UK
Foundation
5 x GCSE (A to D) or GCE A/AS Level with a minimum of 32 UCAS points
International Year One
Successfully completed a minimum of 12 years of education or equivalent OR completed GCE A Levels with a minimum of 40 UCAS points
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Albania
Foundation
Deftese Pjekurie Pass with 6/10 overall OR Diplome e Matures Shteterore (Diploma of State Matura) Pass with 5/10 overall
International Year One
Diplome e Matures Shteterore (Diploma of State Matura) with 7/10 overall
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare
Algeria
Foundation
Baccalaureat de l’Enseignement Secondaire with 10
International Year One
Baccalaureat de l’Enseignement Secondaire with 12
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor’s Degree: pass grade
Angola
Foundation
Habilitação Literárias Pass overall – 12
International Year One
Grade 10 at Pre-University Certificate
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Armenia
Foundation
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education (60%)
International Year One
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 5.0 – 6.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Australia
Foundation
Completion of Year 11
International Year One
Satisfactory VCE ATAR score or completion of Foundation/Cert IV
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Austria
Foundation
N/A
International Year One
Reifeprüfung / Matura with grade 4 average
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Azerbaijan
Foundation
Complete the Secondary School Leaving Certificate with an average 60% and above, OR International Foundation Programme from ITAS Group with 40% from High school diploma
International Year One
Secondary School Qualification 16/20 or 80% OR Minimum 1 Year of Degree-Level study at a recognised university with an average grade of pass/good OR ITAS with 50%
Pre-Master’s
Bakalavr Diplomu (Bachelor degree) OR Diplomu (Specialist Diploma) successfully completed
Bahrain
Foundation
Al-Thanawiya (General Secondary Certificate) 55% average
International Year One
Al-Thanawiya (General Secondary Certificate) 60% average
Pre-Master’s
Successfully completed UK equivalent bachelor’s degree
Bangladesh
Foundation
Completion of Alim/HSC: (new GPA system) GPA of 2.00 or (Old system) grade C with no less than 45% in any subject OR completion of 4 years diploma in Engineering with GPA 2.00
International Year One
Completion of Alim/HSC: (new GPA system) GPA of 3.00 or (Old system) grade B with no less than 60% in any subject OR completion of 4 years diploma in Engineering with GPA 3.00
Pre-Master’s
Pass the 4 years BA/Bcom/BSc with 55% overall/ Students from the following Universities will be considered with 65% in a 3-year degree programme – NSU, Brac, IUB, East West, AIUB, Bangladesh University of Professionals, BUET.
Belarus
Foundation
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education with passes at 3.0 or above in 4 relevant subjects
International Year One
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 5.0 – 6.0
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i)15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Belgium
Foundation
Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur with 8/20 OR Diplôme d’accès à l’enseignment supérieur with 8/20 OR Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with 8/20 OR Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts at 50% or above
International Year One
Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts (German- speaking Community) with 60% average. Certificat d’enseignement secondaire supérieur (French-speaking Community) with grade 10/20. Diploma van secundair onderwijs (Flemish-speaking Community) with grade 10/20
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i)15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Benin
Foundation
Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré / Baccalauréat 10 -12
International Year One
N/A
Pre-Master’s
To be announced.
