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Academic requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from across the world for entry on to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

Postgraduate entry requirements

Applicants for postgraduate study should achieve a BA (Hons) or BSc Degree with a 2:1 or equivalent (between 60-70% depending on the country) for entry into our postgraduate programmes. Ideally your undergraduate degree would be in a subject related to your proposed course of study or you would have relevant experience.

If you are unsure whether you meet our entry requirements, please email ioadmissions@norwichuni.ac.uk and we can advise further.

Advanced entry

If you have either undertaken university-level study or hold an RQF Level 4 Diploma or equivalent, eg: Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma, or Associate Degree, you may be eligible for advanced entry into Year 2. This will depend on your academic qualification and your portfolio of creative work. You must indicate on your application that you are applying for advanced entry and provide certificates attesting to your previous study.

Please email ioadmissions@norwichuni.ac.uk if you want to discuss your application further or to confirm whether your qualification meets our requirements for advanced entry.

Undergraduate entry requirements

Below are some of the typical international qualifications or offers for undergraduate study:

QualificationYear 0
Entry Requirements
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points – Architecture64 points or above120 points or above
UCAS Tariff Points – All Other Courses64 points or above104 points or above
A LevelsSuccessful completion of A Levels with a score of CC or aboveSuccessful completion of A Levels with a score of BBB – BCC or above
IB Diploma24 points or equivalent to 64 UCAS points26 points or equivalent to 104 UCAS points
IB Career PathwaySuccessful completion of 2 DP courses and careers-related studySuccessful completion of 2 DP courses with a score of 4 or above and careers-related study
Foundation DiplomaSuccessful completion of the Foundation Diploma.Successful completion of the Foundation Diploma with a score of 60% or above

If your qualification isn’t listed above, please see our country-specific entry requirements for UG below.

Country specific entry requirements

If you cannot find your country on the below list or none of the qualifications are relevant for you, please email ioadmissions@norwichuni.ac.uk and provide us details of your qualifications and score. We will then advise you further on the entry criteria based on your individual circumstance.

