploma) Grade B.
Gambia	Part study of Ordinary National Diploma or College Certificate.
Ghana	West African Higher School Certificate plus Ghanaian A Level plus 1 year of further study e.g. Polytechnic Diploma.
Hong Kong	HKDSE 3,2,2 all subjects accepted (Liberal Studies not eligible subject
India	Year 12 (HSC): 50% overall (Note: 50% in relevant subjects required, can be taken from any year from Year 10, 11 or Year 12).
Indonesia	7.5 SMU 3 (5 relevant subjects require) OR 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above.
Iran	Pre Uni Year Peeshdaneshgahe 14/20. Or 1 year Kardani 14/20, or 2 year Kardani 13/20.
Jamaica	Diploma, NVQ or 1st year degree level studies.
Japan	High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA accepted alone If GPA lower than 3.5, one year of further study required after completion of High School Relevant subjects Maths taken in Year 2 can be accepted Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination: pass in 4 (Grade B) subject, including pass in relevant subject.
Jordan	Thanwiyah Amma scores of 90%+ overall and 70% in relevant subjects or Thanawiya Amma 70% overall and 50% in relevant subjects plus successful completion of 1 year of further study (Community College Certificate/Diploma/General Vocational Secondry Education Certificate).
Kazakhstan	Certificate of Secondary Education certificate with minimum GPA 4.5 overall and a minimum of a 4 in relevant subjects.
Kenya	Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 5 or more subjects, including relevant subjects.
Korea	From SH3 graduates: Grade C/70%/Rank 4 Grade average in rank, with at least 4th grade in relevant/prerequisite subjects. Also accept Korean CSAT at the same grades. Pass in High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. (related Diploma program) Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ including relevant subjects.
Kuwait	Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) is comparable to GCSE A*-C where an overall passmark of 80% or above plus evidence of 1 year of further study e.g. Vocational Training Centre Certificate/Diploma/part study of bachelors degree.
Laos	Upper Secondary School Diploma / Baccalaureate: 5 subjects consisting of GPA 7.0/10 (grade B) and 6.0/10 (grade C) including relevant subjects + 1 year of further study.
Lebanon	Baccalaureate - minimum 13 points including relevant subjects and further year of study.
Libya	Secondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) - 80% or above plus evidence of 1 year of further study post completion of secondary school.
Macau	Cambridge Overseas Higher School Cert A-E (COHSC), part study of Diploma, Higher Diploma or Associate degree. Completion of High School with 70% average.
Malaysia	STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 30 points for 6 subjects including EnglishStudent with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Mauritius	Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / GCE A level / Ordinary Technician Diploma /part study of Diploma, University of Mauritius/Higher Technician Diploma.
Mexico	Bachillerato 90% or 75% + 1 year HE (pass).
Moldova	Attestat/11th grade min GPA 9.0.
Morocco	Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 including 10 in relevant subjects.
Mongolia	High School certificate 70% plus evidence of further study. Part study of Certificate of Vocational Education/bachelor/university diploma.
Myanmar	Basic Education High school Matriculation with minimum of 70% achieved overall, including 60% in 5 relevant subjects. If further year taken can include GAC - GPA 2.00.
Nepal	Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - 60% or above
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-B3 in 5 or more subjects or WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1 - C6 in 5 or more subjects with transcript/report of further study year
Oman	Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 80% overall + 1 year further study (can be from Diploma/Technical Industrial College Diploma, 1 year Certificate, Higher/Advanced Diploma).
Pakistan	HSC grade 60% plus successful completion of 1 year of further study Or HSC Grade 65% Associate diploma and other diplomas not eligible.
Paraguay	Bachillerato Overall Average Minimum Grade 3.5/5.0.
Peru	Secundaria Común Completa – GPA “AD” with “A” in Math for related subjects.
Philippines	Completion of Senior High School Diploma (Year 12) in Academic Track with 80% overall, including 80% in Maths
Qatar	School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects plus 1 year of further study.
Russia (+ Chechnya)	Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 3.0).
Rwanda	Rwandan Advanced GCSE - 3 subjects 70% (Grade B).
Saudi Arabia	High School 80% including relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study.
Singapore	Singapore O Levels A1 – C6 in 4 subjects, plus 1 year part study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma. Singapore/Cambridge A Levels – see UCAS points for assessment. H1 = AS level UCAS H2 = A levels UCAS.
South Africa	Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement = Five Passes - BBCCC (relevant subjects) or National Senior Certificate = Five subjects grades 66555 (relevant subjects).
Sri Lanka	Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) 2 x C plus 1 x S. Or part completion of diploma level studies.
Taiwan	SH3 (75%) or Senior High 3 (65%) + 1 year of further study GSAT - 40 (4 subject) relevant subject can refer to SH3 subject result 65% Vocational High School Year 3: (75%) or Year 2 (65%).
Tanzania	Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate A-E / National Form VI exam / Technical College Certificate / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma.
Thailand	High School certificate (MAW6) GPA 2.5/4.0 or (MAW6) GPA 2.0/4.0 + 1 year further study.
Turkey	Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 60% overall.
UAE	High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 80% plus evidence of 1 year of further study. Part study of Specialist/University Diploma or Associate Degree.
Uganda	Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / East African Advanced Certificate / Higher Diploma / National Certificate / National Diploma UACE Grades A-D.
Ukraine	Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with a minimum of GPA of 8.0.
USA	High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 75% plus evidence of 1 year of further study. Part study of Specialist/University Diploma or Associate Degree.
Uzbekistan	Academic Lyceum Diploma with overall GPA 4.0
Venezuela	Titulo de Educacion Media General - 5 subjects min 13/20 + 1 further year.
Vietnam	Year 12 GPA 7.0 plus a minimum 6.0 in Maths. Lower grades accepted with evidence of further study.
Zimbabwe	GCE Advanced Level - CCC.