Bolivia
Foundation
Bachilerato grade of 36 or better
International Year One
Bachilerato grade 50 or better
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Brazil
Foundation
Certificado de Ensino medio with grade 5 average
International Year One
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 6.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of Título de Bacharel or Licenciatura
Brunei
Foundation
Completion of Tawjahiya/Thanawiya: minimum 60% average
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Bulgaria
Foundation
Diploma of Completed Secondary Specialised Education with grade 3 average
International Year One
Completed Secondary Education OR Diploma za Zavarsheno Poluvisshe Obrazovanie (DZPO) with grade 3 average
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i)15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Burmuda
Foundation
Bermuda School Diploma/ Bermuda School Certificate/ Bermuda Secondary School Certificate: 5 passes at grade D or above
International Year One
KUIC Foundation or approved equivalent
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i)15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Canada
Foundation
Secondary school/ High school diploma average 50% from 5 subjects
International Year One
Secondary school/ High school diploma average 55% in at least 4 subjects
Pre-Master’s
Successfully completed UK equivalent bachelor’s degree
Cambodia
Foundation
Successful completion of Diploma of Upper Secondary with a minimum of 50% overall
International Year One
Successful completion of Diploma of Upper Secondary with a minimum of 60% overall
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Cameroon
Foundation
Successful completion of Baccalaureat of General Secondary Education with average 10 or above
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Chile
Foundation
Licencia de Educacion
International Year One
Licencia De Educacion Media Secundaria with minimum score of 6
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion Grado de Licenciado
Colombia
Foundation
Completion of Bachilerato (Academic) with 55% average OR Titulo de Bachiller en Ciencias at 7 or above
International Year One
Completion of Bachilerato (Academic) with 70% average
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
China
Foundation
Completion of Senior Middle 2: Minimum 65% or Completion of the first 2 academic years of a recognised Specialised College (Zhongzhuan) or a Vocational Secondary School (Zhongzhi/Zhigao): Minimum 65
International Year One
Successful completion of Senior Middle School 3 with 60% average or Successful completion of a recognised Specialised College (Zhongzhuan) or a Vocational Secondary school (Zhongzhi/Zhigao) with 60% average or Successful completion of Senior Middle School 2 with 80% average
Pre-Master’s
Successful Completion of Bachelor’s Degree (Benke level) or minimum 2 Years Diploma (Zhuanke/Dazhuan level) regardless of the mode of study (self-taught, distance learning, part-time etc.)
Costa Rica
Foundation
Bachiller en la Enseñanza Media 65% or better
International Year One
Bachiller en la Enseñanza Media 80% or better
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
Completion of Degree with a pass, or equivalent
Croatia
Foundation
Svjedodžba o Završnom Ispitu (Certificate of Completed Education) with grade 2 average
International Year One
Svjedodžba o Maturi (Matura Certificate) with grade 2 average
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Cyprus
Foundation
N/A
International Year One
Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) with grade 12 average
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Czech Republic
Foundation
Completion of 2 years of Matura, Gymnasium or Stredni with grade 4 (pass)
International Year One
Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grade 4 average
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Democratic Republic of Congo
Foundation
Baccalaureat General 12
International Year One
Baccalaureat General 14
Pre-Master’s
Licence 12 overall
Denmark
Foundation
Folkeskolens 10 Klasseprøve / Folkeskolens Afgangsprøve (10th Form Advanced Leaving Examination) with grade 7 average
International Year One
Bevis for Studentereksamen (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate) at General upper secondary schools (gymnasium)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Dominican Republic
Foundation
Bachillerato 65%
International Year One
Bachillerato 75%
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
Completion of Degree with a pass, or equivalent
Ecuador
Foundation
Completion of Bachilerato (Academic) with 55% average OR Titulo de Bachiller en Ciencias at 7 or above
International Year One
Completion of Bachilerato (Academic) with 65% average
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Egypt
Foundation
Al-Thanawiya (General Secondary Certificate) (General Secondary Certificate) 55% average
International Year One
Al-Thanawiya (General Secondary Certificate) (General Secondary Certificate) 60% average
