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Entry requirements

English language entry requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can read, write, speak and understand English to a satisfactory level.

English language requirements, for the majority of our Bachelors and taught Masters courses, are normally a minimum of:

For some courses where communication is especially important the grades required may be higher and a minimum score in individual components may be requested.

Academic entry requirements

If you followed the Chinese system of education then this is our guideline for the normal entry requirements. Your application will be studied by an admissions tutor so it is important that you take the time to include information about your academic background and you as a person!

International Foundation Certificate

If you have completed 12 years of schooling in your own country and have achieved a minimum of IELTS (Academic) 5.0*, you now have the option of undertaking a one year BU International Foundation Certificate before entering a Bachelors (undergraduate) course.

* For some courses the IELTS requirement will be higher.

Undergraduate courses

Year 1 entry:

  • Chinese Senior High School Diploma plus a diploma from an international foundation programme such as the BU International Foundation Certificate, or
  • Chinese Senior High School graduate certificate plus successful completion of a relevant 1st year undergraduate programme in a recognized Chinese university, or
  • Diploma from Specialised College (zhongzhuan).

How to apply for an undergraduate course at BU.

Top-up courses

  • College Graduation Diploma (Dazhuan awarded by university / colleges on completion of 2-3 years of study), or
  • BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) or Foundation Degree in relevant subjects.

How to apply for a top-up course at BU.

Postgraduate courses

  • Bachelors degree from a recognized university in China , normally from a 4-year undergraduate programme, or
  • Bachelors degree from Higher Education Self-Study Examinations, or
  • A top up degree (see last section) or a University recognized Pre-Masters Foundation Programme.

How to apply for a postgraduate course at BU.

Research programmes

  • A postgraduate degree

How to apply for a research programme at BU.