Qualifications for entrance

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Qualifications for entrance The following list was published in June 2012. It is reviewed and updated annually and therefore is subject to amendment in future years. You are asked to note that applications will be considered on the basis of the list that is in effect at the time the application is received in the Admissions Office. This section lists some of the qualifications that have been recognised by the University of London International Programmes as satisfying either the general entrance requirements or part of the general entrance requirements or the entrance requirements for one particular degree or diploma. Qualifications that satisfy the general entrance requirements do not necessarily satisfy the programme requirements (where applicable). The programme requirements are considered separately and may not appear in this list. All applications are considered individually on merit. Therefore, even if, according to this list, you appear to satisfy the entrance requirements, you may not be automatically eligible to register as an International Programmes student. Please note: this list is given for guidance purposes only and the International Programmes reserves the right to amend it at any time. For the latest update, please visit our website: http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/entrance_qualifications.pdf The qualifications are listed by country and in accordance with the following key: O is equivalent to GCSE/GCE O level A (or AS) is equivalent to GCE A/AS level S satisfies the entrance requirements for the degree/diploma named G satisfies the general entrance requirements as a whole (please note that the programme

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International Qualifications

International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) – grades A to C

Advanced International Certificate of Education, provided that a minimum score of 120 points is achieved

European Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate (the Diploma)

Afghanistan Baccalaureate: provided 50% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Albania Maturity (Secondary School Leaving Certificate): provided grade 5 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Algeria Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire, provided a grade of at least 10 is achieved (with the exception of English Language)

Angola Secondary School Leaving Certificate: provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling

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(with the exception of English Language) Argentina Título de Bachiller: provided grade 6 or above is achieved on a

subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Armenia Certificate of completed Secondary Education: provided grade 8 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Australia CPA Australia (formerly known as Australian Society of Accountants), Associate membership, having passed all final examinations

Institute of Chartered Accountants, Membership, having passed all final examinations

Capitol Territory: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 80 or above

New South Wales: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 80 or above

Northern Territory: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 80 or above

Queensland: An Overall Position (OP) Band score between 1 and 8 South Australia: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 80 or above

Tasmania: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 80 or above

Victoria: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 80 or above

Western Australia: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 80 or above

Austria Reifeprüfung / Matura Azerbaijan Secondary School Leaving Certificate: provided grade 3 or above

is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Bahrain Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF): Successful completion of the Banking Studies Diploma Programme (BSDP) satisfies entrance and specific programme requirements for degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences programmes only

Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate or Intermediate: subjects passed at 50% or better (with the exception of English Language), or, from 2003 onward, a grade of B or better

Belarus Certificate of General Secondary Education: provided grade 3 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Belgium Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs / Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur

Benin Baccalauréat: provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Bermuda Bermuda School Certificate: provided grade D or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Bolivia Diploma de Bachiller Científico-Humanístico: provided grade 36 or

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above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Brazil Certificado de Ensino Médio: provided grade 5 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Brunei Cambridge/Brunei General Certificate of Education (Grades 1-6) Cambridge/Brunei Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (Grades A – E)

Bulgaria Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education), passed at grades 3 – 6 (with the exception of English Language)

Burkina Faso Baccalauréat: provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Burundi Diplôme des Humanités Complètes: provided 50% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Cambodia Diploma of Upper Secondary Education: provided 50% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Cameroon Cameroon Ordinary Level Certificate of Education (Grades A-C) Cameroon Advanced Level Certificate of Education (Grades A-E)

Baccalauréat: provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Canada Alberta: Passes in five acceptable Grade 12 courses, provided that at least 70% is achieved in each of those courses

British Columbia: Passes in five acceptable subjects in the Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma, provided that not less than grade B is achieved in each of those subjects

Manitoba: Not less than five credits at the 300 Level in at least four subject areas in the High School Graduation Diploma, provided that at least 70% is achieved in each of those subjects

New Brunswick: Passes in five acceptable subjects in the High School Graduation Diploma, provided that at least 70% is achieved in each of those subjects

Newfoundland: Passes in at least five acceptable subjects in the Grade 12 High School Diploma, provided that at least 70% is achieved in each of those subjects

Nova Scotia: Passes in five acceptable Grade 12 subjects in Honours University Preparatory Courses or in University Preparatory Courses in the High School Completion Certificate, provided that at least 70% is achieved in each of those subjects

Ontario: Passes in six Ontario Academic Courses (OACs), provided that at least 70% is achieved in each of those courses

Ontario: Passes in six final year U, UC or M coded courses, provided that at least 70% is achieved

Prince Edward Island: Passes in five acceptable Grade 12 subjects

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in the High School Graduation Diploma, provided that at least 70% is achieved in each of those subjects Québec: Diplome d’Etudes Collegiales (DEC) [Diploma of Collegial Studies]

Saskatchewan: Passes in five acceptable subjects of Division IV standing, provided that at least 70% is achieved in each of those subjects

Central African Republic, the

Baccalauréat: provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Chad Baccalauréat: provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Chile Licencia de Educación Media: provided grade 4 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

China Senior High School Diploma, passes at a minimum of Grade C in the final year of the diploma, on a subject for subject basis (with the exception of English language)

PSB Academy Advanced Diploma in Business Studies; Advanced Diploma in Business (Logistics) provided that normally the applicant is at least 19 years old on 1 August in the year they obtain the diploma and that they obtain an average of not less than C (60%) overall

PSB Academy Diploma in Business Administration (Hospitality Management); Diploma in Business Administration (Logistics Management); Diploma in InfoComm Technology provided that normally the applicant is at least 19 years old on 1 August in the year they obtain the diploma and that they obtain an average of not less than C (60%) overall

HELP Foundation programme, including passes in calculus, critical thinking and Advanced English and passes in five subjects of the Senior High School Diploma at grades A-C (or 60% or over) including Mathematics, in the final year of the diploma, satisfies the entrance requirements for the degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences only

