MA Publishing - Master's degree • City, University of London
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This course is for 2024/25 entry.

What is unique about this course?

  • The School of Communication & Creativity's Dr Patrick Brindle, the Programme Director of MA Publishing, details this specialist master’s programme at City, University of London.

Key information

Acquire the skills needed to thrive in publishing with the Publishing MA from City. Explore topics shaping the industry such as A.I., diversity, BookTok, fan fiction, and sustainability through modules led by industry experts and the opportunity to make a book, create digital prototypes and participate in our Publishing Salon.

Start date
  • September 2024
    • Institution

    City, University of London

    Course code

    PSPUBL

    Location

    Northampton Square

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      A uniquely contemporary programme that addresses how publishing is changing with digitisation

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      Modern training in professional publishing from the heart of London, the commercial centre of the industry

    Publishing MA Course overview

    Benefits of this course

    London is the global heart of the publishing industry, and this MA makes the most of its London location to bring you a programme that aims to be commercially and professionally applied alongside giving you a critical understanding of the contemporary industry.

    You will learn directly from past and present industry professionals how publishing is continuing to evolve alongside the digital revolution.

    Our programme gives you an applied understanding of how physical and digital texts are conceived, developed and marketed. This MA looks at the different sectors of the publishing industry, including commercial fiction and non-fiction publishing, children’s publishing, education and academic publishing.

    Your learning will be directly influenced by your own publishing interests, allowing you to write assignments focused on a topic and sector of the industry of your choice. The ‘Working in Publishing’ module gives you the chance to apply for placement opportunities at leading London publishers to get hands-on real-world experience.

    Different modules take you through the main areas of publishing, explaining the role of editorial, production, sales, and marketing, as they are understood in different sectors of the industry. The MA also examines the big challenges facing the industry, from diversity to sustainability, and, crucially, helps students to build their creativity and innovation skills, to better equip them for the world of work.

    You will examine how digital and print publishing are no longer separate activities. Today’s publishers must combine print and digital to produce innovative content that works across a growing variety of media forms for a wide variety of readers and markets. City’s MA places digital publishing and innovation at the heart of its curriculum.

    By working on research-led and industry-led analytical assignments, you will develop key publishing skills in print and digital publishing that are core to most entry-level jobs in publishing.

    Award

    You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

    • Master of Arts (MA)

    Who is this course for?

    If you are interested in exploring a career in the publishing industry, and you recognise that global publishing is undergoing dramatic change and you want to gain professionally relevant skills, our programme is ideal.

    Your first degree might be from the humanities, the social sciences, or the natural sciences and you could be a new graduate or have an amount of work experience.

    We equip you with the knowledge and skills needed by the next generation of publishers.

    Structure

    Master of Arts (MA)

    Duration:

    • Full-time: 1 year
    • Part-time: 2 years

    Modules:

    Some modules may be subject to change depending on student numbers, tutor availability, or course updates. This may affect the overall number of modules.

    Modules

    You will learn through lectures, project work, student-led projects and presentations, workshops, online learning and research, preparation of submitted work, site visits and discussions. Your final module is a substantial Major Project, which can include an approved industry or digital project.

    Visiting lecturers from the industry contribute to the programme throughout the teaching year, and in many cases directly support your project work.

    A standard module consists of 20 timetabled hours in a combination of lectures, groupwork sessions and supervised project work. Each module also requires substantial study hours towards both individual and group assessments.

    Core modules

    • Business and Marketing in Publishing (15 credits)

      The module will provide an effective working knowledge of the business and marketing principles and practices of publishing. You will look at how they are applied in different types of publishing organisations in both domestic and global markets.

    • The Role of Editorial & Production: Managing Authors, Lists & Intellectual Property (15 credits)

      In this module you will consider the traditional roles of the author, the agent and the commissioning editor. As well as commercial and legal issues, you will also consider the broader issues involved in the management of intellectual property.

    • Digital Publishing (15 credits)

      In this module you will analyse the impact of digitisation on the publishing industry. You will look at likely future developments with reference to industry case studies.

