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	Qualification
Afghanistan	Secondary school certificate : 50% overall including 50% in relevant subjects.
Albania	Secondary school Leaving Certificate (year 11) overall average grade 6. Diploma of State Maturita (year 12) overall grade 6.
Bahrain	Successful completion of Tawjahiya Secondary School Leaving Certificate with an average grade of 60% in relevant subjects.
Bangladesh	Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.0 overall (Relevant subjects GPA 3.0 if required) (Note 1: Maths at HSC is required for Engineering, Computing & Life Sciences pathway) (Note 2: For Business, Law & Social Studies if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths at SSC GPA 3.0 accepted).
Brazil	Certificado de Ensino Médio 5.0 with relevant subjects at 5.5 or above.
Cambodia	Diploma of Upper Secondary school - Grade D in 4 subjects (include relevant subjects) Year 11 - Grade C in 4 subjects (include relevant subjects)
Cameroon	Minimum overall grade 10 in Baccalaureate or Certificat de Probation with 10+ in all relevant subjects or 4 x subjects A-D in O levels (including relevant subjects).
China (Mainland)	Year 11 (Senior High 2):60% overall and min 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects) Year 12 (Senior High 3): 55% overall and min 60% in relevant subjects Business IFY Only: Year 11 (Zhigao/Zhongzhuan technical/vocational school): 60% average Inc. relevant subjects and a minimum of 4 academic subjects pass or above Year 12 (Zhigao/Zhongzhuan technical/vocational school): 55% average Inc. relevant subjects and a minimum of 4 academic subjects pass or above.
China (Macau)	Successful completion of form 5 or Senior Middle 2 with average grade 60-65% in relevant subjects.
Colombia	Bachillerato 50% with relevant subjects at 55% or above
Cyprus	Apolytirio with minimum grade average of 10/20.
Ecuador	Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias overall Average Minimum Grade 7
Egypt	Year 12 (GSEC): 55% overall and with 50% minimum in relevant subjects.
Ethiopia	Ethiopian Uniiversity Entrance Exam Certificate, 55 in relevant subejcts with overall 300/700.
Ghana	Successful completion of West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate - grades 1 - 8 (A - E) in 4 or more subjects.
Greece	Apolytirion (Lykeio) - overall grade minimum 10/20.
Hong Kong	Form 5 - Pass in 2 or more subjects or if 1 subject passes 5% above pass mark. HKDSE: 211 or 22 (Level 2 in relevant subject or Form 5 pass)
India	Year 10 (SSC) 65%, Year 11 50% or Year 12 (HSC) 40%.
Indonesia	SMU 2 or SMU 3: Grade 6.0.
Iran	Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years). Passes in 4 or more relevant subjects.
Japan	12th grade (higher secondary) completion -overall pass grades (45% + or approx GPA 2 on 5 scale).
Jordan	Successful completion of High School Certificate (Tawjihi) with 50% in 4 or more relevant subjects.
Kazakhstan	Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 3/5.
Kenya	Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades C to E in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects.
Korea	SH3: Grade E/50%/ Rank 7-9 overall and in relevant subjects Where SH3 is accepted also accept Korean CSAT at the same Rank SH2: Grade D /60-69%/ Rank 6 CSAT: 8th Grade Korean High school Graduation Equivalency Exam - 60% inc relevant subjects.
Kuwait	Successful completion of Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama General Secondary School Leaving Certificate with 60% in 4 or more relevant subjects.
Kyrgyzstan	Certificate of Completed Secondary Education certificate/11th grade with graduation minimum GPA 3.0
Laos	Upper Secondary School Diploma / Baccalaureate: 4 subjects consisting of GPA 6.0/10 (grade C) and 5.0/10 (grade D) in relevant subjects
Libya	Successful completion of Tawjihiyya School Leaving Certificate with 60% in 4 or more relevant subjects.
Macau	Form 5 (all school): pass in 4 relevant subjects Form 6 (all school): pass in 4 relevant subjects
Malaysia	SPM (Malaysia Certificate of Education) with 3 passes with minimum grade D SPM/UEC school: Form 5 (Term 2 or Mid-Year or Final Year Transcripts) 3 passes with minimum grade D UEC Senior 2 / Senior Middle 2 with aggregate of not more than 36 points for 5 relevant academic subjects inc English & Mathematics.
Mexico	Bachillerato at an average of 60%.
Moldova	Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 5.0.
Morocco	Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 10 inc relevant subjects.
Myanmar	Basic Education High School Examination/ Matriculation: 40% Pass Overall with passes in 4 relevant subjects.
Namibia	NSCC Ordinary level, 4 subjects with grades A-D inc relevant subjects if taken.
Nepal	Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination GPA 2.0 overall or Year 11 (School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 55%/GPA 2.6 overall or Year 10 (School Leaving Certificate): 65%/GPA 3.0 overall.
Nigeria	Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-8 in 4 or more relevant subjects.
Oman	Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 50% each in 4 or more academic subjects including relevant subjects.
Pakistan	Year 10 (SSC): 60% overall or 65%(grade scale dependent) Year 11 (Intermediate Part I): 55% overall with passes in min 4 subjects. Year 12 (HSC / Intermediate certificate(Part I & II)) or Polytechnic Diploma : 50% overall with passes in min 4 subjects.
Paraguay	Overall Average Minimum Grade 2.0/5.0 with minimum subjects 2.75/5.0
Peru	Secundaria Común Completa – GPA “B” (old 11/20)
Philippines	70% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 75% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools.
Qatar	Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 60%.
Russia	Successful completion of Year 11/Certificate of Secondary Education with passes in 4 or more subjects.
Saudi Arabia	Successful completion of Tawjihiyya School Leaving Certificate with 60% in 4 or more relevant subjects.
