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Typical entry requirements – European & International Qualifications This guide to foreign and international qualifications should be used in conjunction with our A-level entry requirements, which are available on our website: http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk/undergraduate/browse/schools/index.html?school=22 To find an approximate ‘translation’ of alternative and international qualifications into their A-level equivalents for our degree schemes that are applicable to your qualifications, please consult this guide below.
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Non-Standard UK Qualifications
AAA Access to HE Diploma BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) BTEC Diploma (QCF) BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) Cambridge Pre U (UC) European Baccalaureate
AAB
ABB
D + AA at A level or equivalent DD + A at A level or equivalent DDD D3 D3 D3
AAA
BBC
BCC
D + AB at A level or equivalent DD + B at A level or equivalent DDD
30 (level 3) credits at distinction, and 15 at merit D + BB at A M + BB at A level or level or equivalent equivalent DD + B at A MM + B at A level or level or equivalent equivalent DDM DDM
M + BC at A level or equivalent MM + C at A level or equivalent DMM
M + CC at A level or equivalent
D3 D3 M2
D3 M2 M2
M2 M2 M2
M2 M2 M3
M2 M3 M3
80 % overall
77% overall (including 8 in language)
75% overall
AAB
ABB
BBB
BBC
BCC
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BBB
MM + C at A level or equivalent DMM
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International Baccalaureate
36 points (to
35 points(to
34 points (to
include 6,6,6 at higher level)
include 6,6,6 at higher level)
include 6 in some higher level subject)
32 points
31 points
30 points
Irish Leaving Certificate Scottish Advanced Highers Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
AAAABB at higher level AAA
AAABBB at higher level AAB
AABBBB at higher level ABB (Scottish Highers: AAABB)
BBBBCC at higher level BBB
BBBCCC at higher level BBC
BBCCCC at higher level BCC
Pass + AA at A level
Pass + AA at A level
Pass + AB at A level
Pass + BB at A level
Pass + BB at Pass + BC at A A level level
OCR National Extended Diploma Option Internationale de Baccalaureat (OIB) Access Diploma
Dist, dist, dist
Dist, 2, 2 Dist, dist, 2
2, 2, 2 12 as the overall average plus 12 in the relevant subject to include at least 40 level 3 credits, 35 or which at merit or distinction
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Overseas Qualifications (+ English language)
Country Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Qualification Reifezeugnis / Reifeprufung (Matura) ENGLISH ACCEPTED: 2 (gud) Certificat D’Enseignement Secondaire Superieur /Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs ENGLISH ACCEPTED: 15 out of 20 (if expressed out of 10, minimum 7) – superior, not inferior Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie ENGLISH ACCEPTED: 5
Canada
Secondary High School Certificate/Diploma (HSC) ENGLISH ACCEPTED (except Quebec): 60% or above (Grade 11 of the
AAB Equivalent Reifezeugnis / Reifeprufung (Matura) with 1 in majority of subjects taken
ABB Equivalent Reifezeugnis / Reifeprufung (Matura) with 2 (average)
BBB Equivalent Reifezeugnis / Reifeprufung (Matura) with 2 (average)
Certificat D’Enseignement Secondaire Superieur with 8/10 or 17/20
Certificat D’Enseignement Secondaire Superieur with 7/10 or 15/20
Certificat D’Enseignement Secondaire Superieur 7/10 or 15/20
Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie with 5.4 overall, to include 5.4 in … (specific subjects related to programme they are applying for)
Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie with majority of subject marks of 5.2, to include 5.2 in … (specific subjects related to programme they are applying for) Secondary High School Certificate/Diploma with 80% or Ontario University Preparatory Course with 80% at five grade 12 4U subjects. The sixth subject may be at 4U or 4U/C level
Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie with majority of subject marks of 5, to include 5 in … (specific subjects related to programme they are applying for) Secondary High School Certificate/Diploma with 75% or Ontario University Preparatory Course with 75% at five grade 12 4U subjects. The sixth subject may be at 4U or 4U/C level.
Secondary High School Certificate/Diploma with 85% or Ontario University Preparatory Course with 85% at five grade 12 4U subjects. The sixth subject may be at 4U or 4U/C level.
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Country China
Qualification Gao Kao (University Entrance Examination)
Cyprus
Apolytirion (School Leaving Certificate). The Apolytirion is marked on a scale of 1 – 20, with minimum pass mark being 10.
