Entry requirements

  1. Afghanistan

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    Foundation course for entry onto undergraduate degree programmes at the university.

    Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A-Levels will be considered for direct admission to our undergraduate degree programmes.

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A bachelor's degree of science

    (Engineering) degree from Kabul University or American University of Afghanistan

    2.2 (Hons) equivalent - 60%
    2:1 (Hons) equivalent - 70%

  2. Azerbaijan

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    Orta Təhsil Haqqında Şəhadətnamə (Certificate or Diploma of Complete Secondary Education) is not accepted for direct entry to Year 1. Students can enter Year 1 after having successfully studied 1 year in a bachelor's degree programme or a recognised Foundation programme.

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    For courses requiring a 2:1 you will need 75%+ in a Bakalavr Diplomu (bachelor's degree) or Diplomu (Specialist Diploma) 

    For courses requiring a 2:2 you will need 65%+ in a Bakalavr Diplomu (bachelor's degree) or Diplomu (Specialist Diploma)

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  3. Bahrain

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study


    • A Levels – 104 to 136 UCAS points from minimum 2 A Levels (may require certain subject grades)
    • IB – 24 to 32 points (may require subject grades at HL)
    • 55% in accepted UK based foundation programme with no module below 50%
    • Standard XII - Pass Standard XII with a minimum average of 65% from the best 4 subjects excluding Hindi
    • American High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0, plus 
    • ACT composite score of 23 or above or SAT1 (Post 2016) Minimum of 550 (R+W) plus 550 (Maths) = 1100/1600, plus
    • Advanced Placement, 2 subjects from group A with grade 3 or  above or SAT2 - 2 subject tests with a minimum score of 500 in each =1000

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    For courses that require a 2.1 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 3.0-4.0 or 3.5 (out of 5.0) or 80%

    For courses that require a 2.2 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 2.67-4.0 or 2.8 (out of 5.0) or 75%

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  4. Bangladesh

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    A-levels or a recognised Foundation course

    GPA 5.0 out of 5.0, including 4.0 in English and Maths

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    4 year bachelor's degree from BUET with a minimum of 55% or GPA 2.75/4.0, or a 4 year bachelor's degree from a good recognised university with a minimum of 60% or GPA 3.0/4.0

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  5. Bolivia

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    A-levels, International Baccalaureate, or a Foundation course

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A four-year bachelor's degree with 7 or 70%

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  6. Brazil

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    A-levels, International Baccalaureate, or a Foundation course

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A four-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university with 7 or 70%, or equivalent GPA

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  7. Brunei

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    A-levels, International Baccalaureate, or a Foundation course.

    Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with 3.0/4.0.

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A bachelor's degree with a 2:2 classification or GPA 2.8/4.0

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  8. Canada

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    A Canadian high school/secondary school diploma from:

    • Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, North West Territories, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan 70% in five acceptable grade 12 courses
    • British Columbia, Yukon Territory 5 B grades in acceptable grade 12 courses
    • Ontario Advanced level with six grade 12 courses
    • Quebec (Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC)) Pass*

    To enter the second year of an undergraduate degree you will need: Associate Degree 3.0 GPA / B / 73%

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    For courses requiring a 2.2: bachelor's degree (honours): 2.7 GPA 
    For courses requiring a 2.1: bachelor's degree (honours): 3.0 GPA 

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    *English language – Quebec is the only French-speaking province – students from Quebec would need evidence of English Language ability before an offer was made.

    Please note these are general guidelines. Additional requirements will vary depending on your chosen course of study.

  9. Cameroon

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    Average of 12 in Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie or successful completion of high school education plus satisfactory completion of additional study for potential advanced entry.

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses
    • We also accept Cameroon GCE O-Level - Grade C or above


    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A good first degree from a recognised university. Minimum of 55%. Some courses require an Upper Class Second (2.1)

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

     

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
    • We also accept Cameroon GCE O-Level - Grade C or above
  10. China

    Qualifications needed for Foundation/International Year Zero

    Chinese Senior Secondary School Senior 2 with minimum 70% or Senior 3 with below 75% (for International Year Zero).

