Indicative country-specific entry requirements are shown below by region.
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| Africa |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education or Cambridge Overseas School Certificate | A minimum Grade 2 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Baccalaureate/Baccalauréat Technique | 10/20 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | Baccalaureate/Baccalaureate Technique | 14/20 | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Thanaweya A’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) | 60% and above | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | Certificate of General Secondary Education | A minimum grade average of 80% | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Middle Level TVET 10+3 Diploma | B / Good / 3.5 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Diploma (12+2) | C / Satisfactory / 2 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | WAEC (WASSCE) | 5 passes with D7 Grades and above – including Maths and English | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | WAEC/SSCE | A minimum grade average of C(7) | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) | 5 Passes Minimum D average | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| A Levels / International Baccalaureate | May be considered if requirements for target course are not met. Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis. | ||
| International Year One | KCSE | A minimum grade average of C+ | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | West African Senior School Certificate | 6/Credit | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Senior School Certificate | Minimum Grade 2 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Successful completion of Tawjihiyya School Leaving Certificate | 60% in 4 or more relevant subjects | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | MCSE | Pass overall | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | GCSE | 5 Passes including English at Grade C or above | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Diplome du Baccalaureat | 10/20 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | Diplôme du Baccalauréat | Minimum 12 points | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Higher Level) | 70% | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | WAEC (WASSCE) | Sufficient grades in at least 5 subjects (minimum D). | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
|
| NECO | Sufficient grades in at least 5 subjects (minimum D). | ||
|
International Year One
|
WAEC/SSCE | A minimum grade average of C(7) | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Certificate of Higher Education | 70% / distinction | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Diploma in Higher Education | 65% / satisfaction |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Baccalaureate/Baccalaureat Technique | 10/20 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | WAEC (WASSCE) | Minimum C6 in 6 subjects – including maths
For extended degrees BBBCCC grades including: Maths and English for Engineering courses, and Biology and Chemistry for Applied Science courses |
Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Undergraduate Certificate | C or equivalent |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Secondary School Leaving Certificate | with 80% or above | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | National Senior School Certificate with Matriculation (from 2008) | 50-59% | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Certificate of Secondary Education/Secondary School leaving Certificate | 5 grades D minimum | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Post school certificate | overall C | ||
| A Levels / International Baccalaureate | May be considered if requirements for target course are not met. Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis. |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) | grades 1-2 (distinction) | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| A Levels / International Baccalaureate | May be considered if requirements for target course are not met. Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis. |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Secondary School Certificate | 1-2 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | ZIMSEC | 5 credits including English |
| Asia |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate | 45% | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | High School Certificate | A minimum grade average of 65% | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate | 80% | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Brunei/Cambridge Overseas Advanced Level Examination/Matriculation | May be considered if entry requirements for target course are not met. Applications will be evaluated on a case by case basis | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Successful completion of Senior Middle School 2
OR |
Minimum average of 70% or higher | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Successful completion of Senior Middle School 3 | Minimum average of 60% or higher | ||
| International Year One |
Senior Middle School 2 | Minimum average of 80% | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| Senior Middle school 3 | Minimum average of 70% |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | HKCEE | 4 x E’s in academic subjects or Form 5 in a minimum of 3 academic subjects (grades will be assessed on a case by case basis) | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| OR
HKDSE |
Minimum grades 222 in relevant subjects
There is no Maths requirement for the Creative Arts/Humanities routes |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Standard XI | 55% | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Standard XII | 50% | ||
| International Year One | Standard XI | 65% | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| Standard XII | 55% |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Completion of SMU II | Average of 7.0 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| OR
Completion of SMU III |
Average of 6.5 | ||
| International Year One | SMA/SMU III | Minimum grade average of 7.0 in 4 relevant subjects | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Successful completion of High School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko). | Passed at 2.0 GPA | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho | Minimum grade average of 3.0 | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education | Successful completion with passes in 4 or more subjects | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education | Minimum grade average of 4.0/5.0 | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Certificate of Higher Secondary Education | 70% | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | SPM | Grade C or above in 5 academic subjects (Forecast Results accepted) | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| UEC Unified Examination Certificate (Senior Middle Level) | 50-75% C8 – B4UEC Pass grades accepted |
||
| Year 12 equivalent | May be considered if entry requirement for a degree course is not met. | ||
| International Year One | STPM | Minimum 3 passes | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Foundation Studies Level I | Good grades | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Basic Education High School examination/matriculation | 65% | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | School Leaving Certificate (SLC) | 60% | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Higher Secondary Certificate | 55% |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Senior High School Certificate | 65% | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Higher Secondary Certificate | 50% | ||
| International Year One |
Higher School Certificate | 60% |
IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5
|
| Senior Secondary Certificate | 70% |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | High School Diploma | 80% | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Associate Degree | 80% | ||
