Entry requirements: International Year One
Studying the International Year One
To join us at the LJMU International Study Centre, you must meet certain academic and English language criteria.
Our courses are available to students who are:
- at least 18+ years old when they join us
- non-UK nationals.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for your chosen pathway programme, you can improve your skills with our English Language Preparation course.
Nationality: Available to international and EU students
Age: 18+
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5* (minimum 5.5 in writing and all other skill areas)
Academic entry requirements
Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, plus one year of further study. Please see below. If you have any questions, please contact us.
| Country | Qualification |
| Algeria | Successful completion of Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire overall 12/20 |
| Bangladesh | HSC with overall GPA 3.25 (55%), with 55% or above in Maths & English. Maximum age 22 years & 364 days |
| China (Mainland) | SH3 with 60% or above in 4 or more key subjects SH2 with 65% or above in 4 or more key subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study with a pass |
| Egypt | Successful completion of Thanaweya - overall grade 80% |
| Ghana | OND or Ghanaian A Level or Polytechnic Diploma |
| India | HSC with 55% and 50% or above in Maths, English and relevant subjects |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3 - GPA 7.0 with 4 relevant subjects |
| Iran | High School - 11/20 + Pre University Year Peeshdaneshgahe 12/20 |
| Japan | High School/Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate - GPA 3.0 |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Year 12 Tawjihi (General Seceondary Education) overall 70% |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education + 1 further year of study |
| Korea | Successful completion of High School Diploma (4th Grade, or lower if the student can demonstrate 1 further year of study) |
| Libya | Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate - 60% + 1 further year of study |
| Malaysia | STPM or A Levels - 2 Principal passes |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 65% or 55% + 1 year further study |
| Morocco | Successful completion of Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12/20 overall |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High School Matriculation - minimum of 60% achieved overall, including 60% in 4 relevant subjects + 1 further year of study |
| Nigeria | National Diploma or Certificate |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate - 55% overall |
| Qatar | High School Certificate + evidence of further study |
| Russia | Successful completion of ATTESTAT with GPA of 3.5 + successful completion of 1 further year of study |
| Saudi Arabia | Tawjihiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) min 60% in 4 or more subjects including relevant subjects + 1 year of further study |
| Taiwan | SH3 (65%) or Senior High 3 + 1 year of further study if lower than 65% |
| Thailand | Year 12 (MAW 6) with GPA 2.3 (inc 2.3 in Maths and Science for Engineering IY1) OR Completion of 1 year of post-secondary study (university or college) |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi + 1 further year of study |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT with minimum GPA 6.5 + successful completion of 1 further year of study |
| Vietnam | Year 12 with GPA 6.5 overall. Lower grades accepted with evidence of further study |
Other qualifications
| The Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) | 22 points (subject pass mark = 3) |
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Nationality: Available to international and EU students
Age: 18+
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5* (minimum 5.5 in writing and all other skill areas)
Academic entry requirements
Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, plus one year of further study. Please see below. If you have any questions, please contact us.
| Country | Qualification |
| Algeria | Successful completion of Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire overall 12/20 |
| Bangladesh | HSC with overall GPA 3.25 (55%), with 55% or above in Maths & English. Maximum age 22 years & 364 days |
| China (Mainland) | SH3 with 60% or above in 4 or more key subjects SH2 with 65% or above in 4 or more key subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study with a pass |
| Egypt | Successful completion of Thanaweya - overall grade 80% |
| Ghana | OND or Ghanaian A Level or Polytechnic Diploma |
| India | Successful completion of Standard 10+2 - minimum 50% overall |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3 - GPA 7.0 with 4 relevant subjects |
| Iran | High School - 11/20 + Pre University Year Peeshdaneshgahe 12/20 |
| Japan | High School/Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate - GPA 3.0 |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Year 12 Tawjihi (General Seceondary Education) overall 70% |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education + 1 further year of study |
| Korea | Successful completion of High School Diploma (4th Grade, or lower if the student can demonstrate 1 further year of study) |
| Libya | Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate - 60% + 1 further year of study |
| Malaysia | STPM or A Levels - 2 Principal passes |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 65% or 55% + 1 year further study |
| Morocco | Successful completion of Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12/20 overall |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High School Matriculation - minimum of 60% achieved overall, including 60% in 4 relevant subjects + 1 further year of study |
| Nigeria | National Diploma or Certificate |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate - 55% overall |
| Qatar | High School Certificate + evidence of further study |
| Russia | Successful completion of ATTESTAT with GPA of 3.5 + successful completion of 1 further year of study |
| Saudi Arabia | Tawjihiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) min 60% in 4 or more subjects including relevant subjects + 1 year of further study |
| Taiwan | SH3 (65%) or Senior High 3 + 1 year of further study if lower than 65% |
| Thailand | Year 12 (MAW 6) with GPA 2.3 (inc 2.3 in Maths and Science for Engineering IY1) OR Completion of 1 year of post-secondary study (university or college) |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi + 1 further year of study |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT with minimum GPA 6.5 + successful completion of 1 further year of study |
| Vietnam | Year 12 with GPA 6.5 overall. Lower grades accepted with evidence of further study |
Other qualifications
| The Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) | 22 points (subject pass mark = 3) |
You can start your studies with a UKVI approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), or an accepted alternative equivalent assessment, provided you meet all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
UKVI-approved SELTS include:
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
Alternative tests and qualifications accepted include:
- Pearson PTE Academic (non-UKVI) / Online
- IELTS Academic (non-UKVI)
- LanguageCert International ESOL
- TOEFL iBT/ Home Edition
- Cambridge ESOL
- AS Level English
- Cambridge iGCSE English (First Language)
- Cambridge iGCSE English (Second Language)
- BGCSE (Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education) English
- Brunei-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (B-C GCE O Level) English
- GCE O level
- Canadian High School Diploma
- Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE)
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
- Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination Use of English (HKALE)
- Standard XII English ISC and CBSE Boards
- Standard XII English Maharashtra Board and Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
- Standard XII English Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Kerala Boards with Karnataka Boards
- Standard XII English West Bengal
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
- Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
- Cambridge English Language syllabus 1119 - Malaysia
- Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate) English pass - Norway
- Singapore A Levels:
- H1 Literature in English
- H2 Literature in English
- H2 English Language and Linguistics
- Singapore O Level English
- National Senior Certificate - South Africa
- Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) in English - Tanzania
- Ugandan Certificate of Education (UCE) in English
- USA High School Graduation Diploma
- West African Examination Council Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) English
- Senior School Certificate Education (SSCE) English
- Zambia School Certificate English
- Cambridge School Certificate / Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)
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