Qualifications for entrance

The following list was published in June 2010. 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 External System 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 External student.

Please note: this list is given for guidance purposes only and the External System reserves the right to amend it at any time. For the latest update, usually available from the end of April, please visit our website: www.londonexternal.ac.uk/how_to_apply/qualified.shtml

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 requirements – where applicable – also have to be met).

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International qualifications

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

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

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European Baccalaureate. l

International Baccalaureate (the Diploma). l

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

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Argentina Bachillerato provided a mark of 7 has been obtained (except for English Language).

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Bachillerato Especializado (except for English Language) provided a mark of 7 has been obtained.

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

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

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Australian Capitol Territory

Universities Admission Index (UAI) score of 80 or above.

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New South Wales

Universities Admission Index (UAI) score of 80 or above.

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Northern Territory

An Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank of 80 or above.

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Queensland An Overall Position (OP) Band score between 1 and 8. l

South Australia An Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank of 80 or above.

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Tasmania An Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank of 80 or above.

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Victoria An Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank of 80 or above.

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Western Australia

An Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank of 80 or above.

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Austria Maturazeugnis. l

Reifezeugnis. l

Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate or Intermediate, subjects passed at 60% or better (with the exception of English Language), or, from 2003 onward, a grade of A- or better.

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Belarus Svidetel’stvoo Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) (Grade 11), passed at grade 4 or 5 (with the exception of English Language).

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Belgium Bekwaamheidsdiploma. l

Diplôme d’Aptitude à l’Enseignement Superieur. l

Maturité. l

Bosnia – Herzegovina

Matura. l

Brunei Cambridge/Brunei General Certificate of Education (Grades 1-6).

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Cambridge/Brunei Advanced Level General Certificate of Education .

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

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Cameroon Cameroon Ordinary Level Certificate of Education (Grades A and B).

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Cameroon(continued)

Cameroon Advanced Level Certificate of Education Grades A-D.

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Baccalauréat, provided a grade of at least 12 is achieved (with the exception of English Language).

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CanadaAlberta

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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Prince Edward Island

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

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Québec Diplome d’Etudes Collegiales (DEC) [Diploma of Collegial Studies].

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

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Croatia Matura. l

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

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

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Czech Republic Maturita. l

Maturitna Zjouska. l

Denmark Hojere Forberedelseseksamen. l

Studentereksamen. l

Egypt Thanaweya A’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) subjects passed at 70% or better (with the exception of English Language).

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Estonia Gümnaasiumi Iõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) / Riigieksamitunnistus (state examination) (at grade 12), passed at grades 3 – 5 (with the exception of English Language).

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Fiji Fiji Form 7 Examination subjects passed with grades A to C

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Finland Studentexamen. l

Ylioppilastutkinto. l

France Baccalaureat d’Enseignement du Second Degré. l

Option Internationale du Baccalaureat (OIB). l

Germany Abitur. l

Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife. l

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

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Hong Kong SAR

Matriculation Examination of the University of Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong Certificate of Education grades A–C in any medium.

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Hong Kong Higher Level Examination grades A–D. l

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.]

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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.

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

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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 GCE AS- level Mathematics programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC only.

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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 GCE AS-level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only.

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

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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).

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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.

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

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Associate degree awarded by Hong Kong University/SPACE satisfies the programme requirement of GCSE/O Level Mathematics for degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only.

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University of Hong Kong/SPACE, Community College, Advanced Certificate of General Studies.

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University of Hong Kong/SPACE Diploma in Finance. l

University of Hong Kong/SPACE Diploma in Housing Management.

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University of Hong Kong/SPACE Shanghai Diploma in Economics and Management.

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University of Hong Kong/SPACE Advanced Diplomas in Finance, Finance (Investments), Accounting or in Management Studies satisfy the entry requirements for degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only.

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University of Hong Kong/SPACE Higher Diplomas satisfy the entry requirements for degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only.

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University of Hong Kong/SPACE Higher Diplomas in Business Systems; Accounting; Financial Information Management; Information Technology satisfy the general entrance and GCE AS-level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only.

