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Acting BA (Hons) – 2024 entry

Start date: September 2024

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BA (Hons)	UCAS: W410	3 years View KIS data set

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Why choose this course

3rd in the UK

For drama, dance and cinematics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

5th in the UK

For drama and dance in the Guardian University Guide 2024

11th in the UK

For drama, dance and cinematic in the Complete University Guide 2024

Training to become an actor is an intensive process which requires curiosity, courage and commitment. At Guildford School of Acting (GSA), we’ll help you develop your imagination, range, skills and technique. You’ll learn how to prepare for rehearsal, how to rehearse and how to use independent and proactive processes to achieve your best work possible for stage and screen.

Five reasons to study at the Guildford School of Acting

What you will study

Drawing on the teaching and practices of a range of practitioners - from Uta Hagen and Jacques LeCoq, to Rudolf Laban and Anne Bogart - our BA (Hons) Acting course will develop your imagination, your technique, your expressive and collaborative skills, and your creativity.

You’ll also take screen acting classes and complete film and radio projects that allow you to explore the processes needed in today’s recorded media.

You’ll attend classes and workshops with guest speakers to develop your professional network and employment opportunities. As you come to the end of your course, you’ll complete your transition to professional performer with an industry showcase for invited agents and industry guests.

Professional recognition

BA (Hons) - Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT)
Accredited by the Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET).

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

Our graduates have an unrivalled employment record in all performance media. In the Graduate Outcomes survey 2023, results show that 99 per cent of our undergraduate Guildford School of Acting students go on to employment or further study.

Our very distinguished alumni include performers such as:

Brenda Blethyn OBE
Bill Nighy
Ella Balinska
Owen Teale
Celia Imrie
Jonjo O’Neill
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith MBE
Oliver James
Billy Carter
Ian Kelsey
Rob Kazinsky
Chris Geere
Claire Cooper
Justin Fletcher MBE.

Film

Charlie’s Angels, Sony Pictures
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Working Title
Calendar Girls, Buena Vista Productions
Defiance, Paramount Pictures
Nanny McPhee, Universal Pictures
Pacific Rim, Warner Bros
Red Tails, 20th Century Fox
What a Girl Wants, Warner Brothers
Saving Grace, 20th Century Fox
The Prince & Me: Elephant Adventure, First Look.

Staff

This course is taught by academic staff from the Guildford School of Acting.

Dr Jaq Bessell

Programme leader

Accreditation

Student support

Personal tutor

All taught students are assigned a personal tutor to support you while you study.

Student life

Our campus

At Surrey we offer the best of both worlds – a friendly campus university, set in beautiful countryside with the convenience and social life of Guildford on your doorstep.

Academic year structure

At Guildford School of Acting (GSA), we deliver our provision across three teaching blocks, within the University of Surrey’s existing semester structure.

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules usually can be either 15, 30, 45 or 60, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

The structure of our programmes follow clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes.

Acting BA (Hons)

Please note: The full module listing for the optional Professional Training placement part of your course can be viewed on the relevant programme specification.

Module title	Status	Semester
ACTING FUNDAMENTALS	Compulsory	Year-long
COLLABORATIVE PRINCIPLES	Compulsory	Year-long
EMBODIED VOICE AND MOVEMENT 1	Compulsory	Year-long
THE ACTOR IN REHEARSAL 1 STORYTELLING / ENSEMBLE	Compulsory	Year-long
THE ACTOR IN REHEARSAL 2 / HISTORICAL NATURALISM - RUSSIAN TEXTS	Compulsory	Year-long
THE ACTOR IN REHEARSAL 3 - SHAKESPEARE	Compulsory	Year-long

Module title	Status	Semester
SCREEN / ACTING FUNDAMENTALS	Compulsory	Year-long
EMBODIED VOICE AND MOVEMENT 2	Compulsory	Year-long
THE ACTOR IN REHEARSAL 4 / SELF GENERATION - AMERICAN DEVISED PROJECT	Compulsory	Year-long
THE ACTOR IN REHEARSAL 5 / ADVANCED TEXT	Compulsory	Year-long
THE ACTOR IN REHEARSAL / COLLABORATION WITHIN INDUSTRY	Compulsory	Year-long

Module title	Status	Semester
COLLABORATION WITHIN INDUSTRY	Compulsory	Year-long
MID-SCALE SEASON	Compulsory	Year-long
LARGE SCALE SEASON	Compulsory	Year-long
SHOWCASE	Compulsory	Year-long
SELF-GENERATION / DEVISED SEASON.	Compulsory	Year-long

Timetable

Course timetables are normally available one month before the start of the semester. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week (Monday – Friday). Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities. View our Code of practice for the scheduling of teaching and assessment (PDF).

Teaching

There may be occasions when the delivery of your teaching is supported by graduate teaching assistants. The University has a set of procedures that govern the use of postgraduate research students in this way.

Assessment

We assess modules individually and award credits for the successful completion of each one. Assessment takes place through a combination of examination and/or coursework, practical examinations and reports. Check individual module information to see full details at a module level.

Contact hours

Contact hours can vary across our modules. Full details of the contact hours for each module are available from the University of Surrey's module catalogue. See the modules section for more information.

Learning opportunities

As a student at Surrey, you can also sign up to our free courses in the following areas:

Languages
Sustainability
Employability
Citizenship

Support

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Accommodation

Living in student accommodation is a great way to meet new people and spark friendships.

Entry requirements

Overall Pass: overall with CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels.

Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics – Numeracy as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate. Please check the A-level drop down for the required GCSE levels.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Do I meet the requirements for this course?

We require you to submit a full application so that we can formally assess whether you meet the criteria published. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an outcome based on an enquiry (via email, webform enquiry, phone or live chat).

International entry requirements by country

If you are studying for Australian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Australia.

UK requirement (A-level)	Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) equivalent	Overall Position (OP) score
AAA	96	3
AAB	94	4
ABB	92	5
BBB	90	6
BBC	88	7
BCC	86	8
CCC	84	9

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific-subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Northern Territory	South Australia	Western Australia	Other states/territories
Grade A	A (17-19)		A	Please contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
Grade B	B (14-16)		B	Please contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: Year 10 Certificate, English C.
Mathematics: Year 10 Certificate, Mathematics C.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for Austrian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Austria.

UK requirement (A-level)	Matura (Reifeprüfung) equivalent
A*AA	1 in two subjects and 2 in all other subjects
AAA	1 in one subject and 2 in all other subjects
AAB	1 in one subject and 2 in all other subjects
ABB	1 in one subject and 2 in all other subjects
BBB	2 overall
BBC	2.2 overall
BCC	2.4 overall
CCC	2.6 overall
CCD	2.8 overall

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Matura (Reifeprüfung) equivalent
Grade A	1
Grade B	2

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: Matura (Reifeprüfung), English 2 (gut).

