Northumbria University welcomes applicants from Sir Lanka with a range of qualifications across our pathway, undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses.
Please note that the following are general entry guidelines for students from Sir Lanka. Actual requirements may vary depending on your chosen course of study, and some courses may have specific or additional entry criteria; full details are available in our course directory. Decisions for entry will also be based on personal statements and previous study information, not just your final course grading.
For details on our English Language Requirements and Pre-Sessional Courses visit our English Language Centre pages.
Although some courses have specific requirements for entry, Northumbria will consider any qualification for entry to its courses.
| For entry to: | You will need: | Grade Required: |
|---|---|---|
| IFP | General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) | 75% / A / Distinction |
| General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) | May be considered if entry requirements for target course are not met. Applications will be evaluated on a case by case basis | |
| 1st Year Undergraduate | General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) | As per course A Level requirements |
| National Certificate | 65% / B / Very Good Pass | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | Bachelor General Degree | B+ / 3.3 / Second Upper |
| Bachelor Special Degree / Professional Degree | B / 3.0 / Second Lower for courses requiring a 2:2 B+ / 3.3 / Second Upper for courses requiring a 2:1 |
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| Graduate Certificate | Bachelor General Degree | C+ / 2.3 / Pass |
| Bachelor Special Degree / Professional Degree | C / 2.0 / Pass |
Please note these are general guidelines. Actual requirements will vary depending on your chosen course of study. Decisions will also be made on personal statements, additional application information, the actual institution where you studied, the courses you studied and not just your final course grading. Northumbria courses have specific requirements, full details of which can be found by clicking our Course link.
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