    International Year Zero English language requirements: IELTS 4.5 with pre-sessional English

     

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    • Gaokao - Achieve Gaokao with 70% overall average
    • A-levels or a recognised Foundation course
    • Successful completion of the first year of a 4-year Chinese undergraduate program with overall 70% and all Pass

    Equivalent to Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE Standard (including BTEC and SQA HND Diploma) will be considered for second- or third-year entry, with a 75% average or GPA 2.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

     

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    If you have a 4 year Chinese bachelor's degree:

    • 65% and all Pass (60%) overall for PG programs requiring 2.2 from a UK degree
    • 70% and all Pass overall for PG programs required 2.1 from a UK degree

    If you have a 4 year Chinese undergraduate program with Graduation Certificate:

    • 70% overall and all Pass (60%) for PG programs requiring 2.2 of UK degree 
    • 75% and all Pass (60%) for PG programs requiring 2.1 of UK degree

    3-year Chinese diploma (Dazhuan) - For courses requiring 2.2 UK equivalent: overall 70% and all Pass (60%) plus sufficient and relevant work experience post diploma.

    For PG programs requiring 2.1 UK equivalent 75% and all Pass (60%) plus sufficient and relevant work experience post diploma.

    UK pre-master programs: overall 55% and all Pass (40%) Chinese pre-master programs: overall 70% and all Pass (60%)

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  11. Colombia

    Qualifications needed for Foundation study

    High school qualification (Bachillerato) with good marks. IELTS 5.0

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    For courses requiring 96 - 112 UCAS points with no subject specific requirements DMU will accept:
    Bachillerato Acacademico 70% average or above PLUS 300 overall ICFES (SABRE 11) score

    For courses requiring 120+ UCAS points with no subject specific requirements DMU will accept:
    Bachillerato Academico 80% average or above PLUS 330 overall ICFES (SABRE 11) score

    A recognised foundation is required for courses with subject-specific requirements

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 7.0 for MPharm, Nursing, Midwifery, Audiology, Speech and Language Theory
    • Integrated Skills in English Trinity College Level 2/3

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A five-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a GPA 3.5/5.0 (depending on your subject)

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art, Design and Technology subjects
    • IELTS 6.5 for Business, Law, Social Sciences, Sciences and Humanities subjects
    • IELTS 7.0 for LLM
    • Integrated Skills In English Trinity College Level 2/3
  12. Ecuador

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    For courses with no Level 3 subject-specific requirement DMU will accept 70% average in Bachillerato Ecuatoriano grade, plus one of the following:

    • SATR (SAT I) with a minimum score of 1050 out of 1600
    • ACT with a minimum score of 21
    • 2 AP Tests with minimum scores of 3
    • 2 SAT Subject Tests with minimum scores of 550
    • 2 International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Subjects at grade 5 or above.

    For courses with a Level 3 subject-specific requirement DMU will only accept A-levels, International Baccalaureate, or a Foundation course.

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

     

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A four year bachelor's degree with 7 or 70%

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  13. Egypt

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    • A Levels – 104 to 136 UCAS points from minimum 2 A Levels (may require certain subject grades)
    • IB – 24 to 32 points (may require subject grades at HL)
    • 55% in accepted UK based foundation programme with no module below 50%
    • Standard XII – Pass Standard XII with a minimum average of 65% from the best 4 subjects excluding Hindi
    • American High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0, plus 
    • ACT composite score of 23 or above or SAT1 (Post 2016) Minimum of 550 (R+W) plus 550 (Maths) = 1100/1600, plus
    • Advanced Placement, 2 subjects from group A with grade 3 or  above or SAT2 - 2 subject tests with a minimum score of 500 in each =1000

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

     

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    For courses that require a 2.1 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 3.0/4.0 or 3.5 (out of 5.0) or 80%

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  14. Ghana

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    If you have studied SSEC/WAEC and achieved C6 or above, plus one of the following, we will consider you for entry to a bachelor's degree:

    • A levels
    • International Baccalaureate
    • Foundation course
    • National diploma

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses
    • We also accept WASSC / WAEC C6 or above

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A degree from a recognised Ghanaian university with 55%, or a GPA or 2.5/5.0, or equivalent

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
    • We also accept WASSC / WAEC C6 or above
  15. Hong Kong

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    Hong Kong A-levels (HKALE) and DSE accepted

    International Baccalaureate (IB) with 24-28 points, depending on the course

    Higher Diplomas are generally regarded as equivalent to the BTEC Higher National Diploma. You may be able to enter directly onto the third year of certain courses.

