Coming to study from Ghana

If you want to take an undergraduate course with us but do not yet have the qualifications needed to apply, we may offer a foundation course that will enable you to qualify and secure a place. 

The Ghanaian equivalents for their entry requirements will depend on which of these one-year intensive introductions you apply for.  

Foundation year for engineering, maths or physics

The Foundation year for engineering, maths or physics prepares you to take up one of 19 undergraduate degrees in engineering, maths or physics.

To apply for it you need:

• West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
• with an overall average score of B or B3 in at least 5 subjects
• and a minimum score of B2 in both maths and physics

Science Foundation Year

The Science Foundation Year prepares you to take many of our science undergraduate degrees.

To apply for it you need:

• WASSCE
• with an overall average score of B or B3 in at least 5 subjects
• and a minimum score of B2 in both maths and a science subject

OnCampus undergraduate foundation programmes

The OnCampus undergraduate foundation programmes prepare international students for degrees in:

• Art and design
• Business, economics, finance and management
• Humanities and social sciences
• Engineering and physical sciences
• Life sciences
  They include English language study and will secure you a place on your chosen degree if you complete the foundation programme successfully.

To apply for one of these foundation programmes you need:

• WASSCE
• with an average score of C6 in at least 5 subjects

Most of our undergraduate degrees take 3 years to complete full time and award a bachelor’s degree in the field you study.

To study with us at undergraduate level, you need one of the following, with a minimum grade dependent on which course you're applying for:

• high grades in A levels
• an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of between 28 and 38 points
• completion of a recognised foundation course taken in the UK, Australia or Canada
• completion of the first year of a recognised Ghanaian university honours degree

See your course page for the exact requirements you'll need to meet.

The OnCampus pre-master's programmes prepare international students for studying at the master’s degree level. They take place over 2 semesters and focus on improving English language, study and research skills.

If you have a UK 2:2 degree but need a 2:1, successfully completing a programme will secure you a place on your chosen degree.

To apply for a pre-master's programme, you need:

• English language skills from 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no single element less than 5.0)

Our postgraduate taught degrees involve more advanced study and usually take 1 year, depending on the course. Degrees awarded include master’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas and certificates.

You need a bachelor's degree to apply for one. Depending on the course you're applying for, you'll need either a:    

• UK 1st degree equivalent: 70% or 3.75 out of 4, or a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 out of 5.0
• UK 2:1 degree equivalent: 60% or GPA 3.25 out of 4, or GPA 3.5 out of 5

See your course page for the exact requirement.

Your qualifying degree must have been awarded by a recognised Ghanaian university.

You may also be considered if you have an equivalent professional qualification approved by the University.

To study for a PhD or research degree with us, you need all of the following:

• a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree
• a master's degree with merit
• a strong research proposal

Qualifying degrees must have been awarded by a recognised university.