Columbia Título de Bachiller: provided grade 6 (60%) or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Costa Rica Bachiller en la Enseñanza Media: provided 65% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Croatia Svjedodžba o Maturi Cuba Bachiller: provided 70% or above is achieved on a subject for

subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Cyprus Apolytirion, provided that an average mark of at least 17 is achieved

A diploma awarded by the Higher Technical Institute, provided that it is at least two years full time or four years part time

Czech Republic Vysvedcení o Maturitní Zkoušce (Maturita)

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Denmark Hojere Forberedelseseksamen / Studentereksamen D R Congo, the Diplôme d'Etat d'Etudes Secondaires du Cycle Long: provided 50%

or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Ecuador Título de Bachiller: provided grade 12 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Egypt Certificate of General Secondary Education: provided 50% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

El Salvador Bachiller: provided grade 5 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Eritrea Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination: provided grade C or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Estonia Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Certificate) - at grade 12 together with the Riigieksamid (Upper Secondary School National Examination): provided grade 3 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Fiji Form 7 Examination subjects passed with grades A to C Finland Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) France

Baccalauréat (Générale / Technologique/ Professionnelle / Option Internationale)

Germany Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur Ghana WAEC Senior Secondary School Certificate: provided grade C or

above is achieved on subject for subject basis

WAEC West African Higher School Certificate / GCE A level: provided grade E or above is achieved

Higher National Diploma awarded by an institution acceptable to the University of London

Greece Apolytirion of Lykeion, provided that an average mark of at least 17 is achieved

Successful completion of the DEI Foundation Course in Law – validated by University of Bradford – satisfies the entrance requirements for admission to the LLB degree / Diploma in The Common Law only

Guinea Baccalauréat 2ème Partie: provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language).

Hong Kong Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): provided 2 Category A subjects are passed at level 3 or above and 3 further Category A subjects are passed at level 2 or above

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): Compulsory Mathematics passed at level 2 satisfies the Mathematics programme requirement for degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): Compulsory Mathematics passed at level 3 satisfies the Mathematics programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only

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Matriculation Examination of the University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Certificate of Education grades A–C in any medium Hong Kong Higher Level Examination grades A–D Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary (AS) Examination (in and after 1994; grades A–E) [Note a pass at the AS ‘Use of English’ examination is not acceptable as equivalent to GCSE/GCE O Level English Language grade C, but may be considered as acceptable evidence of proficiency in English.] ✔= AS level only

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Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination grades A–E [Note: a pass at grades A–C in Use of English is accepted as equivalent to grade C at GCSE/GCE O level in English Language.]

A Diploma awarded by one of the following institutions, provided that it is at least two years full time or four years part time: City University of Hong Kong (previously City Polytechnic of Hong Kong); Hong Kong Baptist University (previously Hong Kong Baptist College); Hong Kong Polytechnic University (previously Hong Kong Polytechnic); Lingnan College; Shue Yan College.

City Polytechnic of Hong Kong – the Higher Diplomas in Computer Engineering; Computer Studies; Information Systems; and Manufacturing Engineering satisfy both the general entrance and Mathematics requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only

Hong Kong Polytechnic University – the BSc Combined Studies in Mathematics and Science with Foundation Mathematics awarded at grade C or above satisfies both the general entrance and Mathematics requirement for BSc CIS/CC only

Hong Kong Polytechnic University – the Higher Diplomas in Aeronautical Engineering; Applied Science; Civil Engineering; Computer Studies; Electronic Engineering; Mathematics, Statistics and Computing; Mathematical Studies; Mechanical Engineering; Production and Industrial Engineering; Systems Analysis; and Software Engineering satisfy the general entrance and Mathematics requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only

Hong Kong Polytechnic University – the Higher Certificates in Civil Engineering; Electronic Engineering; Mathematical Studies; Mechanical Engineering satisfy the general entrance and Mathematics requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only

Higher Certificate or Higher Diploma of the City University of Hong Kong (previously City Polytechnic of Hong Kong) or Hong Kong Polytechnic University (previously Hong Kong Polytechnic)

Diploma in Business Studies of the Hang Seng School of Commerce, provided that three of the examinations in the final year are passed in approved subjects with at least two at grade B and a further one at grade C

Associate Degree / Higher Diploma from a recognised awarding institution in Hong Kong (includes HKU SPACE)

HKU SPACE Associate degree satisfies the Mathematics requirement for degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only

HKU SPACE: Advanced Certificate of General Studies HKU SPACE: Diploma in Finance HKU SPACE: Diploma in Housing Management

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HKU SPACE: Shanghai Diploma in Economics and Management HKU SPACE: Advanced Diplomas in Finance; Finance (Investments); Accounting; Management Studies or Business Management satisfies the general entrance and Mathematics requirement for degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only

HKU SPACE: Higher Diplomas satisfy the general entrance and Mathematics requirement for degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only

HKU SPACE: Higher Diplomas in Business Systems; Accounting; Financial Information Management; Information Technology satisfy the general entrance and Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only

HKU SPACE: Associate degree in Applied Science (Information Technology) satisfies the general entrance and Mathematics programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only

HKU SPACE: Advanced Diploma in Legal Studies University of Hong Kong Certificate in Legal Studies Year II (if awarded prior to 2005)

University of Hong Kong Diploma in Legal Studies (awarded after 2005)

Hong Kong Management Association/ Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Joint Diploma in Management Studies

ILEX/Chinese University of Hong Kong - Professional Diploma in Legal Executive Studies

Hong Kong Management Association/Lingnan University Joint Diploma in Management Studies

The Open University of Hong Kong (previously known as The Open Learning Institute) course with 40 credits (mature age candidates may apply on the basis of 20 credits)

A Teacher’s Certificate awarded by one of the following institutions, provided that it is at least two years full time: Grantham College of Education; Northcote College of Education; Sir Robert Black College of Education; the Hong Kong Institute of Education (includes the Hong Kong Technical Teachers College and the Institute of Language in Education)

Vocational Training Council Diplomas, provided that at least three full units in acceptable subjects are passed at Merit Level (or at 60% or more) in the second year