Mathematics:

Grade C GCSE equivalent	Matura (Reifeprüfung), Mathematics 4 (genugend)
Grade B GCSE equivalent	Matura (Reifeprüfung), Mathematics 3 (befriedigend)
Grade A GCSE equivalent	Matura (Reifeprüfung), Mathematics 2 (gut)

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Azerbaijan.

If you are studying for a Bangladeshi Higher Secondary Certificate qualification, you must obtain a GPA of 5 out of 5 or 80% to apply for our undergraduate courses.

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Higher Secondary Certificate equivalent
Grade A	80%
Grade B	80%

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required.

Mathematics: Higher Secondary Certificate/Intermediate Certificate, Mathematics 60-69.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for Belgian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Belgium.

UK requirement (A-level)	Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS)/ Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs / Diploma van de hogere Secudaire Technische School / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundar unterrichts equivalent
A*AA	16/20 or 8/10 or 80%
AAA	15.5/20 or 7.8/10 or 78%
AAB	15/20 or 7.5/10 or 75%
ABB	14.5/20 or 7.3/10 or 73%
BBB	14/20, 7/10 or 70%
BBC	14/20 or 6.5/10 or 68%
BCC	13.5/20 or 6.5/10 or 65%
CCC	13/20, 6.5/10 or 65%
CCD	12/20, 6/10 or 60%

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) equivalent
Grade A	16/20
Grade B	14/20

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs equivalent
Grade A	8/10
Grade B	7/10

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required.
Mathematics:

Grade C GCSE equivalent	Getuigschrift van hoger secundair onderwijs: 12/20 or 6/10 or 60% Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts / Dipoloma van Secundair onderwijs: 10/20 or 5/10 or 50%
Grade B GCSE equivalent	Getuigschrift van hoger secundair onderwijs: 14/20 or 7/10 or 70% Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts / Dipoloma van Secundair onderwijs: 11/20 or 6/10 or 55%
Grade A GCSE equivalent	Getuigschrift van hoger secundair onderwijs: 16/20 or 8/10 or 80% Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts / Dipoloma van Secundair onderwijs: 12/20 or 6/10 or 60%

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Botswana.

The Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio/Certificado de Conclusão de Segundo Grau is considered for entry onto our Foundation Years at Surrey. On the course page on our website, please check to see if there is an option for a Foundation Year before making a UCAS application.

Cambridge O-levels
Accepted with the same requirements as UK GCSEs.
Cambridge A-levels
Accepted with the same requirements as UK A-levels.

If you are studying for Bulgarian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Bulgaria.

UK requirement (A-level)	Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie equivalent
A*AA	5.8
AAA	5.7
AAB	5.6
ABB	5.5
BBB	5.3
BBC	5.1
BCC	4.9
CCC	4.7
CCD	4.5

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie equivalent
Grade A	5.7
Grade B	5.3

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required.

Mathematics:

Grade C GCSE equivalent	Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie*, Pass/3
Grade B GCSE equivalent	Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie*, Good/4
Grade A GCSE equivalent	Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie*, Good/4

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for Canadian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Canada.

UK requirement (A-level)	Alberta	British Columbia	Manitoba	New Brunswick	Newfoundland	Northwest Territories
	Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma equivalent
A*AA	80% in five courses	Two As and three Bs	80% in five courses	80% in five courses	80% in five courses	80% in five courses
AAA	80% in five courses	80% / One A and four Bs	80% in five courses	80% in five courses	80% in five courses	80% in five courses
AAB	75% in five courses	75% / Five Bs	75% in five courses	75% in five courses	75% in five courses	75% in five courses
ABB	70% in five courses	70% / Four Bs and one C	70% in five courses	70% in five courses	70% in five courses	70% in five courses
BBB	65% in five courses	65% / Three Bs and two Cs	65% in five courses	65% in five courses	65% in five courses	65% in five courses
BBC	60% in five courses	60% / One B and four Cs	60% in five courses	60% in five courses	60% in five courses	60% in five courses
BCC	55% in five courses	55% / Five Cs	55% in five courses	55% in five courses	55% in five courses	55% in five courses
CCC	50% in five courses	50% / Four Cs and one D	50% in five courses	50% in five courses	50% in five courses	50% in five courses

UK requirement (A-level)	Nova Scotia	Ontario	Prince Edward Island	Saskatchewan	Yukon	Quebec
	Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma equivalent					DEC equivalent
A*AA	80% in five courses	80% in six courses	80% in five courses	80% in five courses	80% in five courses	Please contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
AAA	80% in five courses	80% in six courses	80% in five courses	80% in five courses	80% in five courses	Please contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
AAB	75% in five courses	75% in six courses	75% in five courses	75% in five courses	75% in five courses	Please contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
ABB	70% in five courses	70% in six courses	70% in five courses	70% in five courses	70% in five courses	Please contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
BBB	65% in five courses	65% in six courses	65% in five courses	65% in five courses	65% in five courses	Please contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
BBC	60% in five courses	60% in six courses	60% in five courses	60% in five courses	60% in five courses	Please contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
BCC	55% in five courses	55% in six courses	55% in five courses	55% in five courses	55% in five courses	Please contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
CCC	50% in five courses	50% in six courses	50% in five courses	50% in five courses	50% in five courses	Please contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk

Minimum standard in English and Mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and Mathematics.

English: Applicants who have completed Grade 12 Canadian High School/Secondary School qualifications should achieve grade B or 75% in a grade 12 English module. Applicants who were not required to take grade 12 English, or did not reach the required grade, will be required to take a recognised English language test.

Mathematics: Grade 11 Secondary School Diploma, Mathematics Pass.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and Mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We accept the Chinese National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) for direct entry to Year 1 UG programmes. Please see the table below for our grade equivalencies:

UK requirement (A-level)	Chinese National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao)
AAA	80%
AAB	78%
ABB	73%
BBB	70%
BBC	68%
BCC	65%
CCC	63%

Where there is a subject-specific requirement, students should achieve the same % in that subject (e.g. if Maths is a requirement of a BBB subject, the student should achieve 74% in Maths). Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate and IELTS required.

For further information on these entry requirements, please explore our dedicated China site (中文网站).

If you are studying for Croatian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Croatia.

