Entry Requirements
For admission to:
Required English Language Level
International Foundation Year
- Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study
- Country of residence/nationality: 'Overseas' students only may apply. Applications from HEU students* are not accepted - see note below)
- Age: Students must be 17 years of age or above to study at the International Study Centre.
Country Qualification* Bangladesh Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 60% China (Mainland) Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 75% or Senior High 3 at an average of 70% or above China (Hong Kong) Successful completion of the HKCEE with 3 x D grades and 1 E grade or above in academic subjects China (Macau) Successful completion of form 5 with average grade 75%, or iGCSE / 'O' Levels with grade C or above in relevant subjects including English China (Taiwan) 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 6 or above in 4 or more subjects India Standard 10 with 80% or above Indonesia Successful completion of SMU 2/Sikolah Menegah at grade 7.5 or above, or SMU 3 with an average of 7 out of 5 academic subjects 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 - SH3 with grade average of 4, or SH2 with grade average of 3 Libya Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80% Mexico Successful completion of Bachillerato with average score of 75% Nigeria Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) with grades A - C in 4 or more subjects 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%, or QSSC - minimum 5 subjects or 3 subjects at Advanced Level with grades A-C Russia Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 4 Saudi Arabia Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% including relevant subjects Thailand Successful completion of MAW5 (Mathayom Suska 5) or MAW6 with grade 2.0 in academic subjects including at least 2.0 in Maths and Science subjects Turkey Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diplomasi or High School year 3 with average grade 3 (60% and above) UAE Successful completion of Tawjihiyya with average of 80%, including relevant subjects Ukraine Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade minimum of 7 Venezuela Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 8 Vietnam Successful completion of Secondary School /Year 12/National University Entrance Examination with a score of 7 and above
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
Economics Pre-Masters
- Academic: Sub-degree (equivalent to 2nd year UG) in related subject First degree in any subject
- English language level:
- IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 in all components) : 2-term course - IELTS 5.5 (in all components): 3-term course - Age: Normally minimum of 21 years of age on entry to the ISC
- Related Subject Areas: Economics Related Degrees - FINANCE, BUSINESS or SCIENCE, ENGINEERING OR MATHS FIELD
| Country | Qualification* |
|---|---|
| Botswana | Recognised first degree |
| Gambia | Recognised first degree or HND in related subject areas |
| Ghana | Recognised first degree or HND in related subject areas |
| Kenya | Recognised first degree or HND in related subject areas |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree or HND in related subject areas |
| Tanzania | Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma/HND in related subject areas |
| Uganda | Recognised first degree or HND in related subject areas |
| Azerbaijan | Recognised first degree (4/5 years) or a specialist Diploma in related subject areas |
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons). 3 Year Undergrad (Regular Pass). 4 Year Undergraduate (Any), 3 Year Diploma. |
| Belarus | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Specialist or other HE Diploma |
| China | Recognised first degree. Vocational College Diploma (3 years) or HND |
| Egypt | Recognised first degree |
| Hong Kong | Any recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) or HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma in related subject areas |
| India | Recognised first degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons). 3 Year Undergrad (Regular Pass). 4Year Undergraduate (Any). 3 Year Diploma |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree or a D4 Diploma or D3 on case by case basis |
| Iran | Recognised first degree |
| Japan | Recognised first degree or 3-year associate degree |
| Jordan | Recognised first degree |
| Kazakhstan | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Specialist Diploma/Kazakh Diploma |
| Korea | Recognised first degree or Ordinary Bachelors |
| Kuwait | Recognised first degree |
| Lybia | Higher Diploma in a related subject |
| Macau | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) or HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma in related subject areas |
| Malaysia | Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in related subject areas. A tertiary qualification at degree or equivalent level from a recognised institution/Advanced Diploma or other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Mexico | Recognised Bachelor Degree in related field at 80% or above |
| Moldova | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Specialist or other HE Diploma |
| Nepal | Recognised first degree or 3 year B.Comm or equivalent |
| Oman | Recognised first degree or 3 year Higher/Advanced Diploma |
| Pakistan | Recognised first degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons). 3 Year Undergrad (Regular Pass). 4 Year Undergraduate. 3 Year Diploma |
| Qatar | Recognised first degree |
| Russia | Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma (4/5 years ) |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree |
| Singapore | Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in related subject areas |
| Sri Lanka | Recognised first degree or 3 year Diploma or equivalent |
| Syria | Recognised first degree or Diploma of Higher Studies |
| Taiwan | Recognised first degree/Bachelor Degree or recognised higher/advanced diploma in related subject areas |
| Thailand | Recognised Bachelor Degree. Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education, or Associate Degree or Diploma of Vocational Education with high grades |
| Turkey | Recognised first degree (Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi). Associate Degree (On-Lisans Diplomasi) not accepted |
| UAE | Recognised first degree |
| Ukraine | Recognised first degree, Bakalavra, or Ukrainian Diploma |
| Uzbekistan | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Specialist Diploma or Uzbek Diploma |
| Vietnam | Recognised First Degree. Recognised Associate Degree or Higher Diploma |
English Language level:
Secure English Language Test (SELT) Requirement:
You must have a secure English Language test (SELT) qualification, for example IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), to be accepted at the ISC. If you don't have a current SELT qualifation, you may still apply to the ISC, but you cannot confirm your place or pay any fees until you provide the required SELT qualification. See a full list of SELT qualifications on the UKBA website.
| English Language preparation |
International Foundation Year |
3 term Pre-Masters |
2 terms Pre-Masters |
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| IELTS or Equivalent: | 4.0 or equivalent | 5.0 overall (with minimum of 5.0 in writing) |
5.5 in all components | 6.0 overall (min 5.5 in all components) |
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| TOEFL (computer-based test): | 180 | ||||
| TOEFL (internet based test): | Listening: 19 Reading: 17 Speaking: 21 Writing: 19 |
Listening: 21 Reading: 22 Speaking: 23 Writing: 21 |
Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 23 |
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| Pearson Test of English: | 46 (min 46 in writing) | 51 | 55+ | ||
If you don’t have a current IELTS or TOEFL grade, you may still apply to the ISC. Please contact us to find out about alternative assessment of your English Language level.
Maths requirement:
All Foundation Year students are required to have pased maths with a final High School score of at least 50%.
All students' English and numeracy skills will be tested on arrival, and study plans may be altered accordingly. (This may incur additional costs).
Important note for applicants from the UK and European Union students
There is a very high level of competition worldwide for degree places at the University. Numbers applying from within the UK and the European Union region are especially high. Therefore, we do not accept HEU* students. Instead, we strongly recommend that these students consider joining an A Level programme.
*Definition of HEU studentsHEU (Home/EU) students include the following categories:
- Permanent residents in the UK who have been resident in the UK for three years
- EEA (European Economic Area) migrant workers and their families in the UK who have lived in the EEA for three years
- EU nationals and their children who have lived in the EEA for three years
- Refugees (recognised by the UK government) and their families
- People who have applied for asylum and have been granted leave to enter/remain, and their families
The rules on whether you are classified as a ‘home’ or ‘overseas’ student are strictly defined by the British Government; universities do not have discretion.
