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Undergraduate Entry Requirements

To study an undergraduate degree at UWS London, you must meet both academic and English language requirements. We accept a wide range of international qualifications, and our team is here to help you understand what you need before you apply.

Academic Requirements

To enter an undergraduate programme at UWS London, you must meet the minimum academic requirements based on your previous studies. In general, applicants should have:

  • Successful completion of high school or secondary education equivalent to UK Level 3
  • Qualifications equivalent to A-levels, Highers, IB, or recognised international equivalents
  • Required grades or subject combinations depending on the programme
  • Strong performance in relevant subjects, especially for business, computing, and health-related pathways


Some programmes may have additional requirements, including specific subjects or minimum grades. For full, programme-specific details, please visit the relevant course page.

If you are unsure whether your qualifications meet entry standards, our Admissions Team can assess them for you.

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Country-Specific Requirements

Undergraduate entry requirements vary depending on the education system in your country. These differences reflect how international high school qualifications compare to UK Level 3 standards.

We are currently developing a full set of country-specific guidance pages. Until these are launched, our recruitment team will provide personalised advice based on your academic background. They can assist with:

  • Understanding how your school-leaving qualifications compare to UK Level 3
  • Whether your grades meet typical entry requirements
  • Whether any additional evidence is needed
  • Guidance for applicants using foundation, diploma, or college qualifications


Our Recruitment Team is available to support you. If you need help understanding your eligibility, please contact us and we will advise based on your qualifications and country of study.

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English Language Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to succeed on their course. You can meet this requirement through one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, with minimum scores in each component
  • Alternative recognised tests such as PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge English exams
  • Accepted school-leaving English qualifications, depending on your country
  • A Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter, if applicable and accepted for your programme


If you do not yet meet the required English level, you may be able to take a recognised test or complete a pre-sessional English course before joining your degree.

For full details, please visit the dedicated English Language Requirements page.

English Language Requirements

Evidence You Need to Provide

When applying for an undergraduate degree, you will need to provide documents that demonstrate your academic background and English language ability. These fall under the following categories:

Literacy & Numeracy

We require candidates to demonstrate good levels of literacy and numeracy, holding passes in English and Mathematics at the following levels:

  • Scottish National 5 (grades A, B or C)
  • Scottish Standard Grade (grades 1, 2 or 3)
  • Scottish Intermediate 2 (grades A, B or C)
  • GCSE (A, B or C)
  • Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary level (grade C2 or higher)

Passes in at least five subjects including at least three Scottish Highers (grade C or higher).

We are happy to consider other alternative combinations of qualifications and experience, when we make an offer including:

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • Scottish Baccalaureate / Professional Baccalaureate / Welsh Baccalaureate (Advanced Diploma)


In addition to the qualifications listed above, we will consider a range of factors when assessing your application.

  • Passes in at least five subjects including at least two passes at GCE Advanced Level (grade C or higher)
  • Irish Leaving Certificate with passes in at least three subjects at Higher level (grade H4/C or highers

We welcome applications for undergraduate study from across the world (EU and international non-EU students) studying a wide range of international qualifications. 

Our entry requirements for international students need an equivalent qualification to those advertised on each degree. Equivalences can be found using the UK National Recognition Information Centre.

Additional Information

Before applying, please consider the following:

  • Conditional offers may be issued if you still need to meet academic or English language requirements.
  • Unconditional offers are issued once all requirements and documents have been verified.
  • If you have previous university-level learning, you may be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), depending on the course.


Our Admissions and Recruitment Teams are available to answer questions and guide you through each stage of the process.

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