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Requirements for entry to the Undergraduate Certificate
For entry to the Undergraduate Certificate students need to meet minimum academic and English language requirements:
Academic Requirements
- Academic: good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study (see table below)
- English language: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. Students who do not meet this requirement can study one or two terms of English language preparation prior to the start of the course.
- Country of residence/nationality: 'overseas' students only (HEU students are not accepted - see note below)
- Age: students are usually 17 years old. See our FAQs for more information.
Please note students on the Business and Management and Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Systems routes will need to have previously studied Maths or a numerate subject and Engineering students will need to have studied Maths and Physics.
| Country | Qualification* |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate at an average grade of 3.0-5.0 (60%) or equivalent qualification |
| China | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 75% or Senior High 3 at an average of 70% or above |
| Georgia | Successful completion of Secondary School Leaving Certificate (year 12 or 11) |
| Ghana | Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade C6 |
| Hong Kong | Successful completion of the HKCEE with 4 x D grades or above in academic subjects |
| India | Standard 10 with 80% or above |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 7.5 or above |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) with an average grade of 15 |
| Japan | Successful completion of Kotogakko with grade average of 70% or 3.5 |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 4 |
| Korea | Successful completion of High School Diploma with grade average of 4 |
| Libya | Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80% |
| Macau | Successful completion of form 5 with average grade 75% |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 8 |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with C6 |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate with passes in 4 or more subjects with an average of 60% |
| Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 80% |
| Russia | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 75% or Senior High 3 at an average of 70% or above |
| Thailand | Successful completion Mathayom 6 with GPA 2.0 |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Deviet Lisen Bitirme Diplomasi or High School year 3 with average grade 4 |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 9 |
| Venezuela | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 8 |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with average grade 7 |
Other qualifications
| IB or A/AS levels | 26 / 80 UCAS points |
| IGCSE | 5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects |
* if your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information
English Language Level
The table below shows the minimum English language requirements for direct entry to the Undergraduate Certificate. Students who have a lower English language level can study two or three terms of English Language Preparation (ELP) at the International Study Centre prior to the Undergraduate Certificate.
| IELTS | 5.0 overall |
| 4.5 in writing | |
| TOEFL (Computer-based test) | 180 |
| TOEFL (internet-based test) | Listening: 19 Reading: 17 Speaking: 21 Writing: 19 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 46 (min 46 in writing) |
Students who do not have a current IELTS grade may still apply for the Undergraduate Certificate. Please contact us to find out about alternative English language level assessment.
All students' English and numeracy skills will be tested on arrival, and study plans may be altered accordingly. (This may incur additional costs).
English Language Preparation
Students who do not meet the required English language level for direct entry to the Undergraduate Certificate and need additional language training can firstly join the English Language Preparation (ELP) programme, delivered at the International Study Centre.
- Students will need an English language level equivalent to IELTS 4.0 to study one term of ELP prior to starting the Undergraduate Certificate.
| Course length: | One term |
| Tuition fee: | See Fees and Payment Page for more details |
| Entry points: | June: 1-term ELP to begin Undergraduate Certificate in September |
| September: 1-term ELP to begin Undergraduate Certificate in January | |
| ELP term dates: |
June start: 18/06/2012 to 31/08/2012 |
| Entry requirements: | Minimum IELTS 4.0 or equivalent |
| Course structure: | 25 hours per week tuition plus 10 hours per week of self-study |
| Assessment: | Internal test based on the English-Speaking Union's nine-point scale |
| Progression: | On successful completion, you progress to the Undergraduate Certificate |