    Associate Degrees – you may be able to enter directly onto the second or third year of certain courses.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    We can also accept:

    • HKCEE English (syllabus B) Grade C
    • Hong Kong AS level in Use of English, Grade A-E
    • HKCE English Language, Level 3
    • Hong Kong advanced level examination (HKALE) English language 4/5
    • Hong Kong diploma of secondary education (HKDSE) English language 4/5 (for IELTS 5.5 HKDSE English language 3)
    • Hong Kong certificate of education examination (HKCEE) English (syllabus B) grade C

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A good bachelor’s degree from a recognised university

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
    • Hong Kong advanced level examination (HKALE) English language 4/5
    • Hong Kong diploma of secondary education (HKDSE) English language 4/5 (for IELTS 5.5 HKDSE English language 3)
    • Hong Kong certificate of education examination (HKCEE) English (syllabus B) grade C
  16. India

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    Minimum of 65% average in your four best subjects (excluding Hindi) in Standard 12. We may also check your standard 10 results in English and Maths.

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A bachelor's degree with 50%-60%, depending on the university you have studied at and the course you are applying for.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  17. Indonesia

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    A levels, International Baccalaureate, a foundation course, an Indonesian bachelor's degree with GPA of 2.7 or a Senior High School Diploma with grade 70 and above (7/10) (STTB SM and Ujian National Exam) 

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A four-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university with minimum GPA 2.5 

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  18. Iran

    Academic requirements

    Undergraduate Qualification

    "گواهينامه پايان تحصيلات دوره متوسطه (High School Diploma) Also known as: Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education

    DMU requirements

    Undergraduate

    Successful completion of Pre-University certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) with 12/20 or 60%

    Postgraduate

    Degree with ‘good’ or 65%

    Masters Degree  - Degree with ‘good’ or 65%

  19. Japan

    For entry requirements for Japanese students please contact your regional representative, we will be happy to assist you.
  20. Jordan

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study


    • A Levels - 104 to 136 UCAS points from minimum 2 A Levels (may require certain subject grades)
    • IB – 24 to 32 points (may require subject grades at HL)
    • 55% in accepted UK based foundation programme with no module below 50%
    • Standard XII - Pass Standard XII with a minimum average of 65% from the best 4 subjects excluding Hindi
    • American High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0, plus
    • ACT composite score of 23 or above or SAT1 (Post 2016) Minimum of 550 (R+W) plus 550 (Maths) = 1100/1600, plus
    • Advanced Placement, 2 subjects from group A with grade 3 or above or SAT2 - 2 subject tests with a minimum score of 500 in each =1000

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    For courses that require a 2.1 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 3.0/4.0 or 3.5 (out of 5.0) or 80%

    For courses that require a 2.2 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 2.5/4.0 or 2.8 (out of 5.0) or 75%

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  21. Kazakhstan

    Qualifications needed for Foundation/International Year Zero study

    TSvidetel’stvo o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) with an average of 3

    English language requirements

    International Year Zero: Minimum IELTS 4.5 with pre-sessional English

    DMU Foundation courses: IELTS 6.0

     

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    Not accepted for direct entry to year 1. Students can enter Year 1 after having successfully studied 1 year in a bachelor's degree programme or a recognised Foundation programme.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses


    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or specialist diploma with GPA below 3.5/5 or 65%

    For programs requiring a 2.1 you will need a GPA of at least 4 (bachelor's) or 3.75 (specialist diploma)

    For programs requiring a 2.2 you will need a GPA of at least 3.5 (bachelor's) or 3.25 (specialist diploma)

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  22. Kenya

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study


    • Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at grade B+ average from a minimum of 8 subjects on all courses requiring  112 UCAS points or below (or equivalent) and which do not have specific A-level subject requirements.
    • Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at grade A average from a minimum of 8 subjects on all courses requiring  120 UCAS points or above (or equivalent) and which do not have specific A-level subject requirements.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • KCSE English Language at C or above

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    Bachelor's degree with minimum 2.2/55% or a GPA or 2.5/5.0

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    • KCSE English Language at C or above
  23. Kuwait

