Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements and offers below apply to 2025 entry. 

A-Level

AAB. Specific subjects and grades may be required depending on the combination to be studied.

  

International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 34 points including at least two subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above.

  

For China:

Typically we recognise a 75% - 80% average in one year of Bachelor Degree study at a Tier 1 University and an 80% - 85% average at a Tier 2 University as comparable to AAB at A Level.

You may be considered for first year entry with a pass from a university foundation programme in China at a recognised institution with at least an 80% average and 80% in relevant subjects.

We will consider students who have achieved 75% in the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) for entry to our Undergraduate Programmes.

Many of our courses require you to have a particular background in the subject you are applying to study. If required, you must evidence these subject-specific requirements via the relevant Gaokao pathway and modules studied.

Students are welcome to apply to Newcastle University with the assistance of the Ambright Education Group via the China Excellence Identification Scheme (CEIS) and the AST (Aptitude Scholastic Test). Further details can be found on the CEIS website.

For Japan:

We typically require a Vocational degree (Senmonshi) or Associate degree (Jungakushi). This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

For South Korea:

We typically require a minimum 90% in a Junior Diploma. This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

For Taiwan:

We typically require:

two year Junior College Diploma (and completed Senior High School)
or a five year Junior College Diploma (and completed Junior High School)
or a minimum 70% average in one or two years of a Bachelor degree at public or private university

This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

English Language requirements:

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Entrance courses (INTO)

International Pathway Courses are specialist programmes designed for international students who want to study in the UK. We provide a range of study options for international students in partnership with INTO. 

Find out more about International Pathway Courses

https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/international-pathway-courses/

Admissions policy

This policy applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate admissions at Newcastle University. It is intended to provide information about our admissions policies and procedures to applicants and potential applicants, to their advisors and family members, and to staff of the University.

University Admissions Policy and related policies and procedures

https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/policies/

Credit transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can allow you to convert existing relevant university-level knowledge, skills and experience into credits towards a qualification. Find out more about the RPL policy which may apply to this course.

https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/rpl/