UK requirement (A-level)	Svjedodžba o Drzavnoj Maturi equivalent
A*AA	5
AAA	4.8
AAB	4.5
ABB	4.3
BBB	4
BBC	3.8
BCC	3.6
CCC	3.4
CCD	3.2

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Svjedodžba o Dravnoj Maturi equivalent
Grade A	5
Grade B	4

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required.
Mathematics:

GCSE C Grade equivalent	Svjedodžba o Drzavnoj Maturi, Mathematics 2
GCSE B Grade equivalent	Svjedodžba o Drzavnoj Maturi, Mathematics 2.5
GCSE A Grade equivalent	Svjedodžba o Drzavnoj Maturi, Mathematics 3

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for Cypriot qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Cyprus.

Please note: If you are studying in Northern Cyprus and are looking for our Lise Diplomasi equivalents please visit our Turkey page.

UK requirement (A-level)	Apolytirion equivalent	Apolytirion equivalent (private school, out of 100)
A*AA	19.5 and one A at A-level
AAA	19.5	93
AAB	19	91
ABB	18.5	88
BBB	18	86
BBC	17.5	83
BCC	17	81
CCC	16.5	78
CCD	16	76

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Apolytirion equivalent
Grade A	19
Grade B	18

Minimum standard in English and Mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required.

Mathematics:

GCSE C Grade equivalent	Apolytirion or Lykeion, 14 in a mathematics-based subject (inc Accounting)
GCSE B Grade equivalent	Apolytirion or Lykeion, 15 in a mathematics-based subject (inc Accounting)
GCSE A Grade equivalent	Apolytirion or Lykeion, 15 in a mathematics-based subject (inc Accounting)

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for Czech qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Czech Republic.

UK requirement (A-level)	Maturitní zkoušce/Maturita equivalent
A*AA	1 overall with no less than 2 in any subject and at least two scores of 1
AAA	1.3 overall with no less than 2 in any subject and at least one score of 1
AAB	1.5 overall with no less than 2 in any subject
ABB	1.7 overall with no less than 2.5 in any subject
BBB	2 overall
BBC	2.5 overall
BCC	2.7 overall
CCC	3 overall
CCD	3.5 overall

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Maturitní zkoušce/Maturita equivalent
Grade A	1
Grade B	2

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required.
Mathematics:

Grade C	Maturitní zkoušce/Maturita, 4 (Dostatecny).
Grade B	Maturitní zkoušce/Maturita, 3 (Dobrý).
Grade A	Maturitní zkoušce/Maturita, 3 (Dobrý).

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for Danish qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Denmark.

UK requirement (A-level)	Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF), Højere Handelseksamen (HHX), Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX), Studentereksamen (STX) equivalent
A*AA	12
AAA	12
AAB	10
ABB	10
BBB	7
BBC	7
BCC	7
CCC	4
CCD	4

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) / Hojere Handelseksamen (HHX) / Hojere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) / Studentereksamen (STX) equivalent
Grade A	10
Grade B	7

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) / Hojere Handelseksamen (HHX) / Hojere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) / Studentereksamen (STX) - 7. If you have taken the Folkeskolens 10 Klasseprove then we will require IELTs.
Mathematics:

Grade C	Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) / Hojere Handelseksamen (HHX) / Hojere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) / Studentereksamen (STX) - 02 Folkeskolens 10 Klasseprove - 7
Grade B	Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) / Hojere Handelseksamen (HHX) / Hojere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) / Studentereksamen (STX) - 04 Folkeskolens 10 Klasseprove - 10
Grade A	Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) / Hojere Handelseksamen (HHX) / Hojere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) / Studentereksamen (STX) - 04 Folkeskolens 10 Klasseprove - 12

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Egypt.

If you are studying for Estonian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Estonia.

UK requirement (A-level)	Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Certificate) equivalent with the Riigieksamitunnistus
A*AA	95% overall and scores of 5.0 in at least three individual subjects
AAA	90% overall and scores of 5.0 in at least three individual subjects
AAB	85% overall and scores of 4.5 in at least three individual subjects
ABB	80% overall and scores of 4.5 in at least three individual subjects
BBB	75% overall and scores of 4.0 in at least three individual subjects
BBC	70% overall and scores of 4.0 in at least three individual subjects
BCC	65% overall and scores of 4.0 in at least three individual subjects
CCC	60% overall and scores of 3.5 in at least three individual subjects
CCD	60% overall and scores of 3.5 in at least three individual subjects

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Certificate) equivalent
Grade A	90% (state exam) or 5.0 (school exam)
Grade B	85% (state exam) or 4.5 (school exam)

*If maths is required A-Level subject then the student must have studied "Extensive mathematics" (not Narrow Mathematics)*

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English

IELTS Academic required.

Mathematics:

Grade C	Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus - 3
Grade B	Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus - 4
Grade A	Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus - 4

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for Finnish qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Finland.

UK requirement (A-level)	Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen equivalent
A*AA	L E E M
AAA	E E M M
AAB	E M M M
ABB	E M M M
BBB	M M M M
BBC	M M M C
BCC	M M M C
CCC	C C C C
CCD	C C C B

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen equivalent
Grade A	E
Grade B	M

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English:

Ylioppilastukintotodistus / Studentexamensbetyg - M / 5

Mathematics:

Grade C	Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen, A / 2
Grade B	Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen, B / 3
Grade A	Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen, C / 4

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for French qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for France.

UK requirement (A-level)	Baccalauréat equivalent
AAA	14
AAB	13.5
ABB	13
BBB	12.5
BBC	12
BCC	11.5
CCC	11
CCD	10.5

UK requirement (A-level)	Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) / French International Baccalauréat (BFI) equivalent
AAA	14
AAB	13
ABB	13
BBB	12
BBC	11.5
BCC	11
CCC	11
CCD	10.5

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Baccalauréat equivalent
Grade A	14
Grade B	13

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) / French International Baccalauréat (BFI) equivalent
Grade A	Same as overall requirement
Grade B	Same as overall requirement

Where Mathematics is a required A-level subject, we expect you to study Spécialité Maths (Advanced Maths) in Terminale; however, where Mathematics is required as a second Science subject, we will accept Maths Complémentaires (General Maths) in Terminale. For Engineering courses that ask for Physics as a required subject, we will accept Engineering Sciences.

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and Mathematics.

English:

Baccalauréat, English, 12.
OIB, English, 10.

Mathematics:

GCSE C Grade equivalent	Baccalauréat, Mathematics 10
GCSE B Grade equivalent	Baccalauréat, Mathematics 11
GCSE A Grade equivalent	Baccalauréat, Mathematics 11

Alternatively, where Mathematics is not studied as part of the Baccalauréat, we will accept Mathematics studies until the end of Seconde, where evidence can be provided of 10/20 in school assessments.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and Mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for German qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Germany.

