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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 US 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

  • To have completed your High School Diploma, as well as approx 1200 points in your SAT's (I and II). This should be in three test subjects (or two subjects under the new SAT system). Advanced Placement courses will also be taken into consideration and will improve your chances of getting a place on one of our courses.
  • Associate degree.

How to apply for an undergraduate course at BU.

Postgraduate courses

  • The US Bachelor's degree is equivalent to the UK Bachelor's and so this is the basic requirement for entry to a Master's degree course. Some courses may also require a certain amount of work experience.

How to apply for a postgraduate course at BU.

Research programmes

  • Master of Arts / Master of Science - awarded after 2 years

How to apply for a research programme at BU.