Indicative country-specific entry requirements are shown below by region.

If your course isn’t shown here or you would like to discuss what level you are eligible to join, please register your interest and one of our team will contact you.

Botswana

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Diploma from University of Botswana Credit
Postgraduate Programmes Masters Degree – in a relevant subject area (depending on programme applied for) Good
Graduate Certificate Degree from the University of Botswana 2.1 or above
postgraduate diploma B average / 2:1

Cameroon

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes

Cameroon GCE A Level 3 A levels or equivalent (to meet the course required UCAS tariff points)
Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie  12/20
Advanced Entry / Undergraduate Top-Up Diplôme Supérieur d’Études Professionnelles  12/20
Postgraduate Diplôme d’Études Supérieures de Commerce or Diplôme d’Ingénieur or Maîtrise 12/20 for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

14/20 for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor degree, Licence or Diplôme d’Études Supérieures de Commerce or Diplôme d’Ingénieur or Maîtrise  10/20

Egypt

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes All students will require a Foundation after having studied the General Secondary School Certificate  –
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Bachelor degree (from a higher institute) 65%
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree from recognised State University 65% for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

75% for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Bachelor degree from recognised University (Arts classification) 70% for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

80% for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Bachelor degree from recognised University (Sciences classification) 65% for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

75% for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree from recognised University 50%

Ethiopia

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Advanced Diploma (12+3) B / Good / 3
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Bachelor Degree when studied for 3 years B / Good / 3.5
Bachelor Degree when studied for 4 years B / Good / 3
Postgraduate Programmes Masters Degree B / 3 for courses requiring a 2:2

B / 3.5 for courses requiring a 2:1

Graduate Certificate Masters Degree C / Satisfactory / 2

Ghana

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Polytechnic National Diploma
Level 5/6 entry

Top-Up / Undergraduate Top-Up

Polytechnic Higher National Diploma Second class lower / 50% / C / 2.0 for courses requiring a 2:2

second class upper / 60% / B / 3.0 for courses requiring a 2:1

Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree Second class lower / 50% / C / 2.0 for courses requiring a 2:2

second class upper / 60% / B / 3.0 for courses requiring a 2:2

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree 1.5/4.0 CGPA or 40% (pass)

Kenya

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Grades A-C
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelors Degree Min 50%  for courses requiring a 2:2 equivalent

Min 60% for courses requiring a 2:1 equivalent

Post Graduate Diploma 55% / Credit minimum
Graduate Certificate Bachelors Degree Min 40% / Pass

Liberia

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact international admissions
Postgraduate Liberian Masters degree Minimum 70-79%/C grade for courses requiring a 2:2

Minimum 80-89%/B grade for courses requiring a 2:1

Graduate Certificate Liberian Masters degree Minimum 65%

Libya

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Higher Technician Diploma 70%
Postgraduate Programmes Libyan University Bachelor Degree 65% for entry to courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

75% for entry to courses which require a UK 2:1 equivalent

Bachelor Degree from Tripoli University (formerly Al Fateh University) and Benghazi University (formerly Garyounis) 58% for entry to courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

70% for entry to courses which require a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Libyan University Bachelor Degree 55%
Bachelor Degree from Tripoli University (formerly Al Fateh University) and Benghazi University (formerly Garyounis) 50%

Malawi

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes

Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate As per course A Level requirements
Bachelor Degree 60%
Postgraduate Programmes Masters from Mzuzu University and University of Malawi 60-69% / pass with credit for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

70-74% / pass with marginal distinction for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Masters from Mzuzu University and University of Malawi 50%

Mauritius

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Cambridge Overseas Advanced Level Examination
Ordinary/Higher Technician Diploma
As per course A Level Requirements
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelors Degree Class II Division II (50%) for courses requiring a UK 2:2

Class II Division 1 (60%) for courses requiring a UK 2:1

Graduate Certificate Bachelors Degree 40%

Morocco

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Diplôme du Baccalaureat 14/20
Foundation Programme Standard entry per programme
Advanced undergraduate Level 5
Certificat Universitaire d’Études Littéraires / Certificat Universitaire d’Études Scientifiques / Diplôme d’Études Universitaires de Technologie / Diplôme d’Études Universitaires Générales
12/20 in relevant subject
Postgraduate programmes Bachelor Degree,
Licence d’Etudes Fondamentales,
Licence Professionnelle, Diplome d’Ecoles Nationales de Commerce de Gestion
2.7/4 or 12/20
Maitrise Pass
Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree,
Licence d’Etudes Fondamentales,
Licence Professionnelle, Diplome d’Ecoles Nationales de Commerce de Gestion
10/20

