Find out more about the entry requirements necessary to study the Pre-Masters Programme at the University of Sussex International Study Centre.

Entry requirements Pre-Masters Programme
English language* One semester course: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all other bands)*^

Two semester course: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all other bands)*
Academic Please see the country/region-specific qualifications in the table below
Age 20 years of age, or above
Nationality Only available to international (non-UK and non-EU students)
Additional requirements MSc in International Finance, MSc in Management Finance or MSc in Corporate and Financial Risk Management postgraduate degrees require students to have studied maths and/or a numerate discipline throughout their degree studies with a Grade C or above, or have a good pass – Grade C – at Maths at AS Level or equivalent
*If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.

^ For direct entry to our Pre-Masters Programme, we now accept the following qualifications as part of the English assessment: Pearson, TOEFL, Cambridge Business and Cambridge Main Suite.)

If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student visa route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.

Country/region-specific entry requirements
Your country/region Academic qualification(s) you need
Bangladesh Recognised first degree – 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass)
China Bachelor’s degree (Max 1 year internship accepted): 60%+ overall.
Undergraduate Graduation Certificate/Junior College Diploma (vocational or academic): A/B grades or 65% overall.
Adult Education/Self-taught Education/Top-up with Bachelor’s degree recognized by MoE of China: 70% overall.
Ghana Undergraduate degree or HND in a related subject area (Grades A+ to B/3.0-4.0)
Hong Kong First degree (honours/ordinary) OR HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma all in a related subject area with GPA 2.5 +
India Recognised three or four year undergraduate degree (Honors or Regular pass) or 3 Year Diploma after class 12th: 50% overall plus significant professional experience or extra qualifications
Indonesia Recognised first degree or D4 Diploma with grades A4-B3
Iran Recognised first degree
Japan Recognised first degree with 60% or above or 3 year associated degree with 70% or above
Jordan Recognised first degree
Kazakhstan Successful completion of Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma/Kazakh Diploma (4-5 years) with grades 3/4/5. Recognised first degree.
Korea Bachelor degree – overall pass
Libya Higher Diploma in a related subject
Macau Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) with a GPA of 2.5 or HND Honours Diploma with a GPA of 3 or above in relevant subject areas
Malaysia Advanced Diploma or recognised first degree or equivalent with an overall pass
Nigeria Recognised first degree or HND (in related subject). Distinction and Upper credit only
Pakistan 3 Year Bachelor’s Degree (Hons): 50% overall. 3 Year Bachelor’s Degree (Regular Pass): 55% overall. 4 Year Bachelor’s Degree (Any): 50% overall. 3 Year Diploma: 65% overall (NOTE: Diploma only accepted if taken after Year 11 or 12 of school). ACCA 9 papers, HND Level 6
Philippines Successful completion of Bachelor degree with GPA 2.0 or above
Qatar Recognised first degree
Russia Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma (4/5 years) with a minimum GPA of 4.0
Saudi Arabia Recognised first degree
Singapore Pass from a recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma or Singapore Diploma
Taiwan Recognised first degree with an overall pass
Thailand Bachelor degree with 2.0 on the 4.0 scale or Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education or Associate Degree
Turkey Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.1 or above
UAE Recognised first degree
Ukraine Recognised first degree/Bakavalar/Ukrainian Diploma with a minimum GPA of 7.0
USA Successful completion of degree GPA 2.0 on a 4 point scale
Vietnam Recognised First Degree with GPA 6.0 . Recognised Associate Degree or Higher Diploma with high grades (7.0+)