Undergraduate
We require a Swiadectwo Dojrzałości / Matura.
Since 2005 the Matura has been marked on a percentage scale with a pass mark of 30%.
| A-level | Comparable offer |
|---|
| AAA |
80 per cent |
| AAB |
80 per cent |
| ABB |
75 per cent |
| BBB |
70 per cent |
| BBC |
65 per cent |
| BCC |
60 per cent |
| CCC |
60 per cent |
Postgraduate
We require a three-year post-2001 Licencjat / Inżynier (bachelor’s degree) OR three-year pre-2000 Magister / Magister Inżynier (master's degree). Magister degrees studied after 2000 are considered comparable to British master's degree standard.
Most universities use a 2 to 5 scale, where 2 is the minimum and 5 is the maximum pass mark. Grades above 3 can include 0.5 point increments. Some universities use the grade 5.5 (5+) or 6 as celujący (excellent) and it is given to indicate the very highest achievements. Scale for all qualifications:
| Polish degree classification | Alternative name | English translation or equivalent |
|---|
| A/A1* |
5/6 |
Excellent = 1st |
| B |
4.5/4+ |
Very good = 2:1 |
| C |
4 |
Better than good = 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.
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 Poland.
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.