Hong Kong Technical College (Chai Wan or Tsing Yi)/ Vocational Training Council Higher Certificates in acceptable subjects

Hong Kong Technical College (Chai Wan or Tsing Yi)/Vocational Training Council Higher Diplomas

Hungary Erettsegi / Matura Iceland Stúdentspróf India Year XII All India Boards (CBSE or CISCE or NIOS): 4 acceptable

academic subjects each passed at 70% or above OR An overall average of 70% from all subjects taken at year XII

Recognised year XII State Board: 4 acceptable academic subjects each passed at 70% or above OR An overall average of 70% from all subjects taken at year XII satisfies the entrance requirements

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for degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences programmes only. If Mathematics is not passed at 70% or above then in addition Mathematics at year XII must be passed at 50% or above. Furthermore, if year XII schooling is not taught in the medium of English then applicants require an acceptable Test of Proficiency in English which has been passed at the required grade within the past 3 years Recognised year XII State Board: 4 acceptable academic subjects each passed at 70% or above OR An overall average of 70% from all subjects taken at year XII satisfies the entrance requirements for the LLB and Diploma in the Common Law programmes only. If year XII schooling is not taught in the medium of English then applicants require an acceptable Test of Proficiency in English which has been passed at the required grade within the past 3 years

Recognised year XII State Board: 4 acceptable academic subjects each passed at 70% or above OR An overall average of 70% from all subjects taken at year XII satisfies the entrance requirements for the Business Administration programme only. If year XII schooling is not taught in the medium of English then applicants require an acceptable Test of Proficiency in English which has been passed at the required grade within the past 3 years

Year XII All India Board (CBSE or CISCE or NIOS): provided 50% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis

Recognised year XII State Board: provided 50% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis (with the exception of English Language)

Year X All India Board (CBSE or CISCE or NIOS) or recognised year X State Board: 80% or above in Mathematics satisfies the GCSE/GCE O level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only

Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education Diploma in Information Technology awarded (in and after 2004) with a First Class result, providing that a mark of at least 60% is obtained in module 902 Engineering Mathematics and in 1135 Applied Mathematics, satisfies the entrance requirements for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only

Indonesia Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas: provided grade 6 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language).

Higher Secondary Examination Pass Certificate, awarded by The Board of Secondary Education Indian Schools – Indonesia: 4 acceptable academic subjects each passed at 70% or above OR An overall average of 70% from all subjects taken at year XII satisfies the entrance requirements for degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences programmes only. If Mathematics and English are not passed at 70% or above then in addition Mathematics at year XII must be passed at 50% or above

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and applicants require an acceptable Test of Proficiency in English which has been passed at the required grade within the past 3 years.

Iran Pre-University Certificate (since 1992): provide an overall grade of 12 or above is achieved.

Ireland Irish Leaving Certificate grades A–C at Ordinary Level Matriculation Examination of the National University of Ireland Irish Leaving Certificate, provided that the candidate has obtained passes in five approved subjects at the Higher (Honours) Level with not less than grade B in one of those subjects and not less than grade C in the remaining four (an individual subject passed at grades A–D at the Higher (Honours) Level is accepted as equivalent to a pass at not less than grade C at GCSE/GCE O level)

Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute, Membership having passed all the required examinations

Limerick Vocational Education Committee (formerly Limerick Senior College) Diploma in Economic Science

National Council for Educational Awards (NCEA), National Diploma

Israel Matriculation Certificate / Bagrut, provided that a mark of at least 6 is achieved in at least seven subjects, at least two of which should have been taken in five units

Mechina Italy Diploma di Maturita

Diploma di Esame di Stato, in and after 1999 Ivory Coast Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré /

Baccalauréat: provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Japan Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate): provided grade 2 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Jordan Certificate of General Secondary Education: provided 50% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Kazakhstan Diploma of Completed Secondary Education: provided grade 3 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language).

Kenya Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education grades C or above Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE), grades E or

above

Higher Diploma from a recognised Polytechnic Certified Public Accountants (CPA), having successfully completed

all three parts of the examinations of the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB)

Certified Public Secretaries (CPS), having successfully completed all three parts of the examinations of the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB).

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Korea, Republic of

High School Diploma: provided grade C or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Kosovo Matura. Kuwait General Secondary Education Certificate: provided 60% or above

is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Kyrgyzstan Certificate of Completed Secondary Education: provided grade 3 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Latvia Atestats par Visparejo Videjo Izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education), provided grade C or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Lebanon Baccalauréat Général: provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Liberia Senior School Certificate: provided grade 1 - 6 is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling

Liechtenstein Matura certificate (Type B or Type E) Lithuania Brandos Atestatas (Certificate of Maturity): passed at grades 5 – 10

in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Luxembourg Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires.

Macedonia Matura Madagascar Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré: provided grade

10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Malawi Malawi Certificate of Education grades 1 – 6 Malaysia Federation of Malaysia School Certificate Examination.

Malaysia Certificate of Education/Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (in and after 1978 – 2009) grades 1–6 [Note: no recognition is given to 322 or 122 English Language Communicational.]

Malaysia Certificate of Education/Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (in and after 2010) grades C – A+ [Note: no recognition is given to 322 or 122 English Language Communicational.]

Malaysia Higher School Certificate/Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (grades A–E in Kertas Am).

Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools System Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) grade C8 or above, with the exception of English Language.

Joint Examination for the Higher School Certificate and Advanced Level General Certificate of Education in Malaysia and Singapore [Note: a pass in English Usage at the subsidiary level is recognised as equivalent to a grade C at GCSE/GCE O level English Language.]

