Students who do not have the required IELTS Score (or equivalent) will first be required to undertake an English Language Assessment interview either face to face (in one of our regional offices) or via a webcam interview. If, from this assessment, the student's English is considered to be below that of B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), then they will be advised to take IELTS and then re-apply to the College at a later date. Those students who demonstrate their level of English is currently B1 or above (but not yet at the required level) will be offered pre-sessional English along with their academic studies.

Entry Requirements

The list below is a summary of our minimum entry requirements. However, the final decision to offer a student a place on any of our programmes will be taken with reference to their academic grades, personal statement and academic reference. For some of our programmes relevant work experience will be required. All applications are assessed on an individual basis. Applications from any students who do not meet the below requirements but have other academic/professional qualifications or relevant work experience will be considered. Students must be a minimum of 18 years old at the time of commencing their studies.

Undergraduate Programmes
The entry requirements for all of our level 4 , level 5 and Bachelors degree programmes are as follows:

• 2 A Levels or equivalent qualification from another Educational System
• Students who already have a BTEC HND in a relevant subject will be considered for the final stage of our BA programme
• Students are required to demonstrate suitable levels of English competence, the equivalent of IELTS 5.5 (or IELTs 6.0 if you wish to go straight into the final stage of a degree programme.)
• Any students considered to be eligible for exemptions for prior study, must first have this confirmed by the awarding body of the programme they have applied for

Post Graduate Programs
The entry requirements for our Postgraduate and Master's programmes are as follows:

• A UK Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution showing a pass at First, Upper Second, or Lower Second.
• A Bachelor's degree from another Educational System (from a recognised institution) with the equivalent grade
• Those students applying for the final stage of the University of Sunderland's MBA programme must have successfully completed the Edexcel BTEC Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Management Studies (PGADMS) or another postgraduate/Professional qualification recognised by the University of Sunderland
• Some relevant work experience may be required
• Applications from mature students who do not have the relevant educational requirements may be assessed on the basis of their work experience.
• Students are required to demonstrate suitable levels of English competence, the equivalent of IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 depending on the program they have applied for.

Comparability of UK and International Qualifications

During the application process the comparability of UK and International qualifications are checked on the NARIC website. International institutions are also checked to see that they appear on the list of recognised institutions on NARIC. In addition, we also check with NARIC if the authenticity of any supporting documents that are thought to be possibly invalid or of a fraudulent nature.

For students who wish to study part of their course in the UK

• EThames Graduate School fully complies with the UKBA Tier4 Visa Regulations and policy guidance.
• This applies to all International students applying from India as well as those who apply from within the UK. All applications and documents are double checked prior to a CAS being issued
• International students are required to provide evidence of their financial resources prior to a CAS being issued. This documentation must show that they have the required funds to pay for the balance of any tuition fees still outstanding and also the required maintenance funds.