    • Publishing History and Culture (15 credits)

      You will gain a broad contextual understanding of the book and other printed media as cultural and manufactured artefacts. This module will develop your skills in the critical analysis of publishing, which you will apply throughout the programme.

    Elective modules

    Please note that this is an indicative list. These modules are subject to change depending on staff availability, student demand and some are offered on a biennial basis. There is no guarantee that every elective module listed above will run.

    • Working in Publishing: Professional Placements, Skills & Development(15 credits)

      This module supports your career development by developing your applied understanding of different job roles, professional contexts and of the roles that your skills and aptitudes might best match. It also supports the acquisition and development of core professional skills related to the industry through training in editorial and design skills and through an engagement with job-seeking skills.

    • How to Make a Book: Creating & Developing Content in Print (15 credits)

      This module aims to give you the core skills and understanding necessary to create books in print format. It seeks to provide you with a strategic and a practical introduction to the challenges and opportunities the publishing industry faces.Students will have the chance to deploy key practical publishing skills in the service of creating an original printed book of their own design and creation.

    • The Power of Publishing: Strategy, Diversity & Sustainability (15 credits)

      The module examines both digital and print publishing, and will enable you to apply critical and comparative analyses of practices in different cultural, creative and commercial contests.

    • Understanding Globalisation & International Publishing (15 credits)

      The module introduces you to the wide variety of local and globalised contexts of publishing, across different sectors of the industry. It takes in issues such as translation publishing, marketing contexts, and the challenges publishers face when operating across a variety of different languages, cultures and territories.

    • Digital Product Innovation (15 credits)

      You will gain a hands-on introduction to the skills needed to plan, design and create innovative prototypes for interactive content, and will encourage you to apply the knowledge and skills you will gain to your own professional development.

    • Constituting Identities (15 credits)

      On this module you will explore the intertwining of self and story in different narrative forms. You will gain a sophisticated critical awareness of the current debates in this field, such as the role of social and cultural models of identity and the role of memory and perspective, and the way those in turn interact with literary conventions.

    • Imagined Communities (15 credits)

      This module examines how communal identities are constructed through shared narratives. In your coursework, you will reflect critically on the importance of storytelling to the emergence and maintenance of communal identities and the role played by editorial decisions in the creation and dissemination of such narratives.

    • Literary Cartographies (15 credits)

      The module is designed to provide you with a sophisticated understanding of critical theories of spatiality and to enable you to apply these critical insights to the study of the textual worlds found in literature. A typical syllabus might include but will not necessarily be limited to themes and texts selected from the following: urban space; psychogeography; domestic space; landscape; colonialism, migration and exile; racialised spaces; memory and place; literary mapping; panopticism.

    • Theorising Women’s Writing (15 credits)

      You will become familiar with the frameworks, theories and methods scholars have developed to discuss women’s writing. You will explore the ways in which gender and sexuality intersect with other axes of difference: race, disability, ethnicity, nationality and class.

    • Text and Image (15 credits)

      You will have the opportunity to analyse cultural products that combine textual and visual modes. These may include, but not limited to, the illustrated press, graphic narratives, children’s books, screenplays and/ or film adaptation.

    Dissertation

    • Major Project (60 credits)

      You will define and develop a project, which can take the form of either professional practice or research. This will allow you to apply and further develop the knowledge and skills gained through the taught modules.

    Programme specification

    The programme specification contains more information on how the course is organised, the requirements for progression for each part and credits required for awards.

    Download course specification:

    Teaching and assessment

    You will learn about all types of publishing, from commercial fiction and non-fiction publishing, to children’s publishing, and education and academic publishing. We give you a clear understanding of what makes a commercial success, for both print and digital products.

    Our experienced lecturers all have extensive publishing industry experience, and classes are often supported by current publishing practitioners who share their specialist expertise and up-to-date industry knowledge.

    Core modules will establish and develop your understanding of contemporary industry conditions, including, the role of editorial, marketing, and the impact of digitisation.