Malaysia Higher School Certificate/Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (except Kertas Am) Grades A-E in the former marking scheme

Malaysia Higher School Certificate/Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (except Kertas Am) Grades A-C from 2003 in the new marking scheme

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Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) offered by the Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools System providing that 5 acceptable subjects are passed at Credit (or Grade B) or better, together with 3 non-overlapping subjects awarded with grades A - C in the SPM OR 8 acceptable UEC subjects passed at Credit (or Grade B) or better. For both options an acceptable test of proficiency in English must also have been passed at the required grade within the past three years. This satisfies the entrance requirements for the LLB and the Diploma in the Common Law only

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) offered by the Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools System providing that 5 acceptable subjects are passed at Credit (or Grade B) or better, together with 3 non-overlapping subjects awarded with grades A - C in the SPM. One of these 8 subjects must be Mathematics OR 8 acceptable UEC subjects passed at Credit (or Grade B) or better, including Mathematics. For both options an acceptable test of proficiency in English must also have been passed at the required grade within the past three years. This satisfies the entrance and course requirements for admission to the degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences only

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) offered by the Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools System providing that 5 acceptable subjects are passed at Credit (or Grade B) or better, together with 3 non-overlapping subjects awarded with grades A - C in the SPM. Within this Mathematics must be passed at Credit or above from the UEC or grade A - B in the SPM OR 8 acceptable UEC subjects passed at Credit (or Grade B) or better, including Mathematics. For both options an acceptable test of proficiency in English must also have been passed at the required grade within the past three years. This satisfies the entrance and course requirements for admission to the BSc CIS/CC degrees only

Matrikulasi / Matriculation Certificate (in and after 1988), provided a minimum CGPA of 3.0 is achieved

A diploma awarded by Tunku Abdul Rahman College, provided that it is at least two years full time or four years part time

HELP University Foundation course in Economics and Management Part I (also satisfies the programme requirement of a GCSE/ GCE O Level in a mathematical subject) for the degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only

HELP University Diploma in Business (also satisfies the programme requirement of GCSE/GCE O level in a mathematical subject) for the degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only, normally on condition that the student reached the age of 18 years by 31 December in the year in which they register for the UOL programme

HELP University Foundation Programme in Arts on condition that students have passed Maths and Statistics from the compulsory units. In addition they must have passed one of the following pairs: Introduction to Business Principles and Introduction to Marketing Principles; Macroeconomics and Microeconomics;

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Principles of Accounting and Economics Principles C; Principles of Accounting and Introduction to Marketing Principles; Introduction to Business Principles and Principles of Accounting. This qualification satisfies the general entrance and GCSE/GCE O level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only HELP University Foundation Programme in Science on condition they have passed Maths from the compulsory units and three from the following units: Biology: Molecules (Cells & Energy); Biology II: (Systems & Function); Physics; Chemistry; Introduction to Electrical Engineering; Introduction to Mechanical Engineering. This qualification satisfies the general entrance and GCSE/GCE O level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only

HICT (formally known as Sepang Institute of Technology) Degree Foundation Studies Programme, provided that the following conditions are met: (1) normally the student must be at least 18 years old before 31 December in the year that he/she applies to register as an International Programmes Student; (2) must have 5 or more passes at SPM, which include a Credit in both Mathematics and English; (3) must have successfully completed the Diploma Foundation Programme with a GPA of 2.00 or better in each of the following subjects: Foundation Economics, Foundation Mathematics and Foundation Statistics (also satisfies the programme requirement of GCSE/GCE O Level in a mathematical subject for the degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only)

Inti College, Sarawak – the Foundation Programme in Business satisfies the general entrance requirements and the GCSE/GCE O level at Grade C in Mathematics programme requirement (but not the Test of Proficiency in English) for the BSc degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only, provided the following conditions are also satisfied: a) students must have passed all the compulsory units and the requisite number of elective units of the Foundation programme and b) normally students must have attained the age of 18 years before 1 September in the year in which they register

Kemayan ATC-Certificate in Business Studies satisfies both the general entrance and Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc EMFSS degrees on condition, normally, the student is at least 18 years of age by 31 December in the year they register as an International Programmes student; they have 5 or more passes at SPM including Mathematics and English and have successfully completed the Certificate with passes in the following units: Introduction to Accounting, Basic Financial Accounting, Introduction to Microeconomics, Introduction to Macro-economics

The KDU / UNSW Foundation Year (Commerce): satisfies the general entrance and GCSE/GCE O level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only

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Lincoln College, Diploma in Business Administration satisfies the general entrance requirements for admission to the Business Administration degree only. Also satisfies the English Language proficiency requirement provided the diploma has been awarded within the past 3 years

Lincoln College, Diploma in Computer Science; Diploma in Multimedia – provided unit COMP333 (Calculus) has been passed at grade C or better – satisfies the general entrance and Mathematical programme requirements for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only. Also satisfies the English Language proficiency requirement provided the diploma has been awarded within the past 3 years

A Diploma awarded by MARA Institute of Technology Malaysian Institute of Management, Diploma in Management PTPL – Penang (formally known as Institut Perkim Goon) Certificate in Business Administration, provided the following conditions have been met: (1) both English Language and Mathematics were passed at SPM; (2) normally that the student is at least 19 years of age on 1 August in the year that the Certificate was awarded; (3) that at least grade C was obtained in all units

Rima College Diploma in Law stage 1, provided that at least 50% is achieved in each of the four subjects and, normally, that the applicant is at least 19 years old on 1 August in the year in which Stage 1 is obtained

Taylor's College Foundation Programme in Business satisfies the general entrance, GCSE/ GCE O level Mathematics and Test of Proficiency in English programme requirements for admission to the BSc degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only

Tunku Abdul Rahman College (TAR) Diploma in Business (Business Economics) – (also satisfies the programme requirement of GCSE/GCE O level in a mathematical subject) for the degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only, normally on condition that the student reached the age of 18 years by 31 December in the year in which they register for the UOL programme

Mali Diplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Générales (DEUG): Malta MATSEC Secondary Education Certificate, grades 1–5 on a subject

for subject basis

Advanced Matriculation or Matriculation Certificate: A pass at Grades A to C in a single Advanced subject of the Matriculation Certificate

Advanced Matriculation: a pass in either Mathematics or Pure Mathematics satisfies the Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only

Matriculation Certificate module in Pure Mathematics passed at Intermediate level satisfies the Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only

