South African Students

South Africa

Foundation / Access

• Senior Certificate (with matriculation) with less than BBBCC at higher level  
• National Senior Certificate (from Nov 2008) with less than an average of Grade 5 rating

Undergraduate first year entry

• Senior Certificate (with matriculation) with at least BBBCC grades at higher level  
• National Senior Certificate (from Nov 2008) with an average of Grade 5 rating   
• International Baccalaureate diploma - 28 points or more to be considered for direct admission to Bachelor degree courses

Second and Third year entry

• Entry to Year 2 is possible for students who have completed two years of a relevant degree in South Africa   
• Entry to Year 3 (‘top-up’) is possible for students who have completed three years of a relevant degree in South Africa  Postgraduate    

Postgraduate Diploma / Masters Degree / MBA courses

• Bachelor of Arts/Science (Hons) from a recognised university in South Africa

PhD / Post doctorate

• Masters degree from a recognised university in South Africa

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE ASSESSED FOR ENTRY ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

English Language

• Foundation programmes range from IELTS 5.0 to IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent)
• Undergraduate programmes - IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent recognised English Language test) or Grades A – C in O-level, A level or IB
• Postgraduate programmes - normally IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent recognised English Language test)

If you do not meet the English language entry requirements, you can undertake a pre-sessional English language programme.

Contact

If you have any questions about applying to the University of Bolton please email: international@bolton.ac.uk

University of Bolton
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Bolton
BL3 5AB