Undergraduate
AAA: This course has a UK A Level requirement of AAA. Typically, we would prefer applicants to submit 3 AP tests or class scores. For AP tests/classes we require the following grades: UK A Level requirement A A A to be considered equivalent to AP test scores 5 5 5 or AP class scores of A A A UK A Level requirement A A A to be considered equivalent to GPA 3.2 If advanced entry is not available, we may alternatively offer a student a place to start in year 1. | Please read the information below to find out about our flexible admissions requirements including our Standardised Testing policy. Please note, you do not need to have achieved your test scores or class grades before you apply. We are able to make ‘conditional offers' where the test score or final grade is pending. If you are studying outside the US we can only accept standardized test scores. We cannot accept honors classes or dual enrolment classes. High School Graduation Certificate: We do not ask for a minimum GPA as part of our admissions requirements, however we may ask to see a copy of your High School Graduation Certificate when processing your visa paperwork (if applicable). AP Tests: Please note: We do not accept AP Research or AP Seminar We consider each AP Test individually this includes Calculus AB and BC, Physics 1 and 2, Physics C Electricity & Magnetism and Mechanics. In place of each AP test/class we may accept alternative tests/classes. Please see below for more information. SAT/ACT: It is not mandatory to take either the SAT or ACT for admission to Newcastle University. However, if you have taken either test we may accept this in place of one AP test. In order to do so you must have scored at least: 650 in both parts of the SAT to be considered equivalent to AP test/class with a score of 4/B 700 in both parts of the SAT to be considered equivalent to AP test/class with a score of 5/A ACT with a composite score of 26 to be considered equivalent to AP test/class with a score of 4/B ACT with a composite score of 28 to be considered equivalent to AP test/class with a score of 5/A Please note you cannot superscore your test scores and you can only submit either the SAT or ACT not both. Other types of advanced classes: In place of an AP test we may also consider: Honors classes Dual enrolment classes In the above classes we would consider: B in Honors class/Dual enrolment class = AP test/class with a score of 4/B A in Honors class/Dual enrolment class = AP test/class with a score of 5/A For Honors classes we would only accept the most challenging class available. For example, if French 1, 2 and 3 offered we would only accept the grade for French 3. We may ask you to provide information about why you are unable to take 3 AP tests/classes (or 2 AP tests/classes plus SAT/ACT). On a case-by-case basis we may also accept your overall high school GPA in place of 1 AP test/class. In this instance you would then only be required to submit 2 advanced classes (AP, ACT/SAT, honors, dual enrolment). In order for us to assess your application please provide the following documents for consideration: An up-to-date copy of your US High School transcript A copy of your school's profile We may also ask for more information regarding the curriculum you have studied to ensure it is comparable to an AP course in a similar subject. At the time of application, we can accept ‘unofficial’ and ‘online’ transcripts and links to your school’s profile online if they are not available in document format. We would require official versions of documents before you were able to apply for your visa and/or enrol on your chosen course. These documents can be attached sent to ug-admissions@ncl.ac.uk in support of your application. Subject Specific Requirements: Some of our degree programmes have pre-requisite subject requirements. These are listed on each programme page. If required, you must evidence this knowledge via relevant AP tests, AP classes, honors classes or dual enrolment classes. For students wishing to gain entry to a programme that requires A level Mathematics, AP Calculus AB (or an equally challenging honors class/dual enrolment class) is mandatory to gain entry. For students wishing to gain entry to a programme that requires GCSE Mathematics or GCSE English we will accept: SAT Reasoning Maths or SAT Reasoning Reading and Writing at 600 ACT with a minimum score of 24 A Maths or English related AP with grade 3 or C High School Maths or English with grade B or higher A Maths/English honors or college level course with grade C or higher Offer examples: A student applying to a course requiring AAB in A Level (e.g. BA Hons Media, Communication and Cultural Studies) may be admitted with: 5 or A in AP English Literature 5 or A in AP US History 4 or B in AP Calculus AB Alternatively, we are able to accept a combination of AP Tests/SAT or ACT/Honors Classes/Dual Enrollment Classes. For example: 5 or A in AP English Literature 1400 in SAT (700 in both parts) B in Calculus (Honors) We are also able to accept a student who has not taken any…
In most cases you will need an overall score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. You will also need at least IELTS 5.5 or equivalent in each of the four sub-skills: writing reading speaking listening Individual undergraduate course pages list if you need an overall IELTS score or sub-scores higher than this.
