Entry requirements
Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from Iraq to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require students taking the Certificate of Preparatory Education / Sixth Form Baccalauréat to successfully complete an international foundation year or equivalent in advance of undergraduate admission.
If, you have studied for one or two years at a recognised higher education institution in Iraq you may be considered for year one entry.
Postgraduate
We require a master’s degree from a recognised higher education institution, or a bachelor’s degree from a prestigious recognised higher education institution.
Iraqi degree classification
|
Alternative name
|
English translation or equivalent
|
| 90–100 |
Excellent |
1st |
| 75–89 |
Very good |
2:1 |
| 60–74 |
Good |
2:2 |
English language requirements
We will not accept an Iraqi 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.
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 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.