Foundation Entry Requirements

Foundation Years are available to students who don’t meet the academic requirements for entry directly onto year 1 of a Bachelor degree.

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

  • Students who have successfully completed an appropriate foundation programme will be considered for entry onto a relevant Bachelor programme.
  • Two year certificates / diplomas may be considered for entry onto the first year of a degree programme

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

Applicants who hold an Associate Degree or who have completed two or three year Diplomas may be considered for advanced entry onto an undergraduate programme

If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

  • Students who have successfully completed a Bachelor degree (minimum Good / C+) will be considered for entry onto a relevant postgraduate programme of study.
  • Applicants with other relevant qualifications or work experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for undergraduate and postgraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English Language qualifications:

  • GCSE/O Level English at grade C or above
  • Postgraduate Study: IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component. 

Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University’s standard requirements. Please see the course page for further information.

Don’t worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language courses.

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