    In the second term you can develop more scholarly, creative or applied interests and specific skills necessary for working on print and digital publishing projects, and you will have the opportunity to apply for an optional publishing placement to get first hand-experience of the industry.

    We foster a nurturing publishing community here at City thanks to excellent lecturers and guest speakers and the personal support provided through tutorials and project supervision.

    Fees and funding

    Fees for academic year 2024/25

    Master of Arts (MA)

    Full-time per year

    Home/UK: £11,330

    International: £20,950

    Part-time per year

    Home/UK: £5,670

    International: £9,550

    Where applicable, tuition fees for City's programmes will be subject to inflationary increases in each year of study. Our policy for these increases is set out in our terms and conditions of study.

    Funding

    Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.

    Scholarships

    Publishing students can apply for the David Tebbutt Scholarship.

    UK resident students can also apply for the Stationers Bursary

    The deadline for applications will be in late Spring 2024.

    Black British Scholarship

    Applicants from a black British background and hold an unconditional offer to study for an MA in the School of Communication and Creativity for academic year 2024/5 are invited to apply.

    Apply today

    Additional expenses

    Some of our degrees may involve additional expenses which are not covered by your tuition fees. Find out more about additional expenses.

    Career

    Our Publishing MA graduates develop careers in a variety of organisations, and most secure a publishing role within months of graduating.

    This small selection of positions secured by our recent Publishing MA graduates shows the scope of potential global careers:

    • Contracts and Business Affairs Assistant, Penguin Random House
    • Marketing  Assistant, Edinburgh University Press
    • Account Manager, Nielsen Bookscan
    • Publishing Executive at Finder
    • Content Executive, Original Travel
    • Contracts Assistant, Hachette
    • AI Annotation Analyst, Apple
    • Content Lead, Cambridge University Press.

    Internships

    We encourage you to undertake an optional work internship during your time here. An internship can give you an essential step towards your first career move.

    How to apply

    Entry requirements

    Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept. If your country is not listed please email international@city.ac.uk.

    • UK

      You should have:

      • an upper second-class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution
      • evidence of a commitment to a career in publishing
      • or evidence of research into the current publishing industry.

      You are also encouraged to apply if you have relevant professional experience.

    • Zimbabwe

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Zimbabwean equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Zimbabwean Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with a 2:1 (65%) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and a 2:2 (60%) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Zambia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Zambian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Zambian Masters degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.5 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 3.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Vietnam

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Vietnamese equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Vietnamese Bachelor degrees (Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc or Bang Cu Nhan) from selected institutions are typically accepted with 7 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 6.5 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Uzbekistan

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Uzbekistani equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Uzbekistani Bachelor / Bakalavr degrees are typically accepted with 71% equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 55% equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Ukraine

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Ukrainian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Ukrainian Bachelor / Specialist Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with a GPA 4.3 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 4.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Uganda

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Ugandan equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Ugandan Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 4.0/5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 3.0/5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • USA

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the US equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      US Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.5 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • UAE

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Emirati equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Emirati Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.5 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Turkey

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Turkish equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Turkish Bachelor / Lisans Diplomasi degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.7 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Tunisia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Tunisian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Tunisian Bachelor / Diplome degrees are typically accepted with 14 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 12 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Trinidad and Tobago

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Trinidadian and Tobagonian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      University of the West Indies Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with a 2.1 (grade B+) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and a 2:2 (grade B) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Thailand

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Thai equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Depending on the awarding institution Thai 4 year Bachelors degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.0 to 3.2 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.6 to 2.8 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Tanzania

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Tanzanian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Tanzanian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with a 2:1 or 60% equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and a 2:2 or 50% equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Taiwan

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Taiwanese equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Taiwanese Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with 75% or grade B equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 70% or grade C equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Syria

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Syrian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Depending on the awarding institution Syrian Bachelor degrees or Licence are typically accepted with 70-80% or 'very good' equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 60-70% or 'good' equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Switzerland