UK requirement (A-level)	Abitur equivalent
AAA	1.6
AAB	1.8
ABB	2.0
BBB	2.2
BBC	2.4
BCC	2.6
CCC	2.8
CCD	3.0

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Abitur equivalent
Grade A	13/15
Grade B	12/15

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

GCSE C Grade equivalent	Abitur - 10 Realschulabschluss / Mittlere Reife / Mittlerer Schulabschluss / Erweiterter Realschulabschluss / Fachoberschulreife / Fachhochschulreife / Sekundarabschluss - 2
GCSE B Grade equivalent	Abitur - 11 Realschulabschluss / Mittlere Reife / Mittlerer Schulabschluss / Erweiterter Realschulabschluss / Fachoberschulreife / Fachhochschulreife / Sekundarabschluss - 2
GCSE A Grade equivalent	Abitur - 11 Realschulabschluss / Mittlere Reife / Mittlerer Schulabschluss / Erweiterter Realschulabschluss / Fachoberschulreife / Fachhochschulreife / Sekundarabschluss - 1

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We do not accept the Ghanaian Senior Secondary School Certificate.

If you are studying for Greek qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Greece.

UK requirement (A-level)	Apolytirion equivalent
A*AA	19.5 and one A at A-level
AAA	19.5
AAB	19
ABB	18.5
BBB	18
BBC	17.5
BCC	17
CCC	16.5
CCD	16

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Apolytirion equivalent
Grade A	19
Grade B	18

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required.

Mathematics:

GCSE C Grade equivalent	Apolytirion or Lykeion, 14 in a mathematics-based subject
GCSE B Grade equivalent	Apolytirion or Lykeion, 15 in a mathematics-based subject
GCSE A Grade equivalent	Apolytirion or Lykeion, 15 in a mathematics-based subject

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We welcome applicants with Pan-Hellenic qualifications, although these will not form part of any offer made.

If you are studying for a qualification in Hong Kong, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Hong Kong.

UK requirement (A-level)	Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) equivalent	Associate Degree, Higher Certificate or Higher Diploma - 1st year entry	Associate Degree, Higher Certificate or Higher Diploma - 2^nd year entry
AAA	554 to include two electives	3.1 overall	3.3 overall
AAB	544 to include two electives	3.0 overall	3.2 overall
ABB	444 to include two electives	2.9 overall	3.1 overall
BBB	443 to include two electives	2.8 overall	3.0 overall
BBC	433 to include two electives	2.7 overall	3.0 overall
BCC	333 to include two electives	2.6 overall	3.0 overall
CCC	332 to include two electives	2.5 overall	3.0 overall

Associate degrees

If you have an associate degree, you can apply for first or second year entry.

For 1st year entrants:

You must meet the subject requirements, either through the secondary or post-secondary studies

For 2nd year entrants:

You must have covered the modules and content included in the first year of the Surrey degree course (as assessed by the appropriate admissions tutor). Your secondary qualifications (e.g. HKDSE) will also be taken into account during your application.

We do not include Liberal Studies in our offers.

If you do not meet the entry requirements, you can apply to study for an International Foundation Year at our International Study Centre, which will prepare you for a full undergraduate degree course.

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) equivalent
Grade A	5 (elective)
Grade B	4 (elective)

When A-level Maths is a required subject, the extended part of HKDSE Maths is required.

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), English 4.

Mathematics: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), Mathematics 3.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for a Hungarian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Hungary.

UK requirement (A-level)	Érettségi/Matura equivalent
AAA	5, 5 in two advanced level subjects and 5, 5, 5 in three intermediate level subjects
AAB	5, 5 in two advanced level subjects and 5, 5, 4 in three intermediate level subjects
ABB	5, 5 in two advanced level subjects and 5, 4, 4 in three intermediate level subjects
BBB	5, 5 in two advanced level subjects and 4, 4, 4 in three intermediate level subjects
BBC	5, 4 in two Advanced Level subjects and 5, 4, 4 in three Intermediate Level subjects
BCC	5, 4 in two Advanced Level subjects and 4, 4, 4 in three Intermediate Level subjects
CCC	4, 4 in two Advanced Level subjects and 4, 4, 4 in three Intermediate Level subjects
CCD	4, 4 in two Advanced Level subjects and 4, 4, 3 in three Intermediate Level subjects

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Érettségi/Matura equivalent
Grade A	5 at Advanced level at 75% or above
Grade B	5 Advanced level at 70% or above

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required.

Mathematics:

GCSE C Grade equivalent	Érettségi/Matura, pass (2).
GCSE B Grade equivalent	Érettségi/Matura, average (3).
GCSE A Grade equivalent	Érettségi/Matura, average (3).

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for an Indian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for India.

UK requirement (A-level) to Standard XII equivalent:

A-levels	ICSE/CBSE/ISC boards	West Bengal board	Other boards
A*AA	90%	80%	92%
AAA	85%	75%	90%
AAB	80%	70%	85%
ABB	75%	65%	80%
BBB	70%	60%	75%
BBC	65%	55%	70%
BCC	60%	50%	65%
CCC	55%	45%	60%

Subject requirements

UK subject requirement (A-level)	ICSE/CBSE/ISC boards	West Bengal board	Other boards
	Standard XII equivalent
Grade A	80%	75%	85%
Grade B	70%	65%	75%
Grade C	60%	55%	65%
Grade D	50%	45%	55%

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English:

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard XII , English 70% from CBSE or ISC exam boards
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard XII, English 80% from the majority of Indian state boards (excluding Haryana, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana/U.P./Bihar/Gujrat/Punjab).

Mathematics:

40% in either of the following All India Standard X qualifications:

All India Secondary School Examination (Exam board = Central Board of Secondary Education)
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (Exam board = Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi)

Alternatively, 50% in Standard X from a state board.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Indonesia.

If you are studying for an Iranian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Iran.

UK requirement (A-level)	Peeshdaneshgahe (Pre-University Certificate) (up until 2019), National University Entrance Examination (Kunkur)
AAA - AAB	16/20 overall
ABB - BBB	14/20 overall
BBC	13/20 overall
BCC	12/20 overall
CCC	11/20 overall

Award of the High School Diploma (Theoretical Stream, post-2019) studied between 4-5 years, with an overall grade of 14*. The Technical and Vocational stream and Work and Knowledge stream will not be acceptable for direct entry.

*dependent on subject requirements

We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Iraq.

If you are studying for an Irish qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Ireland.

