International Study Centre

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.

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 and come to campus at a later date. 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.

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 PTE 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 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
  • Linguaskill

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 Academic 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
  • Linguaskill

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

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 (view our under 18s guidance)
  • English: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall (minimum 4.5 in writing)*
  • Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study
Country Entry Requirements
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 Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) passes in 4 or more subjects. All students must provide a language proficiency test certificate
Belarus Successful completion of Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0
Brazil Successful completion of Ensino Medio in 5 or more subjects
Cambodia Successful completion of Diploma of Upper Secondary school (year 12). Grade C in 5 or more relevant subjects
China Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 70% or Senior High 3 at an average of 65% or above
Colombia Successful completion of Bachillerato in 5 or more 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 in a minimum of 4 academic subjects (grades will be assessed on a case by case basis) or HKDSE with minimum grades 223, must have Maths
India Successful completion of Standard 10+1 at 70% or 10+2 at 55% or above
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 Successful completion of Upper Secondary School certificate (Kotogakko) at an average of 70% or above
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 passes in 4 or more relevant subjects
Korea Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ including relevant subjects
Kuwait Successful completion of Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) with overall passmark of 80% or above in relevant subjects
Laos Successful completion of Baccalaureat/11th grade with 5 passes in relevant subjects
Libya Successful completion of Secondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) with average of 80% or above
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 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 12
Myanmar Successful completion of Basic Education High school Matriculation (11 years). Minimum of 60% achieved overall, including 60% in 5 relevant subjects
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 Successful completion of Thanawiya Amma (School Leaving Certificate) with an overall passmark of 80% or above in relevant subjects
Pakistan Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with passes in 4 or more relevant subjects.
Philippines 80% pass in High School Diploma from top schools or 85% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools
Qatar Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari (School Leaving Certificate) with minimum pass mark of 80% in relevant subjects.
Russia Successful completion of Attestat/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 4.0
Saudi Arabia Successful completion of Tawjihiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) with an overall passmark of 80% or above in relevant subjects
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 Senior Certificate with 5 passes in relevant subjects
Sri Lanka Successful completion of Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education with 6 O Levels at Grade B or above
Taiwan Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 75% or Senior High 3 at an average of 70% or above
Thailand Successful completion of MAW5 (Mathayom Suska 5) with a GPA of 2.5 or MAW 6.0 with a GPA of 2.0 in 6 relevant subjects
Turkey Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 65% overall with minimum 60% in relevant subjects
UAE Successful completion of Tawjihiyya (School Leaving Certificate) with an overall passmark of 80% or above in relevant subjects
Ukraine Successful completion of Attestat/11th grade with a GPA of 7.0
Uzbekistan Successful completion of Attestat/11th grade
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

IGCSE/GCSE/O-Level: 
5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects (excluding native language). New grades 9-4 in English and Maths. 

The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate)  
26 points

International Year One BBA

  • Nationality: Only available to overseas students‡, non-UK/Ireland
  • Age: Students should be at least 17 years old (view our under 18s guidance)
  • English: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall (minimum 5.0 in writing and 4.0 in other areas)*
  • Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study plus one year of further study
Country Entry Requirements
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 Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with grades 4 & 5 plus evidence of 1 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 year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year diploma)
Bangladesh HSC grades 3.0-5.0 (60%/A&B) plus completion of 1st year of degree/diploma level studies. 
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 Ensino Medio - 5 subjects min (6.9 - 5.0 / regular / C / 3) + 1 further year
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 minimum grade C inc relevant subjects. + 1 further year of study.
Cameroon Not Specified - refer to admissions or Academic Manager
Canada High School Diploma Grade 12 65%+
China SH3 with 80% or above in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subjects)
SH2 with 70% or above in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subjects) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study with a pass;
SH3 with a pass of 65% overall plus 55% in overall Gaokao results
Colombia Bachillerato - 5 relevant subjects (Maths (B) =plus extra year study 
Egypt 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 333 - all subjects accepted
India Year 12 HSC 60%
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/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate plus evidence of further study to include inc 1 yr of study at Senmon Gakko (Some Business modules must be included for Business and Management pathways.) Or part study of Junior College Diploma / Technical Associate Degree / Vocational Training Certificate / Diploma / National Certificate. High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA accepted alone, lower if there is one more year of further study.)
Jordan High School certificate (Tawjihi) 80% plus evidence of 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 evidence of 1 year of further study. Part study of Specialist Diploma. Diplom o srednem spetsialnom obrazovanii (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education until 1991).
Kenya Kenyan Cert (KCSE) grades 1- 6 in 5 or more subjects 
Korea From SH3 graduates: 4th Grade average in rank, with at least 4th grade in relevant/prerequisite subjects. High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma.
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 Baccalaureate/11th grade - 5 subjects combining B and C inc relevant subjects + 1 year of further study
Lebanon Baccalaureate - minimum 13 points inc 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.
Malaysia STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 30 points for 6 subjects inc English
Student 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 – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus Successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 5.0)
Morocco Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 plus further year
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 = 11 years. Minimum of 60% achieved overall, inc 60% in 5 relevant subjects + 1 further year of study. Further year 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 - C6 in 5 or more subjects. plus successful completion of 1 year of further study e.g. National Diploma/Certificate.
Oman School Leaving Certificate minimum 80% with relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. 
Pakistan HSC grade 60% plus successful completion of 1 year of further study
Or HSC Grade 75%
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 + 1 year of further study inc.QABP at 77% (and specific requirements as above for Engineering)
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% + part study of Diploma.
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 
Tanzania Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate A-E / National Form VI exam / Technical College Certificate / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma
Thailand High School certificate (MAW6) GPA 3.0
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 Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus Successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 5.0)
USA SATs 500 in Reading and Writing & Maths PLUS 500 in two SAT II subject test
Or ACT 24 overall Or 2 APs at grade 3 in relevant subject areas
Uzbekistan Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 and 1 further year study of diploma of post secondary education, specialist diploma and Bakalavr.
Venezuela Titulo de Educacion Media General - 5 subjects min 13/20 + 1 further year
Vietnam Year 12 GPA 7.5 + further study