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Swiss equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Swiss Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with 4.75 out of 6.0, 8 out of 10 or 2 out of 5 (5 to 1 scale) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 4.0 out of 6.0, 6 out of 10 or 3 out of 5 (5 to 1 scale equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Sweden

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Swedish equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Swedish Bachelor degrees or Kandidatexamen are typically accepted with B- 180 ECTS minimum overall or at least 50% of credits graded at VG overall equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and C- (180 ECTS minimum overall) or at least 20% of credits graded at VG overall equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Sri Lanka

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Sri Lankan equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Sri Lankan 4 year Bachelor Special Degrees or Professional Degrees are typically accepted with a 2:1, grade B+ or GPA 3.3 out of 4.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and a 2:2, grade B or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Spain

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Spanish equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Spanish Título de Licenciado, Título de Ingeniero and Título de Arquitecto are typically accepted with 7 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 6 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • South Korea

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the South Korean equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      South Korean Bachelor degrees (Haksa) are typically accepted with GPA 3.5 out of 4.5 or grade B equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 3.0 out of 4.6 or grade C equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • South Africa

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the South African equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      South African Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with a 2:1 or 70% equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and a 2:2 or 60% equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Slovenia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Slovenian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Slovenian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with 8 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 7 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Slovakia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Slovakian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Slovakian Bakalar degrees are typically accepted with GPA 1.5 - 2.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 2.0 - 2.5 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Singapore

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Singaporean equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Singaporean Bachelor and Bachelor Honours degrees are typically accepted GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 or 3.8 out of 5.0 or II (upper) - Second Class (Upper) Honours equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or 3.3 out of 5.0 or II (lower) - Second Class (lower) Honours equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Serbia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Serbian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Advanced Diploma of Higher Education and Diplomirani are typically accepted with 8 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 7 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Saudi Arabia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Saudi Arabian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Saudi Arabian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 out of 4.0 or GPA 4.0 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.4 out of 4.0 or GPA 3.0 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Rwanda

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Rwandan equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Rwandan Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with a 2:1 or 16 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and a 2:2 or 14 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Russia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Russian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Russian Bachelor or Specialist Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 4.3 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 4.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Romania

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Romanian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Romanian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with 8 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 7 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Qatar

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Qatari equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Qatari Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 or GPA 3.6 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.4 out of 4.0 or GPA 3.0 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Portugal

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Portuguese equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Portuguese Licenciado are typically accepted with 14 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 12 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Poland

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Polish equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Polish Bachelor / Licencjat or Magister degrees are typically accepted with GPA 4.5 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 3.5 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Philippines

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Filipino equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Filipino Masters degree from any recognised institution and Bachelor degrees from selected institutions (i.e. Asian Institute of Management, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University Manila, University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines Diliman) are typically accepted with GPA 3.0 out of 4.0, GPA 1.75 out of 5 or 86% equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.5 out of 4.0, GPA 2.5 out of 5 or 80% equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Peru

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Peruvian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Peruvian Grado Académico de Bachiller or Título de Licenciado or Título (Profesional) degrees are typically accepted with 14 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 12 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Palestine

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Palestinian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Palestinian Bachelor or Bakalorius degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 out of 4.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.6 out of 4.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Pakistan

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Pakistani equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Pakistani 4 year Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.6 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Oman

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Omani equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Omani Bachelor or Licence degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.0 typically equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.4 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Norway

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Norwegian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Norwegian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with a B grade typically equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and a C grade equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Nigeria

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Nigerian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Nigerian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with a 2:1 or GPA 3.5 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and a 2:2 or GPA 2.7 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • New Zealand

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the New Zealand equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      New Zealand 4-year Bachelor degrees with Honours are typically accepted with Second Class (Division 1) Honours equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree, and Second Class (Division 2) Honours equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      New Zealand 3-year Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with B+ overall equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and C+ overall equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Netherlands