UK requirement (A-level)	Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) equivalent
AAA	H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
AAB	H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
ABB	H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3
BBB	H2, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
BBC	H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
BCC	H3, H3, H3, H4, H4, H4
CCC	H3, H4, H4, H4, H4, H4
CCD	H4, H4, H4, H4, H5, H5 H4, H4, H4, H4, O1, O1

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) equivalent
Grade A	H2
Grade B	H3

We will look at the QQI Level 5 Certificate on a case by case basis depending on module relevance to chosen degree programme. Please contact Admissions for more information.

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English and mathematics:

GCSE C Grade equivalent	Irish Leaving Certificate - O4
GCSE B Grade equivalent	Irish Leaving Certificate - O3
GCSE A Grade equivalent	Irish Leaving Certificate - O3

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for an Italian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Italy.

UK requirement (A-level)	Diploma conseguito con l’Esame di Stato equivalent
A*AA	96
AAA	95
AAB	90
ABB	85
BBB	80
BBC	75
BCC	70
CCC	65
CCD	60

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Individual subject mark
Grade A	9/10
Grade B	8/10

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required.

Mathematics:

GCSE C Grade equivalent	Diploma di Esame di Stato, Pass (6)
GCSE B Grade equivalent	Diploma di Esame di Stato, Pass (6)
GCSE A Grade equivalent	Diploma di Esame di Stato, Pass (7)

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We do not accept the Upper Secondary School Certificate.

We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Jordan.

We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Kazakhstan.

Accepted qualifications

Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Accepted with the same requirements as UK GCSEs.
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)
East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE)
Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE)
Accepted with the same requirements as UK A-levels.

We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Kuwait.

If you are studying for a Latvian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Latvia.

UK requirement (A-level)	Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību equivalent
AAA	9.5 overall with at least 80% in three state exams
AAB	9.0 overall with at least 80% in three state exams
ABB	8.5 with at least 80% in three state exams
BBB	8.0 – with at least 80% in one state exam and 75% in 2 state exams
BBC	7.5 - with at least 75% in three state exams
BCC	7.5 - with at least 75% in two state exams and 70% in one state exam
CCC	7.0 - with at least 75% in one state exams and 70% in two state exams
CCD	6.5 - with at least 70% in three state exams

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību equivalent
Grade A	90%
Grade B	90%

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required.

Mathematics:

GCSE C Grade equivalent	Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību - Pass (4)
GCSE B Grade equivalent	Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību - Pass (5)
GCSE A Grade equivalent	Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību - Pass (6)

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We do not accept the General Secondary Education Certificate.

If you are studying for a Lithuanian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Lithuania.

UK requirement (A-level)	Brandos Atestatas equivalent
A*AA	9.5 – with at least 95% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
AAA	9.0 – with at least 90% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
AAB	9.0 – with at least 87% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
ABB	8.5 – with at least 85% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
BBB	8.0 – with at least 80% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
BBC	7.5 - with at least 75% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
BCC	7.0 - with at least 75% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
CCC	7.0 - with at least 70% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
CCD	6.5 with at least 70% in three state exams

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Brandos Atestatas equivalent
Grade A	90%
Grade B	80%

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required.

Mathematics:

GCSE C Grade equivalent	Brandos Atestatas, 6
GCSE B Grade equivalent	Brandos Atestatas, 7
GCSE A Grade equivalent	Brandos Atestatas, 7

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for qualifications from Luxembourg, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Luxembourg.

UK requirement (A-level)	Diplôme de Fin d'Études Secondaires equivalent
A*AA	51
AAA	48
AAB	46
ABB	44
BBB	42

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Diplôme de Fin d'Études Secondaires equivalent
Grade A	48
Grade B	39

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required.

Mathematics: *Certificat de Fin d'études Moyennes*, Maths 40-47.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for a Malaysian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses.

Suitably qualified applicants can be considered for Year 2 entry. Please refer enquiries to international@surrey.ac.uk.

The table below shows grade equivalencies for Malaysia.

UK requirement (A-level)	Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) equivalent
A*AA	A, A-, A-
AAA	A-, A-, A-
AAB	A-, A-, B+
ABB	A-, B+, B+
BBB	B+, B+, B+
BBC	B-, B-, C+
BCC	B-, B-, C+
CCC	B-, C+, C+

UK requirement (A-level)	Matrikulasi equivalent	Diploma equivalent (considered on a case-by-case basis)
AAA	CGPA 3.4	CGPA 3.20
AAB	CGPA 3.3	CGPA 3.10
ABB	CGPA 3.2	CGPA 3.00
BBB	CGPA 3.1	CGPA 2.90
BBC	CGPA 3.0	CGPA 2.90
BCC	CGPA 2.9	CGPA 2.80
CCC	CGPA 2.8	CGPA 2.70

UK requirement (A-level)	Unified Examination Certificate
AAB	B3 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay)
ABB	B3 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay)
BBB	B4 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay)
BBC	B4 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay)
BCC	B5 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay)
CCC	B5 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay)

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) equivalent
Grade A	A-
Grade B	B+

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Matrikulasi equivalent
Grade A	3.67
Grade B	3.33

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Grade A	A2
Grade B	B4

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) English with CEFR grade B2 in all components OR Pre-2021, Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), 1119 Advanced English C.

Mathematics: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Mathematics C.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for Maltese qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Malta.

UK requirement (A-level)	MEC Advanced	MEC Intermediate
AAA	AA	AAA
AAB	AB	AAB
ABB	AB	ABB
BBB	BBB	BB
BBC	BC	BBC
BCC	BC	BCC
CCC	CC	CCC
CCD	CD	CCD

Please note: you will need the Advanced and Intermediate, so for BBB in the UK A-levels we would ask for BB MEC Advanced and BBB MEC Intermediate.

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Advanced Matriculation Certificate equivalent
Grade A	A
Grade B	B

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: Secondary Education Certificate, English, 3

Mathematics:

Grade C/4	Secondary Education Certificate, 5.
Grade B/5	Secondary Education Certificate, 4.
Grade A/7	Secondary Education Certificate, 2

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We accept the following qualifications:

GCE O-levels
Accepted with the same requirements as UK GCSEs.
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/GCE Advanced Level
Accepted with the same requirements as UK A-levels.

We do not accept the Diplomă de Bacalaureat from Moldova for year 1 entry. However, a foundation course or evidence of further study will be considered.

If you are studying for qualifications in the Netherlands, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for the Netherlands.

UK requirement (A-level)	Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
AAA	8
AAB	7.8
ABB	7.4
BBB	7.2
BBC	7
BCC	6.8
CCC	6.6
CCD	6.4

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK requirement (A-level)	Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
Grade A	8.0
Grade B	7.5

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: VWO/Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) diploma 8

Mathematics:

Grade C	VWO/Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) diploma 6
Grade B	VWO/Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) diploma 6
Grade A	VWO/Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) diploma 6.5

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for New Zealand qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for New Zealand.

