Poland: 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.

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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 UCAS tariff points                     Comparable offer
AAA 360 80 per cent
AAB 340 80 per cent
ABB 320 75 per cent
BBB 300 70 per cent
BBC 280 65 per cent
BCC 260 60 per cent
CCC 240 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 equivalency

We will accept 70 per cent or above in the English component of the Polish Matura as meeting our minimum English language proficiency 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.

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