Namibia

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / GCE A level As per course A Level Requirements
Undergraduate Programmes – advanced entry / Undergraduate Top-Up Bachelor Degree (post 2008) Good 60-69%
Postgraduate Programmes Masters degree Good / 60% for courses requiring a UK 2:2

Very Good / 70% for courses requiring a UK 2:1

Graduate Certificate Masters degree 50%
Bachelor Degree (post 2008) 50%

Nigeria

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate  Programmes


National Diploma Lower credit or CGPA 2.5/4.0
Part-completion of a Bachelor degree Lower second class or CGPA 2.4/5.0
A recognised Nigerian Foundation Programme Average B grades
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Higher National Diploma from a Nigerian institution – for entry to year 2 / 3 2.5/4.0 GPA or Lower credit
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor degree from a government recognised University Lower second class or CGPA 2.4/5.0
Postgraduate Diploma Lower second class or CGPA 2.4/5.0
Graduate Certificate Bachelor degree from a government recognised University Third class or 1.50
Post Higher HND 40%

Rwanda

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes

Certificate of Higher Education 80% / grande distinction
Diploma in Higher Education 75% / distinction
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Advanced Diploma in Higher Education 80% / grande distinction
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree (Hons) 70% / distinction for courses requiring a 2:2

80% / grande distinction for courses requiring a 2:1

Bachelor Degree (ordinary) 75% / distinction for courses requiring a 2:2

85% / grande distinction for courses requiring a 2:1

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree (Hons) 50% / Satisfaction

Sierra Leone

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Diploma C or equivalent
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Bachelor Degree (General) C or equivalent
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree (Honours) Minimum Class II (lower) for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

Class II (upper) for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree (Honours) Third Class

Somalia

For entry to You will need Grade required
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Laurea / Bachelor degree C / GPA 2.0 / 70-79%

South Africa

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes National Senior School Certificate with Matriculation (from 2008) 60-69%
Postgraduate Programmes 4 Year honours bachelors degree 60-69% for courses requiring a 2:2

70-74% for courses requiring a 2:1

Graduate Certificate Bachelors degree 50%

Tanzania

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes

National Form VI Examination/Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ASCE) As per course A Level requirements
Higher Diploma B
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Advanced Diploma B
Postgraduate Bachelor Degree 50-59% or B for courses that require a 2.2

60-69% or B+ for courses that require a 2:1

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree 40-49% / C

Uganda

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)/East African Advanced Certificate of Education/Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) As per course A Level Requirements
Postgraduate Bachelor Degree (from Ugandan University) 3.0-3.9 GPA / B / Honours Lower for courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

4.0 GPA / B+ / Honours Upper for courses which require a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree GPA 2.0 / C / General Pass

Zambia

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes

Students who have completed High School wil need to take a Higher Education Foundation Programme, however those students who hold Bachelors degrees from Zambia University and Copperbelt University may be considered for advanced entry. Minimum of C+ / Pass depending on course
Bachelor Degree Credit / 1.5
Postgraduate Programmes Masters Degree Minimum C for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

Minimum of B for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelors degrees from Zambia University and Copperbelt University may be considered Minimum 2.2 or above

Zimbabwe

For entry to You will need Grade required
Postgraduate Bachelor Degree (Honours) 60-64% for courses requiring a 2:2

65+% for courses requiring a 2:1

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree (General) 50%

Bangladesh

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Higher Secondary Certificate CGPA 4.8/5 or 78%
3 year Polytechnic Diploma 65%
2 or 3 year Bachelor Degree CGPA 3.0/4 or 60%
Postgraduate programmes 3 or 4 year Bachelor Degree from any UGC recognised Public or Private University 2.5 GPA from a public University and 2.7 from a private university requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent(Courses Requiring 2:2)
2.7 GPA from a public University and 3.0 from a private university requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent(Courses Requiring 2:1)
Graduate Certificate 3 or 4 year Bachelor Degree from any UGC recognised Public or Private University 2.0 GPA or 50% Equivalent