CountryYear 0Year 1
AlbaniaSuccessful completion of the Diplomë e Maturës Shtetërorescore, with a score of 7/10 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year
AlgeriaSuccessful completion of Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire, with a score of 10/20 or aboveSuccessful completion of Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur, with a score of 12/20 or above; or
Successful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
AngolaSuccessful completion of a Foundation YearSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
ArgentinaSuccessful completion of Título de Bachiller, with a score of 6 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
ArmeniaSuccessful completion of the Certificate of Secondary General Education, with a score of 7.5 or aboveSuccessful completion of Araratian Baccalaureate, with a score of BBC or above
AustraliaSuccessful completion of Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate of all Australian, with a score of 60 or aboveSuccessful completion of ATAR, with a score of 70 or above
AustriaSuccessful completion of Matura, with a score of 4 or aboveSuccessful completion of Matura, with a score of 3 or above
AzerbaijanSuccessful completion of Certificate of Completed Secondary Education (Svidetel’stvo o Srednem Obrazovanii)Successful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
BahamasSuccessful completion of Bahamas GCSEs in at least five subjects, with a score of C or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
BahrainSuccessful completion of Bahraini Tawjahiya / Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (General Secondary Education Certificate), with a score of 70% or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year
BangladeshSuccessful completion of HSC with a score of 3 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Polytechnic Diploma or Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
BarbadosSuccessful completion of the Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate, with a score of 1-3Successful completion of Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with a score or III or above
BelarusSuccessful completion of Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education, with a score of 5 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
BelgiumSuccessful completion of Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire du Deuxieme Degre, with a score of 5/10 or 11/20, or aboveSuccessful completion of Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs, with a score of 6/10 or 12/20, or above
BeninSuccessful completion of Baccalauréat, with a score of 10 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
BermudaSuccessful completion of the Bermuda School DiplomaSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
BhutanSuccessful completion of the Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate, with a score of 50% or aboveSuccessful completion of the Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate, with a score of 60% or above
BoliviaSuccessful completion of the Diploma de Bachiller, with a score of 12 or aboveSuccessful completion of Licenciado or Título de Técnico Universitario Medio or Diploma de Técnico Superior, with a score of 64% or above.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaSuccessful completion of Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu (RS) / Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi (FiBH) (Secondary School leaving diploma), with a score or 2.5 or above
Successful completion of Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu (RS) / Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi (FiBH) (Secondary School leaving diploma), with a score or 4 or above
BotswanaSuccessful completion of Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education, with a grade of C or above in 5 subjectsSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
BrazilSuccessful completion of Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio, with a grade of 6 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year
British ColumbiaSuccessful completion of Canadian Secondary School Graduation Diploma, with a score of 60 or above.Successful completion of Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma, with a score of 70/ BBBBB or above.
BruneiSuccessful completion of Brunei / Cambridge GCE A levels, with a CC or aboveSuccessful completion of Brunei / Cambridge GCE A levels, with a BBB-BCC or above
BulgariaSuccessful completion of Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, with a score of 3 or aboveSuccessful completion of Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, with a score of 5 or above
CambodiaSuccessful completion of the Cambodian Diploma of Upper Secondary Education, with a score of C or aboveSuccessful completion of the Cambodian Associate Degree or a Foundation Year, with a score of 60% or above
CameroonSuccessful completion of Baccalaureat of General Secondary EducationSuccessful completion of Brevet de Technicien Supérieur, with a score of 11/20 or above
CanadaSuccessful completion of Canadian Secondary School Graduation Diploma, with a score of 60 or above.Successful completion of High/Secondary School Diploma/Certificate, with a score of 70 or above
ChileSuccessful completion of Chilean Licencia de Educación, with 5 subjects, with a minimum score of 4 in eachSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
ChinaSuccessful completion of the Chinese High School Certificate (Huikao), with a score of 60% and above; or
Successful completion of the Gaokao from any stream, with a score of 150 and above
Successful completion of the Gaokao from any stream, with a score of 300 and above; or
Successful completion of a Foundation Year or Chinese Diploma, with a score of 60% and above
ColombiaSuccessful completion of the Colombian Bachillerato, with a score of 60% or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
CroatiaSuccessful completion of Svjedodzba o Maturi, with a score of 2 or aboveSuccessful completion of Svjedodzba o Maturi, with a score of 3.6 or above
CyprusSuccessful completion of the Apolytirion, with a score of 15 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Apolytirion, with a score of 17 or above
Czech RepublicSuccessful completion of the Maturita, with a score of 4 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Maturita, with a score of 3 or above
DenmarkSuccessful completion of Studentereksamen, with a score of 6 or aboveSuccessful completion of Studentereksamen, with a score of 7 or above
Dominican RepublicSuccessful completion of the Bachillerato, with a score of 7/10 or 15/20 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
EcuadorSuccessful completion of the Bachillerato, with a score of 70% or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
EgyptSuccessful completion of Hanawiyya al-A’aamaI (General Secondary Education Certificate), with a score of 80% or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
El SalvadorSuccessful completion of Título de Bachille, with a score of 6 or aboveSuccessful completion of Técnico, with a score of 8 or above
EstoniaSuccessful completion of Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus with a score of 4 or above; or
Riigieksamid, with a score of 60% or above
Successful completion of Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus with a score of 3 or above; or
Riigieksamid, with a score of 70% or above
EthiopiaSuccessful completion of the Ethiopian School Leaving CertificateSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
FinlandSuccessful completion of Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen, with a score of 3 or aboveSuccessful completion of Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen, with a score of 4 or above
FranceSuccessful completion of the Baccalaureate, with a score of 10 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Baccalaureate, with a score of 12 or above
GambiaSuccessful completion of the SSCE (WAEC), with a score of C6 or above in 5 subjectsSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
GeorgiaSuccessful completion of Sashualo Ganatlebis AtestasiSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
GermanySuccessful completion of the Abitur, with a score of 3 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Abitur, with a score of 2.5 or above
GhanaSuccessful completion of the WASSCE in 5 subjects, with a score of C or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
GreeceSuccessful completion of the Apolytirion, with a score of 13 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Apolytirion, with a score of 17 or above
GuatemalaSuccessful completion of the Bachiller/Bachillerato/Perito, with a score of 55%Successful completion of Tecnico, with a score of 65% or above
Hong KongSuccessful completion of the HKDSE with the equivalent of 64 UCAS Tariff Points, where
5** = 56 points
5* = 52 points
5 = 48 points
4 = 32 points
3 = 16 points
2 = 0 points
1 = 0 points