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study


    • A Levels - 104 to 136 UCAS points from minimum 2 A Levels (may require certain subject grades)
    • IB – 24 to 32 points (may require subject grades at HL)
    • 55% in accepted UK based foundation programme with no module below 50%
    • Standard XII - Pass Standard XII with a minimum average of 65% from the best 4 subjects excluding Hindi
    • American High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0, plus
    •  ACT composite score of 23 or above or SAT1 (Post 2016) Minimum of 550 (R+W) plus 550 (Maths) = 1100/1600, plus
    • Advanced Placement, 2 subjects from group A with grade 3 or above or SAT2 - 2 subject tests with a minimum score of 500 in each =1000
    • 60% or above in a diploma/certificate from PAEET Institute

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) Kuwait

    Entry to year 2 may be possible with the following PAAET programmes displayed in the table below: 

    PAAET, Kuwait DMU

    Programme title

    Point of exit

    Programme title

    Point of entry

    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology

    Successful completion of qualification from a PAAET College with a minimum grade of “Very Good”

    BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

    Year 2 

    Automotive Engineering Technology

    Successful completion of qualification from a PAAET College with a minimum grade of “Very Good”

    BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

    Year 2

    Marine Mechanics Engineering Technology

    Successful completion of qualification from a PAAET College with a minimum grade of “Very Good”

    BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

    Year 2

    Industrial Electronics Engineering Technology

    Successful completion of qualification from a PAAET College with a minimum grade of “Very Good”

    BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

    Year 2

    Communications Engineering Technology

    Successful completion of qualification from a PAAET College with a minimum grade of “Very Good”

    BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

    Year 2

    Mechanical Power Technology

    Successful completion of qualification from a PAAET College with a minimum grade of “Very Good”

    BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

    Year 2

    Manufacturing Engineering Technology

    Successful completion of qualification from a PAAET College with a minimum grade of “Very Good”

    BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

    Year 2

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    For courses that require a 2.1 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 3.0/4.0 or 3.5 (out of 5.0) or 80%

    For courses that require a 2.2 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 2.5/4.0 or 2.8 (out of 5.0) or 75%

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  24. Lebanon

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study


    • A Levels - 104 to 136 UCAS points from minimum 2 A Levels (may require certain subject grades)
    • IB – 24 to 32 points (may require subject grades at HL)
    • 55% in accepted UK based foundation programme with no module below 50%
    • Standard XII - Pass Standard XII with a minimum average of 65% from the best 4 subjects excluding Hindi
    • French Baccalaureate - minimum grade of 12/20 Lebanese Baccalaureate minimum grade of 12/20 PLUS either US system quals - 2 AP's from Group A with at least one score of 4 OR 2 SAT subject tests with a minimum score of 550 in each
    • American High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0, plus
    • ACT composite score of 23 or above or SAT1 (Post 2016) Minimum of 550 (R+W) plus 550 (Maths) = 1100/1600, plus
    • Advanced Placement, 2 subjects from group A with grade 3 or above or SAT2 - 2 subject tests with a minimum score of 500 in each =1000

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    • WAEC (Grade 6 or above), or
    • IELTS 6.0 for Art, Design, Engineering and Computing subjects
    • IELTS 6.5 for Pharmacy, Business, Law, Social Sciences, Sciences and Humanities subjects
    • IELTS 7.5 for Speech and Language Therapy

     

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    For courses that require a 2.1 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 3.0/4.0 or 3.5 (out of 5.0) or 80%

    For courses that require a 2.2 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 2.5/4.0 or 2.8 (out of 5.0) or 75%

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    • WAEC (Grade 6 or above) or
    • IELTS 6.0 for Art, Design, Engineering and Computing subjects
    • IELTS 6.5 for Business, Law, Social Sciences, Sciences and Humanities subjects
    • IELTS 7.0 for GDL
  25. Libya

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    Completion of high school education plus successful completion of one year of additional study at a University or recognised foundation program. Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    English language requirements

     

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    For courses that require a 2.1 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 3.0/4.0 or 3.5 (out of 5.0) or 75%

    For courses that require a 2.2 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 2.5/4.0 or 2.8 (out of 5.0) or 70%

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (research) study (PhD)

    A master’s qualification in a subject relevant to your research interest and a research proposal which outlines your research interest.