Bhutan

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Certificate Awarded by Royal Bhutan Polytechnic Min 60% depending on course
Advanced Undergraduate Entry / Undergraduate Top-Up Bachelor degree 50%
Postgraduate Applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Admissions
Graduate Certificate Applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Admissions

Brunei

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Brunei/Cambridge Overseas Advanced Level Examination/Matriculation 3 A levels or equivalent (to meet the course required UCAS tariff points)
Advanced Entry Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Qualifications from recognised institutions ie:

  • University of Brunei Darussalam
  • Institute of Technology Brunei
  • Laksamana College of Business
  • College of Nursing Pengiran Anak Puteri
  • Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah
  • Jeffri Bolkiah College of Engineering
  • University Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UniSSA)
  • Maktab Duli
  • International School Brunei
  • Jerudong International School
60%
Postgraduate Programmes An Honours Degree from a recognised institution Minimum of Second Class Honours / 2.5 – Lower division for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

Minimum of Second Class Honours / 3.0 – Upper division for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate An Honours Degree from a recognised institution Pass
Ordinary degree equivalent 2:1

China (People’s Republic of)

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes



Senior High School Certificate 80%
Academy of Art and Design, Tsinghua University 65%
China Central Academy of the Arts (CAFA) – Design Courses only Two semesters full transcripts including H&C Assessment and Studio Assessment with average 70%
Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (BIFT) – Design Courses only All modules with Pass + P in final major project
2nd or 3rd Year Entry (depending on course and subjects taken) / Undergraduate Top-Up 3 Year Diploma 70%
211/985 University 70% average in undergraduate studies
Non 211/985 University 75% average  in undergraduate studies
Postgraduate Programmes (for courses requiring a 2:2 equivalent) Bachelor Degree (4 Year) 70% for courses requiring a 2:2.

75% for courses requiring a 2:1

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree (4 Year) 60%

Hong Kong

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes HKDSE (Diploma of Secondary Education) Tariff Points as per course grades
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Higher Diploma
Associate Degrees
CGPA 2.7
Postgraduate Programmes Degree 2.5+
Honours degree from Hong Kong Baptist College* 2.5+
Graduate Certificate Bachelor Pass / 1.0

India

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Standard XII/Class XII from CBSE, CISC 65% and above
Postgraduate Undergraduate Degree 55% (52% from Delhi/Mumbai/Pune Universities) for courses requiring a 2:2

65% (60% from Delhi/Mumbai/Pune Universities) for courses requiring a 2:1

Masters degree 55%
Graduate Certificate Undergraduate Degree(ordinary) 45% and above

Indonesia

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes STTB SMA (Award) and Ujian Nasional (Exam) 7/10 and above
Advanced Entry / Undergraduate Top-Up  Diploma 3 (D3) 2.5/4.0
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree / Diploma IV (D4) GPA 2.5/4 or 60% for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

CGPA 3.0/4 or 70% for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree / Diploma IV (D4) GPA 2.0/4

Japan

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes

Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate and a recognised Foundation Programme 3/5 in USLC and relevant IFP grades inc IELTS
Associate Degree 70% / Good / C
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree 4 yrs from a recognised University 65% for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

70% for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree 4 yrs 60%

Kazakhstan

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes 1 year of degree-level study 60%
Postgraduate Programmes Bakalavr (bachelor degree) 4
5 year University Diploma or New-style 4 year Degree Average of 3.9 for courses requiring a 2:2 equivalent

Average of 4.3 for courses requiring a 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bakalavr (bachelor degree) 3

Macau

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes

Ensino Secundário Complementar 2.3/4
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) As per course A Level requirements
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree or Licenciatura 2.5/4.0 for courses requiring a 2:2,

3.0/4.0 for courses requiring a 2:1

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree or Licenciatura 2

Malaysia

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes






Malaysian University recognised Foundation  Year 2.5 GPA
STPM Malaysia Higher School Certificate 3 Principals excluding General Paper and Malay Studies – Grades will depend on course applied for
International Baccalaureate Diploma see UK/Generic
Malaysian University Matriculation Programme, Minimum CGPA 3.00 average or equivalent
Canadian Pre University Foundation Minimum pass 75%
South Australian Matriculation, Minimum ATAR 85%
UEC Unified Examination Certificate (Senior Middle Level) 75% (B3 grades)
excluding Malay and Chinese languages
Postgraduate Programmes An Honours degree from a recognised institution Minimum of Second Class Honours (Second Division)in relevant field
Graduate Certificate An Honours degree from a recognised institution Pass degree

