Academic

Students will generally need good high school graduation grades or equivalent, plus one year of further study.

English language

Academic qualification	Grade
Academic IELTS for UKVI*^	5.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
IGCSE/GCSE/O-Level	5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects (excluding native language) with a C in Maths for Engineering pathway, plus one year of further study. New grades 9-4 in English and Maths.

* If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English. The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.

^ For students looking to take the Academic Personal Tutorial steam (see below), students will require an IELTS (or equivalent level of):

• Business and Management and Economics: 6.5 overall with Reading and Writing 6.0 and no other subscore lower than 5.5
• Computer Science and Electronic Engineering: 6.5 overall with no subscore lower than 5.5

Academic English Skills and Academic Personal Tutorial** streams

The International Year One programmes will be available in two streams for the January 2021 intake, offered with either the Academic English Skills or Academic Personal Tutorial** modules, depending on your English language level.

If you are starting your studies with an English level lower than IELTS 6.5 overall (with varying subskill requirements, see entry requirements above) or equivalent, then you will study the Academic English Skills module. This will focus on building your English skills by improving your academic writing, effective and extensive reading strategies, and listening and recording information effectively.

If you join the programme with a higher IELTS 6.5 overall (with varying subskill requirements, see entry requirements above) or equivalent level, you will take the Academic Personal Tutorial** module. You will be assigned a personal tutor who will support, guide and advise you on your study skills, allowing you to focus on improving your academic abilities.

**Subject to approval

Your country	Academic qualification(s) you need
Algeria	Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12
Bangladesh	Year 12 (HSC) GPA: 3.75 overall (3.75 in English, 3.5 in relevant subjects) plus 1 year of further studies (degree/diploma) (Note 1: HSC Maths GPA 3.75 is required for Computer Science, Electronic Engineering) (Note 2: For Business Management and Economics if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths accepted at SSC at GPA 3.5).
Brazil	Certificado de Ensino Médio 7.5 with relevant subjects at 7.5 or above OR 4000 in ENEM
China	Year 12 (Senior High 3) with 65% or above in 4 or more key subjects or Year 12 Specialized secondary school : 70% overall and a min of 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects) Year 11 (Senior High 2) with 70% overall and 60% or above in 4 or more key subjects / Year 11 Specialized secondary school with 75% overall and a min of 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study with a pass. Or 50% overall plus 50% in relevant subjects for Gaokao results.
Canada	High School Diploma Grade 12 65%+
Egypt	Thanawiya Amma 75% plus successful completion of 1 year of further study
Ghana	West African Higher School Certificate with at least 3 'B' grades. Must include B in relevent subjects.
Hong Kong	HKDSE- 332 from eligible subjects, inc one elective. (Liberal Studies not eligible subject)
India	Year 12 HSC 60% (Note: 55% in relevant subjects required, can be taken from any year from Year 10, 11 or Year 12)
Indonesia	7.0 SMU 3 (4 relevant subjects require) OR 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above
Iran	Pre Uni Year Peeshdaneshgahe 14/20. Or 1 year Kardani 14/20, or 2 year Kardani 13/20.
Japan	High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA accepted alone If GPA lower than 3.5, one year of further study required after completion of High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate  Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination: pass in 4 (Grade B) subject, including pass in relevant subject
Jordan	Successful completion of Tawjihi 80% plus evidence of further study
Kazakhstan	Certificate of Secondary Education with grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus evidence of further study
Kenya	Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 5 or more subjects, including relevant subjects.
Korea	SH3: Grade C/70%/ Rank 4 with at least 70%/C in relevant/prerequisite subjects. High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. Or SH3 + 1 year of further study Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 75%+ inc relevant subjects.
Kuwait	General Secondary Education Certificate Tawjihiya 80% plus further year of study
Libya	Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80% or above plus evidence of further study post completion of secondary school
Macau	Form 6 (all schools): 65% average with relevant subject pass
Morocco	Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14
Mexico	Bachillerato 90% or 75% + 1 year of Higher Education with a pass
Myanmar	Basic High School Matriculation= Minimum 70% achieved overall, including 60% in 5 relevant subjects. No further studies required.
Nigeria	WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects
Pakistan	Year 12 HSC/ Intermediate certificate: 65% overall or Year 12 HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II: 55% overall + 1 year of further study Associate diploma and other diplomas not eligible. (Note: 50% in relevant subjects required)
Qatar	High School Certificate 85% in relevant subjects plus 1 further year of study
Russia	Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successful completion of 1 further year of study with GPA of 3.0
Saudi Arabia	General Secondary Education Certificate Tawjihiya 80% plus further year of study
Singapore	Singapore O Levels A1 – C6 in 4 subjects plus 1 year of study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma. Or Singapore/Cambridge A Levels
Taiwan	SH3 (75%) or Senior High 3 (65%) + 1 year of further study GSAT - 40 from 4 relevant subjects Vocational High School Year 3: (75%) or Year 3 (65%) + 1 year of further Study
Thailand	High School certificate (MAW6) GPA 2.75 or GPA 2.0 + 1 year further study
Turkey	Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 60% overall
UAE	Successful completion of Tawjihiyya 80% plus evidence of further study
Ukraine	Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum of GPA of 7.0 plus successful completion of 1 year of further study with a minimum GPA 5.0
USA	SATs 500 in Reading and Writing & Maths PLUS 500 in two SAT II subject test Or ACT 24 overall Or 2 APs at grade 3 in relevant subject areas
Vietnam	Successful completion of Year 12 with grade 7.5 plus 1 further year of study