OR
Successful completion of Diploma of Foundation Studies, Pre-Associate Degree or Diploma Yi Jin, with an overall Grade of D or equivalent.
Successful completion of the HKDSE with the equivalent of 104 UCAS Tariff Points, where
5** = 56 points
5* = 52 points
5 = 48 points
4 = 32 points
3 = 16 points
2 = 0 points
1 = 0 points

OR
Successful completion of Diploma of Vocational Education or Diploma of Foundation Studies, Pre-Associate Degree, Diploma Yi Jin, with an overall Grade of C or equivalent.
HungarySuccessful completion of Erettsegi, with a score of 2 or aboveSuccessful completion of Erettsegi, with a score of 3 or above
IcelandSuccessful completion of Studentsprof, with a score of 6 or aboveSuccessful completion of Studentsprof, with a score of 7 or above
IndiaSuccessful completion of Standard XII, with a score of 55% or aboveSuccessful completion of Standard XII, with a score of 65% or above
IndonesiaSuccessful completion of SMA / STTB, with a score of 60% or aboveSuccessful completion of SMA / STTB, with a score of 70% or above
IranSuccessful completion of the High School Diploma, with a score of 14 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe), with a score of 14 or above
IraqSuccessful completion of the Secondary School Certificate, with a score of 80% or above Successful completion of the Diploma of Technician (Technical Diploma), with a score of 65% or above
IrelandSuccessful completion of the FETAC, with a Merit score in a minimum of 3 subjectsSuccessful completion of the Irish highers to meet our UCAS tariff points requirement
IsraelSuccessful completion of the Israeli Bagrut (Matriculation Certificate), with a score of 65 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Israeli Bagrut (Matriculation Certificate), with a score of 75 or above
ItalySuccessful completion of Diploma di Esame di Stato, with a score of 60 or aboveSuccessful completion of Diploma di Esame di Stato, with a score of 70 or above
Ivory CoastSuccessful completion of the French Baccalaureate, with a score of 10 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
JapanSuccessful completion of the Japanese Upper Secondary School Leaving CertificateSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
JordanSuccessful completion of the Tawjihi (secondary school certificate), with a score of 75% or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
KazakhstanSuccessful completion of the Attestat o srednem obrazovami / Svidetel’stvo o srednem obrazovanii, with a score of 3 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Attestat o srednem obrazovami / Svidetel’stvo o srednem obrazovanii, with a score of 4 or above
KenyaSuccessful completion of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), with a score of C or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year.
KosovoSuccessful completion of the Matura, with a score of 2 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
KuwaitSuccessful completion of the General Secondary Education Certificate, with a score of 70% or aboveSuccessful completion of The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) Diploma with a score of 2/4 or 50% or above
LaosSuccessful completion of a Foundation YearSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
LatviaSuccessful completion of the Atestats, with a score of 5-7 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Atestats, with a score of 7-8 or above
LebanonSuccessful completion of the Lebanese Baccalauréat, with a score of 12/20 or 60% or aboveSuccessful completion of the Lebanese Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur, with a score of 60% or above
LibyaSuccessful completion of the Tawjihiyya (secondary school certificate), with a score of 80% or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
LithuaniaSuccessful completion of the Brandos Atestatas, with a score of 6 or above, and 50% in the state examinationsSuccessful completion of the Brandos Atestatas, with a score of 7.5 or above, and 50% in the state examinations
LuxembourgSuccessful completion of the Luxembourgish Diplôme de Fin d’Études Secondaires, with a score of 30 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Luxembourgish Diplôme de Fin d’Études Secondaires, with a score of 40 or above
MalawiSuccessful completion of the Malawi School Certificate of EducationSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
MalaysiaSuccessful completion of the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia, with a score of 2.5 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia, with a score of 3 or above; or UEC (5 subjects) with a score of A1-B5 or above
MaldivesSuccessful completion of UCLES A level / Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), with a score of CC or aboveSuccessful completion of UCLES A level / Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), with a score of BBC or above