Matriculation certificate (from 1997) St Martin's Institute of Information Technology: Mathematics Foundation II at 70% or over satisfies the Mathematics

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programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only The St Martins Institute Diploma in Entrepreneurship, MQC level 5, satisfies the entrance requirements for the BSc Business Administration degree only

Mauritania Diplôme de Bachelier de I'Enseignement du Second Degré / Baccalauréat: provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Mexico Bachiller: provided grade 6 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Monaco Baccalauréat Mongolia Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (awarded from

2005): provided 60% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Montenegro Matura Morocco Baccalauréat, provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject

for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Mozambique Certificado de Habilitações Literarias: provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Myanmar Basic Education Standard X Examination / Matriculation Examination: provided 50% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate: (when awarded from the Higher Secondary Education Board), provided 50% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis (with the exception of English Language)

Netherlands Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Ouderwijs (VWO) HBS

New Zealand New Zealand Bursary A or B National Certificate in Educational Achievement level 2: provided grades Achieved, Merit or Excellence have been obtained

University Entrance Certificates with National Certificates in Educational Achievement Level 3 (80 credits) with a majority of Merits / Excellences in subjects to be studied at Higher Education Institutions expressed on the Record of Learning

Nicaragua Bachillerato: provided 60% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Niger Baccalauréat / Diplôme de Bachelier de I'Enseignement du Second Degré: provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Nigeria Nigerian Senior School Certificate awarded by WAEC (West African Examinations Council). (Grades 1–6)

Nigerian Examinations Council (NECO), grades 1 – 6 WAEC West African GCE A level: provided grade E or above is

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achieved Higher National Diploma awarded by an institution acceptable to

the University of London

Norway Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole / Examen Artium Pakistan Intermediate / Higher Secondary Certificate: provided 50% or

above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Panama Bachillerato: provided grade 3 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Peru Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa: provided grade 11 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Poland Swiadectwo Dojrzałości / Matura Portugal Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários /Certidão do Décimo

Segundo Ano): provided an overall average of 14 or above is achieved

Qatar General Secondary Education Certificate: provided 50% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Romania Diplomã de Bacalaureat Russia Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education: provided

grade 3 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Academy of Justice, Moscow: Basic Diploma in Law satisfies the entrance requirements for admission to the LLB degree only

Saudi Arabia Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate): provided 50% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language).

Samoa Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate: provided grade 1 – 5 is achieved on a subject for subject basis.

Senegal Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré / Baccalauréat: provided grade 11 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Serbia Matura Seychelles Diploma from Seychelles Polytechnic, provided it is of 2 or 3 year

full- time duration

Sierra Leone West African Senior School Certificate: grades 1 – 6 Singapore Singapore/Cambridge General Certificate of Education (in and

after 1971) grades 1–6

Joint Examination for the Higher School Certificate and Advanced level General Certificate of Education in Malaysia and Singapore [Note: a pass in English Usage at the subsidiary level is recognised as equivalent to a grade C at GCSE/GCE O level English Language.]

Singapore/Cambridge Advanced level General Certificate of Education (1975 - 2006) grades A - E [Note: Management of Business is accepted as a pass at GCE A level only if awarded in or after 1987 Passes obtained before 1987 are accepted as equivalent to GCSE/GCE O level].

Singapore/Cambridge Advanced level General Certificate of

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Education when passed at H2 level grades A – E (in and after 2007) Singapore/Cambridge Advanced level General Certificate of Education when passed at H1 level grades A – E (in and after 2007) (✔ = AS level only)

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Diploma, Professional Diploma or Technical Diploma awarded by one of the following institutions, provided that it is at least two years full time or four years part time: Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic or Temasek Polytechnic

Japan Singapore Institute of Software Technology: Diploma in Programming and Systems Analysis satisfies the Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only

Nanyang Polytechnic: the following Diplomas satisfy the entrance requirements (including the Mathematical programme requirement) for BSc CIS/CC degrees: Electronics, Computer and Control Engineering; Electronics, Computer and Communications Engineering; Electronics and Computer Engineering; Electronics, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering; Engineering Informatics; IT (only if both IT1101 and IT1201 have been passed with grade B or better); Precision Engineering and Biomedical Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechatronics Engineering; Multimedia and Infocomm Technology; Multimedia System Engineering: Telematics and Media Technology

FTMS Business School, Diploma in Business Administration Foundation Stage, also satisfies the programme requirement of GCSE/ GCE O Level mathematics for the degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences (normally on condition the student has reached the age of 18 years by 31 December in the year in which they register as an International Programmes student)

Ngee Ann Polytechnic: the Advanced Diploma in Computer and Communications Systems; the Advanced Diploma in Data Communications and Networking; and the Advanced Diploma in Information Systems and Software Engineering satisfy the general entrance and Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only

Ngee Ann Polytechnic: the following Diplomas satisfy the entrance requirements (including the Mathematics programme requirement) for BSc CIS/CC degrees: Electrical and Electronic engineering; Building Management; Electronic/Electrical Engineering; Mechatronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering; Electronic and Computer Engineering; Engineering Informatics; Diploma in Building Services Engineering; Civil and Environmental Engineering; Electronic and Telecomm Engineering; QA Engineering

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Diploma in Information Technology (provided ‘Additional Mathematics II’ is passed at grade B or better OR both ‘Calculus and Numerical Methods’ and ‘Advanced Statistics and Pure Mathematics’ are passed at grade C or better), satisfies both the general entrance and Mathematics programme

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requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degree only Republic Polytechnic: the Diplomas in Business Applications: Business Computing; Information Technology and Diplomas with passes in the three units A111, A112 and A211 all satisfy the general entrance and Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only

Singapore Polytechnic: the following Diplomas satisfy the entrance requirements (including the Mathematics programme requirement) for BSc CIS/CC degrees: Civil and Structural Engineering; Computer & Network Technology; Instrumentation and Control Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electronics and Communications Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Chemical Process Technology; Building Engineering; Building Services Engineering; Electronic and Computer Engineering; Electronics, Computer and Communications Engineering; Materials Engineering; Mechatronics; and Diplomas with passes in both MS0105 and ST8101

