Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
If you are studying for Sri Lankan qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Sri Lanka:
| UK requirement (A-level) | Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) equivalent |
|---|---|
| A*AA | AAA |
| AAA | AAA |
| AAB | AAB |
| ABB | ABB |
| BBB | BBB |
| BBC | BBC |
| BCC | BCC |
| CCC | CCC |
Subject requirements
For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:
| UK subject requirement (A-level) | Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) equivalent |
|---|---|
| Grade A | A |
| Grade B | B |
Minimum standard in English and mathematics
All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.
English: Cambridge O-level, English at grade C
Mathematics: Cambridge/Sri Lankan O-level, mathematics at grade C
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 have achieved 80% from a three-year bachelors degree or 60% from a four-year special bachelors degree or a five-year professional degree.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must have achieved 70% from a three-year bachelors degree or 55% from a four-year special bachelors degree or a five-year professional degree.
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.
