Entry Requirements

Each study level has its own academic and English language entry qualifications, including but not limited to those listed below. International qualifications are welcomed and benchmarked using UK ENIC.

Undergraduate (Bachelor's) Degree Pathway Programme

Level 3 - Diploma

Academic Entry Qualifications

5+ GCSEs (Grade 4+)
Level 2 (with 120 credits of study)
International qualifications (equivalent)

English Language Entry Qualifications

IELTS 5.5 (not less than 5.0 in each band)
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49
Other English language qualifications (equivalent to IELTS 5.5) - please check with our admissions team for a full list of equivalencies

Undergraduate (Bachelor's) Degree Pathway Programme

Level 4 - Extended Diploma

Academic Entry Qualifications

Level 3 qualification (120 credits of study)
International qualifications (equivalent)
Related or non-related subject considered

English Language Entry Qualifications

IELTS 5.5 (not less than 5.5 in each band)
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49
Other English language qualifications (equivalent to IELTS 5.5) - please check with our admissions team for a full list of equivalencies

Undergraduate (Bachelor's) Degree Pathway Programme

Level 5 - Extended Diploma

Academic Entry Qualifications

Level 4 qualification (120 credits of study)
International qualifications (equivalent)
Related or non-related subject considered

English Language Entry Qualifications

IELTS 6.0 (not less than 5.5 in each band)
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 169
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 52-59
Other English language qualifications (equivalent to IELTS 6.0) - please check with our admissions team for a full list of equivalencies

Bachelor's Degree Top-Up Programme

Level 6 - Bachelor's Degree Top-Up Programme at a UK University

Academic Entry Qualifications

Successful completion of your Undergraduate (Bachelor's) Degree Pathway Programme with LD Training
For further information on UK university entry requirements, please click here

English Language Entry Qualifications

IELTS 6.0 (not less than 5.5 in each band)*

* University entry requirements vary by institution. Our team will confirm requirements for your chosen partner university.

Postgraduate (MBA / Master's) Degree Pathway Programme

Level 7 - Extended Diploma

Academic Entry Qualifications

Successful completion of your Postgraduate (MBA / Master's) Degree Pathway Programme with LD Training
For further information on UK university entry requirements, please click here

English Language Entry Qualifications

IELTS 6.5 (not less than 6.0 in each band)
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 176
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 58-61
Other English language qualifications (equivalent to IELTS 6.5) - please check with our admissions team for a full list of equivalencies

International qualifications: We use UK ENIC (the UK's national agency for international qualification comparison) to benchmark overseas qualifications against UK standards. Our admissions team will advise whether your qualification meets the entry criteria.

Not sure if you qualify?

Our admissions team is happy to review your qualifications and advise on the right entry level for you.

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