Entry requirements
Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from Hong Kong to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require completion of the 香港中學文憑 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) up to form 6. HKDSE grades required are dependent on UCAS tariff points, but 444 would be indicative of our standard offer.
Students with relevant diplomas and HNDs may be considered for advanced entry on a case-by-case basis, subject to admissions assessment.
Postgraduate
We require applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree (honours) or a master’s degree from a recognised Hong Kong university with a GPA of 2.4 / C / Adequate.
English language requirements
We will accept a minimum grade 4 or above on the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements, subject to also meeting the Non-SELT English Language Validity policy.
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.
Degree preparation courses at the International College
If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the University of Brighton. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, international hospitality management, law with business, international event management, and many more.
Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the University of Brighton International College.
English language preparation courses at our Brighton Student Skills Hub
The Brighton Student Skills Hub 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.