Age: 17+

English language**:

For Law and Social Sciences pathway: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (no skill under 4.0)
For International Business, Economics and Accounting pathway, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics pathway: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (minimum 5.0 in writing and no other skill under 4.0)

Nationality: Any non-UK or EU national.

Academic entry requirements

Academic: Good high school grades or equivalent.

Check the academic entry requirements for your country/region:

The table below shows the minimum academic levels required for entry to the International Foundation Year. Please note, in addition:

• progression to the Architecture degree is subject to a successful interview and design portfolio review with the university.

Other qualifications

_{* The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.
** If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.}

If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.

EU student definition

EU students include:

• EEA (European Economic Area) migrant workers and their families in the UK who have lived in the EEA for 3 years
• EU nationals and their children who have lived in the EEA for 3 years
• Refugees (recognised by the UK government) and their families
• People who have applied for asylum and have been granted leave to enter/remain, and their families
• The rules on whether you are classified as a ‘home’ or ‘overseas’ student are strictly defined by the British Government; universities do not have discretion.