| International Year One | High School Diploma | Minimum grade average of 85% | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | GCSE | 5 passes with grades A-C (including Maths and English) | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | High School Diploma | GPA 2.0 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Excellent Senior Middle 2 | GPA 3.0 | ||
|
International Year One
|
High school diploma | 80% | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) | O Levels with credit pass or above General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) 60% |
Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Bachelor Special Degree / Professional Degree | May be considered if entry requirements for target course are not met. Applications will be evaluated on a case by case basis |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Successful completion of Senior High 2 | Average grade of 60% | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Successful completion of Senior High 3 | Average of 55% or above | ||
| International Year One | Senior High School Certificate | Minimum grade average of 70% | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Mathayom (MAW) 5 | GPA 2.5 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Mathayom (MAW) 6 | GPA 2.0 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma | Completion YR 12 average grade 5.0
Completion of YR 11 average grade 6.5 |
Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | High School Diploma | Minimum grade average of 7.0 | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| Australasia |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Good grades in Year 12 examinations and proof of entitlement to enter the Australian University system. | May be considered if entry requirements for target course are not met. Applications will be evaluated on a case by case basis | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) | Level 2 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Caribbean |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | University of West Indies CAPE (Carribean Advanced Proficiency Examination) | May be considered if entry requirements for target course are not met. Applications will be evaluated on a case by case basis | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| Europe |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Certificate of General Secondary Education (Svidetel’stvoo Srednem Obrazovanii) | 3/5 or 6/10 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering | Grade 3 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Certificate of Secondary Education | Average of 4 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | Attestat (Grade XII) | Minimum grade average of 4/5 | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Devlet Lise Diplomasi (High School Completion) | 50% overall including relevant subjects | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | High School Diploma | Minimum grade average of 60% | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education | GPA of 4.5 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | Attestat (Grade XII) | Minimum grade average of 7/12 | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| Latin America |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Certificado do Ensino Medio | Recommended CGPA 7 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | Certificado de Ensino Medio | Minimum grade average 7/10 | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Bachiller Académico | 3 / 5 or Pass | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | Título de Bachiller Académico | Minimum grade average of 75% or 7.5/10 | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Bachillerato general unificado | 7/10 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | Título de Bachiller en Ciencias | Minimum grade average of 75% or 7.5/10 | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Título de Bachiller | 7/10 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Bachillerato | Minimum grade of 6 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | Bachillerato | Minimum grade average of 80% 8/10 | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa | Minimum grade of 11/20 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Bachillerato (Título de Educación Media General) | 10+ | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | High School Diploma | Minimum grade average of 14/20 | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| Middle East |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Tawjahiya/High School Diploma | 60% or above | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | High School Certificate (year 12) | Minimum grade average of 80% | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | 3 year High School Diploma (Nazari or Fani Herfei) | Average mark of 14/20 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Certificate of Preparatory Education / Secondary School Certificate (also known as Sixth Form Baccalaureat or Adadiyah) | minimum 70% depending on programme | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Certificate of General Secondary Education | Minimum score of 60%/Very Good | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Shahadat-Al-Thanawia-Al’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) | 60% | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One |
High School Certificate (year 12) | Minimum grade average of 80% | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| Technical Diploma / Certificate from PAAET College GPA 2 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Baccalauréat General / Baccalaueat Technique | Average mark of 12 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | Baccalauréat | Minimum 15 points | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Thanawiya amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) | 60% or above | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | High School Certificate | Minimum grade average of 80% | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Certificate of General Secondary Education Examination | Minimum 70%/Good/C depending on course applied for | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Al-Thanawaya Al-Amah (General Education Secondary Certificate) | 60% or above | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | High School Certificate | Minimum grade average of 80% | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) | 60% or above | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | High School Certificate | Minimum grade average of 80% | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Tawjihiyya/High School Diploma | 60% | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | High School Certificate | Minimum grade average of 80% | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
| North America |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | A levels taken in Canada | May be considered if entry requirements for target course are not met. Applications will be evaluated on a case by case basis | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Associate Degree | GPA 1 or 60-69% (Deficiente / Aprobado pero deficiente) | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | High School Graduation Diploma | Recommended CGPA 2.8 | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre |
| International Year One | High School Diploma | GPA of 3.0/4.0 | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 |
“The tutors are really helpful and the online resources such as Blackboard support my studies and enable me to study with ease. If any problems arise, my tutors or the university support teams are always available to help me.”
Majid Abdulrasheed Maw Ahmed Nooh
International Foundation Programme - Engineering
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We know that it is a big step to move to a new country and we offer a range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. Whether you’re looking to socialise and meet new friends from the UK and around the world, or prefer a quieter environment, we have something for you.
The pathway programmes detailed on this website are run in partnership with QA Higher Education - a UK higher education provider. All of our pathway programmes are validated by the University and taught by QA Higher Education and University staff.