Academic entry requirements will vary between courses. Please check the individual course page and use the equivalency tables below to work out the specific requirements for your course.
Entry requirements for China
| Qualification | A score from the Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate plus Gaokao (also known as 普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 (高考)/National College Entrance Examination/NCEE) may be considered on a case by case basis/ The Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) |
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| 144 | SSSGC with 85% overall plus Gaokao with 80% The Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) 210 in 3 subjects |
| 136 | SSSGC with 85% overall plus Gaokao with 80% The Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) 210 in 2 subjects and 170 in 1 subject |
| 128 | SSSGC with 80% overall plus Gaokao with 75% The Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) 210 in 1 subjects and 170 in 2 subject |
| 120 | SSSGC with 80% overall plus Gaokao with 75% The Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) 170 in 3 subjects |
| 112 | SSSGC with 85% overall plus Gaokao with 70% The Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) 170 in 2 subjects and 140 in 1 subject |
| 104 | SSSGC with 75% overall plus Gaokao with 70% The Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) 170 in 1 subjects and 140 in 2 subject |
| 96 | SSSGC with 75% overall plus Gaokao with 70% The Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) 140 in 3 subjects |
| 88 | SSSGC with 75% overall plus Gaokao with 70% The Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) 140 in 2 subjects and 100 in 1 subject |
| 80 | SSSGC with 70% overall (Gaokao not required) The Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) 140 in 1 subjects and 100 in 2 subject |
| 72 | SSSGC with 65% overall (Gaokao not required) The Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) 100 in 3 subjects |
| 64 | SSSGC with 65% overall (Gaokao not required) The Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) 140 in 2 subjects |
| 56 | SSSGC with 65% overall (Gaokao not required) The Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) 140 in 1 subject and 100 in 1 subject |
| 48 | SSSGC with 65% overall (Gaokao not required) The Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST) 100 in 2 subjects |
| 32/IFD | Pass year 3 of SSSGC with 65% or year 2 with 70% (Gaokao not required) |
| Notes | GCSE grade B / grade 5 equivalent: 75% (good grade B) in Maths in Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate (高中毕业证书). GCSE grade C / grade 4 equivalent: 70% (grade B) in Maths in Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate (高中毕业证书). Gaokao scores are typically issued by the provincial examination authority on-line or in the form of a results slip. Students who have completed one year of university in China and have achieved at least 75% overall may be considered for direct entry to UG programmes. This percentage is on the basis of demonstrating a performance at a level equivalent to a 2:2 and does not need to be amended according to varying tariff point requirements for entry to a course. Level 5 qualification for Top-up Entry: 专科毕业证书 Junior College Program (Zhuanke) Graduate Certificate (also known as the 大专 Dazhuan) 3 years Diploma: 70% 2.5 years Diploma: 70% |
If you do not meet our minimum undergraduate requirements, you may still be able to apply for one of our foundation courses.
- 学士学位 (Bachelor degree)
Please check the individual course listing for the bachelor degree requirement and use the equivalency table below to work out your specific requirement. If you do not meet our minimum requirements you may still be able to apply for one of our pre-master’s courses.
| Bachelor degree requirement | Equivalent grading |
|---|---|
| 2:1 | 75% |
| 2:2 | 70% |
| Pass | 60% |
Minimum English language requirements
One of the following:
- IELTS 6.0 - 7.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking
- Pre-sessional University English
- We may be able to accept alternative qualifications as evidence of your English language skills
Equivalent academic qualifications can be accepted and we are happy to consider applicants on a case by case basis. Please contact our admissions team if you wish to discuss your specific qualifications.
Progression agreements
Entry into the first year
We recognise the International Foundation Programme from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) for entry onto undergraduate degrees in Business and Technology. For more information please contact our admissions team.
Entry into the second or final year
Oxford Brookes recognise a number of qualifications which allow students to enter in the second or final year of one of our undergraduate courses.