    Our PhD IELTS requirement is IELTS 6.5

  26. Malaysia

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study


    A-levels, IB, a foundation course, STPM - Grades CCD, Matrikulasi (Matriculation certificate) with 3.0/4.0, UEC - Average of A1 - B4 from 5 subjects (Not including Malay or Chinese) plus any subject specific requirements.

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A bachelor's degree with a 2:2 classification or GPA 2.8/4.0

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  27. Mexico

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    For courses with no Level 3 subject-specific requirement DMU will accept 70% average in Bachillerato Mexicano grade, plus one of the following:

    • SATR (SAT I) with a minimum score of 1050 out of 1600
    • ACT with a minimum score of 21
    • 2 AP Tests with minimum scores of 3
    • 2 SAT Subject Tests with minimum scores of 550
    • 2 International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Subjects at grade 5 or above.

    For courses with a Level 3 subject specific requirement DMU will only accept A-levels, International Baccalaureate, or a Foundation course

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses


    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A four year bachelor's degree with 7 or 70%.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  28. Morocco

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study


    • A Levels – 104 to 136 UCAS points from minimum 2 A Levels (may require certain subject grades)
    • IB – 24 to 32 points (may require subject grades at HL)
    • 55% in accepted UK based foundation programme with no module below 50%
    • Moroccan Baccalaureate at a score of 14/20
    • American High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0, plus 
    • ACT composite score of 23 or above or SAT1 (Post 2016) Minimum of 550 (R+W) plus 550 (Maths) = 1100/1600, plus
    • Advanced Placement, 2 subjects from group A with grade 3 or above or SAT2 - 2 subject tests with a minimum score of 500 in each = 1000

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses


    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a GPA 2.7/4.0 or GPA 3.5/5.0 for courses requiring a  2:2 classification, and GPA 3.2/4.0 or GPA 3.75/5.0 for courses requiring a 2:1 classification.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  29. Nepal

    Qualifications needed for Foundation study

    Higher Secondary Certificate (+2) with an IELTS of 5.0.

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    A-levels or a recognised Foundation course.

    Students with 75% and above in HSC (+2) may be considered for direct entry to an undergraduate course.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, an audition, or require a student to have a particular qualification.

    English language requirements

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art, Design and Technology subjects
    • IELTS 6.5 for Business, Law, Social Sciences, Sciences and Humanities subjects
    • IELTS 7.0 for MPharm, Nursing, Midwifery, Audiology, Speech and Language Therapy
    • Integrated Skills In English Trinity College Level 2/3

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A four-year bachelor's degree with 55% or equivalent, from a recognised university.

    Students with a three-year degree may be able to complete a six-month pre-master’s before progressing to postgraduate study.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art, Design and Technology subjects
    • IELTS 6.5 for Business, Law, Social Sciences, Sciences and Humanities subjects
    • IELTS 7.0 for LLM
    • Integrated Skills In English Trinity College Level 2/3
  30. Nigeria

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    A-levels, International Baccalaureate, or Foundation course.

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses
    • We also accept WAEC (Grade 6 or above)

     

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A bachelor's degree with a GPA 2.5/4.0 or 55%

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
    • We also accept WAEC (Grade 6 or above)
  31. Oman

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    • A Levels - 104 to 136 UCAS points from minimum 2 A Levels (may require certain subject grades)
    • IB – 24 to 32 points (may require subject grades at HL)
    • 55% in accepted UK based foundation programme with no module below 50%
    • Standard XII - Pass Standard XII with a minimum average of 65% from the best 4 subjects excluding Hindi
    • American High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0, plus 
    • ACT composite score of 23 or above or SAT1 (Post 2016) Minimum of 550 (R+W) plus 550 (Maths) = 1100/1600, plus
    • Advanced Placement, 2 subjects from group A with grade 3 or above or SAT2 - 2 subject tests with a minimum score of 500 in each = 1000

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    For courses that require a 2.1 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 3.0/4.0 or 3.5 (out of 5.0) or 80%

    For courses that require a 2.2 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 2.5/4.0 or 2.8 (out of 5.0) or 75%

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  32. Pakistan

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    A levels or a Foundation course.

