Entry requirements: Pre-Masters Programme
Studying the Pre-Masters Programme
To join us at Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre, you must meet certain academic and English language criteria.
Our courses are available to students who are:
- at least 20 years old when they join us
- non-UK nationals.
Nationality: Available to international and EU students
Age: 20+
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5* (with minimum of 5.5 in all sub skills)
IELTS equivalents: If you do not have an IELTS test then with the combined visa, we can accept a number of IELTS equivalents which include:
- IB: 4
- GCSE: C
- A Level: D
Academic entry requirements
A recognised first degree. Please see below. If you have any questions, please contact us.
| Country | Qualification |
| Afghanistan | Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree from Kabul University 70% or Masters degree 60%. |
| Algeria | Recognised first degree: (Licence, Diplome de (Subject area) - professional fields only, Diplome d'Etudes Superieurs, Diplome d'Ingenieur, Diplome d'Architect d'Etat) all 10/20 or Master a cursus de Licence Integree 10/20. |
| Australia | Successful completion of Bachelor degree. |
| Bangladesh | 3 Year Bachelor's Degree (Hons): 45% overall 3 Year Bachelor's Degree (Regular Pass): 50% overall 4 Year Bachelor's Dgree (Any): 45% overall 3 Year Diploma: 55% overall (Diploma only accepted if taken after Year 11 or 12 of school) Fazil degree not eligible. |
| Bolivia | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Botswana | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Brazil | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Brunei | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Bulgaria | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Cambodia | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Cameroon | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Canada | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| China | Full time studies Bachelor's degree (Max 1 year internship accepted): 60%+ overall (Accepting Higher Education qualifications of 5 years, 2/2.5 years if recognized by MoE as a HE qualification equivalent. Full time studies only. Accepting Bachelor's degree/ Junior College Diploma if recognized by MoE of China for Vocational education (including vocational higher education diploma. |
| Colombia | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Egypt | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Gambia | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Ghana | Recognised first degree or HND in related subject area. |
| Hong Kong | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) or HND/Honours Diploma/Associate Degree/Professional Diploma in a related subject area at 60%. |
| India | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass 3 year Diploma 50% if taken after 11 or 12 years of school. |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree or D3/D4 Diploma. |
| Iran | Successful completion of License/Karashansi degree with grade 10/pass. |
| Iraq | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Italy | Diploma di Laurea overall grade 70. |
| Japan | Recognised first degree (50%, GPA 2.0/4.0, Associate Degree or 3-year JCD in a related subject area 60%. |
| Jordan | 4 Year Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale. |
| Kazakhstan | Recognised first degree, Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma or Kazakh Diploma (4-5 years). |
| Kenya | Recognised first degree, University Diploma or HND in a related subject area. |
| Korea | Recognised first degree - Pass grade. |
| Kuwait | 4 Year Bachelor's degree with minimum pass. |
| Laos | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Lebanon | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Libya | Bachelor's Degree minimum pass Higher Diploma in a related subject: pass. |
| Macau | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) GPA 2.0 or HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma in a related subject Area. |
| Malaysia | Recognised first degree with minimum pass or Advanced Diploma, Polytechnic Certificate or College Diploma with minimum grade average of 60%. |
| Mexico | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Moldova | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Morocco | Recognised first degree (Licence / Licence d'Études Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle / Diplôme du Cycle Normal / Diplôme de Doctorat en Pharmacie / Diplôme d'Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion), lengths of study vary with programme, 10/20. |
| Mongolia | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Myanmar | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Nepal | 3 or more years Bachelor's Degree: 40% overall. |
| New Zealand | Bachelor's degree with C- overall, 1 out of 9 GPA scale or 50%. |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree or HND in related subject area. |
| Oman | 4 Year Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale. |
| Pakistan | 2 Year Bachelor's Degree (Regular Pass) with min 1 year work experience: 55%. 3 Year Bachelor's Degree (Hons): 45% overall 3 Year Bachelor's Degree (Regular Pass): 45% overall 4 Year Bachelor's Degree (Any): 45% overall 3 Year Diploma: 55% overall (Only accepted if taken after Year 11 or 12 of school) Associate degree not eligible. |
| Panama | Titulo de Licenciado with minimum Pass. |
| Paraguay | Titulo de Licenciado with minimum Pass. |
| Peru | Titulo de Licenciado with minimum Pass. |
| Philippines | Bachelors degree with pass grades. |
| Qatar | Bachelors degree with pass grades. |
| Russia (+ Chechnya) | Recognised first degree, Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma or Kazakh Diploma (4-5 years). |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale. |
| South Africa | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Spain | Bachelor's degree (Licenciado) overall grade 5.0. |
| Singapore | Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in a related subject GPA 2.0. |
| Sri Lanka | 3 or more Years Bachelor's Degree: 40% overall 3 Year Diploma: 55% overall HND: with 75% minimum. |
| Sudan | Bachelor degree : GPA 2.00/4.00 or Third division or 50%. |
| Syria | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Taiwan | Recognised first degree or recognised higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area. 5 year Junior College Diploma holders (no work experience required). |
| Tanzania | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Thailand | Recognised first degree minimum pass. |
| Tunisia | Recognised first degrees (Bachelors degree (Licence), 3 years of study / Diplome Nationale d' (Architecture / Ingenieur) / Docteur en (Medecine / Veterinaire) / Maitrise), minimum score 10/20. |
| Turkey | Recognised first degree (Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi) GPA of 2.0 from all schools. Or Associate Degree (On- Lisans Diploması) GPA of 3.0. |
| UAE | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Uganda | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Ukraine | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Junior Specialist Diploma or Ukrainian Diploma (4/5 years) - minimum grades 3/5 or 4/12. |
| UK | Bachelor's degree - Pass level (ordinary degree). |
| USA | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Uzbekistan | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Venezuela | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
| Vietnam | Bachelor's degree minimum Pass. |
For the Pre-Masters Programme in Business, Management and Law, you may hold a degree that is not necessarily related to the programmes you are aiming to progress to.
For the Pre-Masters Programme in Engineering and Computing, you will need to hold a degree that is in a related area and has Maths content.
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)
- Oxford ELLT
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
- English Preparation for PG Studies (Online)
- 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)
Study Group is permitted to assess students’ suitability for entry onto programmes which are degree level and above under the registration for the UK Office for Students. You are therefore not required to have a UKVI SELT to obtain a Student Visa when you come to campus.
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