UK requirement (A-level)	Grade equivalence
AAA	NCEA Level 3 with Excellence endorsement
AAB	NCEA Level 3 with Merit endorsement including 30 level 3 credits at Excellence
ABB	NCEA Level 3 with Merit endorsement including 27 level 3 credits at Excellence
BBB	NCEA Level 3 with Merit endorsement including 24 Level 3 credits at Excellence

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), Level 3 equivalent
Grade A	20 Level 3 credits in the required subject, with Excellence (E) in 15 credits.
Grade B	20 Level 3 credits in the required subject, with Excellence (E) in 12 credits.

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), English, Achieved.

Mathematics: National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), Mathematics, Achieved.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We do not accept the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) from Nigeria.

If you are studying for Norwegian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Norway.

UK requirement (A-level)	Vitnemal for Videregående Oppleaering (VVO) / Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole equivalent
A*AA	VVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 5.0 overall
AAA	VVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 4.5 overall
AAB	VVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 4.5 overall
ABB	VVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 4.0 overall
BBB	VVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 4.0 overall
BBC	VVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 3.5 overall
BCC	VVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 3.0 overall
CCC	VVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 2.5 overall
CCD	VVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 2.0 overall

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Vitnemal for Videregående Oppleaering (VVO) / Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole equivalent
Grade A	4.5
Grade B	4.0

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: Vitnemal for Videregående Oppleaering (VVO) / Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole, English 4.

Mathematics:

GCSE C Grade equivalent	Vitnemal for Videregående Oppleaering (VVO) /Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole/ Vitnemal for Grunnskolen 2 (Pass)
GCSE B Grade equivalent	Vitnemal for Videregående Oppleaering (VVO) / Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole/ Vitnemal for Grunnskolen 2.5 (Pass)
GCSE A Grade equivalent	Vitnemal for Videregående Oppleaering (VVO) / Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole/ Vitnemal for Grunnskolen 2.5 (Pass)

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Oman.

We consider a range of high school qualifications for entry onto our undergraduate courses.

Take a look at country-specific information for certain countries in the Middle East.

We consider a range of high school qualifications for entry onto our undergraduate courses.

If you are a student from Brazil then take a look at the country-specific entry requirements.

We consider a range of high school qualifications for entry onto our undergraduate courses.

Take a look at country-specific information for certain countries in South Asia.

We consider a range of high school qualifications for entry onto our undergraduate courses.

Take a look at country-specific information for certain countries in South East Asia.

We do not accept the Intermediate/Higher Secondary Certificate from Pakistan.

If you are studying for Polish qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Poland.

UK requirement (A-level)	Świadectwo Dojrzałości equivalent
A*AA	90 per cent in all written standard level subjects including three extended level subjects, each at 90 per cent.
AAA	90 per cent in all written standard level subjects including three extended level subjects, each at 85 per cent.
AAB	85 per cent in all written standard level subjects, including three extended level subjects, each at 80 per cent.
ABB	80 per cent in all written standard level subjects, including three extended level subjects, each at 75 per cent.
BBB	75 per cent in all written standard level subjects, including three extended level subjects, each at 70 per cent.
BBC	70 per cent in all written standard level subjects, including three extended level subjects, each at 65 per cent.
BCC	70 per cent in all written standard level subjects, including three extended level subjects, each at 60 per cent.
CCC	60 per cent in all written standard level subjects, including three extended level subjects, each at 60 per cent.
CCD	60 per cent in all written standard level subjects, including three extended level subjects, each at 55 per cent.

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Świadectwo Dojrzałości/Matura equivalent
Grade A	80 per cent at extended level.
Grade B	70 per cent at extended level.

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required.

Mathematics:

Grade C	Świadectwo Dojrzałości/Matura, 30%
Grade B	Świadectwo Dojrzałości /Matura*, 30%
Grade A	Świadectwo Dojrzałości/Matura, 40%

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for Portuguese qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Portugal.

UK requirement (A-level)	Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários / Diploma Nivel Secundaro de Educacao / Certificado Nivel Secundaro de Educacao  / Diploma de Ensino Secundario  / Certidao do Decimo Segundo Ano / Certificado de Habilitacoes do Ensino Secundario  equivalent
AAA	17<
AAB	16.5
ABB	16
BBB	15.5
BBC	15
BCC	14.5
CCC	14
CCD	13.5

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários / Diploma Nivel Secundaro de Educacao / Certificado Nivel Secundaro de Educacao  / Diploma de Ensino Secundario  / Certidao do Decimo Segundo Ano / Certificado de Habilitacoes do Ensino Secundario  equivalent
Grade A	17
Grade B	16

Where maths is a required subject at A-level, applicants will be required to achieve Certifcado de fim de Estudos Secundarios maths at 17 for A-level Grade A, 16 for Grade B and 15 for Grade C. 

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required

Mathematics:

Grade C	Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários 10
Grade B	Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários 11
Grade A	Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários 12

If maths does not appear in the final Certifcado de fim de Estudos Secundarios (or other named qualifications above) or if the above grades were not met, we can accept maths in the Y9 high school transcript at the following grades: 

GCSE C	3/5
GCSE B	4/5
GCSE A	5/5

We do not accept Qatar school leaving qualifications.

If you are studying for Romanian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Romania.

UK requirement (A-level)	Diplomă de Bacalaureat equivalent
A*AA	9.3 overall
AAA	9.0 overall
AAB	8.5 overall
ABB	8.0 overall
BBB	8.0 overall
BBC	7.5 overall
BCC	6.0 overall
CCC	6.5 overall
CCD	6.0 overall

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Diplomă de Bacalaureat equivalent
Grade A	9.0
Grade B	8.0

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required

Mathematics:

Grade C	Certificat de Absolvire a Ciclului Inferior al Liceului 7 Certificat de Absolvire a Liceului 6 Diplomă/Certificat de Absolvire a Invăţământului Obligatoriu de 10 ani (Compulsory Education Graduation Diploma/Certificate at grade 10) 6
Grade B	Certificat de Absolvire a Ciclului Inferior al Liceului 7 Certificat de Absolvire a Liceului 6 Diplomă/Certificat de Absolvire a Invăţământului Obligatoriu de 10 ani (Compulsory Education Graduation Diploma/Certificate at grade 10) 6
Grade A	Certificat de Absolvire a Ciclului Inferior al Liceului 7 Certificat de Absolvire a Liceului 6 Diplomă/Certificat de Absolvire a Invăţământului Obligatoriu de 10 ani (Compulsory Education Graduation Diploma/Certificate at grade 10) 7

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We do not accept the Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education.