Czech Republic
ENGLISH NOT ACCEPTED Vysvědčení o Maturitní Zkoušce
Denmark
ENGLISH NOT ACCEPTED Studentereksamen or Hjere Forberedelseseksamen
Estonia
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) ENGLISH NOT ACCEPTED
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AAB Equivalent University Entrance Examination + at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Chinese university Apolytirion with 18 and at least an additional foundation/Access year
ABB Equivalent University Entrance Examination + at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Chinese university Apolytirion with 18 and at least an additional foundation/Access year
BBB Equivalent University Entrance Examination + at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Chinese university Apolytirion with 17 and at least an additional foundation/Access year
1,2,2,2
1,2,2,2
2,2,2,2
Studentereksamen with 10,10,10,10
Studentereksamen with 10,10,7,7
Studentereksamen with 10,10,7,7
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus with grade 5, to include 5 in … (specific subjects related to programme they are applying for) AND attestation of success in state entry exam (Riigieksamitunnitus)
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus with grade 4, to include 4 in … (specific subjects related to programme they are applying for) AND attestation of success in state entry exam (Riigieksamitunnitus)
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus with grade 4, to include 4 in … (specific subjects related to programme they are applying for) AND attestation of success in state entry exam (Riigieksamitunnitus)
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Country Finland
France
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Qualification Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen (National Matriculation)
AAB Equivalent Ylioppilastutkinto/Stud entexamen with 6
ABB Equivalent Ylioppilastutkinto/Student examen with 6
BBB Equivalent Ylioppilastutkinto/Stude ntexamen with 5
ENGLISH ACCEPTED: 5 (magna cum laude approbatur) Baccalaureate
14/20 overall
13/20 overall
12/20 overall
12/20
10/20
with 1.5 overall
with 1.7 overall
Germany
ENGLISH ACCEPTED (not Baccalaureate Technologique): 14 (12 in the International option) Option Internationale de Baccalaureat 14/20 in two or three (OIB) relevant subjects Abitur with 1.5 overall
Greece
ENGLISH ACCEPTED: 11 out of 15 Apolytirion
Apolytirion with 19
Apolytirion with 18
Apolytirion with 17
Hungary
ENGLISH NOT ACCEPTED Erettsegi
Erettsegi with 5
Erettsegi with 4.5
Erettsegi with 4
France
ENGLISH NOT ACCEPTED
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Country India
Qualification School Leaving Certificate (Std 10th - SLC / SSC / ICSC / CBSC etc.) ENGLISH ACCEPTED: 60% in ISC / SSC / AISCC / HSE
Italy
Esame di Stato ENGLISH ACCEPTED: 90% or above
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AAB Equivalent School Leaving Certificate with 85% overall or School Leaving Certificate with 75% + at least a foundation/Access year (PreUniversity – PUC / Std12th) or year of undergraduate study at an Indian university
ABB Equivalent School Leaving Certificate with 85% overall or School Leaving Certificate with 75% + at least a foundation/Access year or year of undergraduate study at an Indian university
Esame di Stato with 90
Esame di Stato with 85
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BBB Equivalent School Leaving Certificate with 85% overall or School Leaving Certificate with 75% + at least a foundation/Access year or year of undergraduate study at an Indian university Esame di Stato with 80
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Country Japan
Qualification Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho)
AAB Equivalent Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) + 3 Cambridge Board International A-levels at AAB or an Associate degree or Diploma from a Junior College (JunGakushi) with a GPA of 3.3 or B+ or 4 or a foundation year
Latvia
Atestas par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
Atestas with 8 +
Country
ENGLISH NOT ACCEPTED Qualification
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
Malta
ENGLISH NOT ACCEPTED Matriculation Certificate (Advanced level)
Netherlands
ENGLISH ACCEPTED SEC (Secondary Education Certificate Examinations): grades 1-7 Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) ENGLISH ACCEPTED: 8 (goed)
ABB Equivalent Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) + 3 Cambridge Board International A-levels at ABB or an Associate degree or Diploma from a Junior College (JunGakushi) with a GPA of 3.3 or B+ or 4 or a foundation year Atestas with 8 +
BBB Equivalent Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) + 3 Cambridge Board International A-levels @ BBB or an Associate degree or Diploma from a Junior College (JunGakushi) with a GPA of 3.3 or B+ or 4 or a foundation year
Atestas with 7 +
AAB Equivalent Brandos Atestatas with 9 + Matriculation Certificate with AAB
ABB Equivalent
BBB Equivalent
Brandos Atestatas with 8 +
Brandos Atestatas with 8 +
Matriculation Certificate with ABB
Matriculation Certificate with BBB
VWO with 7.5
VWO with 7
VWO with 6.5
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Country Norway