Other qualifications
IB Diploma Programme	(if qualification attempted) 24 points (Subject pass level is 3 in relevant subjects)

Country/region specific entry requirements

Country/region	Entry requirements
Algeria	Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12.
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 (ATAR score does not apply to Queensland).
Azerbaijan	Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (Year 11) min GPA 4.5.
Bahrain	Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 80% minimum plus evidence of 1 year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year diploma).
Bangladesh	Year 12 (HSC) GPA: 3.75 overall (3.75 in English, 3.5 in relevant subjects) plus 1 year of further studies (degree/diploma).
Belarus	Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus Successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 5.0).
Brazil	Certificado de Ensino Médio 7.5 with relevant subjects at 7.5 or above OR 4000 in ENEM.
Brunei	Cambridge A level/Matriculation (160 UCAS points).
Cambodia	Diploma of Upper Secondary school : 5 subjects minimum grade B.
Cameroon	Not Specified - refer to admissions or Academic Manager.
Canada	High School Diploma Grade 12 65%+.
China	Year 12 (Senior High 3) with 75% or above in 4 or more key subjects (no further year study requirement) Year 11 (Senior High 2) with 70% or above in 4 or more key subjects plus a pass in an International Foundation Year (UK or China) Year 12 (Senior High 3) with a pass of 60% overall plus 50% in overall Gaokao results;
Colombia	Bachillerato 75% with relevant subjects at 75% or above.
Ecuador	Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias 8.5 with relevant subjects at 8.0 or above.
Egypt	Thanwiyah Amma scores of 90%+ or Thanawiya Amma 75% plus successful completion of 1 year of further study.
Ethiopia	TVET (10+3 Diploma) Grade B.
Gambia	Part study of Ordinary National Diploma or College Certificate.
Ghana	West African Higher School Certificate plus Ghanaian A Level plus 1 year of further study e.g. Polytechnic Diploma.
Hong Kong	HKDSE: 332 all subjects accepted Higher Certificate or Honours Diploma (from Shue Yan College) or 2 Years Higher Diploma or 1 year Associate Degree: GPA 2.0.
India	Year 12 HSC 60% (Note: 50% in relevant subjects required, can be taken from any year from Year 10, 11 or Year 12) Numerate subjects to include Economics, Accounting, Physics.
Indonesia	7.5 SMU 3 (5 relevant subjects require) OR 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above.
Iran	Pre Uni Year Peeshdaneshgahe 14/20. Or 1 year Kardani 14/20, or 2 year Kardani 13/20.
Jamaica	Diploma, NVQ or 1st year degree level studies.
Japan	High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA accepted alone If GPA lower than 3.5, one year of further study required after completion of High School Relevant subjects Maths taken in Year 2 can be accepted Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination: pass in 4 (Grade B) subject, including pass in relevant subject.
Jordan	Thanwiyah Amma scores of 90%+ overall and 70% in relevant subjects or Thanawiya Amma 70% overall and 50% in relevant subjects plus successful completion of 1 year of further study (Community College Certificate/Diploma/General Vocational Secondry Education Certificate).
Kazakhstan	Certificate of Secondary Education certificate/11th grade with graduation minimum GPA 4.5 across all subjects with part study of Specialist Diploma.
Kenya	Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 5 or more subjects, including relevant subjects.
Korea	From SH3 graduates: Grade C/70%/Rank 4 Grade average in rank, with at least 4th grade in relevant/prerequisite subjects. Also accept Korean CSAT at the same grades. Pass in High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. (Business related Diploma program) Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ including relevant subjects.
Kuwait	Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) is comparable to GCSE A*-C where an overall passmark of 80% or above plus evidence of 1 year of further study e.g. Vocational Training Centre Certificate/Diploma/part study of bachelors degree.
Laos	Upper Secondary School Diploma / Baccalaureate: 5 subjects consisting of GPA 7.0/10 (grade B) and 6.0/10 (grade C) including relevant subjects + 1 year of further study.
Lebanon	Baccalaureate - minimum 13 points including relevant subjects and further year of study.