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University of Hong Kong/SPACE – Associate degree in Applied Science (Information Technology) satisfies the general entrance and GCE AS-level Mathematics programme requirement for BSc CIS/CC degrees only.

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University of Hong Kong Certificate in Legal Studies Year II (if awarded prior to 2005).

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

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University of Hong Kong/SPACE Advanced Diploma in Legal Studies.

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

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

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

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Open Learning Institute course with 40 credits (mature age candidates may apply on the basis of 20 credits).

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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).

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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.

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

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

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Hungary Erettsegi. l

Matura. l

Iceland Studentsprof. l

India Year XII CBSE All India/Delhi Senior School Certificate or Year XII CISC Indian School Certificate, 4 acceptable academic subjects each passed at 80% or better.

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Year XII CBSE All India/Delhi Senior School Certificate or Year XII CISC Indian School Certificate Mathematics passed at 70% satisfies the course requirement for entry to BSc CIS/CC degrees only (✔ =AS).

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All India Senior School Certificate (year 12) and Delhi Senior School Certificate (year 12) subjects passed at 50% or above.

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All India Senior School Certificate (Year 11), Indian School Certificate (Year 11) and Delhi Senior School Certificate (Year 11) – Mathematics passed at 80% or over, satisfies the GCSE/GCE O level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences only.

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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.

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West Bengal Higher Secondary Education Certificate Standard XII with passes at 85% or above in four subjects including 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.

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Indonesia Sekolah Menengah Umum (from 1996), except English Language, provided that a mark of 8 is achieved.

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Ireland, Republic of

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Matriculation Examination of the National University of Ireland.

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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).

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

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

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National Council for Educational Awards (NCEA), National Diploma.

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Israel 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.

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Mechina. l

Italy Diploma di Maturita. l

Diploma di Esame di Stato, in and after 1999. l

Japan Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate), passed at grade 4 or 5 (with the exception of English Language).

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Kenya Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education grades C+ or above.

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Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE), provided that three subjects have been passed at Grade D or above.

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Higher Diploma of a Polytechnic. l

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

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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, 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).

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Latvia Atestats par Visparejo Videjo Izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education), passed at C or above (with the exception of English Language).

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Lithuania Vidurine Mokykla Diplomas / Brandos Atestatas, passed at grades 5 – 10 (with the exception of English Language).

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Luxembourg Diplome de Fin d’Études Secondaires. l

Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of

Matura. l

Malawi Malawi Certificate of Education grades 1 – 6. l

Malaysia Federation of Malaysia School Certificate Examination. l

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.]

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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.]

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

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Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary Schools System Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) grade B6 or above, with the exception of English Language.

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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.]

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

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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 B) or better, together with at least 3 non-overlapping subjects awarded with grades 1 to 6 in the SPM, and 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.

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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 1 to 6 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.

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

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A diploma awarded by one of the following institutions, provided that it is at least two years full time or four years part time: a university or polytechnic that is acceptable to the University of London; Tunku Abdul Rahman College.

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HELP University College 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.

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HELP University College 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.

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Malaysia (continued)

HELP University College 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; 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.

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HELP University College 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.

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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 External 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).

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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.

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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 External 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 Micro-economics, Introduction to Macro-economics.

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A Diploma awarded by MARA Institute of Technology. l

Malaysian Institute of Management, Diploma in Management.

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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.

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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.

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Malaysia (continued)

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.

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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.

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Malta MATSEC Secondary Education Certificate, grades 1–4 on a subject for subject basis.

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

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Advanced Matriculation: a pass in either Mathematics or Pure Mathematics satisfies the GCE AS-level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only (✔ = AS only).

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Matriculation Certificate module in Pure Mathematics passed at Intermediate level satisfies the course requirements for entry to BSc CIS/CC degrees only (✔ = AS only).

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St Martin's Institute of Information Technology: Mathematics Foundation II at 70% or over satisfies the GCE AS-level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only (✔ = AS only).

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Morocco Baccalauréat, provided a grade of at least 10 is achieved (with the exception of English Language).

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Myanmar Basic Education High School Examination/Matriculation with passes at 60% or over on a subject for subject basis with the exception of English Language.

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Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate (when awarded from the Higher Secondary Education Board), subjects passed at 60% or above (with the exception of English Language).

