International Office

Admissions Criteria

General Admissions Criteria

You will need to be over 18 years of age to enter Higher Education in the UK. Please note that international students cannot apply for part-time courses unless they are the dependant of a current full-time student, the dependant of someone who has a current UK work permit or the dependant of a UK citizen.

Some of our courses are only offered to practising UK professionals. These courses are not appropriate for international students. If you are unsure whether you can apply for a specific course as an International student, please contact the International Office.

Admissions Criteria For Undergraduate Study

Each course at the University will have its own entry requirements. These are indicated in detail in the downloadable International Guide 2012.

As a guide, for Degree level study, applicants will need to have the equivalent of:

  • 2 or 3 good 'A' Levels (GCE Advanced Level)
  • or a recognised Access/Foundation course
  • or an International Baccalaureate (minimum score 24)
  • or an EDEXCEL (BTEC) National Certificate or Diploma (Merit profile)
  • or High School Leaving Certificate, where it is deemed equivalent to 'A' Level Standard

Some courses will require higher entrance criteria, especially those courses that are recognised by professional bodies. If we are unable to offer you your chosen course, we will make every effort to offer you a course we feel you will be able to benefit from. In some cases this may be the foundation level or HND.

Applications are welcome from students with advanced standing for direct entry to our programmes. Students should forward copies of their transcripts (in English) with their application forms, so that an assessment can be made with regard to recognition of previous study.

Admissions Criteria For Postgraduate Study

As a guide, for masters level applications, students will need to have a good Degree pass in a relevant discipline or equivalent, or have had relevant work experience in the appropriate field. Every application is considered individually and many factors such as maturity, motivation and work experience are considered in support of your application.

It is not always easy to match the qualifications from other countries with the UK qualifications. For more information on equivalencies of qualifications, applicants are advised to refer to the British Council handbook or their local office.