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University of Strathclyde

Economics & Business Analysis & Technology BA (Hons) – Strathclyde

Program Level: Foundation

Location

On Campus

Essential info

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Course fees £18,900
Duration -

Requirements

Country/region Entry requirements
Algeria Bacc de l’Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12 with 10 in relevant subjects.
Australia Year 12 = A Levels (final school certificate has different titles for each state) Students must also have a minimum ATAR score of 80.0.0 (ATAR score does not apply to Queensland).
Azerbaijan Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (Year 11) min GPA 4.5.
Bahrain Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 80% minimum plus evidence of 1 year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year diploma).
Bangladesh Year 12 (HSC) GPA: 3.75 overall (3.75 in English, 3.5 in relevant subjects) plus 1 year of further studies (degree/diploma).
Belarus Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus Successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 5.0).
Brazil Certificado de Ensino Médio 7.5 with relevant subjects at 7.5 or above OR 4000 in ENEM.
Brunei Cambridge A level/Matriculation (160 UCAS points).
Cambodia Diploma of Upper Secondary school :  5 subjects minimum grade B.
Cameroon Not Specified – refer to admissions or Academic Manager.
Canada High School Diploma Grade 12 65%+.
China Year 11 (Senior High 2): 70% overall and min 60% in relevant subjects plus pass in Foundation or further year of study
Year 12 (Senior High 3): 65% overall and min 60% in relevant subjects plus Gaokao 50%

Vocational Schools – can be accepted for Business IY1 only

Year 11 (vocational school): 75% average with minimum of 60% in 3 academic and 1 vocational subject passes
Year 12  (vocational school): 70% average with minimum of 60% in 3 academic and 1 vocational subject

Specialised/Technical Schools

Year 11 (specialised technical school): 75% average with minimum of 60% in 3 academic and 1 technical subject passes or above
(For Science & Engineering pathways technical subjects must be in a related field)

Year 12 (specialised technical school): 70% average with minimum of 60% in 3 academic and 1 technical subject passes or above
(For Science & Engineering pathways technical subjects must be in a related field)

Colombia Bachillerato  75% with relevant subjects at 75% or above.
Ecuador Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias 8.5 with relevant subjects at 8.0 or above.
Egypt Year 12 (GSEC): 75% overall and 70% in relevant subjects.
For Engineering 80% overall and 75% in relevant subjects

or Thanawiya Amma 65% plus successful completion of 1 year of further study.

Ethiopia TVET (10+3 Diploma) Grade B.
Gambia Part study of Ordinary National Diploma or College Certificate.
Ghana West African Higher School Certificate plus Ghanaian A Level plus 1 year of further study e.g. Polytechnic Diploma.
Hong Kong HKDSE 3,2,2 all subjects accepted (Liberal Studies not eligible subject
India Year 12 (HSC): 50% overall

(Note: 50% in relevant subjects required, can be taken from any year from Year 10, 11 or Year 12).

Indonesia 7.5 SMU 3 (5 relevant subjects require) OR 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above.
Iran Pre Uni Year Peeshdaneshgahe 14/20.

Or 1 year Kardani 14/20, or 2 year Kardani 13/20.

Jamaica Diploma, NVQ or 1st year degree level studies.
Japan High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA accepted alone

If GPA lower than 3.5, one year of further study required after completion of High School
Relevant subjects Maths taken in Year 2 can be accepted
Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination: pass in 4 (Grade B) subject, including pass in relevant subject.

Jordan Thanwiyah Amma scores of 90%+ overall and 70% in relevant subjects
or Thanawiya Amma 70% overall and 50% in relevant subjects plus successful completion of 1 year of further study (Community College Certificate/Diploma/General Vocational Secondry Education Certificate).
Kazakhstan Certificate of Secondary Education certificate with minimum GPA 4.5 overall and a minimum of a 4 in relevant subjects.
Kenya Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 5 or more subjects, including relevant subjects.
Korea From SH3 graduates: Grade C/70%/Rank 4 Grade average in rank, with at least 4th grade in relevant/prerequisite subjects. Also accept Korean CSAT at the same grades.

Pass in High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. (related Diploma program)
Korean High school graduation equivalency exam – 70%+ including relevant subjects.

Kuwait Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) is comparable to GCSE A*-C where an overall passmark of 80% or above plus evidence of 1 year of further study e.g. Vocational Training Centre Certificate/Diploma/part study of bachelors degree.
Laos Upper Secondary School Diploma / Baccalaureate: 5 subjects consisting of GPA 7.0/10 (grade B) and 6.0/10 (grade C) including relevant subjects + 1 year of further study.
Lebanon Baccalaureate – minimum 13 points including relevant subjects and further year of study.
Libya Secondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) – 80% or above plus evidence of 1 year of further study post completion of secondary school.
Macau Cambridge Overseas Higher School Cert A-E (COHSC), part study of Diploma, Higher Diploma or Associate degree.

Completion of High School with 70% average.