Maldives

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes

UCLES Advanced Level Examination/Higher Secondary School Certificate/ Foundation Studies Level II As per course A Level Requirements
Advanced Diploma Applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact international admissions
Postgraduate Bachelors degree from Maldives National University Equivalent overall grades to a UK 2:2 or 2:1 honours degree as appropriate
Graduate Certificate Bachelors degree from Maldives National University Equivalent overall grades to a UK pass degree

Myanmar

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes (Associate Degree/ Diploma/Technical Institute Diploma Overall Pass
Postgraduate Programmes Postgraduate diploma / Masters degree Overall Pass (60%) for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

75% for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Postgraduate diploma / Masters degree pass – 50%

Nepal

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes A levels taken in Nepal As per course A Level Requirements
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Bachelor Degree 3 years study (Nepalese classification) (entry to 2nd year) 65%
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor degree 3 years 55%
Graduate Certificate Bachelor degree 3 years 50%

Pakistan

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes

Senior High School Certificate 75%
Bachelor Degree (if studied for between 2 and 3 years) 55% / 2.5 / CB
Advanced Entry / Undergraduate Top-Up Bachelor Degree (if studied for between 3 and 4 years) 54.5% / 2.5 / CB
Postgraduate Programmes 4 year Bachelor degree or 3 year Honours from a high ranked HEC recognised Universities 54.5% / 2.5 / CBfor courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

64.5% / 3.5 / BA for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Masters degree 49.5% / 2.0 / CC
Graduate Certificate 4 year Bachelor degree or 3 year Honours from a high ranked HEC recognised Universities 44.5% / 1.5 / DC
Masters degree 39.5% / 1.0 / DD

Philippines

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Completion of two years of a Bachelor Degree 75%
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelors Degree (4 Year)
When studied at the following institution(s):
Asian Institute of Management
Ateneo de Manila University
De La Salle University
University of Santo Tomas
University of the Philippines
75% for courses requiring a 2:2

80% for courses requiring a 2:1

Masters Degree (when not studied at one of the above institutions) 75% for courses requiring a 2:2

80% for courses requiring a 2:1

Masters Degree
When studied at the following institution(s):
Asian Institute of Management
Ateneo de Manila University
De La Salle University
University of Santo Tomas
University of the Philippines
65% for courses requiring a 2:2

70% for courses requiring a 2:1

Graduate Certificate Bachelors Degree (4 Year)
When studied at the following institution(s):
Asian Institute of Management
Ateneo de Manila University
De La Salle University
University of Santo Tomas
University of the Philippines
60%
Masters Degree (when not studied at one of the above institutions) 60%
Masters Degree
When studied at the following institution(s):
Asian Institute of Management
Ateneo de Manila University
De La Salle University
University of Santo Tomas
University of the Philippines
50%

Singapore

For entry to You will need Grade required
Postgraduate Bachelor Degree 60% / 2nd Lower / CAP 3.5 for courses requiring a 2:2

70% / upper 2nd class / CAP 4.0 for courses requiring 2:1

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree 50% / Third / 3.0 CAP

South Korea

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Junior College Diploma / associate degree C+ / 2.5 / 75-79%
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree (HAKSA) C+ / 2.5 / 75-79% for courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

B / 3.0 / 80-89% for courses which require a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelors degree C / 2.0 / 70+%

Sri Lanka

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes National Certificate 65% / B / Very Good Pass
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor General Degree B+ / 3.3 / Second Upper
Bachelor Special Degree / Professional Degree B / 3.0 / Second Lower for courses requiring a 2:2

B+ / 3.3 / Second Upper for courses requiring a 2:1

Graduate Certificate Bachelor General Degree C+ / 2.3 / Pass
Bachelor Special Degree / Professional Degree C / 2.0 / Pass

Taiwan

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Associate degree / Junior College Diploma 60-69% / Pass / 2.0
Postgraduate Programmes 4 year Bachelors Degree Minimum 70%/CGPA 3.0 for courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

