International entry requirements

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for study on our undergraduate courses. See www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ international-entry for more info.

Guideline entry requirements

For Honours (Bachelor’s) degrees, qualifications we accept are:

• BU International College preparatory programmes (see page 58)

• International or European Baccalaureate (IB/EB)

• French Baccalaureate

• Cambridge Pre-U Diploma

• High School leaving examinations considered to be of an equivalent level to UK A-level examinations, including:

• Hong Kong HKDSE Diploma

• Irish Leaving Certificate

• USA High School Diploma (plus SAT or AP or ACT)

• All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII)

• Bachillerato (Spanish Baccalaureate)

• Apolytirion (Cyprus and Greece)

• Diploma di Esame di Stato (Italy)

• Italian Esame di Stato

• Titulo de Bachillerato

• Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) or Gaokao

If you are studying for a qualification that is not listed, you can contact us for more information about whether we accept it.

For one-year BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) Top-up degrees (equivalent to final year entry) the following qualifications are accepted:

• Higher National Diploma (HND)

• Foundation degree (FdA/FdSc)

• Two or three years of university level study with a minimum of 120 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits (or equivalent). Previous qualifications should be in the same or a closely-related subject area.

European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

BU accepts ECTS credits for entry to its courses. If you’re studying an undergraduate course in an EU country, your qualification will probably be graded using ECTS credits. One ECTS credit is equivalent to two BU academic credits. Check with the BU International Admissions Team on the number of credits you will need for entry to the course you are interested in.

English language entry requirements

Normally a minimum of:

• IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component

• IB Diploma English mark of at least 5 (good)

• Bournemouth University International College

Pre-Sessional English programme, or a presessional course recognised by BU

• If you have other evidence of your English language proficiency (e.g. you have an equivalent English language qualification, you received the majority of your education in English, or you have a degree in English language/literature), indicate this on your application form as it may be taken into consideration.

For a list of other recognised English language qualifications that BU will accept, visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/englishlanguage-requirements

You may need a higher score for some courses where communication is especially important. Check your course description for English language requirements and component scores or contact the BU International Admissions Team at iat@bournemouth.ac.uk

Prepare for your degree

The BU International College is our preparatory college for international students.

We deliver English and academic enhancement programmes, allowing you to progress to your Bachelor’s degree at BU.

• Guaranteed progression to your BU degree on successful completion of your pathway course

• Courses in Business, Law, Finance, Computing, Media and Tourism

• Guaranteed accommodation for all students who apply within the deadline

• Purpose-built International College building

• Access to BU facilities

• Multiple start dates to suit you

• Dedicated academic and pastoral support.

For more information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international-college

International Foundation Certificate

Prepare for the first year of an undergraduate degree at BU. Choose from the following pathway options:

• Business, Law or Finance

• Computing

• Media & Communications

• Science

• Events, Tourism & Hospitality Management.

International Year One

Gain fast-track entry to the second year of a Bachelor's degree in business-related, mediarelated and tourism-related subjects at BU. Preparatory English is available for extra help with your English language before beginning your International Foundation Certificate or International Year One.

Pre-Sessional English courses

These courses are designed to help you fulfil your BU English language requirements. Multiple start dates are available throughout the year. For more information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pse

BU International Admissions Team

Please email iat@bournemouth.ac.uk if you require more guidance or have specific queries about entry requirements.