Libya	Secondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) - 80% or above plus evidence of 1 year of further study post completion of secondary school.
Macau	Cambridge Overseas Higher School Cert A-E (COHSC), part study of Diploma, Higher Diploma or Associate degree. Completion of High School with 70% average.
Malaysia	STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 30 points for 6 subjects including EnglishStudent with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Mauritius	Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / GCE A level / Ordinary Technician Diploma /part study of Diploma, University of Mauritius/Higher Technician Diploma.
Mexico	Bachillerato 90% or 75% + 1 year HE (pass).
Moldova	Attestat/11th grade min GPA 9.0.
Morocco	Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 including 10 in relevant subjects.
Mongolia	High School certificate 70% plus evidence of further study. Part study of Certificate of Vocational Education/bachelor/university diploma.
Myanmar	Basic Education High school Matriculation with minimum of 70% achieved overall, including 60% in 5 relevant subjects. If further year taken can include GAC - GPA 2.00.
Nepal	Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - 60% or above
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-B3 in 5 or more subjects or WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1 - C6 in 5 or more subjects with transcript/report of further study year
Oman	Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 80% overall + 1 year further study (can be from Diploma/Technical Industrial College Diploma, 1 year Certificate, Higher/Advanced Diploma).
Pakistan	HSC grade 60% plus successful completion of 1 year of further study Or HSC Grade 65% Associate diploma and other diplomas not eligible.
Paraguay	Bachillerato Overall Average Minimum Grade 3.5/5.0.
Peru	Secundaria Común Completa – GPA “AD” with “A” in Math for related subjects.
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 1 further year of study.
Qatar	School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects plus 1 year of further study.
Russia (+ Chechnya)	Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 3.0).
Rwanda	Rwandan Advanced GCSE - 3 subjects 70% (Grade B).
Saudi Arabia	High School 80% including relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study.
Singapore	Singapore O Levels A1 – C6 in 4 subjects, plus 1 year part study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma. Singapore/Cambridge A Levels – see UCAS points for assessment. H1 = AS level UCAS H2 = A levels UCAS.
South Africa	Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement = Five Passes - BBCCC (relevant subjects) or National Senior Certificate = Five subjects grades 66555 (relevant subjects).
Sri Lanka	Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) 2 x C plus 1 x S. Or part completion of diploma level studies.
Taiwan	SH3 (75%) or Senior High 3 (65%) + 1 year of further study GSAT - 40 (4 subject) relevant subject can refer to SH3 subject result 65% Vocational High School Year 3: (75%) or Year 2 (65%).
Tanzania	Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate A-E / National Form VI exam / Technical College Certificate / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma.
Thailand	High School certificate (MAW6) GPA 2.75/4.0 or (MAW6) GPA 2.0/4.0 + 1 year further study.
Turkey	Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 60% overall.
UAE	High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 80% plus evidence of 1 year of further study. Part study of Specialist/University Diploma or Associate Degree.
Uganda	Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / East African Advanced Certificate / Higher Diploma / National Certificate / National Diploma UACE Grades A-D.
Ukraine	Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with a minimum of GPA of 8.0.
USA	Grade 12: 2.75 (77%) with minimum 4 academic subjects including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA OR GED: 640 overall with 160 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites PLUS further year studies or further exams, which can include SATs 500 in Reading and Writing & Maths with 500 in two SAT II subject test Or ACT 24 overall Or 2 APs at grade 3 in relevant subject areas
Uzbekistan	Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 4.5.
Venezuela	Titulo de Educacion Media General - 5 subjects min 13/20 + 1 further year.
Vietnam	Year 12 GPA 7.5.
Zimbabwe	GCE Advanced Level - CCC.

