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Find the equivalent international qualifications for our entry requirements.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you must show that you can use English to the level we require. Visit our English language pages to find out which qualifications we accept and how you can meet our requirements.

If you are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), you must get at least the following scores:

If you do not meet the English language requirements through a test or qualification, you may be able to meet them by completing one of our pre-sessional English programmes before your course starts.

GCSE requirements

Most courses require GCSE English Language (or GCSE English) and GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C or above, or an equivalent qualification accepted by the University. Please check the ‘UK students’ tab for this course’s specific requirements. 

You might meet our criteria in other ways if you do not have the qualifications we need. Find out more about:

• skills you might have gained through work or other life experiences (otherwise known as recognition of prior learning)

Find out more about our Admissions Policy.

Foundation programmes for international students

A foundation programme will give you the language skills and subject knowledge you need if you're not qualified for direct entry to your chosen undergraduate course.

You'll progress to your chosen course after successfully completing the foundation programme.

Find out more about undergraduate foundation programmes for international students.

Science Foundation Year

The Science Foundation Year will give you the skills and knowledge to progress to this course if you don't have the right qualifications for direct entry.

It could be the right option if you:

• are studying for A levels in subjects other than those we normally ask for
• are a mature applicant with skills and experience from employment and can show recent study
• you come from a part of the world where the education system is different from the British A level system

Find full details on our Science Foundation Year page.

Mature applicants

We welcome applications from learners of all ages. Students who are aged 21 and over at the start of their undergraduate course are defined as mature by the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ. We take a holistic assessment of the application looking for academic ability and commitment to study. Typical entry requirements, which may vary from discipline to discipline, includes for example, evidence of recent formal academic qualifications or professional qualifications, relevant work experience or volunteering. You may also be invited to attend an interview with an Admissions Tutor. For some degree programmes, there may also be a Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) requirement. We accept many different academic qualifications. For more information, please contact the Admissions Team.