Regulations for admission to degree programmes
6. Applicants with non-UK qualifications
Candidates with non-UK qualifications will normally be expected to have qualifications of an equivalent standard to those outlined in these Regulations, and should also meet the programme specific entry requirements. (Academic entry requirements for international students are listed at /international/).
Candidates for undergraduate programmes from countries whose education systems offer fewer than 13 years of formal education, or whose qualifications have not been assessed by the University of 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载 as equivalent, may be required to provide evidence of additional study, such as GCE A-levels or equivalent.
The University of 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载 Entry Requirements and Policy Advisory Group, with approval from the Academic Quality and Standards Subcommittee will review periodically guidance on the equivalence of non-UK qualifications to be used when assessing applications. The University of 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载 will normally be guided by international qualification information provided by the University and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS), the UK National Information Centre (UK ENIC), the awarding organisations, evidenced guidance from the University’s international officers, and senior academic and professional judgement of prior experience of qualifications when determining their equivalence.
Candidates for admission must satisfy the University that their academic qualifications are sufficient to enable them to undertake the programme of study.
7. English language requirements
All programmes at the University of 天发娱乐棋牌_天发娱乐APP-官网|下载 are taught in the medium of English (other than in Modern Languages where instruction will be in both English and the language(s) being taught). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate that they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency in order to be admitted to a programme of study at the University.
The University's general entrance requirements stipulate that all applicants must possess at least a GCSE grade 4 or C (or equivalent) in English. Where a programme stipulates a higher standard, the programme requirement takes precedent.
In the case of applicants with English language qualifications other than GCSE, the University maintains a list of suitable equivalent examinations or English language tests which are accepted. These may be viewed online at www.southampton.ac.uk/admissions-language.
The University may also consider for admission applicants who have studied recently for a degree which was taught and assessed wholly in the medium of English. This information may be viewed online at www.southampton.ac.uk/admissions-language.
8. Students requiring a visa to study in the UK
In addition to the University's general or programme-specific requirements in relation to English language proficiency, the UK Home Office also sets its own minimum standards for English language in relation to those students requiring a visa to study in the UK. The University will comply with its obligations under the relevant immigration legislation which may be updated from time to time. The University cannot be held liable for any additional costs applicants may incur as a result of legislative changes. Information regarding the current English language requirements of the Home Office may also be found online at www.southampton.ac.uk/admissions-language.
Updated by the Academic Standards and Quality Committee in June 2018 and approved by Senate in July 2018.
Reviewed in May 2019; endorsed by AQSC Approved by Senate June 2019
Reviewed in August 2023; text previously in the University Ordinances now included; approved by Senate August 2023
Reviewed and updated; May 2024. Approved by Senate in June 2024