MaltaSuccessful completion of Matriculation Certificate, with a score of D or aboveSuccessful completion of Matriculation Certificate, with a score of C or to meet our UCAS tariff points requirement
MauritiusQualifications to meet our UCAS tariff points requirementQualifications to meet our UCAS tariff points requirement
MexicoSuccessful completion of Bachiller/Bachillerato, with a score of 7 or 70%, or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year.
MoldovaSuccessful completion of the Diploma de Bacalaureat, with a score of 7 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Diploma de Bacalaureat, with a score of 8 or above
MongoliaSuccessful completion of the Certificate of Complete Secondary Education, with a score of 70% or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
MoroccoSuccessful completion of the Baccalauréat, with a score of 10 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Baccalauréat, with a score of 15 or above
MyanmarSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year.Successful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
NamibiaSuccessful completion of the Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate, with a score of 1-2Successful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
NepalSuccessful completion of the HSSC, with a score of 60% or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
NetherlandsSuccessful completion of the VWO, with a score of 6 or aboveSuccessful completion of the VWO, with a score of 7 or above
New ZealandSuccessful completion of the University Entrance Certificate and NCEA Level 3 qualification.Successful completion of the University Entrance Certificate and NCEA Level 3 qualification with at least 2 subjects at Level 3 standard with Merit or Excellent grade.
NigeriaSuccessful completion of the WASSCE 5 subjects, with a score of C6 or above in eachSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
NorwaySuccessful completion of Vitnemal: den Videeregaende Skole Examen Artium, with a score of 3 or aboveSuccessful completion of Vitnemal: den Videeregaende Skole Examen Artium, with a score of 4 or above
OmanSuccessful completion of General Education Diploma, with a score of 60% or aboveSuccessful completion of General Education Diploma, with a score of 80% or above
OntarioSuccessful completion of Canadian Secondary School Graduation Diploma, with a score of 60 or above.Successful completion of University or University/College preparation modules, with a score of 70 or above
PakistanSuccessful completion of the HSSC, with a score of 60% or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
Palestinian National AuthoritySuccessful completion of the General Secondary Education Certificate ‘Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama’, with a score of 60% or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
PanamaSuccessful completion of the Bachillerato / High School Diploma, with a score of 3/5Successful completion of the Technico, with a score of 71% or above
PeruSuccessful completion of the Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa, with a score of 12/20 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
PhilippinesSuccessful completion of the Senior High School Diploma, with a score of 75% or aboveSuccessful completion of the Senior High School Diploma, with a score of 85% or above
PolandSuccessful completion of the Matura, with a score of 55% or aboveSuccessful completion of the Matura, with a score of 60% or above
PortugalSuccessful completion of the Diploma de Ensino Secundário, with a score of 13 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Diploma de Ensino Secundário, with a score of 16 or above
QatarSuccessful completion of the Senior School Certificate or Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-AamaSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
QuebecSuccessful completion of Canadian Secondary School Graduation Diploma, with a score of 60 or above.Successful completion of Diplôme d’Études Collègiales (DEC), with a score of 70 or above
Republic of North MacedoniaSuccessful completion of the Secondary School Leaving Diploma, with a score of 2 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Secondary School Leaving Diploma, with a score of 4 or above
RomaniaSuccessful completion of the Diploma de Bacalaureat, with a score of 6 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Diploma de Bacalaureat, with a score of 8 or above
RussiaSuccessful completion of the AttestatSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
Saudi ArabiaSuccessful completion of the General Secondary Education Certificate, 12 years of school study, with a score of 75% or aboveSuccessful completion of the Saudi Technical College/Vocational Institute/Health College, with a score of 60% or above
SenegalSuccessful completion of the Senegalese Baccalaureate, with a score of 13 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