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Netherlands Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Ouderwijs (VWO).

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New Zealand New Zealand Department of Education School Certificate (subjects passed at 50% or above).

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New Zealand Bursary A or B. l

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

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Nigerian Examinations Council (NECO), grades 1 – 6. l

Higher Diplomas awarded by universities acceptable to the University of London, provided that the study programme was at least two years full time.

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Norway Examen Artium. l

Vitnemal fra den Videeregaende Skola. l

Pakistan Higher Secondary Certificate or Intermediate, subjects passed at 60% or better (with the exception of English Language).

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Poland Matura. l

Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci. l

Portugal Certidão do Decimo Segundo Ano or Certidão do Ensino Secondario provided that an overall average of at least 14 (bom) has been achieved.

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Romania Diploma de Bacalaureat. l

Russia Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education at grade 11), passed at grade 4 or 5 (with the exception of English Language).

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

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Saudi Arabia Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate), on a subject for subject basis (with the exception of English Language), provided that a mark of 60% or more is obtained.

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Serbia and Montenegro

Matura. l

Seychelles Diploma from Seychelles Polytechnic, provided it is of 2 or 3 year full- time duration.

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Singapore Singapore/Cambridge General Certificate of Education (in and after 1971) grades 1–6.

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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.]

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Singapore/Cambridge Advanced level General Certificate of Education (in and after 1975)[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].

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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.

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Japan Singapore Institute of Software Technology: Diploma in Programming and Systems Analysis satisfies the GCE AS-level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSC CIS/CC degrees only (✔ = AS only).

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Nanyang Polytechnic: the following Diplomas satisfy the entrance requirements (including the GCE AS level in Mathematics 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.

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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 External student).

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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 GCE AS-level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only.

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Ngee Ann Polytechnic: the following Diplomas satisfy the entrance requirements (including the GCE AS level in 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.

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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 GCE AS-level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degree only.

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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 GCE AS-level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only.

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Singapore Polytechnic: the following Diplomas satisfy the entrance requirements (including the GCE AS level in 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.

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Temasek Polytechnic: the following Diplomas satisfy the entrance requirements (including the GCE AS level in 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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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).

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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.

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PSB Academy 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).

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

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Singapore Institute of Labour Studies, Diploma in Industrial Relations.

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

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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).

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

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Singapore Institute of Management, Diploma in Business Management.

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Singapore Institute of Management, Diploma in Human Resource Development.

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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.

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Singapore Institute of Management, Diploma in Management Studies.

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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.

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

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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).

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

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

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Slovakia Maturita. l

Maturitna Skuska. l

Slovenia Matura. l

Secondary School Leaving Diploma. l

South Africa Senior Certificate at Higher Grade, grades A–E. l

Senior Certificate at Standard Grade, grades A–D. l

The South African National Diploma. l

National Senior Certificate, grades 5 – 7 (✔ = AS level only).

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Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement) and at least BBBCC at higher grade.

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Southern African Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, Associate Member.

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

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

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Bachillerato (LOGSE), provided that an average of 6 is obtained.

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Enseñanzas de Bachillerato, provided that an overall average of B is obtained.

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Ordinary level General Certificate of Education credit and distinction only.

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Sri Lankan A level syllabus in Applied Mathematics or Pure Mathematics passed at grade C or above.

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Sri Lankan A level syllabus in a mathematical subject at ‘S’ level (for BSc CIS only) ✔ = AS level only

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Passes in three approved subjects in the Sri Lankan A level Examination provided not less than grade C is achieved in all three subjects. In addition, applicants must possess one GCE O level pass at grade C or above, or the equivalent.

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

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Sudan Sudan School Certificate (formally called the Secondary School Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate), passed at grades 60% or above (with the exception of English Language).

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Sweden Fullständigt Slutbetyg från Gymnasium. l

Switzerland Attestato de Maturita. l

Certificat de Maturité. l

Maturitatzeugnis. l

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Syria General Secondary Education Certificate, on a subject for subject basis (with the exception of English Language) provided that a mark of 60% or more has been obtained.

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

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Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)/Tanzanian O Level, if passed with grades A-B.

