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
- 高中毕业证书 Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate PLUS a recognised foundation course.
- Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate plus Gaokao (普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 (高考)/National College Entrance Examination/NCEE).
- One year of university in China achieving at least 75% overall.
Equivalencies for undergraduate degrees
| A-level requirement | Relevant equivalency |
|---|---|
| ABB | Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate with 80% overall plus Gaokao with 75% |
| BBB | Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate with 80% overall plus Gaokao with 75% |
| BBC | Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate with 80% overall plus Gaokao with 75% |
| BCC | Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate with 75% overall plus Gaokao with 70% |
| CCC | Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate with 75% overall plus Gaokao with 70% |
Equivalencies for our foundation programmes
| Programme | A-level requirement | Relevant equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated 4-year foundation programmes | CCD | Pass year 2 (or 3) of Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate with 75% overall |
| International Foundation Diploma | EE | Pass year 2 (or 3) of Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate with 70% overall |
Other equivalencies
- GCSE grade B / grade 5 equivalent: 75% (good grade B) in Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate (高中毕业证书).
- GCSE grade C / grade 4 equivalent: 70% (grade B) in Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate (高中毕业证书).
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 (for direct entry) | 80% |
| 2:2 (for direct entry) | 75% |
| Pass grade (for a pre-master’s course) | 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.