We do not accept the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate).

If you are studying for Singaporean qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Singapore.

UK requirement (A-level)	Singapore/Cambridge A-levels (H2) equivalent
AAA	AAB
AAB	ABB
ABB	BBB
BBB	BBC
BBC	BCC
BCC	CCC
CCC	CCD

UK requirement (A-level)	Singapore Polytechnic Diploma equivalent
A*AA	GPA of 3.2
AAA	GPA of 3.1
AAB	GPA of 3.0
ABB	GPA of 2.9
BBB	GPA of 2.8
BBC	GPA of 2.7
BCC	GPA of 2.6
CCC	GPA of 2.5

Suitably qualified applicants can be considered for Year 2 entry. Please refer enquiries to international@surrey.ac.uk.

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Singapore/Cambridge A-levels (H2) equivalent
Grade A	A
Grade B	B

Minimum standard in English and Mathematics

All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and Mathematics.

English: Singapore/Cambridge O-level English at grade C. The Singapore Integrated Programme satisfies the English requirement.

Mathematics: Singapore/Cambridge O-level mathematics at grade C. The Singapore Integrated Programme satisfies the mathematics requirement.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for Slovakian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Slovakia.

UK requirement (A-level)	Maturitná skúška equivalent
A*AA	1.0
AAA	1.5
AAB	1.5
ABB	2.0
BBB	2.0
BBC	2.2
BCC	2.4
CCC	2.6
CCD	2.8

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Maturitná skúška equivalent
Grade A	1.5
Grade B	2.0

All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required

Mathematics:

GCSE C Grade equivalent	Maturitná skúška 4 (Dostatocny)
GCSE B Grade equivalent	Maturitná skúška 3 (Dobry)
GCSE A Grade equivalent	Maturitná skúška 3 (Dobry)

Alternatively, where mathematics is not studied as part of the Maturitná skúška, we will accept mathematics in the Y11 or Y12 high school transcript at the same grades outlined above.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for Slovenian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Slovenia.

UK requirement (A-level)	Matura Spricevalo equivalent
AAA	25 points overall
AAB	24 points overall
ABB	23 points overall
BBB	22 points overall
BBC	21 points overall
BCC	20 points overall
CCC	19 points overall
CCD	18 points overall

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level.

Subjects that ask specifically for mathematics or require English A-Level (English Literature BA or English Literature with Creative Writing BA):

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Matura equivalent
Grade A	7 at higher level
Grade B	6 at higher level

For all other required subjects and where mathematics is a second science:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Matura equivalent
Grade A	5 at standard level
Grade B	4 at standard level

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required

Mathematics:

Grade C	Matura Spricevalo 2.0
Grade B	Matura Spricevalo 2.0
Grade A	Matura Spricevalo 3.0

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for South African qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for South Africa.

UK requirement (A-level)	Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement)
AAA	77666
AAB	76666
ABB	76666
BBB	66666
BBC	66655
BCC	66555
CCC	55555

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement) equivalent
Grade A	7
Grade B	6

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.

English: Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement), English 5.

Mathematics: Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement), Mathematical Literacy 5 or Maths 4.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We do not accept the High School Diploma.

If you are studying for Spanish qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Spain.

UK requirement (A-level)	Título de Bachillerato equivalent
A*AA	9.0 overall
AAA	8.5 overall
AAB	8.0 overall
ABB	7.8 overall
BBB	7.5 overall
BBC	7.3 overall
BCC	7.0 overall
CCC	6.5 overall
CCD	6.0 overall

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Título de Bachillerato equivalent
Grade A	9.0
Grade B	8.0

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.

English: IELTS required

Mathematics:

GCSE C Grade equivalent	Graduado en Educacion Secundaria (GES) 5 / Titulo de Bachillerato 5
GCSE B Grade equivalent	Graduado en Educacion Secundaria (GES) 6 / Titulo de Bachillerato 5
GCSE A Grade equivalent	Graduado en Educacion Secundaria (GES) 7/ Titulo de Bachillerato 6

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for Sri Lankan qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Sri Lanka:

UK requirement (A-level)	Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) equivalent
A*AA	AAA
AAA	AAA
AAB	AAB
ABB	ABB
BBB	BBB
BBC	BBC
BCC	BCC
CCC	CCC

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) equivalent
Grade A	A
Grade B	B

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.

English: Cambridge O-level, English at grade C

Mathematics: Cambridge/Sri Lankan O-level, mathematics at grade C

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for Swedish qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Sweden.

UK requirement (A-level)	Avgångsbetyg/Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola/Högskoleförberedande examen equivalent
AAA	A grades in the majority of subjects (18.5 points)
AAB	A and B grades in the majority of subjects (18 points)
ABB	B grades in the majority of subjects (17.5 points)
BBB	B grades in the majority of subjects (17 points)
BBC	B grades in the majority of subjects (16.5 points)
BCC	B and C grades in the majority of subjects (15.5 points)
CCC	B and C grades in the majority of subjects (14.5 points)
CCD	C grades in the majority of subjects (13.5 points)

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola examen equivalent
Grade A	A
Grade B	B
Grade C	C

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

GCSE English:

Courses requiring GCSE English Language C (4) or B (5) - English 6 grade C or English 5 grade B in one of the following qualifications: 

Avgångsbetyg 
Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola 
Slutbetyg fran Grundskola

Courses requiring GCSE English Language Grade A / 7 – English 6 at Grade B in one of the following qualifications:

Avgångsbetyg 
Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola 
Slutbetyg fran Grundskola

GCSE Mathematics

Courses requiring GCSE Mathematics Grade C (4) or B (5) – Maths at Grade E in one of the following qualifications: 

Avgångsbetyg 
Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola 
Slutbetyg fran Grundskola

Courses requiring GCSE Mathematics Grade A / 7 – Maths at Grade D in one of the following qualifications 

Avgångsbetyg 
Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola 
Slutbetyg fran Grundskola

If you are studying for Swiss qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Switzerland.

UK requirement (A-level)	French speaking - Certificat de Maturite / Certificat de Maturie Catonal reconnu par la Confederatio German speaking - Katonales Maturitatszeugnis / Maturitat Italian speaking - Attestato di Maturita / Attestato di Maturita Cantonale Riconosciuto dalla Confederzione
AAA	Any of the above Matura qualifications with 5.0 overall
AAB	Any of the above Matura qualifications with 5.0 overall
ABB	Any of the above Matura qualifications with 4.8 overall
BBB	Any of the above Matura qualifications with 4.5 overall
BBC	Any of the above Matura qualifications with 4.4 overall
BCC	Any of the above Matura qualifications with 4.3 overall
CCC	Any of the above Matura qualifications with 4.2 overall
CCD	Any of the above Matura qualifications with 4.1 overall

Subject equivalent

Grade A: Matura 5.0
Grade B: Matura 4.5

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and Mathematics.