Other qualifications 
International School System - all markets IB Diploma 29 points (Subject pass mark = 3), UCAS 160 points

International Year Two Civil Engineering

  • Nationality: Only available to overseas students‡, non-UK/Ireland
  • Age: Students must be 17 years old before the start of the first term (view our under 18s guidance)
  • English: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in writing and 5.0 in all other skills)*
  • Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study plus one year of further study (high school-level Physics and Maths qualifications required)
Country Entry Requirements
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 Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with grades 4 & 5 plus evidence of 1 year of further study e.g specialist diploma/1st year of university degree studies
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 HSC grades 3.0-5.0 (60%/A&B) plus completion of 1st year of degree/diploma level studies. 50% min. required for relevant subjects ie. Maths and Sciences. Physics is required at year 11 for Engineering.
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 Ensino Medio - 5 subjects min (6.9 - 5.0 / regular / C / 3) + 1 further year
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 minimum grade C inc relevant subjects. + 1 further year of study.
Canada High School Diploma Grade 12 65%+
China Gao Kao with overall grade 50% or SH3/Senior High 3 with 75% or above in 4 or more subjects, plus evidence of further studies/year 1 studies in Junior College Diploma (IF further year of study is not relevant, then High School maths grade must be 60% or higher for Business and Management).
Colombia Bachillerato - 5 relevant subjects (Maths (B) Good or above required for Business and Management and Computing pathways) plus extra year study
Egypt 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- 333 from eligible subjects, inc one elective (Liberal Studies not eligible subjects) May consider 2 year Associate degree GPA 2.6+ , refer to HoC).
India Year 12 HSC 70%+
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/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate plus evidence of further study to include inc 1 yr of study at Senmon Gakko (some Business modules must be included for Business and Management pathways). Part study of Junior College Diploma / Technical Associate Degree / Vocational Training Certificate / Diploma / National Certificate. (Case by case for centre referral only: High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate and evidence of further study but High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA accepted alone, lower if there is one more year of further study.)
Jordan High School certificate (Tawjihi) 80% plus evidence of 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 evidence of 1 year of further study. Part study of Specialist Diploma. Diplom o srednem spetsialnom obrazovanii (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education until 1991).
Kenya Kenyan Cert (KCSE) grades 1- 6 in 5 or more subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study
Korea From SH3 graduates: 4th Grade average in rank, with at least 4th grade in relevant/prerequisite subjects. High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma.
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 Baccalaureate/11th grade - 5 subjects combining B and C inc relevant subjects + 1 year of further study
Lebanon Baccalaureate - minimum 13 points inc 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.
Malaysia STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 30 points for 6 subjects inc English
Student 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 – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus Successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 5.0)
Morocco Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 plus further year
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 = 11 years. Minimum of 60% achieved overall, inc 60% in 5 relevant subjects + 1 further year of study.
Nepal Completion of 1st year of degree / diploma level studies / Post-Proficiency Certificate / Post-Higher Secondary Education Certificate
New Zealand NCEA - Level 3 = equivalent to A Levels minimum 80 credits, with 60 achieved at level 3 and the remaining 20 at level 2
Nigeria WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1 - C6 in 5 or more subjects. plus successful completion of 1 year of further study e.g. National Diploma/Certificate.
Oman School Leaving Certificate minimum 80% with relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. 
Pakistan HSC grade 60% plus successful completion of 1 year of further study
Or HSC Grade 70%
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 + 1 year of further study inc. QABP at 77%
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% + part study of Diploma
Singapore Diploma from a polytechnic GPA 2.6. A levels accepted, 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 A Levels (international or local - Sri Lanka General Certificate of Advance Level Education) - 2 x D or above or 3 x E or above. Part completion of diploma level studies.
Taiwan SH3 (80%) or Senior High 3 (75%) + 1 year of further study 
Tanzania Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate A-E / National Form VI exam / Technical College Certificate / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma
Thailand High School certificate (MAW6) plus evidence of 1 year of further study. International Baccalaureate from an International School. Diploma in Vocational Education / Higher Certificate (Technician Level) or part study at associate/degree level.
Turkey Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 70% 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 Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus Successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 5.0)
USA High School certificate plus evidence of 1 year of further study.Or High school plus evidence of Associate Degree/ Professional Diploma or Advanced Placement exams.
2 APs from Group A subjects at grades 5,3 or 4,4 or 4,3, 3 OR 2 APs from Group B subjectsat grades 4,4 with 1 from group A at grade 3 (please see UCAS tab for list of Group subjects).
Uzbekistan Completion of Attestat and 1 further year study of diploma of post secondary education, specialist diploma and Bakalavr.
Venezuela Titulo de Bachiller (Bachiller de la Republica) - 5 subjects min 13/20 + 1 further year
Vietnam Year 12 GPA 7.5 + further study

