Which UK universities accept a 6.0 CGPA for a taught masters?
Yes, several UK universities will accept your 6.0 CGPA, since this converts to roughly a 2:2 second class lower degree or a 55 to 60 percent score under the UK grading system. You have genuine choice here, ranging from established public universities to modern institutions that weigh your experience just as heavily as your transcript.
Universities That Accept a 6.0 CGPA Directly
| University | Typical Requirement |
|---|---|
| University of East Anglia | 55 to 60 percent (6.0 CGPA) |
| Cardiff University | 55 to 60 percent (6.0 CGPA) |
| University of York | 55 to 60 percent (6.0 CGPA) |
| University of Dundee | 55 to 60 percent (6.0 CGPA) |
| University of Sussex | 55 to 60 percent (6.0 CGPA) |
| Swansea University | 55 to 60 percent (6.0 CGPA) |
| University of Essex | 55 to 60 percent (6.0 CGPA) |
| Nottingham Trent University | 55 to 60 percent (6.0 CGPA) |
| University of Lincoln | Accepts down to 5.3 CGPA |
Flexible, Experience Focused Universities
- University of Hertfordshire, Coventry University, and Anglia Ruskin University often weigh your work experience and statement of purpose over a strict CGPA cutoff.
- University of Bedfordshire, University of East London, London South Bank University, De Montfort University, and Teesside University follow a similar holistic review process.
- Russell Group and Tier 1 courses usually need 6.5 to 7.5+, though some non-STEM programmes at Cardiff or York still accept 6.0.
My Advice
Build your shortlist around 5 to 6 universities that explicitly state a 6.0 CGPA or 2:2 minimum, and if your target university sits just out of reach, ask about a pre-masters or international year one pathway instead of writing off the course entirely.
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