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Dutch equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Dutch Bachelor degrees or Doctoraal are typically accepted with 7 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 6 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honour Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Nepal

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Nepali equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Nepali 4-year Bachelor degrees (post 2017) are typically accepted with GPA 3.3 out of 4.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Myanmar

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Burmese equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Burmese Masters degrees are typically accepted with 70% equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 60% equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Morocco

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Moroccan equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Moroccan Bachelors, Licence or Diplome degrees are typically accepted with 14 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 12 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Mexico

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Mexican equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Mexican Titulo de Licenciado are typically accepted with 8 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 7 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Mauritius

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Mauritian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Mauritian Bachelor degrees are accepted with a 2:1 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and a 2:2 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Malta

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Maltese equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Maltese Bachelor Honours degrees are accepted with a 2:1 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and a 2:2 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Malaysia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Malaysian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Malaysian Bachelor degrees from Berdaya Saing (Competitive) institutions are typically accepted with GPA 3.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree, and GPA 2.6 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      Malaysian Bachelor degrees from Berdaya Maju (Viable) institutions are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree, and GPA 2.8 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Macao

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Macanese equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Macanese Bachelor degrees or Grau de Licenciatura are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 or B+ equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.7 or B- equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Luxembourg

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Luxembourgian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Luxembourgian Bachelors degrees are typically accepted with 14 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 12 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Lithuania

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Lithuanian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Lithuanian Bakalauras or Magistras are typically accepted with 8 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 7 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Lebanon

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Lebanese equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case by case basis.

      Lebanese License or Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 or 13 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.5 or 12 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Latvia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Latvian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Latvian Bakaluara Diploms are typically accepted with 7 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 6 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Laos

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Laotian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Laotian Masters degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.6 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Kuwait

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Kuwaiti equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Kuwaiti Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.6 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Kenya

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Kenyan equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Kenyan Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with 2:1 (60%) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 2:2 (50%) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Kazakhstan

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Kazakhstani equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Kazakhstani Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 4.3/ 5.0 or GPA 3.3 / 4.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 4.0 / 5.0 or 3.0 /4.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Jordan

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Jordanian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Jordanian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.5 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Japan

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Japanese equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Japanese Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.0, grade B or 80% equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.5, grade C or 70% equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Jamaica

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Jamaican equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      University of the West Indies Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with a 2.1 (65%) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and a 2:2 (55%) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Italy

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Italian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Italian Diploma di Laurea degrees are typically accepted with 104 (out of 110) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 94 (out of 110) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Israel

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Israeli equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Israeli Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with 80% equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 65% equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Ireland

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Irish equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Irish Bachelor Honours degrees are accepted with a 2:1 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and a 2:2 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Iraq

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Iraqi equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Iraqi Bachelor degrees from selected institutions are typically accepted with 75% equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 60% equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Iran

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Iranian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Iranian Bachelor degrees (Licence Kharshenasi) are typically accepted with 15 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 13 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Indonesia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Indonesian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Depending on their accreditation Indonesian S1 / Sarjana and Dip IV (Sarjana Terapa) are typically accepted with GPA 3.0 to 3.2 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.7 to 2.9 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • India

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Indian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Depending on the awarding institution Indian 3 year Bachelor (Honours) or Bachelor (Special) degrees are typically accepted with 60 to 70% (7/10 to 8/10) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 50 to 60% (6/10 to 7/10) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Iceland

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Icelandic equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Icelandic Baccalaurreatus degrees are typically accepted with 7.25 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 6.5 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Hungary

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Hungarian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Hungarian Bachelors degrees or University Diplomas are typically accepted with GPA 4 out of 5 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 3 out of 5 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Hong Kong

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Hong Kong equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Hong Kong Bachelor Honours degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.0 (or second class honours upper division) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.5 (or second class honours lower) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Greece

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Greek equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Greek Bachelor degrees or Ptychion are typically accepted with 7.0 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 6 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Ghana