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Estonia
Foundation
Lõputunnistus kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta (Vocational Secondary Education Certificate) Or Lõputunnistus põhihariduse baasil kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta (Vocational Secondary Education Certificate (post-basic education) With grade 3 average
International Year One
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grade 3 average Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate with the State Examination Certificate) with grade 3 average
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Ethiopia
Foundation
Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate/ General Secondary Education Certificate with 65%
International Year One
Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate/ General Secondary Education Certificate with 75%
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of master’s degree
Finland
Foundation
Ammatillinen Perustutkinto / Yrkesinriktad Grundexamen (Vocational Upper Secondary Award) with grade 2 average
International Year One
Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) with grade 2 average
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
France
Foundation
French Baccalaureat OR Diplome du Baccalaureat Technologique with Grade 10 average
International Year One
French Baccalaureat OR Diplome du Baccalaureat Technologique with Grade 11 average
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of Licence / Grade de Licence OR Diplôme from an Ecole Superieure de Commerce / Gestion / Politique OR Maîtrise
Georgia
Foundation
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education or Completion of Secondary Vocational Education 6/10
International Year One
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 5.0 – 6.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education (60% pass mark)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Germany
Foundation
Hauptschulabschluss (awarded on completion of year 10) OR Realschulabschluss / Mittlere Reife / Mittlerer Schulabschluss / Erweiterter Realschulabschluss / Fachoberschulreife / Sekundarabschluss 1 OR Berufsfachschulabschluss (Assistentenberufe / Vollqualifizierende Berufsausbildung) (from 2013) With grade 5 average
International Year One
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur OR Fachgebundene Hochschulreife / Fachhochschulreife with grade 4 average
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Ghana
Foundation
Completion of SSCE (WAEC): 5 passes with average grade above D7
International Year One
SSCE (WAEC/NECO): 5 passes at minimum C5 or above
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Gulf Cooperation Council States (Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE)
Foundation
Completion of Tawjahiya/Thanawiya: minimum 60% average
International Year One
N/A
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Guyana
Foundation
CXC, O-Levels or CAPE
International Year One
CAPE 6 units (including two Double Units) or A-Levels
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Hong Kong
Foundation
Overall Pass in Form 5 or HKDSE 6 points in 3 subjects or Pass in Yijin Diploma
International Year One
HKDSE 8 – 9 Points in 3 subjects
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Hungary
Foundation
Szakközépiskola Érettségi Bizonyítvány (Vocational Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grade 2 average
International Year One
Érettségi Bizonyítvány (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate) with grade 2 average
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
India
Foundation
Completion of All India or State Board SSC (X) with average 50% (X and/or XI)
International Year One
Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII) with 50% average or 60% in Engineering/ Technology Diploma
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Indonesia
Foundation
Successful Completion of SMK/ SMA II (Year 11) with an average of 6.0
International Year One
Successful completion of SMK/ SMA III (year 12) with an average of 6.5 (2.6/4 GPA).
Pre-Master’s
Completion of bachelor’s degree Also known as: Sarjana I
International Baccalaureate
Foundation
Completion of Middle Year Programme or IB Certificate
International Year One
Minimum of 24 points from International Baccalaureate
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Iran
Foundation
Year 3 High School Diploma: Pass Overall
International Year One
Completion of High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate with a grade average of 10 or above
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Iraq
Foundation
Successful completion of Adadiyah (Certificate of Preparatory Education / Sixth Form Baccalaureat) with 65% or higher
International Year One
KUIC Foundation or approved equivalent
Pre-Master’s
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree
Italy
Foundation
Diploma di Esame di Stato 55%
International Year One
Diploma di Esame di Stato 60%
Pre-Master’s
Completion of recognised bachelor’s degree.