Qualification Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate)
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AAB Equivalent Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering with grade 5
ABB Equivalent Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering with grade 4
BBB Equivalent Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering with grade 4
HSSC with A and at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Pakistani university Matura with 85% overall, to include at least 3 subjects at advanced level
HSSC with A and at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Pakistani university Matura with 80% overall
HSSC with A and at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Pakistani university Matura with 75 % overall
ENGLISH ACCEPTED: 5 Pakistan
High School Certificate (HSSC)
Poland
ENGLISH ACCEPTED (GCE OLevel (Cambridge or Edexcel): C or above Matura ENGLISH NOT ACCEPTED
Country Portugal
Qualification Diploma de Ensino Secundário
AAB Equivalent Diploma de Ensino Secundário with 18
ABB Equivalent Diploma de Ensino Secundário with 17.5
BBB Equivalent Diploma de Ensino Secundário with 17
Romania
Diploma de Bacalaureat
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 8.5
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 8
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 7
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obrazovanii with 5 + at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Russian university College of Technology Diploma or Higher Technical
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obrazovanii with 5 + at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Russian university College of Technology Diploma or Higher Technical
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obrazovanii with 4 + at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Russian university College of Technology Diploma or Higher Technical
ENGLISH NOT ACCEPTED Russia
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education)
Saudi Arabia
School Leaving Certificate
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Slovakia
Slovenia
Country Spain
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita Maturitetno Spricevalo (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) Qualification Titulo de Bachiller
Spanish Bachillerato
Sweden
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Institute Diploma or Junior Health College Diploma or Undergraduate Diploma with 85% or 3 International A-levels @ AAB Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita with 2
Institute Diploma or Junior Health College Diploma or Undergraduate Diploma with 85% or 3 International Alevels @ ABB Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita with 2
Institute Diploma or Junior Health College Diploma or Undergraduate Diploma with 85% or 3 International Alevels @ BBB Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita with 2
Maturitetno Spricevalo Maturitetno Spricevalo with 4 Maturitetno Spricevalo with (Secondary School Leaving 4 Certificate) with 5 AAB Equivalent ABB Equivalent BBB Equivalent Titulo de Bachiller with 8 Titulo de Bachiller with 8 Titulo de Bachiller with 7 overall, including 8-9 in 3 overall, including 8-9 in 3 overall, including 8-9 in subjects subjects 3 subjects 8.5/10 overall 8/10 overall 7.5/10 overall
ENGLISH NOT ACCEPTED Fullstandigt Slutbeytg (School Leaving Certificate)
VG in 60% of subjects and MVG in 40% of subjects in final year.
G in 25% of subjects and VG in 75% of subjects in final year.
G in 50% of subjects and VG in 50% of subjects in final year.
Federal Maturity Certificate with mark of 5 overall
Federal Maturity Certificate with mark of 4 overall
Federal Maturity Certificate with mark of 4 overall
ENGLISH ACCEPTED (Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola): VC required Switzerland
Federal Maturity Certificate (Maturite Federale) ENGLISH ACCEPTED: level 5 (gut/bien/bene)
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Turkey
Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma)
Lise Diplomasi with 4 overall + a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Turkish university (the latter depending on performance in key subjects)
Lise Diplomasi with 3.5 overall + at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Turkish university
Lise Diplomasi with 3.5 overall + at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Turkish university
United States
High School Diploma + Advanced Placement Test (APT) and/or SAT/ACT
High School Diploma (3.0 GPA out of 4.0) PLUS APT with 5,4,4 in 3 subjects or SAT with total score of 1800 with at least 600 in each section or the ACT with a score of 27 plus 2 SAT-S with a score of 600 in each
High School Diploma (3.0 GPA out of 4.0) PLUS
High School Diploma (3.0 GPA out of 4.0) PLUS
APT with 4,4,4 in 3 subjects or SAT with total score of 1800 with at least 600 in each section or the ACT with a score of 27 plus 3 SAT-S with a score of 600 in each
APT with 4,4,3 in 3 subjects or SAT with total score of 1800 with at least 600 in each section or the ACT with a score of 27 plus 2 SAT-S with a score of 600 in each
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