Entry requirements for the Pre-Masters programme
Below are all the requirements for admission to the Pre-Masters programme at the University of Sussex International Study Centre. If you have any question this information doesn't answer, please contact us.
- Nationality: the Pre-Masters programme is only available to overseas students, non-UK and non-EU.
- Age: students are normally at least 20 years old
- English language: For direct entry to the Pre-Masters: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 547 (210 computer based test, 78 internet based test), Pearson Test of English 48-52. If your English is below IELTS 6.0, we can offer 1-2 terms of English for Pre-Masters before you start your Pre-Masters programme.
- Academic: One or more of the following: recognised higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area; recognised degree in related field (eg Business Studies); Honours degree in any subject (eg BA International Relations). See the table below for country-specific information.
| Country | Qualification* |
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 50% |
| China | 3 year Vocational Diploma at 70% or above / recognised first degree (4 years) at 60% or above |
| Ghana | Bachelor degree or HND (in related subject) |
| Hong Kong | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) |
| India | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 45% |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree |
| Iran | Recognised first degree |
| Japan | Recognised first degree with 60% or above |
| Jordan | Recognised first degree |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Bakalavar with GPA 3 |
| Korea | Recognised first degree with 60% or above |
| Libya | Recognised first degree |
| Macau | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree or HND (in related subject) |
| Pakistan | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate (hons) at 50% or above |
| Qatar | Recognised first degree |
| Russia | Recognised first degree, Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma or Russian Diploma at grade 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree |
| Taiwan | Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0 |
| Thailand | Recognised Bachelor degree |
| Turkey | Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.3 or above |
| UAE | Recognised first degree |
| Ukraine | Bakavalar or Ukrainian Diploma |
| Vietnam | Recognised first degree with GPA 6.5 or above |
* if your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information