UK-based international qualifications
If you are an international student already studying in the UK and want to apply to Sussex, you can see some of the most common UK-based qualifications taken by international students and accepted by Sussex below.
UK qualifications
If you are taking qualifications such as A-level, BTEC, Access to Higher Education Diploma or an International Baccalaureate (IB) in the UK see our entry requirements for students with UK qualifications.
Other UK-based qualifications accepted by Sussex
Find your qualification below. If you do not see your qualification listed visit international qualifications.
- 亚洲情色 International Study Centre - International Foundation Year and International Year One
The International Study Centre, based on campus offers both the and – two preparation courses designed for international students who do not meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate degree.
International students can choose from the following International Foundation Year subject routes:
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International students can choose from the following International Year One subject routes:
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As an student, you are guaranteed a conditional offer for progression on to your choice of linked undergraduate degree at Sussex.
If you successfully complete the International Foundation Year you continue your studies into the first year of a linked undergraduate course at Sussex. If you successfully complete the International Year One you can enter into the second year of an undergraduate degree at Sussex.
Both qualifications contain academic content for your chosen discipline, as well as study skills and English language tuition.
- CATS University Foundation Programmes
If you study one of the University Foundation Programmes at a CATS college in Cambridge, Canterbury or London, you are normally eligible for first year entry into a relevant .
You'll need to achieve similar grades in three academic subjects to those shown as the standard A-level offer level for your chosen subject and be taking any relevant subjects listed as A-level requirements.
You'll also need an extra English language qualification at the required level (such as IELTS). .
You submit your application for Sussex via .
- Into Foundation Course
For first year entry, you normally need to have an average overall pass mark of 65% from a relevant foundation course.
You must also have a suitable English language qualification at the required level (such as IELTS). .
You submit your application for Sussex via .
- Kaplan International College Foundation Certificate
For first year entry, you normally need to achieve an overall average score of 65% in a relevant Foundation Certificate.
You must also have a suitable English language qualification at the required level (such as IELTS). .
You submit your application for Sussex via .
- NCUK International Foundation Year
If you study the NCUK International Foundation Year, you are normally eligible for first year entry into a relevant .
You'll need to achieve similar grades in three academic modules to those shown at the standard A-level offer level for your chosen subject and be taking any relevant subjects listed as A-level requirements.
You'll also need an extra English language qualification at the required level (such as IELTS). .
You submit your application for Sussex via .