Jamaica
Foundation
Satisfactory (Grade IV) pass in Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Cert. or O levels
International Year One
2 passes in A-Levels or 1 A-Level & 2 AS-Levels
Pre-Master’s
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree
Japan
Foundation
Year 3 Kotogakko: GPA 2.0
International Year One
Completion of Kotogakko: Grade 3 average
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of bachelor degree: minimum GPA 2.3 on 4.0 scale
Jordan
Foundation
Completion of Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): minimum 60% average
International Year One
Successful completion of Certificate of General Secondary Education with a minimum average of 70%
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Kazakhstan
Foundation
Certificate of completed secondary education: Pass 3.0 average
International Year One
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.0
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of Бакалавр дипломы (Bachelor degree) OR Мамаң дипломы (Specialist Diploma)
Kenya and East Africa
Foundation
KCSE: 5 passes A- C
International Year One
Completion of KCSE/CSE with grade average of B in 5 subjects
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Kuwait
Foundation
Completion of Tawjahiya/Thanawiya: minimum 60% average
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Kyrgyzstan
Foundation
High School Leaving Certificate: GPA 2.0 or Excellent Senior Middle 2: GPA 3.0
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Latin America
Foundation
Bachillerato with an overall average grade of 65%
International Year One
Bachillerato with an overall average grade of 65%
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Latvia
Foundation
Diploms par videjo arodizglitibu (Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education) with 40% average
International Year One
Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību (Certificate of General Secondary Education) with 40% average
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Lebanon
Foundation
Baccalureate with 12/20 overall OR Baccalauréat Technique 12/20
Lithuania
Foundation
Pagrindinio Išsilavinimo Pažymejimas (Basic School Leaving Certificate) with grade 5 average
International Year One
Brandos Atestatas Grade 5
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Luxembourg
Foundation
Diplôme de fin d’études secondaires (secondary education completion diploma) OR Diplôme de technicien / Diplôme de fin d’études secondaires techniques with 30/60 points
International Year One
Diplôme de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires/ Diplôme de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires Techniques with overall grade of 36+
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade
Macau
Foundation
Senior Middle 2: Minimum 65%
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) or Senior Middle 3: Minimum 60% (70% required for Engineering and Computer Science courses)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Malawi
Foundation
Malawi Secondary School Certificate grades 1-6 in English
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Malaysia
Foundation
SPM: 5 passes – minimum grade D OR UEC senior 2 minimum C average
International Year One
STPM – 2 passes with a minimum Grade C or UEC – 4 Cs
Pre-Master’s
Completion of recognised bachelor’s degree.
Malta
Foundation
Secondary Education Certificate at Grade 7
International Year One
Secondary Education Certificate at Grade 5 or Matriculation/Advanced Matriculation Grade E
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Mauritius
Foundation
Obtain 5 x GCSE (A to D) or achieved GCE A/AS Level with a minimum of 32 UCAS points
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Mexico
Foundation
Bachillerato with a minimum of 65%
International Year One
Bachillerato with 70% OR Completion of the first year of a Bachelor’s degree; other post-school level qualifications will be considered
Pre-Master’s
Successfully completed Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) 4 years
Mongolia
Foundation
Certificate of complete secondary education with a minimum average of 60%
International Year One
Successful completion of a foundation programme OR Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with 70% average from at least 4 subjects
Pre-Master’s
Specialist Diploma OR Completed masters degree
Morocco
Foundation
Diplome du Baccalaureat 11/20 OR Passed Attestation du Baccaluareat
International Year One
Diplôme du Baccalaureat passed with 13/20
Pre-Master’s
Completion of Diplôme d’Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion OR Licence / Licence d’Études Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle OR Diplôme du Cycle Normal
Myanmar
Foundation
Completion of basic Education High School Examination Matriculation: Pass overall (above 40%)
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Namibia
Foundation
HIGCSE: 5 passes or, SSC Ordinary Level: 5 passes including Mathematics and English where required
International Year One
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (with Matriculation Endorsement)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Nepal
Foundation
Secondary education examination at C average OR school leaving certificate examination with minimum GPA 2.0 with no less than 45% in any subject
International Year One
Completion of HSC: GPA 2.40 with an average of 60% in any subject
Pre-Master’s
Completion of recognised Bachelors degree
Netherlands
Foundation
Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) diploma with grade 6 average.
International Year One
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) OR MBO Middenkaderopleiding with grade 6 average.
Pre-Master’s
Completion of recognised undergraduate degree – Pass.