SerbiaSuccessful completion of the Diploma of Completed Secondary Education, with a score of 2 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Diploma of Completed Secondary Education, with a score of 4 or above
SingaporeSuccessful completion of the Singapore A-Level with grades of CC or above.Successful completion of the Singapore A-Level with grades of BBB-BCC or above.
SlovakiaSuccessful completion of the Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej Skuske, with a score of 3.5 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej Skuske, with a score of 2 or above
SloveniaSuccessful completion of the Matura, with a score of 2 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Matura, with a score of 3 or above
South AfricaSuccessful completion of the South African National Senior Certificate, with a score of 60% or aboveSuccessful completion of the South African National Senior Certificate, with a score of 70% or above
South KoreaSuccessful completion of the South Korean High School Diploma, with a score of 70% or aboveSuccessful completion of the South Korean High School Diploma, with a score of 80% or above
SpainSuccessful completion of the Título de Bachillerato, with a score of 6 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Título de Bachillerato, with a score of 7 or above
Sri LankaSuccessful completion of the O Levels, with a grade of CC or aboveSuccessful completion of the Sri Lanka A Levels, with a grade of BBB-BCC or above
SudanSuccessful completion of the Sudanese School Certificate, with a score of 60% or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
SwedenSuccessful completion of the Avgångsbetyg/Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola, with a score of D or 12.5, or aboveSuccessful completion of the Avgångsbetyg/Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola, with a score of C or 15, or above
SwitzerlandSuccessful completion of the Maturity Certificate, with a score of 4 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Maturity Certificate, with a score of 4.5 or above
SyriaSuccessful completion of the Syrian General Secondary Certificate, 12 school years, with a score of 102/240 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
TaiwanSuccessful completion of the Senior High School Leaving Certificate, with a score of 80% or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
TajikistanSuccessful completion of the Certificate of Completed Secondary EducationSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
TanzaniaSuccessful completion of the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education, with a score of DDD or aboveSuccessful completion of the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education, with a score of BBB or above
ThailandSuccessful completion of the Certificate of Basic Education, with a score of MAW 6/3 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
Trinidad and TobagoSuccessful completion of the Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), with a score of 1-3 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) in six CAPE units with a score of III or above
TurkeySuccessful completion of the LISE DiplomaSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year
UgandaSuccessful completion of the Ugandan Advanced CertificateSuccessful completion of the Ugandan Advanced Certificate of Education, with a score of CCC
UkraineSuccessful completion of the Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education, with a score of 9/12 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year
United Arab EmiratesSuccessful completion of the General Secondary Education Certificate, with a score of 70% or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
United StatesSuccessful completion of the High School Diploma, with a score of 2 or aboveSuccessful completion of the High School Diploma, with a score of 3 or above, and one of the following:
1. AP – 3, 3
2. SAT I – 1100
3. SAT II – 600, 600
4. ACT – 23
5. Foundational Year – Pass
6. Associate Degree – Pass
7. 1st Year at Uni – Pass
UzbekistanSuccessful completion of the O’rta Ma’lumot To’g’risida ShahodatnomaSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
VenezuelaSuccessful completion of the Título de Bachiller, with a score of 10/20 or aboveSuccessful completion of the Licenciatura / Título de with a score of 60% or above
VietnamSuccessful completion of the Tot Nghiep Pho Thong trung Hoc, with a score of 7 or aboveSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
ZambiaSuccessful completion of the School Certificate / General Certificate of EducationSuccessful completion of a Foundation Year with a score of 60% or above
ZimbabweSuccessful completion of the Zimsec O-level/Cambridge School Certificate (CSC), with a score of CC or aboveSuccessful completion of the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) GCE A Level, with a score of BBB-BCC or above