Academic entry requirements will vary between courses. Please check the individual course page and use the equivalency tables below to work out the specific requirements for your course.
| Course | Academic requirements | Minimum English language requirements |
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| University English | - Minimum of a High School leaving certificate or equivalent
| - UKVI SELT approved IELTS 4.5 with 4.0 in all skills*
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| International Foundation Diplomas | - High School Diploma/High School leaving certificate
- International Baccalaureate, 20 points
- British A levels, EE
- British AS Level, CCC
- iGCSE, 5 subjects at grade C/4 or better
| - UKVI SELT approved IELTS 4.5 with 4.0 in all skills*
- Find out more
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| Four-year degree with integrated foundation | - High School Diploma/High School leaving certificate
- International Baccalaureate, 24 points
- British A levels, CCD or 88 UCAS tariff points
| - IELTS 5.5, with 5.5 in all skills
- Pre-sessional University English
- Some alternative qualifications
- Find out more
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| Undergraduate | - A-levels, from BCC
- Recognised foundation course
- International Baccalaureate, from 29 points
| - IELTS 6.0-7.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking
- GCSE / O-level grade C and above (not for second or final year entry onto Business degrees)
- Find out more
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| Pre-master's | - Honours degree, acceptable diploma or equivalent work experience
| - IELTS 5.5, with 5.5 in all skills
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| Postgraduate taught | - A good honours bachelor’s degree
- For MBA you must also have 3 years professional work experience
| - IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking
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| Postgraduate research | - Postgraduate master’s degree or good honours bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject
| - IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking
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**Entry requirements vary depending on the course you are applying for. Equivalent academic qualifications can be accepted and we are happy to consider applicants on a case by case basis.
*For our Pre-sessional University English and 1 year foundation courses you must take a IELTS for UKVI test at a UKVI approved test centre. For other courses we can accept any academic IELTS test and some alternative English qualifications. For further information please visit our English language requirements page.
