We welcome applications from students of all nationalities. We'll consider the equivalency of your specific qualifications against our entry requirements and help you through every stage of the application process.

 

Our selection process and interviews

At Falmouth, we interview all applicants who demonstrate potential in their initial application. Interviews are two-way; they give you the opportunity to show your creative skills and interview us, and they help us further assess your potential in your chosen subject. You'll be invited to an online interview via the Applicant Portal, which you can use to request another date or time if you need to.

Entry requirements by country

Austria

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • An average minimum score of 2.4 in the Austrian Reifeprufungszeugnis/ Maturazeugnis

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

     

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Belgium

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • French-speaking community: a minimum average score of 6/10 or 13/20 in the Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Superieur

  • Flemish-speaking community: a minimum average score of 6/10 or 13/20 in the Diploma von Hoger Secondaire Onderwijs

  • German-speaking community: a minimum average score of 6/10 or 13/20 in the Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

     

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Brazil

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing)

  • GCSE Grade C

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Bulgaria

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum average score of 5.0 overall in the Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie or Diploma za Sredno Spetsialno Obrazovanie.

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • A minimum of 5.0 in the State Matura Exam in English and a minimum score of 5.5 in the compulsory school subject of English, plus a pass in an oral test conducted online by Falmouth University

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR 

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR 

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR 

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR 

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR 

  • BULATS 7, OR 

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

China

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • NCEE (Gokao)

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

 

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing)

  • GCSE Grade C

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Channel Islands

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

Native speakers of English do not need to demonstrate English language ability 

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree
Native speakers of English do not need to demonstrate English language ability

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree
Native speakers of English do not need to demonstrate English language ability
Croatia

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum of 3.6 in the Drzavna Matura/Svjedodzba o Maturi, with a minimum grade of 4 in English at standard level

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Cyprus

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum score of 17 in the Apolytirion (Lykeio)

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR 

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR 

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR 

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR

  • BULATS 7, OR 

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Czech Republic

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum average score of 2.4 in the Maturitni Zkouška/Vysvědčeni o Maturitni Zkoušce

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • A score of 1.0 in English when taken at B2 School/Vocational Level or a pass in English when taken at C1 Gymnazium level

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR 

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR 

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR 

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR 

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Denmark

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum of 7 in the Studentereksamen or HøjereForberedelseseksamen or Handelseksamen

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Estonia

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum of 65% in Gümnaasiumilõputunnistus, with a minimum of 75% in English.

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • A minimum of 75% in English

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Finland

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum grade of C/4 in the Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/ Studentexamensbetyg

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

France

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum of 11.5/20 at the Baccalaureat

  • A minimum score of 24 overall in the International Baccalaureate with either a 4 in Higher Level English or a 5 in Standard Level English

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Germany

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum overall grade of 2.4 in the Abitur

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Greece

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum score of 17 in the Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • A minimum of C1 on the CEFR scale in all four modules in the KPG State Certificate of Language Proficiency

  • A minimum C grade in IGCSE

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing)

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR

  • BULATS 7, OR

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • HKDSE 4,4,4

  • IB Diploma, 24 Points IB, IB Certificate

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

  • HKDSE Core English Grade 4

  • HKCEE English Grade 3

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each category)

  • GCSE Grade C

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK) 

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Hungary

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum of grade 3 in the Erettsegi

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

    IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Ireland

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • IRISHCERT123 - a minimum of 123 UCAS points from the Level 5 Higher Level Leaving Certificate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

N/A

India

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

Standard Year XII:

  • CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) 60%

  • ISCE (Indian Certificate secondary education) 60%

  • SSC (Senior School Certificate) 60%

  • ISC (Indian School Certificate) 60%

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each category)

  • GCSE Grade C

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Isle of Man

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

Native speakers of English do not need to demonstrate English language ability 

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree
Native speakers of English do not need to demonstrate English language ability

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree
Native speakers of English do not need to demonstrate English language ability
Italy

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum of 70/100 in the Diploma di Esame di Stato

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Japan

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

  • Or contact our International Office to discuss the suitability of your specific qualifications

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each category)

  • GCSE Grade C

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK) 

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Latvia

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum average score of C/7 or above in the Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu, with a minimum of grade 8 in English

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • A minimum of grade 8 in English

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Lithuania

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum average score of 8 or 75% in the Brandos Atestatas

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • A minimum of 8 in English at School level, OR

  • A minimum of 75% in English at State level Matura

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR 

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR 

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR 

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Malaysia

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points (where students achieve high scores in relevant subject areas)

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • A Post-School 'Certificate'

  • Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate)

  • Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM)

  • Or contact our International Office to discuss the suitability of your specific qualifications

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each category)

  • GCSE Grade C

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

Malta

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum of Grade C in the Matriculation Certificate

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR 

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Netherlands

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum score of 7 in the VWO

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR 

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Nigeria

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points (where students achieve high scores in relevant subject areas)

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • The West African Senior School Certificate is equivalent to GCSE level and is not acceptable for direct entry to year 1 of a UK degree. We would expect applicants to have completed an appropriate Foundation course to bridge the gap.

