Entry requirements
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These requirements summarise the published programme information. Admissions must confirm the current standard.
Career-skills certificate
- Minimum age historically listed as 16 for European students and 17 for international students
- English normally at IELTS 4.5 equivalent; some English routes may begin at IELTS 4.0
- Placement testing may be available
Diploma
- Completed secondary or high-school education, or a suitable experience route
- Minimum age and English requirement depend on the diploma
- English commonly listed between IELTS 5.0 and 5.5 equivalent
Bachelor
- Direct route: completed full-time high-school education
- Top-up or transfer route: relevant prior credits or qualification
- English normally at IELTS 5.5 equivalent or accepted prior study in English
Master / MSc
- Normally age 22 or above
- Completed bachelor degree or equivalent
- Alternative experience route may require five years at managerial level
- English normally at IELTS 6.0 equivalent
DBA
- Completed master degree or equivalent
- Alternative experience route has historically required extensive managerial experience
- English normally at IELTS 6.5 equivalent
- A suitable research area and supervision availability are also required
Recognition and equivalence
Admission equivalence and the later acceptance of an award are different questions. Applicants are responsible for checking how the intended award and ECTS credits will be treated by the organisation or authority relevant to their plans.