Academic qualification	Grade
IB Diploma and IB Certificate	(if qualification attempted) 24 points (IB Certificate not accepted) (Subject pass level is 3)
A/AS levels	52 UCAS points (including native language)

Other relevant subjects at school completion will also be considered to meet entry requirements.

Academic

Students normally need to have a minimum of 12 years of schooling with good grades.

English language for International Foundation Year

Duration	Entry requirements
10 weeks	IELTS Academic 4.5 overall (4.5 in all other skills)

English language for International Year One

Duration	Entry requirements
6 weeks	IELTS Academic 5.0 overall (5.0 in all other skills)
10 weeks	IELTS Academic 5.0 overall (4.5 in all other skills)
16 weeks	IELTS Academic 4.5 overall (4.5 in all other skills)

* If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English. The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.

The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.

UKVI-approved SELTS include:

• IELTS Academic for UKVI
• Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
• Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
• PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)

Alternative tests accepted include:

• Pearson PTE Academic (non-UKVI) / Pearson PTE Academic Online
• IELTS Academic (non-UKVI) 
• LanguageCert International ESOL
• TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Home Edition
• Cambridge ESOL
• Oxford Test of English
• Academic English Skills
• Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus
• English Language Preparation for UG Studies (Online)
• O Level English, iGCSE, GCSE: English as a First Language
• GCSE: English as a Second Language
• AS-Level / A-Level English
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
• EUROPEAN BACCALAUREATE
• Indian Standard XII (CBSE, BISCE, State Boards Only excluding Haryana & Punjab)
• American HS Diploma English (inc. AP curriculum)
• Canadian HS Diploma: English
• WAEC, WASSCE, NECO English
• KCSE English
• Malaysia SPM English Language
• HKDSE English
• Irish Leaving Cert English

Study Group is permitted to assess students’ suitability for entry onto programmes which are degree level and above under the registration for the UK Office for Students. As this programme is offered under a single CAS, as you are therefore not required to have a UKVI SELT to obtain a Student Visa when you come to campus.

If you begin your course virtually and transfer to the UK to complete your programme, you may be issued a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) based on the Academic English Skills module assessments (as part of your International Year OnePre-Masters).

A CAS for a Student Visa will only be issued if you have met the minimum language requirement of CEFR B2 in all skills, and the academic entry requirements for your chosen programme.