Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
If you are studying for Maltese qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Malta.
| UK requirement (A-level) | MEC Advanced | MEC Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| AAA | AA | AAA |
| AAB | AB | AAB |
| ABB | AB | ABB |
| BBB | BBB | BB |
| BBC | BC | BBC |
| BCC | BC | BCC |
| CCC | CC | CCC |
| CCD | CD | CCD |
Please note: you will need the Advanced and Intermediate, so for BBB in the UK A-levels we would ask for BB MEC Advanced and BBB MEC Intermediate.
Subject requirements
For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:
| UK subject requirement (A-level) | Advanced Matriculation Certificate equivalent |
|---|---|
| Grade A | A |
| Grade B | B |
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: Secondary Education Certificate, English, 3
Mathematics:
| Grade C/4 | Secondary Education Certificate, 5. |
|---|---|
| Grade B/5 | Secondary Education Certificate, 4. |
| Grade A/7 | Secondary Education Certificate, 2 |
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 on one of our UK/ EU foundation courses. If you are applying from Malta, we typically look for a minimum of MEC Advanced - CD and MEC Intermediate - CCD in the Advanced Matriculation Certificate.
Postgraduate
2:1 - Bachelor's degree (honours) with 70% overall (second class, upper division). Bachelor's degree (general) with 90% overall. 
2:2 - Bachelor's degree (honours) with 55% overall (second class, lower division). Bachelor's degree (general) with 80% overall. 
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.