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    Four-year bachelor's degree (BSc or BEng) from a recognised university with 55%, or GPA 2.2/4.0, or equivalent

    Four-year bachelor's degree (BA or BBA) from a recognised  university with 65%, or GPA 2.6/4.0, or equivalent

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  33. Qatar

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    • A Levels – 104 to 136 UCAS points from minimum 2 A Levels (may require certain subject grades)
    • IB – 24 to 32 points (may require subject grades at HL)
    • 55% in accepted UK based foundation programme with no module below 50%
    • Standard XII - Pass Standard XII with a minimum average of 65% from the best 4 subjects excluding Hindi
    • American High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0, plus 
    • ACT composite score of 23 or above or SAT1 (Post 2016) Minimum of 550 (R+W) plus 550 (Maths) = 1100/1600, plus
    • Advanced Placement, 2 subjects from group A with grade 3 or above or SAT2 - 2 subject tests with a minimum score of 500 in each = 1000

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    For courses that require a 2.1 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 3.0/4.0 or 3.5 (out of 5.0) or 80%

    For courses that require a 2.2 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 2.5/4.0 or 2.8 (out of 5.0) or 75%

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  34. Russia

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    • A Levels – 104 to 136 UCAS points from minimum 2 A Levels (may require certain subject grades)
    • IB – 24 to 32 points (may require subject grades at HL)
    • 55% in accepted UK based foundation programme with no module below 50%

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    Диплом Бакалавра (bachelor's degree) or Диплом Специалиста (Specialist Diploma)

    For courses requiring a 2:1 you will need a GPA of 3.75

    For courses requiring a 2:2 you will need a GPA of 3.5

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  35. South Korea

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    A-levels, International Baccalaureate, a Foundation course/HND with a minimum GPA of 2.6/4.0 or 2.8/4.5, Junior College Diploma with minimum GPA of 2.6/4.0.

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A 4 year bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a GPA 2.6-2.8 (out of 4.0), or GPA 2.8-3.0 (out of 4.5), depending on the course you choose.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  36. Sri Lanka

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    55-65% in three A levels, depending on the course you choose.

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A bachelor’s degree with GPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) for courses requiring a  2:2 classification, and GPA 3.3 (out of 4.0) for courses requiring a 2:1 classification.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  37. Taiwan

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    A-levels, International Baccalaureate, Junior College Diploma, or Foundation course.

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A bachelor's degree with 70% or GPA 2.8, or 65% if you have studied at a national institution. 

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  38. Tanzania

    Qualifications needed for Foundation/International Year Zero study

    Tanzania Secondary School Leaving Certificate or iGCSE, five subjects at Grace C or above (or equivalent qualification)

    For International Year Zero: Tanzania Secondary School Leaving Certificate with grades A - C

    English language requirements

    International Year Zero: Minimum IELTS 4.5 with pre-sessional English

    DMU foundation courses: IELTS 6.0

    Tanzania Secondary School Leaving Certificate or iGCSE (Grade C or above) or IELTS 5.0

     

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    Tanzania Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) / National Form VI Examination - Minimum of grade C overall

    If you have studied Tanzania Secondary School Leaving Certificate or iGCSE and achieved Grade C or above, plus A-levels, foundation or a national diploma, we will consider you for entry onto an undergraduate degree.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, an audition, or require a student to have a particular qualification.

    English language requirements

    Tanzania Secondary School Leaving Certificate or iGCSE (Grade C or above)

    or

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art, Design, Engineering and Computing subjects
    • IELTS 6.5 for Pharmacy, Business, Law, Social Sciences, Sciences and Humanities subjects
    • IELTS 7.5 for Speech and Language Therapy

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A good first degree from a recognised university. Minimum of Lower Class Second. Some courses require an Upper Class Second.

    If you wish to study one of our master’s courses and you have a Third Class degree or are an HND graduate, an International Incorporated Masters is the ideal course to bridge the gap.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    Tanzania Secondary School Leaving Certificate or iGCSE (Grade C or above)

    or

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art, Design, Engineering and Computing subjects
    • IELTS 6.5 for Business, Law, Social Sciences, Sciences and Humanities subjects
    • IELTS 7.0 for GDL
  39. Thailand

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    A-levels, International Baccalaureate, or a Foundation course.

