Malta: academic equivalencies

The University of Brighton requires all students to have met course specific entry requirements. Details of what your qualification is equivalent to in the UK is listed below.

Advice for EU students

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Undergraduate

We require an Advanced Matriculation (AM) or a Matriculation Certificate Examination (from the University of Malta).

A-levels taken in Malta are considered equivalent to their UK counterpart.

Equivalencies
A-levelComparable offer
AAA A
AAB A
ABB B
BBB B
BBC C
BCC C
CCC D

Postgraduate

We require a three year bachelor (honours) degree.

Equivalencies
Maltese degree classificationAlternative nameEnglish translation or equivalent
80–100% Category I 1st
70–79% Category IIA 2:1
55-69% Category IIB 2:2

English language 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, law with business, 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.