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Thailand Maw 6, grades 3 – 4 or 70% or above (with the exception of English Language).

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Tunisia Baccalauréat, provided a grade of at least 10 is achieved (with the exception of English Language).

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Uganda Certificate of Education of the Uganda National Examinations Council grades 1–4.

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Advanced Certificate of Education of the Uganda National Examinations Board grade E.

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Advanced Certificate of Education of the Uganda National Examinations Board grades A–D.

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Ukraine Atestat pro Povnu Zagal’nu Sersdniu Osvitu (Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education), passed at grade 4 or 5 (with the exception of English Language).

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Scottish Certificate of Education Standard grade: Grades 1, 2, 3.

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Scottish Certificate of Sixth Year Studies (CSYS), or Advanced Higher, in combination with a Higher grade pass in the same subject.

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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.

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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.

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UCL University Preparatory Certificate for Science and Engineering.

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The following University of London qualifications:

Diploma in Computing and Information Systems for External students.

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Diploma in Law for External students. l

Diploma in English for External students. l

Diploma in Geography for External students. l

Diploma in Philosophy for External students. l

Diploma in Theology for External students. l

Diploma in Economics for External students. l

Diploma in Social Sciences for External students. l

Diploma in Economics and Diploma in Social Sciences for External students, provided either Mathematics or Quantitative methods has been passed (satisfies entrance requirements and the programme requirement of the GCE AS level in a mathematical subject for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only).

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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 the GCE AS-level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degree only.

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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. In order to satisfy a requirement for GCSE/O Level Mathematics at least one Mathematics unit must be passed with grade C or better. Either the Mathematics unit in the Science & Technology route, if passed at grade C or better, or the Mathematics unit in the Business and Management route, if passed with grade B or better, will satisfy the programme requirement for AS Mathematics for entry to BSc CIS/CC degrees. ✔ = AS level only

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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).

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The Open University course Open Mathematics (MU120) satisfies the GCE AS-level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only (✔ = AS level only).

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The Open University course Using Mathematics (MST121) satisfies the GCE AS-level Mathematics programme requirement for the BSc CIS/CC degrees only (✔ = AS level only).

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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The following professional qualifications:

Architectural Association Diploma. l

Barristers of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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British Institute of Management, Diploma in Management Practice, provided that candidates with this qualification also hold the Open University Diploma in Management.

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

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Chartered Association of Certified Accountants, Associate Member.

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Chartered Institute of Bankers, Associate Member. l

Chartered Institute of Building, Membership examination Part II.

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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Associate Member.

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Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma or Professional Postgraduate Diploma.

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Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, Member.

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Chartered Institute of Transport, Corporate Member (FCIT or MCIT).

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Chartered Insurance Institute, Associate Member. l

City and Guilds of London Institute, Graduateship, Membership and Fellowship.

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

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College of Radiographers, Diploma (DCR). l

Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors, Membership, having passed intermediate and final examinations.

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Institute of Actuaries, Associate Member. l

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

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Institute of Bankers, Scotland, Associate Member. l

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Associate Member.

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Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ireland, Associate Member.

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Institute of Chartered Accountants, Scotland, Member.

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Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, Associate and Graduate Member and Fellow.

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

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

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

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Institute of Housing, Corporate Member. l

Institute of Legal Executives, Member, having passed the Level 6 Professional Higher Diploma in Law (previously known as the Part II and Level 4 examinations).

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

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Institute of Personnel Management, Graduate Member.

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Institute of Statisticians, Graduate Diploma. l

Institute of Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineers, Associate and Graduate Members.

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Library Association, Chartered Member (Associate or Fellow).

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Licensed Conveyancer, provided that all three examination stages have been passed.

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Ministers of Religion trained in the UK (Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, Roman Catholic, United Reform).

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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).

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

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Pensions Management Institute, Associateship. l

Royal Institute of British Architects, Corporate Member.

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Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Professional Associate.

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Member. l

Society of Engineers, Corporate Member. l

Solicitors of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. l

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 are valued as half a full subject each.

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

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Vietnam Secondary School Graduation passed with a score of 7 or over on a subject for subject basis with the exception of English Language.

