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Requirements
To apply for the Pre-Masters programme you need to meet the following entry requirements.
Academic
You need a good first degree or diploma in a relevant subject.
- Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance: you need proof of Maths or other numerate subject modules within your undergraduate degree or diploma.
- Law and Social Science: you may need a relevant first degree, depending on your chosen progression degree.
- Science and Engineering: you need a relevant degree or diploma.
English language
- Three terms – Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (5.5 in all skills) or equivalent*
- Two terms – Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (5.5 in all skills) or equivalent*^
Age: 18+
* You can start your studies with either a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), or an accepted alternative equivalent assessment, provided you meet all the programme entry requirements.
Study Group is permitted to assess students’ suitability for entry onto programmes which are degree level and above under the registration for the UK Office for Students. You are therefore not required to have a UKVI SELT to obtain a Student Visa when you come to campus.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
UKVI-approved SELTS include:
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
Alternative tests accepted include:
- Pearson PTE Academic (non-UKVI) / Pearson PTE Academic Online
- IELTS Academic (non-UKVI) / IELT Academic Online
- LanguageCert International ESOL
- TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- Cambridge ESOL
- Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus
- StudyGroup English Preparation for Postgraduate Studies
- India: CBSE, CISE and State boards excluding Punjab & Haryana
- Study Group English Language Preparation (Online) for Postgraduate Studies
A CAS for a Student Visa will only be issued if you have met the minimum language requirement of CEFR B2 in all skills, and the academic entry requirements for your chosen programme.
^ Please note: the Pre-Masters in Law and Social Science programme is not available as a two-term option.
| Country/region | Qualification |
| Azerbaijan | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree |
| Belarus | Bakalavr GPA 7.0 |
| Botswana | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| China (mainland) | Full time studies Bachelor’s degree : 65%+ overall Full time studies Undergraduate Graduation Certificate/Full time studies Junior College Diploma (1 semester/term internship accepted only): 70% overall |
| Egypt | Recognised first degree GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Gambia | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Hong Kong | Bachelor’s degree from Hong Kong with minimum Ordinary Degree;
Recognised first degree; |
| India | 3 Year Diploma after class 12th: 60% overall plus significant professional experience or extra qualifications |
| Indonesia | D3/D4 Diploma – A-4 excellent/ B-3 good |
| Iran | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Japan | 4 year Gakushi |
| Jordan | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Kazakhstan | Bakalavr 3.0 |
| Korea | Bachelor’s degree with grade average 70%+. Grade C or of 2.0 on the 4.5 scale or 2.0 on the 4.3 scale |
| Kuwait | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Macau | Recognised first degree or equivalent GPA 2.5 |
| Malaysia | Advanced Diploma 2.0 or recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Oman | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Pakistan | Bachelors Degree (Hons) – 3 Year (55%) |
| Philippines | Undergraduate degree 60% or 2 year masters at 2.25/5 or 2.5/4 |
| Qatar | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Russia | Specialist Diploma (4/5 years) – 4.0 |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Singapore | Advanced Diploma (A, B & C/2.0+) or recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Sri Lanka | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Taiwan | Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0 or 60% |
| Thailand | Completion of Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education, GPA 2.3 out of 4.0
Recognised first degree GPA 2.3+ or equivalent |
| Turkey | Undergraduate Degree (Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi 2.1) |
| Ukraine | Recognised first degree GPA 7.0 or Ukrainian Diploma GPA 7.0 |
| United Arab Emirates | Recognised first degree or equivalent |
| Vietnam | Higher Diploma GPA 7.0 or recognised first degree GPA 6.5 |
If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.