Academic & English requirements
| | Academic entry criteria | English language requirements |
| International Year One (Level 4) | Good High School Grades or equivalent | IELTS 5.5 with no element less than 5.5 |
| Year Two (Level 5) | GCSE English & Maths at minimum grade 4/C
Level 4 qualification with a pass grade in a business and management-related field | IELTS 6.0 with no element less than 5.5 (or approved equivalent) |
| Year Three (Level 6) | GCSE English & Maths at minimum grade 4/C
BTEC HND/Foundation Degree or equivalent in a related subject* |
*If you have taken a BTEC HND programme, we will usually expect you to have performed to an average of Merit standard. If you have taken a Foundation Degree, we will be looking for performance to Commendation level, or 60% average. Applicants holding a relevant business and management qualification in addition to one of the following will also be considered: DipHE, any Level 5 award such as Certificate, Diploma or NVQ.
Level 4 (Year One) entry: If you have good High School Grades or equivalent and IELTS 5.5 with no element less than 5.5, you can apply to study the International Year One.
Non-standard entry: Please note that applicants without formal qualifications yet with appropriate work experience are also encouraged to apply. Non-standard qualifications/work experience will need to be considered on an individual basis.
International entry equivalencies
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Please visit our entry requirements page for country-specific qualifications.
Please note that if your qualifications are not in English, we might need certified translations in order to proceed with your application.