80%/CGPA 4.0 equivalent for courses requiring a 2:1

3 year Bachelors Degree Minimum 75%/CGPA 3.0 for courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

85%/CGPA 4.0 equivalent for courses requiring a 2:1

Masters degree minimum 70%
Graduate Certificate Bachelors degree 60%

Thailand

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes


Mathayom (MAW) 6 GPA 3.0 from top schools (see below)
Mathayom (MAW) 6 GPA 3.0 from other Schools and need a O-NET 70%
Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree GPA 2.5
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree 2.5 GPA for courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

3.0 GPA for courses which require a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree 2.0 GPA

Vietnam

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma Completion of Yr 12 with 8.0 or 80%
Postgraduate Programmes University Degree 6/10 (or 60%) for 2:2 courses

7/10 (or 70%) for 2:1 courses

Graduate Certificate University Degree 5/10 (or 50%)

Australia

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Good grades in Year 12 examinations and proof of entitlement to enter the Australian University system. Min 85 ATAR / Min 7 OP (Queensland)
Postgraduate Programmes 3 year Bachelor Degree from a G8 University 70% or 2/4 GPA for courses requiring a UK 2:2

80% or 3/4 GPA for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

3 year Bachelor Degree from RMIT 70% or 2/4 GPA for courses requiring a UK 2:2

80% or 3/4 GPA for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

4-year Honours Degree 2.1 / 70 %
Graduate Certificate 3 year Bachelor Degree from a G8 University 50% or above
3 year Bachelor Degree from RMIT 1.5/4 GPA
4-year Honours Degree 3rd/ 50 %

New Zealand

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes University Entrance Certificate with National Certificate in Educational Achievement Level 3 Excellent and Merit in subjects relevant to course
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelors degree with honours B- or C+ for entry to courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

B or B+ for courses which require a UK 2:1 equivalent.

Graduate Certificate Bachelors degree with honours C- to C

Jamaica

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes University of West Indies CAPE (Carribean Advanced Proficiency Examination) As per A Level requirements
Associate Degree III / 3.0
Postgraduate Bachelor degree from University of West Indies or recognised university Class II lower division (Jamaican degree classification) for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

Class ll upper division (Jamaican degree classification) for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor degree from University of West Indies or accredited by University Council of Jamaica Pass degree

Belarus

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes

1-2 years Higher Education study at an approved University 3/5 or 6/10
Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education 3/5 or 6/10
Postgraduate Programmes Specialist Diploma 5 – 6.9 for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

7 for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Specialist Diploma 4.0/10 and above

Norway

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering 3.7
Postgraduate Programmes A Post 2003 Bachelor Degree OR pre 2003 Candidatus Magisterii C/2.7
Graduate Certificate A Post 2003 Bachelor Degree OR pre 2003 Candidatus Magisterii D/3.3

Russia

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Certificate of Secondary Education and an acceptable grade from a recognised Foundation programme. Average of 4 in Certificate of Secondary Education and all Bs in Foundation Programme
First year of Bachelor degree/Bakalvr minimum GPA 3/Satisfactory
Postgraduate Programmes 5 year University Diploma or New-style 4 year Bachelor Degree Average of 3.8 for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

Average of 4.2 for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree 3 / Satisfactory or above

Turkey

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes


Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi Minimum CGPA 3.5/5 from selected schools
Completion of the first year of Lisans Diplomasi Minimum CGPA 3.5/5 from selected schools
Ön-Lisans Diplomasi (Associate degree) GPA 2.5
Postgraduate Programmes Lisans Diplomasi Minimum CGPA 2.5/4 for courses requiring 2:2

Minimum CGPA 2.8/4 for courses requiring 2:1

Graduate Certificate Lisans Diplomasi Minimum CGPA 2.0/4

Ukraine

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Junior Specialist Diploma 4 .0/5 or 7/12
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree with Honours (obtained post 2007) 4.0/5 or 7/12 for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

4.5/5 or 9/12 for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree 3/5 or 4/12

UK

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes


Northumbria University IFP grades See our Pathway Courses page
People taking the following will be made an offer based on UCAS Tariff Points: Edexcel/BTEC National Diploma, A Level, International Baccalaureate Diploma. The required tariff points for each course will be displayed on the particular course page under entry requirements.
This applies to any tariff bearing qualification. You can check if your qualification carries tariff points with UCAS.
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up We accept a number of approved UK University Foundation Programmes Typically 55% (however certain courses may have subject specific requirements and/or higher percentage, please see entry requirements on individual course pages)
SQA HND Min ABB
Postgraduate INTO Graduate Diploma 60% for courses requiring a 2:2.