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

  • Or contact our International Office to discuss the suitability of your specific qualifications

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each category)

  • GCSE Grade C

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

Norway

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Norwegian Vitnemal, with overall score of 3.5

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

  • Vitnemal English grade 4 or above

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each category)

  • GCSE Grade C

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK) 

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  •  Good honours Bachelor's degree or relevant experience (APEL)

  • Vitnemal English grade 5 or above

  • Undergraduate degree taught and examined in English

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Poland

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum of 60% in the Polish Matura, with a minimum of 75% in extended level English

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • A minimum of 75% in extended level English. Note: If the oral element of the English exam at Polish Matura is cancelled in 2021 due to Coronavirus, Falmouth University will be conducting an additional oral assessment to bridge this gap.

  • A minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 from the International Baccalaureate

  • A minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3 from the European Baccalaureate

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR 

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Portugal

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum score of 15 in Diploma de Ensino Secundario, with a minimum of 14 in English

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • A minimum of 14 in English

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

    IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR 

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Romania

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • An average minimum score of 7.5 or above in the Diplomă de Bacalaureat, with a minimum of B2 in English

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • A minimum of B2 in English in the Diplomă de Bacalaureat. Note: If the oral element of the English exam at the Diplomă de Bacalaureat is cancelled in 2021 due to Coronavirus, Falmouth University will be conducting an additional oral assessment to bridge this gap.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR 

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Singapore

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

  • Or contact our International Office to discuss the suitability of your specific qualifications

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each category)

  • GCSE Grade C

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

  • Singapore Cambridge O-level English grade C or above 

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor’s degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

  • Singapore Cambridge O-level English grade C or above

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

  • Singapore Cambridge O-level English grade C or above

Slovakia

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum score of 2.4 in the Maturita with a score of 1.0 in English at B2 level or a pass at C1 level in the Maturita

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • A score of 1.0 in English at B2 level or a pass at C1 level in the Maturita. Note: If the written element of the English exam is cancelled in 2021 due to Coronavirus, Falmouth University will be conducting an additional written assessment to bridge this gap.

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing)

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B)

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components)

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR 

  • BULATS 7

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Slovenia

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum of 3 in the Spricevalo o splosni maturi, with a minimum grade of 4 in English at standard level

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR 

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

South Korea

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points (where students achieve high scores in relevant subject areas)

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

  • South Korean High School Diploma completed to a satisfactory level

  • Or contact our International Office to discuss the suitability of your specific qualifications

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each category)

  • GCSE Grade C

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK) 

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Spain

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A minimum of 7 overall in the Titulo de Bachiller

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing), OR

  • Cambridge English scale: 169 (before 2015 FCE English First Grade B), OR

  • Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components, OR

  • Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR 

  • BULATS 7, OR

  • IGCSE Grade C or above

Sweden

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • A pass from the Avgangsbetyg / Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola Upper Secondary School Certificate with a minimum of D or 12,5 overall, including a minimum grade C in English

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

  • A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points, with a minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English.

  • European Baccalaureate: A minimum overall score of 70% in the European Baccalaureate, with a minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

  • Swedish Slutbetyg English – minimum of grade C, OR

  • IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component), OR

  • TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 19 in all four components). We accept the TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, but not TOEFL MyBest™ scores, OR 

Switzerland

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Certificat de Maturité Cantonal reconnu par la Confédération

  • Gymnasialer Maturitätsausweis

 

  • Attestato di maturità liceal

 

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

 

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

 

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

  • A minimum average score of 4.5 in the Certificat de Maturité/Gymnasialer Maturitätsausweis/Attestato di maturità liceal

 

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall or above (with a minimum 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing)

 

  • GCSE Grade C

 

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Taiwan

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points (where students achieve high scores in relevant subject areas)

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

  • First year of a Bachelor's degree course

  • Junior College Diploma - at least 70% overall

  • IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

  • GCSE/O-level grade C and above (not for second or final year entry onto Business degrees) 

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • 4-year university Bachelor's degree in Taiwan, minimum of 70%

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree from the UK

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK) 

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Postgraduate Master's degree or good honours Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Thailand

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points (where students achieve high scores in relevant subject areas)

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

  • Or contact our International Office to discuss the suitability of your specific qualifications

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each category)

  • GCSE Grade C

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK) 

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree

  • IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each category)

  • Trinity ISE III (if taken in the UK)

USA

Undergraduate - BA(Hons)

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Successful completion of the USA High School Diploma (SAT/ACT tests and AP exams are not required)

     

  • IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points (where students achieve high scores in relevant subject areas)

  • A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

  • Recognised Foundation Diploma

  • Or contact our International Office to discuss the suitability of your specific qualifications

 Native speakers of English do not need to demonstrate English language ability

Postgraduate taught - MA

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Good honours Bachelor's degree
 Native speakers of English do not need to demonstrate English language ability

Postgraduate research - PhD

Academic requirements

English language requirements

  • Master's degree
 Native speakers of English do not need to demonstrate English language ability

Please note:

Falmouth University is no longer able to accept TOEFL iBT test scores taken on or after 6 April 2014 for applicants who require a student visa. This is due to a decision made by the UK Home Office. TOEFL and TOEIC are no longer included in the list of Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) required by the government for proof of English for visa purposes.

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