UK-based international qualifications

If you are an international student already studying in the UK and want to apply to Βι¶ΉΣ³»­, you can see some of the most common UK-based qualifications taken by international students and accepted by Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ below.

UK qualifications

If you are taking qualifications such as A-level, BTEC, Access to Higher Education Diploma or an International Baccalaureate (IB) in the UK see our entry requirements for students with UK qualifications.


Other UK-based qualifications accepted by Βι¶ΉΣ³»­

Find your qualification below. If you do not see your qualification listed visit international qualifications.

  • Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ International Study Centre - International Foundation Year and International Year One

    The International Study Centre, based on campus offers both the  and  – two preparation courses designed for international students who do not meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate degree.

    International students can choose from the following International Foundation Year subject routes:

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    International students can choose from the following International Year One subject routes:

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    As an  student, you are guaranteed a conditional offer for progression on to your choice of linked undergraduate degree at Βι¶ΉΣ³»­.

    If you successfully complete the International Foundation Year you continue your studies into the first year of a linked undergraduate course at Βι¶ΉΣ³»­. If you successfully complete the International Year One you can enter into the second year of an undergraduate degree at Βι¶ΉΣ³»­. 

    Both qualifications contain academic content for your chosen discipline, as well as study skills and English language tuition.

  • CATS University Foundation Programmes

    If you study one of the University Foundation Programmes at a CATS college in Cambridge, Canterbury or London, you are normally eligible for first year entry into a relevant .

    You'll need to achieve similar grades in three academic subjects to those shown as the standard A-level offer level for your chosen subject and be taking any relevant subjects listed as A-level requirements. 

    You'll also need an extra English language qualification at the required level (such as IELTS). .

    You submit your application for Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ via . 

    Find out how to apply

  • Into Foundation Course

    For first year entry, you normally need to have an average overall pass mark of 65% from a relevant foundation course.

    You must also have a suitable English language qualification at the required level (such as IELTS). .

    You submit your application for Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ via . 

    Find out how to apply

  • Kaplan International College Foundation Certificate

    For first year entry, you normally need to achieve an overall average score of 65% in a relevant Foundation Certificate. 

    You must also have a suitable English language qualification at the required level (such as IELTS). .

    You submit your application for Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ via . 

    Find out how to apply

  • NCUK International Foundation Year

    If you study the NCUK International Foundation Year, you are normally eligible for first year entry into a relevant . 

    You'll need to achieve similar grades in three academic modules to those shown at the standard A-level offer level for your chosen subject and be taking any relevant subjects listed as A-level requirements. 

    You'll also need an extra English language qualification at the required level (such as IELTS). .

    You submit your application for Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ via . 

    Find out how to apply


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