Bangladesh

Please note: As of 13/3/2025, all applicants domiciled in Bangladesh are required to apply via one of our agents.

We are no longer able to accept direct applications from Bangladesh.

Foundation entry requirements

In order to study at foundation level you will need to have undertaken 12 years of education and attained:

  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 (awarded on completion of Grade 12) with four subjects at 50%.

As proof of English language proficiency you would need one of the following:

  • For September start an IELTS score of 5.5, with 5.0 or above in each section
  • For January start an IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 or above in each section

The grades quoted above give an indication of a typical offer; at the Admissions Tutor’s discretion alternative qualifications or gradings may be considered. All applications will be considered individually and work experience and other interdisciplinary achievements are taken into consideration when deciding upon all applications. Applicants may also be invited to interview.

Undergraduate entry requirements

In order to study at undergraduate level (Bachelor’s degree), you will normally need to have attained one of the following:

  • Three A-levels at grade B or higher or equivalent
  • IB score of between 29 and 34 (depending on the degree subject) or equivalent
  • Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard XII, with 2 scores at 65% or above and 2 scores at 75% or above. We will consider the following qualifications: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Standard XII; Senior Secondary School Certificate (NIOS) ; India School Certificate (Class-XII) ; Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) ; India School Certificate (Class XII) (CISCE)

*Applicants for undergraduate Law programmes are normally expected to have achieved additional qualifications, such as a first degree.

The grades quoted above give an indication of a typical offer; at the Admissions Tutor’s discretion, alternative qualifications or gradings may be considered. All applications will be considered individually and work experience and other interdisciplinary achievements are taken into consideration when deciding upon all applications. Applicants may also be invited to interview.

English Language Requirements

The following English Language Qualifications will be considered in lieu of our published IELTS (or equivalent) requirements, except for applications from Punjab and Haryana.

  • Indian National Boards – CBSE or CISCE Score of 75% in English (additional interviewing conditions may also apply).
  • Indian 12th Standard Examination: Score of 75% in English (additional interviewing conditions may also apply).

We would accept the above scores without interview provided:

You have taken the examination no more than three years before the start of your course with us.

Or

Your undergraduate degree has been taught and assessed in English and you completed your degree studies no more than three years before the start of your course with us.

Postgraduate entry requirements

In order to study at postgraduate level (Master’s degree), you will normally need to have attained:

  • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution, with Second Class/Division (60%) equivalent to a British Bachelor’s (Honours) degree, with a minimum of a 2:2, depending on school of study.

UK degree classification

International equivalent (Bangladesh)

First class Honours80% /GPA 4.0/4.0
2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours)70% / GPA 3.5/4.0
2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours)60% / GPA.3./4.0

The grades quoted above give an indication of a typical offer; at the Admissions Tutor’s discretion, alternative qualifications or gradings may be considered. All applications will be considered individually and work experience and other interdisciplinary achievements are taken into consideration when deciding upon all applications. Applicants may also be invited to interview.

English Language Requirements

The following English Language Qualifications will be considered in lieu of our published IELTS (or equivalent) requirements, except for applications from Punjab and Haryana.

  • Indian National Boards – CBSE or CISCE Score of 75% in English (additional interviewing conditions may also apply).
  • Indian 12th Standard Examination: Score of 75% in English (additional interviewing conditions may also apply).

We would accept the above scores without interview provided:

You have taken the examination no more than three years before the start of your course with us.

Or

Your undergraduate degree has been taught and assessed in English and you completed your degree studies no more than three years before the start of your course with us.

Postgraduate applicants would need to take IELTS if there are any gaps in study, such as working/care leave etc. since graduation from a course taught through the medium of English for more than three years.