Entry requirements if you have studied in China
Foundation Year
Senior High School Diploma ('Gao san') or Chinese University Entrance Examination with good grades
Undergraduate Courses
Students who have successfully completed the first year at university in China with good grades can be considered for direct entry to undergraduate programmes. Students who hold Diplomas from Specialist Colleges ('Zhongzhan') with good grades may be considered for direct entry to undergraduate programmes. Holders of SQA / BTEC diplomas or Chinese 3 year diplomas ('Dazhuan' or 'Zhuanke') may be eligible for second or third year entry to an undergraduate degree.
Postgraduate Courses
Bachelor degree (at least 4 years in duration)
MPhil/PhD
Master's degree
English Language Requirements
Undergraduate courses
For Undergraduate courses, we usually ask for IELTS 6.0 (No less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent.
Postgraduate courses
For Postgraduate courses, we usually ask for IELTS 6.5 (No less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent.
The English language entry requirements detailed here are for guidance only. Some courses will have a higher English language requirement.
Applicants should refer to their offer letter issued by the University, this will detail the specific English Language requirement for the course applied for.
English Language Requirements for Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research courses
| Test | Undergraduate Degree courses BA · BSc · BEng · BArch |
Postgraduate and Research courses MA · MSc · MRes · MPhil · PhD |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) |
6.0 No less than 5.5 in any component |
6.5 No less than 5.5 in any component for MA or MSc No less than 6.0 in any component for MRes, MPhil or PhD |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 53 No less than 51 in any section |
61 No less than 51 in any section |
| Cambridge Advanced | Level B2 No less than Weak in each section |
Grade C with no less than Weak in each section |
| Cambridge Proficiency | Level C1 No less than Weak in each section |
Level C1 No less than Weak in each section |
| TOEFL IBT – Designated Institution Code: 0240 |
Overall score: 79 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17 |
Overall score: 89 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17 |
English Language Requirements for Foundation Year with Linked Degree
| Test | Required score |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic) |
5.5 No Less than 5.5 in any section |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) |
51 No less than 51 in any section |
| Cambridge Advanced | Level B2 No less than Weak in each section |
| Cambridge Proficiency | Level C1 No less than Weak in each section |
| Trinity ISE II | Pass |