New Zealand
Foundation
National Certificate in Education Achievement (NCEA): Level 2 with 60 credits plus 20 credits at Levels 1 or 3
International Year One
National Certificate in Education Achievement (NCEA): Level 3 with 60 credits plus 20 credits at Levels 1 or 2
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Nigeria
Foundation
(WAEC/NECO/NABTEB): 5 passes at minimum D7 or above
International Year One
(WAEC/NECO): 5 passes at minimum C5 or above
Pre-Master’s
HND at GPA 2.5 or above WITH 3 years relevant work experience.
Oman
Foundation
Completion of Tawjahiya/Thanawiya: minimum 60% average
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Pakistan
Foundation
SSC (Year 10) with 60%* ; HSC 50%; O level passes (A to E grade) in 5 subjects.
*Maximum study gap is 2 years if no HSC result.
International Year One
Completion of HSC (10+2) with grade average of 55% or Completion of a 2 year Bachelor/Associates degree with average grade of 60% OR DAE
Pre-Master’s
4 year Bachelor degree with average grade of 50 % or 2 or 3 year Bachelor’s & 2 year masters with average grade of 50%
Panama
Foundation
Bachillerato/Bachiller GPA 3
International Year One
Bachillerato/Bachiller GPA 4.0
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of Licenciado
Paraguay
Foundation
Título de Bachillerato with at least 3/Bueno overall
International Year One
Completion of a Foundation Programme or Titulo de Tecnico Superior at 3 overall or equivalent
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
Completion of a Degree or 3 year Diploma equivalent from a recognised institution
Peru
Foundation
Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa: 11/20 overall (11/20 in Maths for GCSE C equivalency).
International Year One
Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa: 15/20 overall (11/20 in Maths for GCSE C equivalency).
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of a bachelor degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent
Phillipines
Foundation
Successful completion of Junior High School certificate
International Year One
Successful completion of Senior High School (Academic) certificate (post-2018) with 85%
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of a UK equivalent bachelors degree
Poland
Foundation
Świadectwo Ukończenia Liceum Ogólnokształcącego (Certificate of Completion from a General Lyceum) with grade 50% average
International Year One
Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Maturity) with grade 40% average
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree
Portugal
Foundation
Completion of Year 12 with grade average 12, without final Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação / Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação awarded
International Year One
Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação / Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação with grade 12 average
Pre-Master’s
Completion of recognised Bachelors degree
Qatar
Foundation
Completion of Thanawiya Amma: minimum 60% average
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Romania
Foundation
Certificat de Absolvire a Ciclului Inferior al Liceului (Compulsory Education /Junior High School Graduation Certificate) with grade 5 average
International Year One
Diplomă de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma) with grade 6 average
Pre-Master’s
Completion of recognised Bachelors degree
Rwanda
Foundation
A-levels 100-140 Tariff Points using Rwandan A-levels, OR 50% in Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur, OR Diplôme d’Ingénieur des travaux statistiques, OR Ingénieur Technicien (professional title)
International Year One
80 points from 3 subjects in Rwandan Alevels (CCC)
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of Bachelor (Honours) degree or Diplome de Docteur en Medecine
Russia
Foundation
Certificate of Completetion of Attestat /Svidetelstvo o Srednem Obrazovanii) Secondary Education 3.0/5
International Year One
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of 4-year Bachelors degree or specialist diploma
Saudi Arabia
Foundation
Completion of Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): minimum 60% average
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Singapore
Foundation
N-levels in 5 subjects with a grade 3 or above or iGCSE / O-level grades with C grade average across 5 subjects
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) or Singapore Higher NITEC for Year 1 GPA of 2.5
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
South Africa
Foundation
National Senior Certificate with no endorsement
International Year One
Completion of Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
South Korea
Foundation
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education or Professional/Technical Qualification Certificate
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Spain
Foundation
2 semester Título de Graduado en Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) with minimum grade 5 in all subjects.
