International study at the University of Brighton

United States - academic equivalencies


Undergraduate

We require a High School Graduation Diploma (HSGD) or a General Educational Development (GED) diploma plus at least one of the following:

  • A score of 1700+ on the SAT Reasoning Test (SATR) plus three SAT Subject Specific Tests (SATS) with minimum scores of 600 on each.
  • An ACT score of 26+ plus three SATS with minimum scores of 600 on each.
  • At least three Advanced Placement (AP) Exams with scores of 4 or 5.
A-level
UCAS Tariff points                  Comparable offer
AAA 360 555
AAB 340 554
ABB 320 544
BBB 300 444
BBC 280 443
BCC 260 433
CCC 240 333


Please note that combinations of any of the above qualifications are also acceptable (e.g. an applicant with a HSGD, an SATR score of 1700 and two AP exams with appropriate scores for the course would meet minimum entry requirements).

For foundation degree courses, applicants must have obtained a HSGD and at least two AP Exams with scores of 3 or above.


Postgraduate

We require a four year bachelor degree.

American degree classification (cumulative GPA)
Alternative name
English translation or equivalent
3.8 Summa cum laude 1st
3.3 Magna cum laude 2:1
2.7 Cum laude 2:2

English language equivalency

We will accept a grade C or above in English on the High School Graduation Diploma as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements provided it has been taken from years 9-12.