General entry requirements
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 6.0 in writing and 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-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 Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
If you are applying to study in the UK under the Tier 4 student route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.
Find out more about valid test providers and approved test centre locations for tests taken on or after 6 April 2015. To find out if you are exempt from the SELT requirement and to find out about acceptable English language tests please contact us.
Country-specific entry requirements
| Your country |
Academic qualification(s) you need to have |
| Bangladesh |
Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass) |
| China |
3 year Vocational Diploma/Junior College Diploma/4 year Undergraduate Programme Graduation Certificate in a related subject at 70% or above from a recognised institution; recognised first degree (4 years) at 60% or above |
| Ghana |
Undergraduate degree or HND in a related subject area (Grades A+ to B/3.0-4.0) |
| Hong Kong |
Higher National Diploma/Honours Diploma/Associate Degree/Professional Diploma in a related subject with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) |
| India |
Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 45% (Hons) and 50% (Regular Pass) |
| 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 |
Recognised first degree with 60% or above or Ordinary Bachelors at 70% or above |
| 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 |
Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+). |
| Nigeria |
Recognised first degree or HND (in related subject). Distinction and Upper credit only. |
| Pakistan |
Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass) |
| Qatar |
Recognised first degree |
| Russia |
Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma (4/5 years) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 |
| Saudi Arabia |
Recognised first degree |
| Taiwan |
Recognised first degree/Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0 |
| Thailand |
Recognised Bachelor degree with a GPA of 2.3 or above |
| 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 |
| Vietnam |
Recognised first degree with GPA 6.5 or above |