Other qualifications
IB Diploma Programme	(if qualification attempted) 24 points (Subject pass level is 3 in relevant subjects)

English language tests accepted for the International Year Two

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:

English Language Preparation (Online)

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

Postgraduate pathway entry requirements

Pre-Masters Programme and Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme

Nationality: Only available to overseas students‡, non-UK/Ireland
Age: Students are normally at least 20 years old
English:
- For the two-term Pre-Masters Programme:
  - Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall (with minimum 5.5 in all areas)*
- For the 12 week Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme:
  - Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 overall (with minimum 5.5 in all areas)*
Academic: Recognised first degree in a related field

_{*Alternatives are accepted for the English language requirement.}
_{‡Students may need to complete the University of Strathclyde’s specific form for fee assessment purposes.}

Country/region specific entry requirements

Country/region	Entry requirements
Azerbaijan	Successful completion of Bachelors/Bakalavr degree with 55% average
Bangladesh	Recognised first degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons) 50%, 3 Year Undergrad (Regular Pass) 55%, 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 50%.
Belarus	Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Specialist or other HE Diploma with minimum GPA 7.0.
China	Bachelor's degree (Max 1 year internship accepted): 55%+ overall. Undergraduate Graduation Certificate/Junior College Diploma (vocational or academic): A/B grades or 55% overall. Adult Education/Self-taught Education/Top-up with Bachelor's degree recognized by MoE of China: 70% overall.
Colombia	Successful completion of Bachelor degree
Egypt	Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale.
Gambia	Recognised first degree or HND in a related subject area (A+ to A-/3.70-4.30/excellent grades only)
Ghana	Recognised first degree or HND in a related subject area (A+ to B/3.00-4.00/excellent - above average)
Hong Kong	Any recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) OR HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma all in a related subject area with GPA 2.5 +
India	Recognised three or four year undergraduate degree (Honors or Regular pass) or 3 Year Diploma after class 12th: 50% overall plus significant professional experience or extra qualifications
Indonesia	Recognised first degree or a D4 Diploma (A-4 excellent/B-3 good).
Iran	Recognised first degree.
Japan	Recognised first degree (60%+) or 3-year associate degree (70%).
Jordan	Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale.
Kazakhstan	Recognised first degree.
Kenya	Recognised first degree or HND in a related subject area (A/B grades/60%+/credit and distinction)
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, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale.
Libya	Higher Diploma in a related subject.
Macau	Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) GPA 2.0 or HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma in a related subject Area with GPA 3 or higher
Malaysia	Advanced Diploma or recognised first degree or equivalent with an overall pass
Mexico	Recognised Bachelor Degree at 70% or above.
Moldova	Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Specialist or other HE Diploma with minimum GPA 7.0.
Morocco	Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12.
Myanmar	Successful completion of 4 year Bachelor degree - 50%
Nepal	Recognised first degree (45% plus).
New Zealand	Recognised Bachelor's Degree.
Nigeria	Recognised first degree (3rd class minimum) or HND in a related subject area (Distinction/Upper Credit only)
Oman	Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale.
Pakistan	3 Year Bachelor's Degree (Hons): 50% overall. 3 Year Bachelor's Degree (Regular Pass): 55% overall. 4 Year Bachelor's Degree (Any): 50% overall. 3 Year Diploma: 65% overall (NOTE: Diploma only accepted if taken after Year 11 or 12 of school). ACCA 9 papers, HND Level 6
Philippines	Successful completion of Bachelor degree with GPA 2.0 or above
Qatar	Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale.
Russia	Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, with minimum GPA 4.0.
Saudi Arabia	Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale.
Singapore	Recognised first degree with GPA 2.0+.
South Africa	Successful completion of Senior Certificate with 5 passes in relevant subjects.
Sri Lanka	3 or more Years Bachelor's Degree: 45% overall 3 Year Diploma: 65% overall
Syria	Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale.
Taiwan	Recognised first degree/Bachelor Degree GPA of >=2.0/Pass Mark 50%) OR 5 yr Junior College Diploma holders, must have +80% grades and two or more years related work experience.
Thailand	Recognised Bachelor Degree,GPA 2.3, Higher Diploma or Associate Degree with high grades.
Turkey	Recognised first degree (Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi) GPA of 2.1.
UAE	Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale.
Ukraine	Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, with minimum GPA 7.0.
Uzbekistan	Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, ( 56%+).
Vietnam	Recognised First Degree with GPA 6.0 or higher. Recognised Associate Degree or Higher Diploma with high grades (7.0+)

Other qualifications
UK Degrees	3rd class degree or above

English Language tests accepted for the Pre-Masters Programme

You can start your studies with 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 Academic 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) / IELTS Academic Online
English Language Preparation (Online)
LanguageCert International ESOL
TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Home Edition
Cambridge ESOL
Oxford Test of English
Academic English Skills
Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus
English Language Preparation (Online) for PG Studies
India: CBSE, CISCE and State boards excluding Punjab & Haryana
Trinity Integrated Skills in English Non-UKVI

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.

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Additional English language training is available if you need it. Our English Language Preparation Online courses will improve your English language skills up to the required level.

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