Other qualifications 
International School System - all markets IB Diploma 29 points (Subject pass mark = 3), UCAS 160 points

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 related field
Country Entry Requirements
Azerbaijan Recognised first degree (4/5 years)
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 Full time studies Bachelor's degree (Max 1 year internship accepted): 60%+ overall
Full time studies Undergraduate Graduation Certificate/Full time studies Junior College Diploma (Max 1 year internship accepted): 70% overall
Egypt Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
Ghana Recognised first degree
Hong Kong Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary)
India Recognised first degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons) 45%, 3 Year Undergrad (Regular Pass) 50%, 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 45%,
Indonesia Recognised first degree
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
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) with GPA 2.0
Malaysia Recognised first degree
Mexico Recognised Bachelor Degree at 70% or above
Moldova Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Specialist or other HE Diploma with minimum GPA 7.0
Myanmar 4 Year Bachelor Degree 60%
Nepal Recognised first degree (45% plus)
New Zealand Recognised Bachelor's Degree
Nigeria Recognised first degree
Oman Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
Pakistan Recognised first degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons) 50%, 3 Year Undergraduate (Regular Pass) 55%, 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 50%,
Philippines Recognised first degree with good or above (from top 5 universities)
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+
Sri Lanka Recognised first degree (45% plus)
Syria Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
Taiwan Recognised first degree/Bachelor Degree with an overall GPA 2.0+
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 6.5+

Online Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme

  • Nationality: Only available to overseas students‡, non-UK/Ireland
  • Age: Students must be 19 years old before the start of their first term
  • English: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 or equivalent (with minimum 5.0 in all areas)*
Country Entry Requirements
China Completed year 2 of a 3-year Diploma or 3/4 of a 4/5 year of a recognised first degree in a related field or equivalent. Partial transcripts are required from the diploma or degree studies. Students are allowed to submit the final year transcripts and degree/graduation certificate before the end of Pre-Masters. Average grade: 70% of at least 2 years transcript for 3 year diploma students or 60 % of at least 3 year transcript for 4 year degree students.

Please note: All non-China applications should be referred to the International Study Centre/Academic Manager.

*If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
**For direct entry to the Pre-Masters Programmes on campus, we now accept the following qualifications as part of the English assessment: Pearson, TOEFL, Cambridge Business and Cambridge Main Suite.
‡Students may need to complete the University of Strathclyde’s specific form for fee assessment purposes.

Entry requirements for English language preparation courses

If you do not meet the requirements for your chosen programme you can choose to study for 1 or 2 terms of English language preparation beforehand.

10 weeks

  • IELTS 4.5 with minimum 4.5 in all sub skills

1 term

  • Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (with minimum of 4.5 in writing)*

2 term

  • Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.0 overall (with minimum of 4.0 in writing)*

10 weeks

  • IELTS 5.0 with minimum 5.0 in all sub skills

20 weeks

  • IELTS 4.5 with minimum 4.5 in all sub skills

English for Pre-Masters (for our two-term Pre-Masters Programme)

  • 1 term†:Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall (with minimum 5.0 in all areas)^
  • 2 term: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (with minimum 4.5 in all areas)^

Preparation for Study (for our 12 week Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme)†

  • 5 weeks: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (with minimum 5.5 in all areas)^
  • 10 weeks: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (with minimum 5.0 in all areas)^

*If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
^Students on the English language course do not need to take an additional IELTS test at the end of their course to progress on to their Pre-Masters Programme. You will be assessed on your Academic English Skills (AES) grade at the International Study Centre (you will be required to achieve a minimum of 40% in all areas).
†You can study your English language course (1 term only) and the Pre-Masters Programme with one visa.

Information about English language requirements

All students' English and numeracy skills will be tested on arrival, and study plans may be altered accordingly. This may incur additional costs.

The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student student route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application. If you don’t have a current IELTS grade, you may still apply to the International Study Centre. Please contact us to find out about alternative assessment of your English Language level.

Find out more about valid test providers and approved test centre locations for tests taken on or after 6 April 2015. To find out if you are exempt from the SELT requirement and to find out about acceptable English language tests please contact us.

Need to improve your IELTS?

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

Find out more on the programme page

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