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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 Indonesian 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

  • Senior Secondary School graduates (holders of STTB SMA) and Diploma D1 graduates must complete an international foundation programme recognised by Bournemouth University such as the BU International Foundation Certificate
  • Diploma (Holder of D2) graduates may enter Year 1 of undergraduate course in relevant areas of study

How to apply for an undergraduate course at BU.

Top-up courses

  • Diploma D4 - You may enter a Top-Up degree (i.e. final year level) in relevant areas of study.

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

Postgraduate courses

  • University Graduates (Sarjana S1 - accredited with A) can apply for entry to Masters Degree courses.

How to apply for a postgraduate course at BU.

Research programmes

  • University Graduates (Magister) can apply for entry of MPhil or possible PhD programmes.

How to apply for a research programme at BU.