- Our typical offer will be in the region of 260 points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (for example 1 x AVCE double award).
- We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.
- We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.
- For Vietnamese students, we accept those who have successfully completed the Vietnamese High School Certificate or equivalent.
Other acceptable qualifications
BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma or equivalents
If English is not your first language
You need a minimum level of English language skills in order to study any undergraduate or postgraduate course the University of Sunderland. If English is not your first language you should have at least one of the following qualifications (or equivalent) as a minimum qualification:
- British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS): You need an overall score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each component: reading, writing, listening and speaking
- Pearson Test of English Academic with a minimum score in each individual element of 51 and 52 overall
- TOEFL score of 550 or above for Paper Based Tests or 87 Internet Based Tests
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) grade C or above
- Cambridge Certification in Advanced English (CAE) grade C or above
- O-Level English Language or GCSE English Language grades A,B or C (UK Exam board)
- Malaysian SPM 1119, grade 6 or above (only grades 1,2 or 3 are acceptable for Law)
- Degree in English
