Academic:

To study a Business degree at Aberdeen, you will need a good, recognised degree or advanced diploma in any discipline. Certain programmes, such as the MBA, require two years post-degree relevant work experience.

For a Law degree, you will need a good undergraduate degree or advanced degree in Law or a related discipline.

English language:

Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in writing and no skills below 5.5)*

Age:

20+

^{*Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI accepted as proof of your English language level.}

Your country	Academic qualification(s) you need to have
Algeria	Grade 10 overall in 3 year License, Diplome d'Etudes Universitaires Appliques, Diplome d'Etudes Superieures or grade 10 in Master a cursus de Licence Integree.
Australia	Successful completion of degree with overall Credit, GPA 4 on 7 point scale, 50%.
Azerbaijan	Successful completion of Bachelors/Bakalavr degree with 55% average or a specialist Diploma.
Bangladesh	Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass).
China	Bachelor's degree (Max 1 year internship accepted): 60%+ overall. Undergraduate Graduation Certificate/Junior College Diploma (Max 1 year internship accepted) : A/B grades or 60% overall. Adult Education/Self-taught Education/Top-up with Bachelor's degree recognized by MoE of China: 60% overall. Adult Education/Self-taught Education with  Junior College Diploma recognized by MoE of China: 60% overall. Higher National Diploma : 60% overall achieved. Part-time qualifications are acceptable. Accepting Bachelor's degree/ Junior College Diploma if recognized by MoE of China for Vocational education. Accepting Higher Education qualifications of 5 years, 2/2.5 years if recognized by MoE as a HE qualification equivalent.
Ghana	Recognised first degree or 3 year HEI award in a related subject area. Score of 40-49% or GPA 2.0. HND with GPA 3.0.
Hong Kong	First degree (honours/ordinary) OR HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma all in a related subject area with GPA 2.5 +.
India	Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 45% (Hons) and 50% (Regular Pass).
Indonesia	Recognised first degree, or a D4 Diploma with 2.0 or D3 Diploma with 3.0.
Iran	Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale.
Japan	Recognised first degree (C, 50%, 2.0/4) or 3-year associate degree.
Jordan	4 Year Bachelor's Degree: GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale.
Kazakhstan	Successful completion of Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma/Kazakh Diploma (4-5 years) with grades 3/4/5. Recognised first degree.
Kenya	Recognised first degree in a related subject area (40-49%) or HND in a related subject (A/B grades/60%+/credit and distinction).
Korea	Bachelor’s degree with grade average 70%+. Grade C or of 2.0 on the 4.5 scale or 2.0 on the 4.3 scale.
Libya	Higher Diploma in a related subject.
Macau	Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) GPA 2.0 or HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma in a related subject Area with GPA 3 or higher.
Malaysia	Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+).
Morocco	Recognised first degree (Licence / Licence d'Études Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle / Diplôme du Cycle Normal / Diplôme de Doctorat en Pharmacie / Diplôme d'Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion), lengths of study vary with programme, 10/20.
Nigeria	Post-Higher National Diploma (Post-HND) / Full Professional Diploma. Bachelor Degree with Third Class Honours. Higher National Diploma with GPA of 2.50/4.00 or 3.50/5.00.
Pakistan	Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass), 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 50%, ACCA 9 papers, HND Level 6
Philippines	Grade of “Good” or above in recognised first degree from one of the Top 5 Universities.
Qatar	Recognised first degree, GPA 2.0/4.0 scale.
Russia	Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma (4/5 years) with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
Saudi Arabia	Recognised first degree GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale.
Singapore	Pass from a recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma or Singapore Diploma.
South Africa	Bachelor Honours Degree Professional Bachelor Degree with Third Class / 50%. Diploma National Diploma with 75%.
Sri Lanka	3 or more Years Bachelor's Degree: 45% overall 3 Year Diploma: 65% overall.
Taiwan	Recognised first degree/Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0.
Tanzania	Recognised first degree in a related subject area 40-49%.
Thailand	Bachelor degree with 2.0 on the 4.0 scale or Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education or Associate Degree.
Tunisia	Recognised first degrees (Bachelors degree (Licence), 3 years of study / Diplome Nationale d' (Architecture / Ingenieur) / Docteur en (Medecine / Veterinaire) / Maitrise), 10/20.
Turkey	Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.1 or above.
UAE	Recognised first degree.
Uganda	A three-year bachelor degree (four years for Engineering, Law and Pharmacy degrees) or 3 year HEI award in a related subject areawith GPA of at least 50-59% or C+ may be considered for entry.
Ukraine	Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Junior Specialist Diploma or Ukrainian Diploma (4/5 years) 3.5/5 or 6/12.
USA	Successful completion of degree GPA 2.0 on a 4 point scale.
Vietnam	Recognised First Degree with GPA 6.0 . Recognised Associate Degree or Higher Diploma with high grades (7.0+).

You can start your studies with a UKVI approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), or an accepted alternative equivalent assessment, provided you meet all the programme entry requirements.

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
• LanguageCert Academic SELT

Alternative tests accepted include:

• Study Group English Preparation for Postgraduate (PG) Studies (Online)
• Cambridge ESOL
• IELTS Academic (Non-UKVI) / Online
• Pearson PTE Academic Non-UKVI
• TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Home Edition
• LanguageCert ESOL / LanguageCert International ESOL
• Indian Standard XII (CBSE, BISCE, State Boards Only excluding Haryana & Punjab)
• O Level English, GCSE English Language, IGCSE English as a First Language
• iGCSE: English as a Second Language
• AS-Level (A-Level English)
• IB Diploma English
• 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
• IELTS One Skill Retake (must be taken within 60 days of the original test date)
• DuoLingo certificate (dated after 1st July 2024)

Age	19+ (Students must be 20 years old at the start of their academic programme)​​
Duration	6 weeks​​ 10 weeks​​ 16 weeks​​
Fees	6 weeks: £2,100​​ 10 weeks: £3,500​​ 16 weeks: £5,600​​
Intakes	6 weeks: February/June 10 weeks: November/January/May 16 weeks: September/March
Term dates	6 weeks: 10/02/2025 - 21/03/2025 09/06/2025 - 18/07/2025 10 weeks: 11/11/2024 - 21/02/2025 13/01/2025 - 21/03/2025 12/05/2025 - 18/07/2025 16 weeks: 30/09/2024 - 21/02/2025 31/03/2025 - 18/07/2025
English language entry requirements Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent	6 weeks: 5.5 overall (5.5 in all other skills) 10 weeks: 5.0 overall (5.0 in all other skills) 16 weeks: 5.0 overall (5.0 in writing, minimum 4.5 in all other skills)
English language exit requirements	6.0 (minimum 6.0 in writing and no skill below 5.5)