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Ghanaian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Ghanaian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with 2:1 (GPA 3.2/4.0) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 2:2 (GPA 2.5/4.0) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Germany

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the German equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      German Magister Artium / Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with 2.5 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 3.5 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • France

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the French equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      French License are typically accepted with 12 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 11 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Finland

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Finnish equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Finnish Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.5 out of 5 or 2.0 out of 3.0 typically equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.5 out of 5 or 1.4 out of 3.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Ethiopia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Ethiopian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Ethiopian Masters degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.5 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 3.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Estonia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Estonian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Estonian Bakalaurusekraad degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.5 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Egypt

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Egyptian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Egyptian Bachelors degrees are typically accepted with 75% equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 65% equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Ecuador

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Ecuadorian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Ecuadorian 4 year Título de Licenciado or Título de [subject area] are typically accepted with 80%, 8.0/10 or 18/20 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 70%, 7.0/10 or 14/20 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Denmark

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Danish equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Danish Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with grade 6 - 7 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 4 - 5 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Czech Republic

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Czech equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Czech Bachelor degrees or Bakalar are typically accepted with 2+ equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 2 or 2- equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Cyprus

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Cypriot equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Cypriot Bachelor degree or Ptychio are typically accepted with GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 (7.0 out of 10) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.5 / 4.0 (6 out of 10) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Croatia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Croatian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Croatian Bachelor degree or Baccalaureus or Baccalaurea are typically accepted with GPA 4.0 / 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 3.0 / 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Colombia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Colombian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Colombian 4 year Licenciado en [subject area] or Título de [subject area] or Profesional en [subject area] or Maestro en [subject area] degrees are typically accepted with GPA 4.0 / 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 3.5 / 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • China

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Chinese equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Depending on the awarding institution Chinese 4 year Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with 75 to 80% (GPA 3.0 to 3.3 out of 4.0) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 70 to 75% (GPA 2.8 to 3.0 out of 4.0) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Chile

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Chilean equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Chilean 4 year Grado de Licenciado en [subject area] degrees are typically accepted with GPA 5.5 / 7.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 5.0 / 7.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Canada

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Canadian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Canadian Bachelor degrees / Baccalauréat degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.5 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Cameroon

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Cameroonian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Cameroonian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with 18/20 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 16/20 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Cambodia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Cambodian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Cambodian Masters degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 or 70% equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or 60% equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Bulgaria

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Bulgarian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Bulgarian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 4.75 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 4.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Brunei

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Bruneian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Bruneian Bachelor (Honours) degrees are typically accepted with an Upper Second Class Honours classification equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and a Lower Secind Class Honours classification equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Brazil

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Brazilian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Brazilian 4 year Título de Bacharel or Título de [subject area] or Título de Licenciado are typically accepted with 7.5/10 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 6.5/10 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Botswana

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Botswanan equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Botswanan Masters degrees are typically accepted with 80% (A grade) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 70% (B grade) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Bolivia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Bolivian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Bolivian 4 year Licenciado or Título de [subject area] are typically accepted with 75% equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 64% equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Belgium

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Belgian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Belgian Bachelor degrees (Bachelier) are typically accepted with 70% (14/20) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 60% (12/20) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Barbados

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Barbadian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      The University of the West Indies Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with a 2.1 (65%) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and a 2:2 (55%) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Bangladesh

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Bangladeshi equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Bangladeshi Bachelor degrees (from selected universities) and Masters degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.25 out of 4.0 or 65% equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 or 60% equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Bahrain

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Bahraini equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Bahraini Bachelors degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.3 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Azerbaijan

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Azerbaijani equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Azerbaijani Bachelors / Bakalavr Diplomu degrees are typically accepted with GPA 4.5 out of 5.0 (80%) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 4.0 out of 5.0 (70%) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Austria

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Austrian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Austrian Bachelor degrees are accepted with GPA 2.5 typically equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 3.5 typically equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a Student visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study if they do not have EU Settlement Status.