International Year One
Título de Bachiller/Bachillerato with grade 5 average
Pre-Master’s
Successfully completed Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado / Ingeniero /Arquitecto (Licenciatura)
Sri Lanka
Foundation
Completion of Year 11 with GCE O Levels or equivalent: Minimum 5 GCE O Levels from grades A-D
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Sweden
Foundation
Slutbetyg från Grundskola (Compulsory Education Leaving Certificate) with grade 15/C average
International Year One
Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) OR Högskoleförberedande examen (Higher Education Preparatory Diploma) OR Yrkesexamen (Vocational diploma) with grade E/10 Average.
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i)15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Taiwan
Foundation
Successful completion of Senior Middle School 2 with a minimum average of 60%
International Year One
Senior Middle 3: Minimum of 75% grade average
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of bachelor degree: 60% average or above
Tanzania
Foundation
GCSE/CSE min 5 passes or equivalent
International Year One
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE)/ National Form Vi Examination/Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE): grades CDD or above / grades CCD or above
Pre-Master’s
Bachelor’s degree: 2nd class honours (lower) or above
Thailand
Foundation
Matayom 5: GPA 2.5
International Year One
Successful completion of Matayom 6 with a minimum average of 65% or above
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
The Gambia
Foundation
WAEC 5 passes at grades D7 or better
International Year One
WAEC 5 passes at grades C5 or better, must include English and Maths
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
Completion of Degree with a pass, or equivalent
Tunisia
Foundation
Baccalaureat 11/20
International Year One
Baccalaureat 13/20
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of الإجازة (Licence) OR الاستاذية (Maîtrise)
Turkey
Foundation
Devlet Meslek Lise Diplomasi: Completion of High School Certificate
International Year One
Completion of Devlet Lise Diplomasi with average grade of 3.0 or completion of Diploma level studies
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Turkmenistan
Foundation
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education at 3.0 GPA
International Year One
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 4.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
Completion of Bakalavr: pass. Successful completion of a recognised UK Equivalent Bachelor Degree.
UAE
Foundation
Completion of Tawjahiya/Thanawiya: minimum 60% average
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Uganda
Foundation
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE): when grades 1-6 are obtained in 5 subjects OR Completion of ICCE General Certificate with 5 passes or above
International Year One
UACE: 80-88 tariff points from a minimum of 3 subjects OR Completion of ICCE Advanced Certificate with (80-88 Tariff points from a minimum of 3 subjects)
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of a bachelor degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent
Ukraine
Foundation
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education with grade 6/12
International Year One
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 8.0
Pre-Master’s
Completion of Specialist Diploma OR Bachelor degree
Uruguay
Foundation
Título de Bachillerato Diversificado with Grade 6
International Year One
Título de Bachillerato Diversificado with Grade 8
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
USA
Foundation
High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 or above
International Year One
High School Graduation Certificate with 2.5 score or above
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Uzbekistan
Foundation
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education (O’rta Ma’lumot To’g’risida Shahodatnoma) OR Diploma of Professional College
International Year One
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education (O’rta Ma’lumot To’g’risida Shahodatnoma) Average 4.0 OR Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education average 4.0
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of a bachelor degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent
Venezuela
Foundation
Título de Bachiller
International Year One
Título de Bachiller with Grade 13 or better
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Vietnam
Foundation
Completion of Year 11 with a GPA of 6.0 or Year 12 with GPA 5.0 (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học)
International Year One
Completion of Year 12: 6.5 grade average
Pre-Master’s
Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Học (Bachelor degree)
Zambia
Foundation
Zambia School Certificate Grades 1-6
International Year One
40 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Pre-Master’s
Completion:
(i) 15 years of formal education; or
(ii) a UK HND (or equivalent); or
(iii) a Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary or Pass degree) (or equivalent)
Zimbabwe
Foundation
GCE O Levels: 5 passes
International Year One
80 – 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level
Pre-Master’s
Successful completion of a bachelor degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent
