Coming to study from the Philippines

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

They include: 

• the Foundation year for engineering, maths or physics, which prepares you to take up one of 19 undergraduate degrees in engineering, maths or physics
• the Science Foundation Year, which prepares you to take many of our science undergraduate degrees
• the OnCampus undergraduate foundation programmes, which are run by our partner and prepare international students for a variety of degrees, including art, business, the humanities, science, engineering and more 

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 a bachelor's degree from a Filipino University. 
 

Alternatively, we accept one of the following, with the minimum grade or score dependent on which course you're applying for:

• UK A levels with grades from BBB to A*AA, or
• an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of between 30 and 38 points

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 equivalent 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)

The Pre-Masters route is recommended if you have completed a bachelor's degrees from the following universities:

• Ateneo de Manilla University
• De La Salle University
• University of Santo Tomas
• University of the Philippines Diliman

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.

To apply, you'll need a bachelor's degree awarded by a recognised university. 

Depending on which course you apply for, your minimum grade requirement will be a:

• first class UK degree equivalent, with a grade of 1.59 or lower
• UK 2:1 degree equivalent, with a grade between 2.0 and 2.5
• UK 2:2 degree equivalent, with a grade between 2.51 and 3.49

The Pre-Masters route is recommended if you have completed a bachelor's degrees from the following universities:

• Ateneo de Manilla University
• De La Salle University
• University of Santo Tomas
• University of the Philippines Diliman

Alternatively, we accept a Masters degrees from a Filipino University. 

See your course page for the exact requirement.

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.