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A variety of qualifications can be considered for direct admission to undergraduate bachelor degree programmes. All applications for undergraduate programmes should be made through UCAS.

Canadian High School Diploma

Holders of an accredited Canadian High School Diploma with between 85%-75% in 5 subjects at Grade 12, will be considered for direct admission to the first year of undergraduate programmes. Exact grade requirements may vary slightly from one province to another - please see the table below for more details. 

Subject specific requirements may also apply. 

A Level	A*AA	AAA	AAB	ABB	BBB
Alberta High School Diploma	Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects
British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma)	Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects
Manitoba High School Diploma	Minimum of 87% in five grade 12 subjects	Minimum of 85% in five grade 12 subjects	Minimum of 80% in five grade 12 subjects	Minimum of 75% in five grade 12 subjects	Minimum of 75% in five grade 12 subjects
New Brunswick High School Diploma	Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects
Newfoundland and Labrador High School Graduation Diploma	Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects
Northwest Territories High School Diploma	Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects
Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma	Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects
Nunavut Secondary School Graduation Diploma	Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects
Ontario Secondary School Diploma	Average of 87% in six grade 12 U or M courses	Average of 85% in six grade 12 U or M courses	Average of 80% in six grade 12 U or M courses	Average of 75% in six grade 12 U or M courses	Average of 75% in six grade 12 U or M courses
Prince Edward Island High School Graduation Diploma	Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects
Quebec - Diplôme d'Etudes Collègiales (DEC)	Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects
Saskatchewan Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement	Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects
Yukon Graduation Diploma	Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects	Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate diploma holders will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes

Other Qualifications

Applicants wishing to transfer from a regular undergraduate four year bachelors degree program in Canada will be considered for entry to the first or second year of undergraduate programmes. Applicants will be required to have a high overall current GPA and high grades in relevant individual subject areas.

For entry to Postgraduate Taught Programmes e.g. MA, MSc

You will usually need a 4 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry.  Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 (or equivalent) for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades.  Please see our course finder for specific course requirements. 

The score required will depend on the university you have attended and the course you have applied to study.

*Some institutions may use alternative grading systems, please contact the Admissions Service to check specific equivalences for your university.

For entry to Postgraduate Research Programmes e.g. MPhil, PhD

You will usually need a bachelors degree AND a masters degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry.  Some courses may consider a bachelor degree on its own if it is combined with relevant research experience.  Please see our departmental web pages for specific course requirements. 

Exchange Students

Incoming exchange students should have minimum average grades equivalent to a UK 2:2 in their studies to date. Specific prior study requirements for individual modules may also apply.

Visit our Global Opportunities website for more information on exchange opportunities.