University of Buckingham

Foundation pathways provide a bridge between school study in your home country and undergraduate study at a UK university. These pathways lead to undergraduate programmes in the Schools of Business, Sciences or Humanities. All the courses are taught by subject specialist staff at Buckingham, so you will be part of university life from your first day. Applicants from the US must have obtained a High School Graduation Diploma (HSGD) and at least two Advanced Placement tests (AP) with scores of 3 or above.

Examination Minimum Grade IELTS Average of 6.5 (with 6.0 or above in each component) (See also: Approved English language tests which include a list of approved tests and providers.) TOEFL* (iBT) 79 (minimum component scores of Listening 12, Reading 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21). Accepted for Undergraduate level courses or above. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) 176-184 with a minimum of 175 in each component Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)** 59-65 (with 4 minimum component scores of 59) Skills for English B2 Pass with Merit WAEC/NECO*** Minimum grade for entry is C4, B3, B2 and A1 LanguageCert Academic Test Centre and Online Average 70 (with 65 or above in each component) Indian National Boards - CBSE or CISCE**** Score of 75% in English (additional interviewing conditions may also apply). Indian 12th Standard Examination**** Score of 75% in English (additional interviewing conditions may also apply). iGCSE English as First Language C iGCSE English as Second Language B International Baccalaureate: English 4 at SL or HL * Please use code 8775 when indicating The University of Buckingham as a score recipient. We will then receive your results…

If you are considering enrolling as a full time undergraduate student at The University of Buckingham you need to have a HSGD with a GPA 3.0 plus one of: A score of 1100+ on the SAT (out of 1600) Advanced Placement tests (APT) three subjects with a score of 4 or 5 ACTs with a minimum of 26 plus three SATS with minimum scores of 600 in each One year US university with a GPA 3.0 Combinations of any of the above are also acceptable. The grades quoted above give an indication of a typical offer; at the Admissions Tutor’s discretion, alternative qualifications or gradings may be considered. All applications will be considered individually and work experience and other interdisciplinary achievements are taken into consideration when deciding upon all applications. Applicants may also be offered telephone, Microsoft Team or similar interviews.

Examination Minimum Grade IELTS Average of 6.5 (with 6.0 or above in each component) (See also: Approved English language tests which include a list of approved tests and providers.) TOEFL* (iBT) 79 (minimum component scores of Listening 12, Reading 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21). Accepted for Undergraduate level courses or above. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) 176-184 with a minimum of 175 in each component Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)** 59-65 (with 4 minimum component scores of 59) Skills for English B2 Pass with Merit WAEC/NECO*** Minimum grade for entry is C4, B3, B2 and A1 LanguageCert Academic Test Centre and Online Average 70 (with 65 or above in each component) Indian National Boards - CBSE or CISCE**** Score of 75% in English (additional interviewing conditions may also apply). Indian 12th Standard Examination**** Score of 75% in English (additional interviewing conditions may also apply). iGCSE English as First Language C iGCSE English as Second Language B International Baccalaureate: English 4 at SL or HL * Please use code 8775 when indicating The University of Buckingham as a score recipient. We will then receive your results…

In order to study at postgraduate level (Master’s degree), you will generally need to have attained: A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised higher education institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (the level will differ for each school of study). A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised higher education institution equivalent to a British Bachelor’s (Honours) degree, with a minimum of a 2:2 (the level will differ for each school of study). NB: The grades quoted above give an indication of a typical offer; at the Admissions Tutor’s discretion, alternative qualifications or gradings may be considered. All applications will be considered individually and work experience and other interdisciplinary achievements are taken into consideration when deciding upon all applications. Applicants may also be invited to interview. Please use the below to send us your SAT and/or AP score reports: University of Buckingham Designated Institution (DI) code: 9090 Our American students Kevin Campoy (Communication, Media and Journalism) After being educated from an early age in the USA I wanted to experience something new and studying in England seemed the perfect option. Buckingham’s 2 year degree program means that I can complete an honours degree but not spend too much time away from home. Your International Officer The International Office is always here to assist you with your application and let you know what documentation you need to prepare, so do not hesitate to call or email. Agents We work closely with counsellors and overseas representatives who can advise you on how to apply for your degree as well as in completing your visa application. You are not obliged to make an application through an agent but we strongly recommend that you consult with them if you require a visa counselling service. Marshall Scholarships Marshall Scholarships are open for application for American students that study in the UK. Find out more on the Marshall Scholarships website.

Examination Minimum Grade IELTS Average of 6.5 (with 6.0 or above in each component) Except for: MA English Literature by Research and all our London-based MA degrees by Research which require a minimum grade for IELTS of 7.0 (with 6.5 or above in each component) MA Biography by Research minimum grade for IELTS is 7.5 PhD Accounting minimum grade for IELTS is 7.0 (See also: Approved English language tests which includes a list of approved tests and providers.) TOEFL* (iBT) 79 (minimum component scores of Listening 12, Reading 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21). Accepted for Undergraduate level courses or above. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)** 59-65 (with 4 minimum component scores of 59) Skills for English B2 Pass with Merit WAEC/NECO*** Minimum grade for entry is C4, B3, B2 and A1 LanguageCert Academic Test Centre and Online Average 70 (with 65 or above in each component) Indian National Boards - CBSE or CISCE**** Score of 75% in English (additional interviewing conditions may also apply). Applicants would need to take IELTS if there are any gaps in study, such as working/care leave etc. since graduation from a course taught through the medium of English for more than…