Temasek Polytechnic: the following Diplomas satisfy the entrance requirements (including the Mathematics programme requirement) for BSc CIS/CC degrees: Computer Engineering; Intelligent Building Technology; Mechatronics; Electronics; IT (only if units CMA1C and CMA1C 02 have been passed at Grade C or better); Mobile and Wireless Computing (only if units CMA1A 01 and CMA1C 02 are both passed at grade C or better); Microelectronics; Quality Engineering; Quality Engineering and Management; Telecommunications

A diploma awarded by one of the following institutions, provided that it is at least two years full time or four years part time: the French–Singapore Institute of Electro- Technology; the German –Singapore Institute of Production Technology; the Japanese – Singapore Institute of Software Technology

Comsertrac Higher Diploma in Computer Studies (BSc CIS/CC degrees only)

A teaching certificate awarded by the Institute of Education, provided that it is at least two years full time

Ong Teng Cheong Institute of Labour Studies/Singapore Institute of Management Diploma in Employment Relations

PSB Academy Advanced Diplomas in Business Studies, Marketing and Sales Management, Quality Management, Human Resource Management and in Commerce; PSB Diploma in Business Administration (Hospitality Management)

PSB Academy Diplomas in Business Efficiency and Productivity; Business Administration; InfoComm Technology; Marketing and Sales Management; Supervisory Management; Supply Chain Management; Management; Accounting and Finance; and Human Resource Management providing, normally, that for all diplomas the student is at least 19 years old on 1 August in the year they obtain the diploma and that they obtain an average of not less than C (60%) overall

PSB Academy Bridging Course in Mathematics: satisfies the

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programme requirement for a GCSE/O Level in a Mathematical subject only for the degrees in Economics, Finance and Social Sciences (and for the Access route to these degrees)SAA bridging course in Mathematics: satisfies the programme requirement for a GCSE/O Level in a Mathematical subject only for the degrees in Economics, Finance and Social Sciences (and for the Access route to these degrees)

Singapore Institute of Banking and Finance, Diploma in Banking and Finance

Singapore Institute of Labour Studies, Diploma in Industrial Relations

Singapore Institute of Labour Studies/ Singapore Institute of Management (SILS/ SIM) Diploma in Employment Relations

Singapore Institute of Management, Bridging course in Mathematics: satisfies the programme requirement of a GCSE/GCE O Level in a mathematical subject only for the Diploma in CIS and degrees in Economics, Management Finance and the Social Sciences(and for the Access route to these degrees)

Singapore Institute of Management, Bridging Course in Mathematics passed at 35% or over, satisfies the Mathematics programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees

Singapore Institute of Management, Diploma in Business Management

Singapore Institute of Management, Diploma in Human Resource Development

Singapore Institute of Management, Diploma in Management Practice, provided the applicant is at least 19 years on 1 August in the year in which the diploma is awarded

Singapore Institute of Management, Diploma in Management Studies

Singapore Institute of Management; Diploma in Management Studies – If the student has passed the Business Mathematics module as part of the DMS, it will also satisfy the GCSE/GCE O level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc Economics, Management, Finance and Social Sciences degrees only.

Singapore Society of Accountants, Membership, having passed all final examinations

Stansfield School of Business, Bridging course in Mathematics: satisfies the programme requirement of a GCSE/GCE O Level in a mathematical subject only for the degrees in Economics, Management Finance and the Social Sciences (and for the Access route to these degrees)

Stansfield School of Business Bridging Course in Mathematics passed at 50% or over satisfies the GCE mathematical subject programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only

TMC Computer School, Higher Diploma in Computer Studies (BSc CIS/CC degrees only)

Slovakia Maturitná Skúška / Maturita Slovenia Matura / Secondary School-Leaving Diploma Solomon Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate: provided grade 1 – 5 is

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Islands achieved on a subject for subject basis South Africa Senior Certificate at Higher Grade, grades A–E

Senior Certificate at Standard Grade, grades A–C The South African National Diploma National Senior Certificate, grades 5 – 7 (✔ = AS level only) ✔ Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement) and at least BBBCC at higher grade

Southern African Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, Associate Member

Somalia Secondary School Leaving Certificate: provided 60% or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Spain Curso de Orientación Universitaria (COU), provided that an average mark of at least 6 is achieved

Selectividad, provided that an average mark of at least 6 is achieved

Bachillerato (LOGSE), provided that an average of 6 is obtained Enseñanzas de Bachillerato, provided that an overall average of B is obtained

Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Ordinary level General Certificate of Education: provided grade credit or above is achieved on subject for subject basis.

Passes in two approved subjects in the Sri Lankan A level Examination and three further approved subjects in the Sri Lankan O level Examination. All subjects must be passed at grade credit or above and one of these subjects must be in English

Passes in three approved subjects in the Sri Lankan A level Examination. In addition, applicants must possess one further subject from the Sri Lankan O level Examination. All subjects must be passed at grade credit or above and one of these subjects must be in English

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, Associate and Graduate Members (by examination)

Sudan Sudan School Certificate (formally called the Secondary School Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate), passed at grades 50% or above (with the exception of English Language)

Sweden Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola Switzerland Attestato de Maturita

Certificat de Maturité Maturitatzeugnis

Syria General Secondary Education Certificate, on a subject for subject basis (with the exception of English Language) provided that a mark of 50% or more has been obtained

Taiwan Senior High School Leaving Certificate: provided 60% (grade C) or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Tajikistan Certificate of Completed Secondary Education: provided grade 3 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Tanzania Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education: principal passes at Grades A–E on a subject for subject basis

Certificate of Secondary Education: if passed with grades A – C on

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a subject for subject basis Thailand Maw 6, grades 1 – 4 or 50% or above (with the exception of

English Language)

Togo: Baccalauréat de Deuxième Degré: provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Tonga Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate: provided grade 1 – 5 is achieved on a subject for subject basis

Tunisia Baccalauréat: provided grade 10 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Turkey Devlet Lise Diplomasi, State High School diploma: provided grade 2 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Turkmenistan (Attestat) Certificate of Secondary Education: provided grade 3 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Uganda Certificate of Education of the Uganda National Examinations Council grades 1–6

Advanced Certificate of Education of the Uganda National Examinations Board principle passes at grades A–E

Ukraine Atestat pro Povnu Zagal’nu Sersdniu Osvitu (Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education): provided grade 4 – 12 is achieved on a subject for subject basis (or grade 3 – 5 on old grading system) (with the exception of English Language).

