The admittance requirements at City, University of London vary depending on the subject. There are, however, some criteria that are universal throughout all courses. Applicants can consult the course pages or contact the university for specific course prerequisites.
Courses for undergraduates include:
The entry criterion for undergraduate courses is a minimum of two A-level or equivalent passes, as well as the fulfilment of various specific course prerequisites. All undergraduate applications, both domestic and international, must be submitted through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
Postgraduate programmes include:
Applicants for City's postgraduate programmes should generally have a university Honours degree or comparable qualification in a relevant subject. Applicants without an Honours degree or equivalent may be accepted for a Masters or Postgraduate Diploma provided they have appropriate experience and/or professional qualifications. Furthermore, the university accepts a number of pre-Masters programmes, including those offered by Kaplan International College London and INTO City, University of London.
Most postgraduate degree applications are submitted using a dedicated online mechanism to City (typically to the individual department that runs the course). Please consult the City's individual course pages for more information.
Language requirements in English:
Applicants must show that their ability to comprehend and express themselves in English is sufficient to profit from and fully engage in their degree. Furthermore, as part of the visa application procedure, students who require a student visa must demonstrate their English competence. Each course has its own set of English requirements. As a result, applicants should check individual course pages for specifics on courses that have particular criteria.
The English language requirements are as follows:
IELTS 6.0 is necessary for undergraduate students (IELTS 6.5 for Business and IELTS 7.0 for Journalism and Law courses)
IELTS 6.5 is necessary for postgraduate students (IELTS 7.0 for Business, Journalism and Law courses)