Undergraduate
We require students taking the Basic Education Standard X Examination / Matriculation Examination to take and successfully complete an international foundation year or equivalent.
Postgraduate
We require a Master’s degree.
| Burmese grading systems | English translation or equivalent |
|---|
| Alpha | Percentage | 5 point | 4 point | Classification |
|---|
| A / A+ |
70–100 per cent |
4.5–5.0 |
4 |
1st |
| B+ / A- |
60–69 per cent |
3.5–4.49 |
3 |
2.1 |
| B- / B |
50–59 per cent |
2.5–3.49 |
2 |
2.2 |
English language requirements
We will not accept a Burmese English language qualification as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements. Find out more about our English language requirements.
Improve your academic and English language ability
If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them.
Academic preparation courses at our International College
Successful completion of one of our International College courses offers guaranteed progression to degree courses at the university.
Find out more about foundation certificate or pre-masters courses at our International College. Let us know if you would like to speak with other students from Burma.
English language preparation courses at our Language Institute
The University of Brighton Language Institute provides a comprehensive range of academic English language preparation courses for students who need to improve their English before starting a UK university degree.
Successful completion of one of our English courses guarantees your progression to a degree course at the University of Brighton.
Find out more about our academic English language preparation courses.