United Kingdom

Scottish Certificate of Education Standard grade: Grades 1, 2, 3. Scottish Certificate of Sixth Year Studies (CSYS), or Advanced Higher, in combination with a Higher grade pass in the same subject

Scottish Certificate of Education, provided that passes in five approved subjects at the Higher Level have been obtained with not less than grade B in one of those subjects and not less than grade C in the remaining four

The following University of London Intermediate Certificates: School of Oriental and African Studies Intermediate Certificate in Comparative International Studies, provided that in every case the compulsory module in Intensive English for Academic Study has been passed

UCL University Preparatory Certificate for Science and Engineering The following University of London qualifications: Diploma in Computing and Information Systems for International Programmes students

Diploma in Law for International Programmes students Diploma in English for International Programmes students Diploma in Geography for International Programmes students Diploma in Philosophy for International Programmes students Diploma in Theology for International Programmes students. Diploma in Economics for International Programmes students. Diploma in Social Sciences for International Programmes students Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences for International Programmes students, provided either Mathematics

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or Quantitative methods has been passed (satisfies entrance and Mathematical programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only) Birkbeck College Faculty of Continuing Education Certificate or Diploma (other than a Certificate of Proficiency) provided that, in all cases except the Extra-Mural Diploma in Economics, the candidate is at least 21 years old at the time of making the application

Goldsmiths, Certificate in English and Caribbean Studies (satisfies the entrance requirements for the Certificate of Higher Education in English only).

King’s College, Preparatory Diploma in English Language and Academic Studies

Royal Holloway, University Foundation Programme The following awards of other universities or organisations: A Certificate or Diploma awarded by a recognised institution of Higher Education in the UK after a course of study of not less than two years full time

A degree conferred either by a University acceptable to the University of London or by the Council for National Academic Awards

A Diploma of Higher Education awarded by either a University in the United Kingdom or the Council for National Academic Awards

An Access to HE Certificate awarded prior to 2009 by an Authorised Validating Agency (AVA) recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)

An Access to HE Diploma (awarded from 2009) that is recognised by the QAA for HE

A Teacher’s Certificate gained in or after 1962 at a College of Education in England or Wales, after a three- year course of study, or gained in or after 1950 at a College of Education in Scotland or Northern Ireland, after a three-year course of study

Bellerbys College Foundation Business Programme, passed overall and with a pass in Business Mathematics, will satisfy the entrance requirements and the mathematics programme requirement for degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and Social Studies providing that at least 60% is awarded in both Economics 1 and in Business Studies 1 together with at least 55% in Business Studies 2, Economics 2 and Introduction to Financial Accounting (Accounts) Applicants are also required to satisfy the University requirement to demonstrate Proficiency in English

The David Game College University Foundation Programme, provided an overall grade of at least C is achieved. This must include a minimum grade C for Mathematics, together with a Test of Proficiency in English that is acceptable to the University of London and which has been passed at the required grade within the past three years, satisfies the entrance requirements for degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences programmes only

Kaplan Professional Awards: KPA Level 3 Diploma in Business Management, Mathematics and Economics

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Kaplan Professional Awards: KPA Level 3 Diploma in Business Management, Mathematics and Economics. Successful completion of the unit Mathematics and Statistics for Business satisfies the GCSE/GCE O level Mathematics programme requirement for degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and Social Sciences degrees only

University of Bath International Foundation Year, provided Mathematics I and Mathematics II are successfully completed and an overall pass mark of 40% or above for the whole programme is achieved, satisfies the entrance requirements for degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences programmes only

British Computer Society Part I examinations satisfies both the general entrance and Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only

University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, Cambridge Diploma in Religious Studies

Higher Introductory and Engineering Conversion Course (HITECC), with a pass at Higher Level

An MSc/MA/BSc degree (Honours or Ordinary) conferred either by a university, acceptable to the University of London or by the Council for National Academic Awards in any of the following subjects: Mathematics; Physics; Statistics; Engineering (any branch); or a Combined Honours degree with any of the above subjects named in the title of the degree or BSc General degree in Physical Sciences or BSc (Econ) Part I provided that a paper in Mathematics or Statistics was passed in that part: will satisfy the general entrance requirements and Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degree only

Northern Consortium UK International Foundation Year (China syllabus) awarded in and after June 2004, satisfies the General Entrance Requirements providing that at least 200 IFY points have been obtained and that the module English for Academic Purposes is passed with at least grade C. Applicants must pass at least one Mathematical unit at grade C or better in order to satisfy the requirement for GCSE/O Level Mathematics at grade C or above. Applicants must pass a Mathematical unit at grade C or better in the Science & Technology route or a Mathematical unit in the Business and Management route at grade B or better in order to satisfy the Mathematical requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degree

Open University, two full credits gained by course work and examination, one at Foundation Level and one at a Higher Level (mature age candidates may apply on the basis of one full credit at any Level)

The Open University course Open Mathematics (MU120) or Using Mathematics (MST121) or Discovering Mathematics (MU123) satisfies the Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/ CC degrees only

University of Wales College of Cardiff, Continuing Education Diplomas, provided that the applicant is at least 21 years old at

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the time of making the application University of Westminster, Diploma in Magisterial Law, provided that the applicant is at least 21 years old at the time of making the application

The following awards of the Business and Technician Education Council (BTEC):

Advanced General National Vocational Qualification (Advanced GNVQ), passed at Merit or Distinction

BTEC Business awards, provided that the candidate has obtained a minimum of two Bs and a C in three acceptable subjects in the final examinations

Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma (HNC or HND)

National Certificate or National Diploma (NC or ND), provided that the candidate has achieved passes at Merit level in at least three full units in acceptable subjects

National Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (ICT): provided 3 units, including Computational Methods, have been passed at Merit or above satisfies both the general entrance and Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only

National Diploma in Computer Studies provided have passed both Quantitative Methods and Accounting with Merit satisfies both the general entrance and Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only

Ordinary National Certificate or Ordinary National Diploma (ONC or OND), provided that the average performance in at least three of the subjects taken in the final examination is 60% or better and that these subjects are considered acceptable by the University

BTEC Technician awards, provided that passes have been obtained in three full units in acceptable subjects at Level III; at least two of the passes must have been obtained with Merit

Edexcel BTEC First Diploma (FD): provided the applicant has obtained a minimum of three passes and one merit in four acceptable units – this should include Unit 30: Academic English Skills. This satisfies the entrance requirements for the Access Programme for the BSc Business Administration degree only

The Edexcel International Diploma The following professional qualifications: Architectural Association Diploma Barristers of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland British Institute of Management, Diploma in Management Practice, provided that candidates with this qualification also hold the Open University Diploma in Management

Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work (CCETSW); Certificate of Qualification in Social Work; Diploma in Social Work

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) status, awarded by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, Associate Member Chartered Institute of Bankers, Associate Member

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Chartered Institute of Building, Membership examination Part II Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Associate Member

Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma or Professional Postgraduate Diploma

Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, Member Chartered Institute of Transport, Corporate Member (FCIT or MCIT)

Chartered Insurance Institute, Associate Member City and Guilds of London Institute, Graduateship, Membership and Fellowship

College of Preceptors, Licentiate or Fellowship awarded by having passed all final examinations

College of Radiographers, Diploma (DCR) Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors, Membership, having passed intermediate and final examinations

Institute of Actuaries, Associate Member Institute of Administrative Management, Diploma in Administrative Management (prior to 1995) and the Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management (in and after 1995)

Institute of Bankers, Ireland, Associate Member Institute of Bankers, Scotland, Associate Member Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Associate Member

Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ireland, Associate Member Institute of Chartered Accountants, Scotland, Member Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators, Associate & Graduate Member & Fellow

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Members and Fellows, having passed the qualifying examinations

Institute of Credit Management, Member, having passed the final examinations

Institute of Health Service Management (formerly Institute of National Health Administration), Associate Member

Institute of Housing, Corporate Member Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX), Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice (previously known as the Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law, Part II and Level 4 examinations)

Institute of Management Information Systems (formerly IDPM), Higher Diploma (satisfies the entrance and Mathematical requirements for BSc CIS/CC degrees only)

Institute of Personnel Management, Graduate Member Institute of Statisticians, Graduate Diploma Institute of Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineers, Associate and Graduate Members

Library Association, Chartered Member (Associate or Fellow) Licensed Conveyancer, provided that all three examination stages have been passed

Ministers of Religion trained in the UK (Anglican, Baptist,

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Methodist, Roman Catholic, United Reform) NCC Education International Diploma in Computer Studies (IDCS) (satisfies the entrance requirements for the Diploma in Computing and Information Systems, excluding the English language requirement)

NCC Education, International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies (IADCS) (satisfies the entrance requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only)

Pensions Management Institute, Associateship Royal Institute of British Architects, Corporate Member Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Professional Associate Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Member Society of Engineers, Corporate Member Solicitors of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland

Uruguay Bachillerato: provided grade 6 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

USA Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations of the American College Board, provided at least two full, non-overlapping, subjects are passed at grades 3, 4 or 5 (with the exception of Studio Art). Please note Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, which individually must be passed at grade 3,4 or 5, are valued as half a full subject each

Advanced Placement (AP) Examination in Calculus AB option at Grade 3, 4, or 5 satisfies the Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only

AP International Diploma Associate degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution High School Graduation Diploma: provided grade C or above is

achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (grade 12)

Uzbekistan Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education (O'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida Shahodatnoma): provided 56% (grade C) or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Vanuatu Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate: provided grade 1 – 5 is achieved on a subject for subject basis

Venezuela Bachiller: provided grade 6 or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Vietnam Secondary School Graduation passed with a score of 5 or above on a subject for subject basis with the exception of English Language

HELP University Foundation Programme, including passes in calculus, critical thinking and Advanced English. In addition applicants must hold 5 non-overlapping final year subject passes at 6.5 (65%) or above in the Vietnamese Secondary School Graduation certificate – if Mathematics is not 1 of the 5 subject passes passed at 6.5 (65%) then this must be passed at 6 (60%) or above. This satisfies the entrance requirements for the degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences only

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West Indies Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (Grades I and II at General Proficiency level only, up to and including January 1998)

Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (Grades I and II and III at General Proficiency level only, in and after June 1998)

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Diploma (CAPE) – Full award of six units including two double-unit courses. All units must be passed at grade 5 or above

Bahamian General Certificate of Education, Ordinary levels Bahamian General Certificate of Education, Advanced levels Bahamas Bar Association, Membership, having passed all final examinations

Barbados Community College: Certificate in Para Legal Studies, provided that at least two subjects are passed at grade B or above

Barbados Community College, Associate degrees Bermuda College, Associate degrees A diploma awarded by the College of Arts, Science and Technology, Jamaica after a three year full time course

College of the Bahamas: Associate degrees University of Technology, Jamaica: diplomas provided they are at least two years full time or four years part time

University of the West Indies. Associate degrees Yemen General Secondary Education Certificate: provided a mark of 350

or above is achieved on a subject for subject basis in final year of schooling (with the exception of English Language)

Zambia Zambia School Certificate, grades 1 – 6 Zimbabwe ZIMSEC O levels in and after 1999 / GCE O level / Cambridge

School Certificate until 1999, grades 1 – 6 or A – C

ZIMSEC Subsidiary level, grades 1 – 6 ZIMSEC A levels in and after 1999 / GCE A levels / Cambridge

Higher School Certificate until 1999, grades A – E