Singapore	Successful completion of O-Levels at DDDD in the relevant subjects (excluding Chinese / Malay / Tamil) or NA Level (academic) Average of 2 - 3 in five relevant subjects or Average of 3-4 in 4 relevant subjects + any further study at ITE (Institute of Technical Education).
Sri Lanka	4 x O-levels.
Taiwan	Senior High 3 - average 50% Senior High 2 - average 60% GSAT - 28 from 4 relevant subjects (for relevant subject requirement: can refer to SH3 subject result 50%) JCD 55%
Tajikistan	Certificate of General Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 3
Thailand	Year 11 (MAW 5) completion with GPA 2.0 Year 12 (MAW 6) completion with GPA 2.0.
Turkey	Devlet Meslek Lisesi Diploması (State Vocational / Trade High School Diploma) or Devlet Teknik Lisesi Diploması (State Technical High School Diploma) or Meslek Lisesi Diploması (Vocational High School Diploma) or Lise Deplomasi (High School Certificate) Any at 50% overall inc relevant subjects.
UAE	Successful completion of Tawjihiyya School Leaving Certificate with 60% in 4 or more relevant subjects.
Ukraine	Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum of GPA of 4.5
Uzbekistan	Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 3.0
USA	Year 11: 2.50 or Year 12: 2.00 min. 4 subjects GED: 580 overall with 145 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites.
Vietnam	High School Year 12: GPA 5.5 overall including maths 5.5 High School Year 11: GPA 6.0 overall including maths 6.0 Science pathways require science subjects taken to be at 5.5 (year 12) and 6.0 (year 11).
Zimbabwe	O levels : 5 passes at A-D including relevant 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 7.0 with relevant subjects at 7.0 or above OR 3500 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	SH3 60% overall with 60% in Maths or 70% from SH2 SH2 75% overall with 70% in Maths.
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): 60% overall and 60% in relevant subjects. For Engineering 80% overall and 75% in relevant subjects.
Ethiopia	TVET (10+3 Diploma) Grade B.
Gambia	Part study of Ordinary National Diploma or College Certificate.
Ghana	WAEC/SSCE 2 Bs and 1 C grades.
Hong Kong	HKDSE 2,2,2.
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	SMU3 grade 7.5 (5 academic subjects required) or 1st year of 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 70%+ overall and 70% in relevant subjects including Maths or Thanawiya Amma 60% overall and 50% in relevant subjects plus successful completion of 1 year of further study (Community College Certificate/Diploma/General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate).
Kazakhstan	Certificate of Secondary Education with overall grade average 4.0.
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.
Kyrgyzstan	Certificate of Completed Secondary Education certificate/11th grade with graduation minimum GPA 4.5 and 4 in relevant subjects
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 75% or 7.5/10.
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 Examination / Matriculation Examination Year 12 with minimum grade average of 60% including 60% in maths.
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 2 x Bs and 1 x C.
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.
Panama	Bachillerato Overall Average Minimum Grade 3.5/5.0.
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 Senior High School Diploma (Year 12) in an Academic Track with minimum overall average grade of 75% including 75% 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%).
Tajikistan	Certificate of General Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 4.5 with 4 in relevant subjects
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) - 55% overall.
UAE	High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 75% 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 Diploma 2.5.
Uzbekistan	Certificate of General Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 4.5 or Academic Lyceum Diploma with overall GPA 4.0
Venezuela	Titulo de Educacion Media General - 5 subjects min 13/20 + 1 further year.
Vietnam	Successful completion of Year 12 with GPA 6.0 with 6.0 in Maths from Year 12 or 7.0 from Year 11.
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 7.0 with relevant subjects at 7.0 or above OR 3500 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	SH3 60% overall with 60% in Maths or 70% from SH2 SH2 75% overall with 70% in Maths.
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): 60% overall and 60% in relevant subjects. For Engineering 80% overall and 75% in relevant subjects.
Ethiopia	TVET (10+3 Diploma) Grade B.
Gambia	Part study of Ordinary National Diploma or College Certificate.
Ghana	WAEC/SSCE 2 Bs and 1 C grades.
Hong Kong	HKDSE 2,2,2.
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	SMU3 grade 7.5 (5 academic subjects required) or 1st year of 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 70%+ overall and 70% in relevant subjects including Maths or Thanawiya Amma 60% overall and 50% in relevant subjects plus successful completion of 1 year of further study (Community College Certificate/Diploma/General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate).
Kazakhstan	Certificate of Secondary Education with overall grade average 4.0.
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.
Kyrgyzstan	Certificate of Completed Secondary Education certificate/11th grade with graduation minimum GPA 4.5 and 4 in relevant subjects
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 75% or 7.5/10.
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 Examination / Matriculation Examination Year 12 with minimum grade average of 60% including 60% in maths.
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 2 x Bs and 1 x C.
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.
Panama	Bachillerato Overall Average Minimum Grade 3.5/5.0.
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 Senior High School Diploma (Year 12) in an Academic Track with minimum overall average grade of 75% including 75% 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%).
Tajikistan	Certificate of General Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 4.5 with 4 in relevant subjects
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) - 55% overall.
UAE	High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 75% 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 Diploma 2.5.
Uzbekistan	Certificate of General Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 4.5 or Academic Lyceum Diploma with overall GPA 4.0
Venezuela	Titulo de Educacion Media General - 5 subjects min 13/20 + 1 further year.
Vietnam	Successful completion of Year 12 with GPA 6.0 with 6.0 in Maths from Year 12 or 7.0 from Year 11.
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): 60%+ overall. Undergraduate Graduation Certificate/Junior College Diploma (vocational or academic): A/B grades or 65% 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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