Coming to study from Spain

The University of Southampton has an active Spanish student community. 

Learn more about the requirements you'll need to study with us, plus access other resources for Spanish students.

Entry qualification equivalencies for Spanish students

Find out the grades and academic qualifications (or their equivalents) that you'll need to study with us in the UK. These will depend on what level of study you're applying for.
 

You will also need to meet English language requirements and have your student visa in place.

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

They include: 

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

To apply for one, you need one of the following:

  • Titulo de Bachillerato, with a minimum overall grade of 7.5 to 8.5
  • UK A levels with grades from BBB to A*AA
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB) score from 30 to 38 points

Spanish equivalents to UK A levels

Overall equivalency grades:

  • A*AA: 8.5
  • AAA: 8.5
  • AAB: 8.0
  • ABB: 8.0
  • BBB: 7.5
  • BBC: 7.0
  • BCC: 7.0
  • CCC: 6.5

Individual subject equivalency grades:

  • A*: 9
  • A: 9
  • B: 8
  • C: 7

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 study skills and research methods.

They will help you improve your English language skills and will secure you a place on your chosen degree if you complete the programme successfully.

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)
  • a minimum academic requirement of 6 out of 10, or 1.3 out of 4 (the equivalent of a UK 2:2 degree)

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 need:  

  • Titulo de Grado, Licenciatura, Licenciado, Titulo de Ingeniero, or Titulo de Arquitecto
  • a minimum academic requirement of 6.7 out of 10, or 1.5 out of 4 (the equivalent of a UK 2:1 degree)

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

  • a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree or, a Spanish degree with a grade of 6.7, or higher
  • a master's degree with merit or, a Spanish master's degree with a grade of 6.7, or higher
  • a strong research proposal

Qualifying degrees are recognised by the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation in Spain (ANECA), or by your regional accreditation body.

Other resources for Spanish students