70% for courses requiring a 2:1

Northumbria Graduate Cert 50%
UK Bachelor Degree (Honours) 50% for courses requiring a 2:2

60% for courses requiring a 2:1

Brazil

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes

One year University course in Brazil 60%
First year of Bacharel/Licenciado/Licenciatura /  Bachelors Degree GPA of 7.5
3rd Year Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up 2/3 years of Bacharel/Licenciado/Licenciatura / Bachelors Degree GPA of 7.5 and at least 90 credits completed – 30 credits would need to be relevant to the subject.
Postgraduate Bacharel/Licenciado/Licenciatura / Bachelors Degree (when awarded by a regionally accredited institution) GPA of 6.5 for courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

GPA of 7.5 or above for courses which require a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bacharel/Licenciado/Licenciatura / Bachelors Degree (when awarded by a regionally accredited institution) Pass (GPA of 5 or above)

Colombia

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmess Técnico Profesional  3.5 / 5
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Tecnólogo en [subject area] / Título de [subject area] a nivel tecnológico  3.5 / 5
Tecnólogo Especializado en [subject area]  3 / 5
Postgraduate Programmes Licenciado / Título de [subject area]  3 / 5 for courses requiring a 2:2

3.5 / 5 for courses requiring a 2:1

Maestro en [arts subject area]  3 / 5 for courses requiring a 2:2

3.5 / 5 for courses requiring a 2:1

Graduate Certificate Licenciado / Título de [subject area]  3 / 5 or Sufficient
Maestro en [arts subject area]  3 / 5 or Sufficient

El Salvador

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Técnico / Perito / Auxiliar  7/10
Advanced Undergraduate Diplomado  6/10
Técnico Superior  6/10
Postgraduate Programmes Licenciado / Título de [subject area]  7/10 for courses requiring a 2:2

8/10 for courses requiring a 2:1

Maestría  6/10 for courses requiring a 2:2

7/10 for courses requiring a 2:1

Graduate Certificate Licenciado / Título de [subject area]  6/10
Maestría  5/10

Mexico

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Salida Lateral or Carrera Corta leading to a Diploma or Título Técnico (after 2-3 years study) 7.5 / 75%
Postgraduate Licenciatura 7.5 or 75% for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

8.0 or 80% for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Licenciatura 6 or 60%

Peru

For entry to You will need Grade required
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Título de Profesional Overall Score of 14
Postgraduate Programmes Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) de [subject area] / Grado Académico de Bachiller Overall Score of 12 for courses requiring a 2:2

Overall Score of 13 for courses requiring a 2:1

Graduate Certificate Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) de [subject area] / Grado Académico de Bachiller Overall Score of 11 (Pass)

Venezuela

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Applicants who have successfully completed the first year of a Venezuelan University degree (Licenciado) will be considered for admission to the first year of our Bachelor degree courses Minimum 61% or 11 depending on course applied for
Postgraduate Programmes Licenciatura / Título de (subject area) Minimum 61%/11 for courses requiring a 2:2 equivalent

71%/14 for courses requiring at 2:1

Graduate Certificate Licenciatura / Título de (subject area) 50%

Bahrain

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes


Associate Degree GPA 2.75
Entry after year 1 of Bahraini degree GPA 2.75 and having completed around 30 credit hours
Bahrain Diploma –  when studied for 2-3 years GPA 2.75
Advanced Entry / Undergraduate Top-Up Advanced entry to year 2 from Bachelors degree – entry after year 2 of Bahraini degree GPA 2.75 and having completed around 60 credit hours
Advanced entry to year 3 from Bachelors degree – entry after year 3 of Bahraini degree GPA 2.75 and having completed around 90 credit hours
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree (4 Years) GPA of around 2.75/4.0  for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

CGPA 3.2/4 or 4.0/5 for courses requiring a 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree (4 Years) GPA of  2.0/4.0