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Australia

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Australian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Australian Bachelor Honours degrees are typically accepted with 70% (Second Class Division A) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 60% (Second Class Division B) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      Australian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with 70% (Distinction) equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 60% (Credit) equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Argentina

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Argentine equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Argentine 4 year Titulo / Grado de Licenciado or Titulo de [subject area] are typically accepted with 7.5 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 6.0 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Algeria

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Algerian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Algerian Bachelors, Licence and Diplome degrees are typically accepted with 15 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 13 out of 20 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Albania

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Albanian equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Second Level Integrated Diploma (5 years) and First Level University Diploma are typically accepted with 8 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and 7 out of 10 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Afghanistan

      Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Afghan equivalent required.

      The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

      Afghan Master's degrees from any recognised institution and Bachelor of Science (Engineering) from Kabul University are typically accepted with GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 or 80% overall equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.4 out of 4.0 or 70% overall equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

      If you don't meet the entry requirements please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at INTO City, University of London or Kaplan International College London.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Other

      If you are unable to find your country equivalents in the above list, City will consider other international qualifications on a case by case basis.

      For further details, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    English language requirements

    If you're a national of a recognised majority English-speaking country as defined by the government, or have previously completed a university degree (or equivalent) in one, you will not need to prove your knowledge of English to apply for the course.

    Please note that if your country is not defined as majority-English-speaking by the government you will need to demonstrate you meet the English language requirements for the course.

    This course requires the equivalent of an IELTS academic test with an overall score of 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in the writing subtest and no less than 5.5 in any other subtest.

    We will also accept an equivalent score in any of the tests listed under the English language requirements section.

    You must have completed the qualification no more than two years prior to the start of the course.

    Know that this list is exhaustive and as such we are unable to accept any qualifications or evidence outside of this.

    Please note that the scores stated at the link above are lower than those you would need to meet for entry to the course.

    Contact the admissions team if you have any questions about qualification equivalencies.

    English language programmes

    Don't meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

    Application process

    You can apply online and will be expected to submit the following:

    • One application form
    • A personal statement of around 500 words on your academic and relevant professional experience to date and how it informs your intention to undertake this course. In addition, you may wish to outline your vision for how the degree will feed into your research or professional career. You will need to make sure your statement is specific to our course and institution, and not generic. You may be asked to provide further details if your statement is too generic.
    • A copy of your degree transcript. We require an original transcript or a copy certified by your institution. If you have not yet finished your course, please provide a provisional transcript of marks received to date. You will be required to send us your degree transcript as soon as it is available. You will not be able to register as a City student without having supplied your degree transcript.
    • Your valid passport photocopy.

    You may need to attend an interview, in person, or online.

    Please note: Academic references are not required when you submit your application. However, the admissions tutor may request them at a later date to help make a decision on your application.

    September 2024 entry

    Contact the postgraduate team

    Telephone: 020 7040 8877

    Email: sccpgtadmissions@city.ac.uk

    Our academics

    Your studies are supported by a team of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field. On occasion we also work with external professionals to enhance your learning and appreciation of the wider subject.

    Dr Patrick Brindle

    Dr Patrick Brindle

    Programme Director, MA Publishing Studies Programmes

    Department of Media, Culture and Creative Industries
    Mary Ann Kernan

    Mary Ann Kernan

    Professor of Creative Practice

    Department of Media, Culture and Creative Industries
    Dr Jasmin Kirkbride

    Dr Jasmin Kirkbride

    Lecturer in Publishing

    Department of Media, Culture and Creative Industries
    Eric Huang

    Eric Huang

    Lecturer in Publishing (Education)

    Department of Media, Culture and Creative Industries

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      Our flexible learning spaces offer better environment for project and group work which often are done along side practising publishers.
    • Female student discusses key points on a whiteboard with two other female students
      You will also benefit from City’s state-of-the art university library and study spaces..
    • Interior of Senate house library with people seated at tables reading
      As part of the University of London, City students have access to Senate House Library.

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