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, an audition, or require a student to have a particular qualification.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A bachelor's degree with GPA 2.4.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  40. Turkey

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    • A levels – 104 to 136 UCAS points from minimum 2 A levels (may require certain subject grades)
    • IB – 24 to 32 points (may require subject grades at HL)
    • 55% in accepted UK based foundation programme with no module below 50%
    • Devlet Lise Diplomasi with an overall grade of 70% or 4/5

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, an audition, or require a student to have a particular qualification.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A bachelor’s degree with 60% or GPA 2.7 for courses requiring a 2.2 classification, and 65% or GPA 3.0 for courses requiring a 2.1 classification.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  41. United Arab Emirates

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    • A Levels - 104 to 136 UCAS points from minimum 2 A Levels (may require certain subject grades)
    • IB – 24 to 32 points (may require subject grades at HL)
    • 55% in accepted UK based foundation programme with no module below 50%
    • Standard XII - Pass Standard XII with a minimum average of 65% from the best 4 subjects excluding Hindi
    • American High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0, plus 
    • ACT composite score of 23 or above or SAT1 (Post 2016) Minimum of 550 (R+W) plus 550 (Maths) = 1100/1600, plusAdvanced Placement, 2 subjects from group A with grade 3 or above or SAT2 - 2 subject tests with a minimum score of 500 in each = 1000

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, an audition, or require a student to have a particular qualification.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    For courses that require a 2.1 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 3.0/4.0 or 3.5 (out of 5.0) or 80%

    For courses that require a 2.2 classification, we accept an equivalent of GPA 2.5/4.0 or 2.8 (out of 5.0) or 75%

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  42. United States of America

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    • High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0, 
    • Advanced Placement, 2 subjects from group A or group B with grade 3 or above

    If you hold an associate degree from a community college you may be eligible for direct entry onto year 2 of our undergraduate courses. Our normal criteria is a GPA 3.0, plus you will need to submit a copy of your transcript so that course leaders can check the modules and syllabus match.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    A bachelor’s degree with GPA 2.8 for courses requiring a 2.2 classification, and GPA 3.2 for courses requiring a 2.1 classification.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

  43. Ukraine

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    Atestat pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu (Certificate of Secondary School Education) not accepted for direct entry to Year 1. 

    55% in accepted UK-based foundation programme with no module below 50%.

    Successful completion of 1 year bachelor's degree at a Ukrainian univeristy  

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, an audition, or require a student to have a particular qualification.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    Bachelor's degree OR a specialist degree. For programs requiring 2.1 you will need 3.5/5 or 7/12. For programs requiring 2.2 you will need 3.25 or 6/12.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses

  44. Uzbekistan

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    O'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida Shahodatnoma (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) not accepted for direct entry to Year 1. Students can enter Year 1 after having successfully studied 1 year in a bachelor's degree programme or a recognised Foundation program. 

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, an audition, or require a student to have a particular qualification.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    Bakalavr Diplomi (bachelor's degree) or Diplomi (Specialist Diploma). For programs requiring a 2:1 you will require 80%+.

    For courses requiring a 2.2 you will require a 71%+.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  45. Vietnam

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    A levels, International Baccalaureate, a Foundation course or completion of the first year of a bachelor's course with GPA of of 6.7/10 or 2.6/4. Entry to year 2 or 3 is possible if you have studied a College Diploma/Associate Degree (Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc).

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, an audition, or require a student to have a particular qualification.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Art and Design, Business, Computing and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Law courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Humanities and Media courses
    • IELTS 6.5-7.5 for Science courses

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

     

    A bachelor's degree with GPA 6.5 and above

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent. Our postgraduate IELTS requirements are:

    • IELTS 6.0 for Business and Computing courses
    • IELTS 6.0-6.5 for Art, Design and Engineering courses
    • IELTS 6.5 for Humanities, Media, Law and Science courses
  46. Zimbabwe

    Qualifications needed for undergraduate study

    A-levels, International Baccalaureate, or Foundation course.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, an audition, or require a student to have a particular qualification.

    Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

    If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

    English language requirements

    • ZIMSEC (Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education) O-Level English - Grade C or above
    • GCE O-Level English (Grade C or above)

    Qualifications needed for postgraduate (taught) study

    Bachelor's degree from a recognised Zimbabwean university with a minimum 2.2/55% or a GPA or 2.5/5.0.

    Some courses have additional entry criteria such as a portfolio, work experience or require you to have a degree in a related field.

    English language requirements

    • ZIMSEC (Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education) O-Level English - Grade C or above
    • GCE O-Level English (Grade C or above)