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 Singapore
- Singapore / Cambridge GCE A level
| A-level requirement | Singapore / Cambridge GCE A level |
|---|---|
| AAA (144) | AAA in H2 studies |
| AAB (136) | AAB in H2 studies |
| ABB (128) | ABB in H2 studies |
| BBB (120) | BBB in H2 studies |
| BBC (112) | BBC in H2 studies |
| BCC (104) | BCC in H2 studies |
| CCC (96) | CCC in H2 studies |
| CCD (88) | CCD in H2 studies |
| CDD (80) | CDD in H2 studies |
| DDD (72) | DDD in H2 studies |
| CC (64) | CC in H2 studies |
| CD (56) | CD in H2 studies/ pass grades H1 studies |
| DD (48) | DD in H2 studies/ pass grades H1 studies |
| EE (32) | EE in H2 studies / pass grades H1 studies / GCE O level with 5 passes at C5 or above |
GCSE Equivalencies:
- GCSE grade B / grade 5 equivalent: Singapore / Cambridge GCE O level grade B4
- GCSE grade C / grade 4 equivalent: Singapore / Cambridge GCE O level grade C6
If you do not meet our minimum undergraduate requirements, you may still be able to apply for one of our foundation courses.
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 | Bachelor (Honours) Degree. Or Bachelor degree awarded by Singapore management (SMU) or Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) |
|---|---|
| 2:1 (for direct entry) | II (upper) – Second Class (Upper) Honours / 3.1 out of 4.0 GPA / 4.0 out of 5.0 GPA/CAP |
| 2:2 (for direct entry) | II (lower) – Second Class (Lower) Honours / 2.7 out of 4.0 GPA / 3.5 out of 5.0 GPA/CAP |
| Pass grade (for a pre-master’s course) | III – Third Class Honours / Pass / 1.0 out of 4.0 GPA / 2.0 out of 5 GPA/CAP |
| Notes | When awarded by: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) (5 point GPA), National University of Singapore (NUS) (cumulative average point - CAP), Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) (5 point GPA). |
One of the following:
- Undergraduate - Minimum grade of C6 in Singapore/Cambridge O-level plus qualifications above this level in English
- Postgraduate - Minimum grade of C6 in Singapore/Cambridge O-level with academic or professional use of English following this.
- 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.