Iran

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes 3 year High School Diploma (Nazari or Fani Herfei) plus one year pre-university programme (Peeshdaneshgahe) Minimum mark of 14/20
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree (4 Years) Licence or Karshenasi Average mark of 13/20 for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

Average mark of 15/20 for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree (4 Years) Licence or Karshenasi Average mark of 10/20

Iraq

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree 60% for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

70% for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Postgraduate Programmes 4 year Bachelors / Higher Diploma of Technology 60% for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

70% for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate 4 year Bachelors 50%

Jordan

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Community College Diploma / Intermediate Diploma / Associate degree GPA 2.5 / 4
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree GPA 2.5 / 4 for courses requiring a 2:2

3.0 / 4 for courses requiring a 2:1

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree GPA 2.0 / 4

Kuwait

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes

Technical Diploma / Certificate from PAEET College GPA 2.75 or over
Advanced entry from Bachelors degree – entry after year 1 of Kuwaiti degree GPA 2.75, and having completed around 30 credit hours
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Entry to year 2 from Bachelors degree – entry after year 2 of Kuwaiti degree GPA 2.75, and having completed around 60 credit hours
entry to year 3 from Bachelors degree – entry after year 3 of Kuwaiti degree GPA 2.75, and having completed around 90 credit hours
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree(4 years) GPA 2.75  for courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

CGPA 3.2/4 or 4.0/5 for courses which require a 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree(4 years) GPA 2.0

Lebanon

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes


Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur Average mark of 15
Diploma of Technical Licence / Licence Technique Average mark of 14
Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie Average mark of 15
Final Year Top-Up / Undergraduate Top-Up Bachelor Degree (3 Years) Average mark of 14
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree (4 Years) Average mark of 13 for courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

Average mark of 15 for courses which require a UK 2:1 equivalent

Bachelors Degree (4 Years) from the American University of Beirut or Beirut Arab University 75% or above for courses which require a 2:2 equivalent

85% or above for courses which require a 2:1 equivalent

Maîtrise Average mark of 13 for courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

Average mark of 15 for courses which require a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree (4 Years) Average mark of 10
Maîtrise Average mark of 10

Oman

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes 


Technical Industrial College Diploma (OITC) good
Advanced entry from Bachelors degree – entry after year 1 of Omani degree GPA 2.75, and having completed around 30 credit hours
Diploma (when studied between 2 and 3 years) C / 65-79%
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Advanced entry from Bachelors degree – entry after year 2 of Omani degree GPA 2.75, and having completed around 60 credit hours
Advanced entry from Bachelors degree – entry after year 3 of Omani degree GPA 2.75, and having completed around 90 credit hours
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree (4 Years) CGPA 2.75
Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree (4 Years) Pass/CGPA 2.0

Palestine

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Community College Diploma 60%/Satisfactory/D
Postgraduate Bachelors Degree Minimum 70%/Good/C for courses requiring a UK 2:2

Minimum 80%/Very Good/B for courses requiring a UK 2:1

Graduate Certificate Bachelors Degree 60%/Satisfactory/D

Qatar

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programme

Associate Degree C / 2.75 GPA
Advanced entry from Bachelors degree – entry after year 1 of Qatari degree 2.75 GPA, and having completed around 30 credit hours
Advanced Undergraduate Advanced entry from Bachelors degree – entry after year 2 of Qatari degree 2.75 GPA, and having completed around 60 credit hours
Advanced entry from Bachelors degree – entry after year 3 of Qatari degree 2.75 GPA, and having completed around 90 credit hours
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree 2.75/4.0 GPA for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

CGPA 3.2/4 or 4.0/5 for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree 2.00 GPA

Saudi Arabia

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes


College of Technology Diploma Higher Technology Diploma Junior Health College Diploma GPA 2.75/4 or 3.5/5
Associate Degree GPA 2.75/4 or 3.5/5
Entry from Bachelors degree – entry after year 1 of Saudi degree Average of 60%, and having completed around 30 credit hours
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Associate Degree (depending on course) GPA 2.75/4 or 3.5/5
Advanced entry from Bachelors degree – entry after year 2 of Saudi degree Average of 60%, and having completed around 60 credit hours
Advanced entry from Bachelors degree – entry after year 3 of Saudi degree Average of 60%, and having completed around 90 credit hours
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree (4 yr) GPA 2.75/4 or 3.5/5 for courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

