Entry Requirements for Sri Lankan Students
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
For entry to the IFP, Undergraduate or Postgraduate programmes, excluding the Pre-Master Foundation programme all students must show evidence of English to the standards listed below.
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL -paper based 550 or computer based 213 or internet based 80
- English O level - grades A-C
- Advanced Cambridge Diploma or Certificate Grades A-C
For more details on English Exemptions and Formal English Language Tests, please visit our English Language Requirements Page
ACADEMIC
Undergraduate Programmes
Extended Bachelor Degree (4 years)
This is a 4 year programme taught in full at the University of Bedfordshire. The first year is a bridging foundation year. For entry to this 4 year programme you will need:
- IELTS 5.0 or equivalent TOEFL
Bachelors Degree (3 years)
- Students must have Five " O" Levels and Three " A" Levels with Credit pass
- Students applying for an undergraduate programme in Media, Art & Design must provide evidence of interest and ability in subject area normally through a portfolio of work
- Credit transfer arrangements may be possible on an individual case basis ( outside of agreed partner institutional arrangements)
- A student with a good result after 2 years of study, who has completed the appropriate subjects, may be considered for Level 2, Semester 1 entry
- Students successfully completing 3 years (of a 4 year degree programme) with a good result may be considered for a Level 2, Semester 2 entry
Postgraduate Programmes
Masters Degree (1 year)
- Students must show evidence of reaching the standards (mentioned below) before they can be made an offer for entry to any taught postgraduate programmes offered by the university
Subject Area - MBA
- Length of previous degree should be 3 or more years in any subject area
- A minimum of 65%+ from a 3 year degree programme or 50% from a 4 year degree programme
- 3 or more years of full-time managerial work experience required
- Students with a 50% + from a 3 year degree programme may be considered if they have additional qualification or more than 4 years of work experience
Subject Area - Advanced Computing
- Length of previous degree should be 3 or more years in computing or computer engineering (focus needs to be computing and not engineering)
- A minimum of 65%+ in the previous degree
- 55% would be accepted from a 4 year bachelor's degree
- Students with a background in computing can be considered for MSc in Computing & Internet Applications
- Students with high order programming skills can be considered for MSc Computer Science
Subject Area - Conversion Computing
- Length of previous degree should be 3 or more years in areas other than computing or computer engineering
- A minimum of 65%+ in the previous degree
- Students with a non-computing background need to demonstrate some computing knowledge, e.g. diploma programme
- Most appropriate programmes are the MSc in Applied Computing & IT
Subject Area - LLM
- Length of previous degree should be a minimum of three year LLB
- A minimum of 55% + would be considered if a student has an additional degree
- Students would also be expected to have a minimum of 1 year work experience in the legal profession
- Students with only a 3 year LLB should normally have an additional degree or lengthy work experience in the legal profession
All other areas
- 3 or more years in any subject area
- 65%+ in a 3 year degree or 55%+ in a 4 year degree
- Students applying for a programme in Media must have a first degree in Media or related area
Research Degrees
- All research applications should be referred to the University for a decision
How to Apply
- Download a copy of the University's application form which you can fax or mail back to us.
- All applications can be made directly to the University or via our local representative.
- We treat each application on its own merits. We apply some standard admissions criteria but, more than this, we are looking for students who will contribute to and benefit from a programme of study with us. Take care to present your application carefully and to convince us why we should offer you a place at the University!
The University of Bedfordshire has also appointed representatives in Sri Lanka, as we believe that the representatives will be able to provide a better local service, and offer counselling, advice and where possible a face to face interview. Please navigate via the menu on the left to find your local representative. You are welcome to contact any of the listed companies and they will be pleased to help you. Good luck with your application!
