Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
If you are studying for New Zealand qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for New Zealand.
| UK requirement (A-level) | Grade equivalence |
|---|---|
| AAA | NCEA Level 3 with Excellence endorsement |
| AAB | NCEA Level 3 with Merit endorsement including 30 level 3 credits at Excellence |
| ABB | NCEA Level 3 with Merit endorsement including 27 level 3 credits at Excellence |
| BBB | NCEA Level 3 with Merit endorsement including 24 Level 3 credits at Excellence |
Subject requirements
For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:
| UK subject requirement (A-level) | National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), Level 3 equivalent |
|---|---|
| Grade A | 20 Level 3 credits in the required subject, with Excellence (E) in 15 credits. |
| Grade B | 20 Level 3 credits in the required subject, with Excellence (E) in 12 credits. |
Minimum standard in English and mathematics
If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.
English: National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), English, Achieved.
Mathematics: National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), Mathematics, Achieved.
Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.
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 B+ overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a B- overall.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve an A- 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.