GPA 3.2/4 or 4/5 for courses which require a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree (4 yr) 2.0/4 GPA or 2.5/5 GPA

United Arab Emirates

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes

Higher College of Technology – Certificate GPA of 2.75 with around 50-60 credits per year
Advanced entry from Bachelors degree – entry after year 1 of Emirati degree Average of 75%, and having completed around 30 credit hours
2nd Year Undergraduate  / Undergraduate Top-Up


Higher College of Technology – Diploma GPA of 2.75 with around 50-60 credits per year
Associate Degree 75% with around 50-60 credits per year
Advanced entry from Bachelors degree – entry after year 2 of Emirati degree Average of 75%, and having completed around 60 credit hours
3rd Year Undergraduate  / Undergraduate Top-Up Advanced entry from Bachelors degree – entry after year 3 of Emirati degree Average of 75%, and having completed around 90 credit hours
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree CGPA 2.6-2.9/4 for courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

CGPA 3.0/4 for courses which require a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree GPA 2.0

Canada

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Undergraduate Programmes












Canadian High School/Secondary School Diploma from: 
Alberta 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses
British Columbia 5 B grades in acceptable grade 12 courses
Manitoba 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses
New Brunswick 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses
Newfoundland 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses
North West Territories 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses
Nova Scotia 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses
Ontario 70% Advanced level with six grade 12 courses
Prince Edward Island 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses
Quebec (Diplome d’Etudes Collegiales (DEC)) Pass
Saskatchewan 70% five acceptable grade 12 courses
Yukon Territory 5 B grades in acceptable grade 12 courses
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelor Degree (Honours) B / 3.0 GPA / 73% for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

B+ / GPA 3.3  / 77% for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree 2.0 – 2.9 GPA

Puerto Rico

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes Associate Degree GPA 2 or 70% (Satisfactorio / Suficiente)
Postgraduate Bachelor Degree GPA 2.5 (Satisfactorio / Suficiente) for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent

GPA 3.0 (Bueno / Notable) for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelor Degree GPA 2.0 (Satisfactorio / Suficiente)

USA

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes High School Graduation Diploma Due to applicants being unable to access standardised testing due to covid restrictions, the entry criteria has been amended temporaily. Students are able to enter with either
1) Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 Plus one of the following :-
– SAT I – SAT I – An overall score of 1240 including minimum scores in each component (Reading and writing 630+) (Math 610+)
– A minimum ACT score of 26
– Advanced Placement Tests – Grade 3 or above in at least two tests (preferably three tests)                                                 – SAT subject tests – 550+ in minimum of two test (preferably three testsOr
2) CGPA 3.2 out of 4.0 unweighted scale*Courses with subect specific requirements.
Applicants will need to still need to evidence enough pre requiste subject knowledge either from a standardised test or honours/college level classesRefer to Admissions Managers if unsure if applicant is suitable.
Advanced Undergraduate  / Undergraduate Top-Up First year of Bachelors Degree completed GPA of 2.8
Two years of Bachelors Degree completed GPA of 2.8 and at least 60 credits completed – 20 credits would need to be relevant to the subject.
Three years of Bachelors Degree completed GPA of 2.8 and at least 90 credits completed – 30 credits would need to be relevant to the subject.
Postgraduate Programmes Bachelors Degree (when awarded by a regionally accredited institution) GPA of 2.8 or above for courses which require a UK 2:2 equivalent

GPA of 3.3 or above for courses which require a UK 2:1 equivalent

Graduate Certificate Bachelors Degree (when awarded by a regionally accredited institution) GPA of 2.0 or above

 

For entry to You will need Grade required
Undergraduate Programmes

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GCSE Maths and English Language At minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent
Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up Edexcel / BTEC HNDs With IELTS 6.5 for entry to Newcastle Business School or School of Arts and Social Sciences Media Programmes
IELTS 6.0 for Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences Programmes
SQA HND Min ABB
Postgraduate INTO Graduate Diploma 60% for courses requiring a 2:2.

70% for courses requiring a 2:1

Northumbria Graduate Cert 50%
UK Bachelor Degree (Honours) 50% for courses requiring a 2:2

60% for courses requiring a 2:1

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