Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
If you are studying for Australian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Australia.
| UK requirement (A-level) | Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) equivalent | Overall Position (OP) score |
|---|---|---|
| AAA | 96 | 3 |
| AAB | 94 | 4 |
| ABB | 92 | 5 |
| BBB | 90 | 6 |
| BBC | 88 | 7 |
| BCC | 86 | 8 |
| CCC | 84 | 9 |
Subject requirements
For courses that have specific-subject requirements at A-level:
| UK subject requirement (A-level) | Northern Territory | South Australia | Western Australia | Other states/territories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A | A (17-19) | A | Please contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
| Grade B | B (14-16) | B | Please contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
Minimum standard in English and mathematics
If you are applying for an undergraduate course at ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.
- English: Year 10 Certificate, English C.
- Mathematics: Year 10 Certificate, Mathematics C.
Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.
Undergraduate pathway programmes
If you do not meet the direct entry requirements for a course, you can apply to study an programme at the . Upon successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½.
Postgraduate
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have an Australian bachelors degree.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve one of the following:
- Bachelor (Honours) degree (four years) with 2:1 honours (division B / 2). ​
- Bachelor ordinary degree (three Years) with Distinction (approximately 70%).
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve one of the following:
- Bachelor (Honours) degree (four years) with 2:2 honours (division B / 2). ​
- Bachelor ordinary degree (three years) with Credit (approximately 65%).
Postgraduate taught pathway programmes
If you do not meet the requirements for a postgraduate course, you can apply for a . These pathway programmes are offered by the and are designed in order to develop a student’s academic and English language skills in preparation for postgraduate study.
Upon successful completion, you can progress to a masters degree at the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½.
English language requirements and courses
All our students require a good standard of English language to be eligible to study with us. If you don’t meet our requirements, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies.