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HELP Foundation Programme, including passes in calculus, critical thinking and Advanced English and five passes in the Vietnamese Secondary School Graduation certificate with a score of 7 (or 70%) or over in each subject including Mathematics satisfies the entrance requirements for the degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences only.

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West Africa West African Ordinary level General Certificate of Education (grades 1–6).

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Ghana Senior School Certificate (grades A, B and C). l

West African Higher School Certificate. l

West African Advanced level General Certificate [Note: a pass at grades A–C in the General Paper is recognised as equivalent to a grade C at GCSE/GCE O level].

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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).

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

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Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Diploma (CAPE) – Full award of six units including two double-unit courses.

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Bahamian General Certificate of Education, Ordinary levels.

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Bahamian General Certificate of Education, Advanced levels.

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Bahamas Bar Association, Membership, having passed all final examinations.

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

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Barbados Community College, Associate degrees. l

Bermuda College, Associate degrees. l

A diploma awarded by the College of Arts, Science and Technology, Jamaica after a three year full time course.

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College of the Bahamas: Associate degrees (although grades may be taken into account).

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University of Technology, Jamaica: diplomas provided they are at least two years full time or four years part time.

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Zambia Zambia School Certificate, grades 1 – 6. l

Zimbabwe ZIMSEC O levels in and after 1999 / GCE O level / Cambridge School Certificate until 1999, grades 1 – 6 or A – C.

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ZIMSEC A levels in and after 1999 / GCE A levels / Cambridge Higher School Certificate until 1999, grades A – E.

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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

The qualifications below are not acceptable as equivalent to GCSE/GCE ‘O’ Level (grade C) English Language but they are considered acceptable evidence of proficiency in English provided they have been awarded within the past three years.n Advanced Placement

International English Language Examination (APIEL), when a score of 4 or 5 is achieved.

n Associated Examining Board (AEB) Test in English for Educational Purposes (TEEP) (when ‘Proficiency’ level (4) is achieved in each of the listening, reading and writing components).

n Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English.

n City & Guilds International ESOL 8984 Mastery award.

n Hong Kong Examinations Authority AS ‘Use of English’.

n International English Language Testing System (IELTS) when an overall score of at least 6 is achieved with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-test.

n International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): English as a Second Language passed at grade C or above.

n Malaysian Certificate of Education/Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia English Language Communicational (122 or 322) grade 6 or better.

n Oxford Delegacy’s Higher Level Examination in English as a Foreign Language when taken with the ARELS examination in spoken English (a pass with credit or above must be achieved in the Oxford examination and a Good Pass or better in the ARELS test).

n School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Diploma in English for Academic Purposes (passed at grade C).

n A diploma awarded by any of the polytechnics in Singapore. (This satisfies the English language requirement for the degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences and the Access route to these degrees only).

n Test in English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 580 (or 237 on the computerised test) plus the

Test of Written English (TWE) with a score of 4.5 (or a Writing Rating of 4.5 in the computerised test).

n iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT TOEFL) score of 92 in total with at least 22 in both Reading and Writing Skills sub-tests and at least 20 in both Speaking and Listening sub-tests.

n University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) Business English Certificate Level 3 only (BEC 3 award).

n HELP, Malaysia – Foundation programme – Advanced English module (this satisfies the English language requirement for the degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences and the Access route only).

n A degree or associate degree awarded within the past three years by a university in Hong Kong that is acceptable to the University of London (this satisfies the English language requirement for the degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and Social Sciences and the Access route only).

Tests of proficiency in English

The following qualifications are equated with GCSE/GCE ‘O’ Level English Language grade C for the purposes of satisfying the entrance requirements.n Cambridge Certificate of

Proficiency in Englishn Cambridge English Language

1119 (at grade 6 or better) conducted overseas by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.

n Hong Kong Examination Authority Advanced level Use of English (grade C or better).

n Hong Kong Certificate of Education English Language (Syllabus B) (at grade C or better).

n Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) English Language section from 2007 performance levels 5*, 5, 4 or 3.

n International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE): English as a Second Language, passed at grade B or above.

n NEAB (formerly JMB) University Entrance Test in English for Speakers of Other Languages.

n School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Diploma in English for Academic Purposes (passed at grade A or B).