Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
If you are studying for an Iranian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Iran.
| UK requirement (A-level) | Peeshdaneshgahe (Pre-University Certificate) (up until 2019), National University Entrance Examination (Kunkur) |
|---|---|
| AAA - AAB | 16/20 overall |
| ABB - BBB | 14/20 overall |
| BBC | 13/20 overall |
| BCC | 12/20 overall |
| CCC | 11/20 overall |
Award of the High School Diploma (Theoretical Stream, post-2019) studied between 4-5 years, with an overall grade of 14*. The Technical and Vocational stream and Work and Knowledge stream will not be acceptable for direct entry.
*dependent on subject requirements
Undergraduate pathway programmes
If you do not meet the direct entry requirements for a course, you can apply to study an programme at the . Upon successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Postgraduate
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 15.0 out of 20.0 overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 12.0 out of 20.0 overall.
Postgraduate pathway programmes
If you do not meet the requirements for a postgraduate course, you can apply for a . These pathway programmes are offered by the and are designed in order to develop a student’s academic and English language skills in preparation for postgraduate study.
Upon successful completion, you can progress to a masters degree at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
English language requirements and courses
All our students require a good standard of English language to be eligible to study with us. If you don’t meet our requirements, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies.