Malaysia STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 30 points for 6 subjects including EnglishStudent with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Mauritius Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / GCE A level / Ordinary Technician Diploma /part study of Diploma, University of Mauritius/Higher Technician Diploma.
Mexico Bachillerato 90% or 75% + 1 year HE (pass).
Moldova Attestat/11th grade min GPA 9.0.
Morocco Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 including 10 in relevant subjects.
Mongolia High School certificate 70% plus evidence of further study. Part study of Certificate of Vocational Education/bachelor/university diploma.
Myanmar Basic Education High school Matriculation with minimum of 70% achieved overall, including 60% in 5 relevant subjects. If further year taken can include GAC – GPA 2.00.
Nepal Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) – 60% or above
New Zealand NCEA – Level 3 = equivalent to A Levels minimum 80 credits with 60 achieved at level 3 and remaining 20, level 2,
Nigeria WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects or

WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1 – C6 in 5 or more subjects with transcript/report of further study year

Oman Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 80% overall + 1 year further study (can be from Diploma/Technical Industrial College Diploma, 1 year Certificate, Higher/Advanced Diploma).
Pakistan HSC grade 60% plus successful completion of 1 year of further study

Or HSC Grade 65% Associate diploma and other diplomas not eligible.

Paraguay Bachillerato Overall Average Minimum Grade 3.5/5.0.
Peru Secundaria Común Completa – GPA “AD” with “A” in Math for related subjects.
Philippines Completion of Senior High School Diploma (Year 12) in Academic Track with 80% overall, including 80% in Maths
Qatar School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects plus 1 year of further study.
Russia (+ Chechnya) Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 3.0).
Rwanda Rwandan Advanced GCSE – 3 subjects 70% (Grade B).
Saudi Arabia High School 80% including relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study.
Singapore Singapore O Levels A1 – C6 in 4 subjects, plus 1 year part study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma. Singapore/Cambridge A Levels – see UCAS points for assessment. H1 = AS level UCAS H2 = A levels UCAS.
South Africa Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement = Five Passes – BBCCC (relevant subjects) or National Senior Certificate = Five subjects grades 66555 (relevant subjects).
Sri Lanka Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) 2 x C plus 1 x S.
Or part completion of diploma level studies.
Taiwan SH3 (75%) or Senior High 3 (65%) + 1 year of further study

GSAT – 40 (4 subject) relevant subject can refer to SH3 subject result 65%

Vocational High School Year 3: (75%) or Year 2 (65%).

Tanzania Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate A-E / National Form VI exam / Technical College Certificate / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma.
Thailand High School certificate (MAW6) GPA 2.5/4.0
or (MAW6) GPA 2.0/4.0 + 1 year further study.
Turkey Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) – 60% overall.
UAE High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 80% plus evidence of 1 year of further study. Part study of Specialist/University Diploma or Associate Degree.
Uganda Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / East African Advanced Certificate / Higher Diploma / National Certificate / National Diploma UACE Grades A-D.
Ukraine Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education  with a minimum of GPA of 8.0.
USA High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 75% plus evidence of 1 year of further study. Part study of Specialist/University Diploma or Associate Degree.
Uzbekistan Academic Lyceum Diploma with overall GPA 4.0
Venezuela Titulo de Educacion Media General – 5 subjects min 13/20 + 1 further year.
Vietnam Year 12 GPA 7.0 plus a minimum 6.0 in Maths. Lower grades accepted with evidence of further study.
Zimbabwe GCE Advanced Level – CCC.
Other qualifications 
IB Diploma Programme (if qualification attempted) 24 points (Subject pass level is 3 in relevant subjects)

You can start your studies with a UKVI- approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.

The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.

  • IELTS Academic for UKVI
  • Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
  • Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
  • LanguageCert Academic SELT
  • PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)

Additional English language test accepted:

  • English Language Preparation (Online)

You will need to obtain a SELT with the required minimum score to make a Student Visa application in order to come to campus.

Age 17+
Duration 6 weeks​​

10 weeks​​

16 weeks

Fees 6 weeks: £2,100​​

10 weeks: £3,500​​

16 weeks: £5,600​​

Intakes 6 weeks: January/February/June/July/September/October

10 weeks: January/May/August

16 weeks: March/July

Term dates 6 weeks:
12/01/2026 – 20/02/2026
23/02/2026 – 03/04/2026
08/06/2026 – 17/07/2026
06/07/2026 – 14/08/2026
14/09/2026 – 23/10/2026
26/10/2026 – 04/12/2026

10 weeks:
12/01/2026 – 20/03/2026
11/05/2026 – 17/07/2026
17/08/2026 – 23/10/2026

16 weeks:
30/03/2026 – 17/07/2026
06/07/2026 – 23/10/2026

English language entry requirements

Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent

6 weeks:
5.0 overall (5.0 in writing, minimum 4.5 in all other skills)

10 weeks:
4.5 overall (4.5 in all other skills)

16 weeks:
4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills)

English language exit requirements You will be assessed internally at the end of your English programme and will be required to meet the equivalent grade of  IELTS 5.5 overall (minimum 5.0 in writing and 4.0 in other areas)

Accepted tests

Course duration Accepted Test  Required score 
16 weeks IELTS Academic UKVI 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills)
Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI ISE I Merit overall, ISE I Merit in writing, ISE I Pass in all other skills
10 weeks IELTS Academic UKVI 4.5 overall (5.0 in writing, 4.5 in all other skills)
Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI ISE I Merit overall, ISE I Distinction in writing, ISE I Merit in all other skills
6 weeks IELTS Academic UKVI 5.0 overall (5.0 in writing, minimum 4.5 in all other skills)
Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI ISE I Distinction overall, ISE I Distinction in writing, ISE I Merit in all other skills
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