English and Mathematics:

GCSE C Grade equivalent	Certificat de Maturité / Kantonales Maturitätszeugnis / Maturität - 4.0
GCSE B Grade equivalent	Certificat de Maturité / Kantonales Maturitätszeugnis / Maturität - 4.1
GCSE A Grade equivalent	Certificat de Maturité / Kantonales Maturitätszeugnis / Maturität - 4.2

For the minimum standard for GCSE Mathematics only we can also accept:

GCSE C Grade equivalent Certificat de Culture Generale - 4.0 
GCSE B Grade equivalent Certificat de Culture Generale - 4.1 
GCSE A Grade equivalent Certificat de Culture Generale  - 4.2

If you studied the Certificat de Culture Generale then we may need an IELTS or equivalent to meet our minimum standards for English Language.

We do not accept the Senior High School Leaving Certificate.

If you are studying for Tanzanian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Tanzania.

UK requirement (A-level)	Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE)
AAA	AAA
ABB	ABB
BBB	BBB
CCC	CCC

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

English Language: Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) at grade C.
Mathematics: Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) at grade C.

We do not accept the Senior High School Leaving Certificate.

If you are studying for Turkish qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Turkiye.

UK requirement (A-level)	Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi equivalent
A*AA	85%
AAA	80%
AAB	75%
ABB	70%
BBB	70%
BBC	Lise Diplomasi with 65% in the final year
BCC	Lise Diplomasi with 60% in the final year
CCC	Lise Diplomasi with 55% in the final year

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi equivalent
Grade A	80%
Grade B	70%

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: IELTS Academic required.

Mathematics: Lise Bitirme Diplomasi Mathematics, 3, or 55% in Grade 10 or above.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

If you are studying for Ugandan qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Uganda.

UK requirement (A-level)	Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (UACE)
AAA	AAA
ABB	ABB
BBB	BBB
BBC	BBC
CCC	CCC
CCD	CCD

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Ugandan Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) equivalent
Grade A	A
Grade B	B

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.

English: Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), 6.

Mathematics: East African Certificate of Education (EACE), Mathematics 6, or, Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), 6.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We do not accept Ukrainian school leaving qualifications.

We do not accept school leaving qualifications.

If you are studying for American qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. We are able to consider a combination of any three test scores at the appropriate level (e.g. 2 APs and 1 SAT Subject Test). Honours and College level class content can also be reviewed on case-by-case basis by our Admissions Team.

The table below shows grade equivalencies for the United States of America.

UK requirement (A-level)	Advanced Placement (AP) equivalent
A*AA	555
AAA	555
AAB	554
ABB	544
BBB	444
BBC	443
BCC	433
CCC	333

UK requirement (A-level)	SAT equivalent
A*AA	1350 in SAT Reasoning (combined) and 700 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)
AAA	1350 in SAT Reasoning (combined) and 700 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)
AAB	1320 in SAT Reasoning (combined) and 700 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)
ABB	1290 in SAT Reasoning (combined) and 650 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)
BBB	1290 in the SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and Mathematics Tests (combined) and 650 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)
BBC	1290 in SAT Reasoning (combined) and 600 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)
BCC	1290 in SAT Reasoning (combined) and 550 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)
CCC	1290 in SAT Reasoning (combined) and 500 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)

*Please see the latest update from the College Board regarding SAT Subject Tests.

UK requirement (A-level)	American College Testing (ACT) equivalent
A*AA	29 (from a single exam sitting)
AAA	29 (from a single exam sitting)
AAB	29 (from a single exam sitting)
ABB	28 (from a single exam sitting)
BBB	28 (from a single exam sitting)
BBC	28 (from a single exam sitting)
BCC	28 (from a single exam sitting)
CCC	27 (from a single exam sitting)

UK requirement (A-level)	Associate degree equivalent
A*AA	3.3
AAA	3.3
AAB	3.3
ABB	3.2
BBB	3.2
BBC	3.2
BCC	3.2
CCC	3.1

Subject requirements

For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

UK subject requirement (A-level)	Advanced Placement (AP) equivalent	SAT Subject Test
Grade A	5	700
Grade B	4	650

Minimum standard in English and Mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and Mathematics.

English: Grade 12 High School Diploma, English C.

Mathematics: Grade 12 High School Diploma, Mathematics C.

Alternatively, an overall SAT score of 1290/1600 (critical reading, writing and mathematics) with a minimum of 600 in each component.

Some courses may require higher grades in English and Mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

We do not accept the Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma.

Please refer to the entry requirements for the country where your High School qualifications originate from, or the relevant UK qualifications on the course page. For information on entry requirements based on an International Foundation Year, please contact the admissions team with details about where you are taking your International Foundation Year, and the content you are studying.

We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Algeria.

We do not accept school leaving qualifications.

We do not accept the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary level.

We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Morocco.

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

View the other English language qualifications that we accept.

If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.

Selection process

We make offers in terms of grades after a successful audition and interview.

If you can demonstrate exceptional talent, and can satisfy the panel of your ability to successfully complete the course, you may be considered for a place irrespective of your academic background.

Please note: A non-refundable audition fee is usually charged. We are unable to provide audition feedback. Visit the GSA website for further information.

Foundation

You may wish to consider applying for our Foundation Acting CertHE. Please note that this foundation course does not form part of a BA (Hons) degree. If you would like to study BA (Hons) Acting after the foundation course you should apply separately through UCAS.

Recognition of prior learning

We recognise that many students enter their higher education course with valuable knowledge and skills developed through a range of professional, vocational and community contexts.

If this applies to you, the recognition of prior learning (RPL) process may allow you to join a course without the formal entry requirements or enter your course at a point appropriate to your previous learning and experience.

There are restrictions on RPL for some courses and fees may be payable for certain claims. Please see the code of practice for recognition of prior learning and prior credit: taught programmes (PDF) for further information.

Please contact Admissions on +44 (0)1483 682222 with any queries.

Contextual offers

Did you know eligible students receive support through their application to Surrey, which could include a grade reduction on offer?

Fees

The annual tuition fees for courses starting in September 2024

BA (Hons)

UK: £9,250

Overseas: £22,500

Fees will increase for each year of your programme as detailed in our tuition fee increases disclaimer

Explore UKCISA’s website for more information if you are unsure whether you are a UK or overseas student. View the list of fees for all undergraduate courses.

Payment schedule

Students in receipt of a Tuition Fee Loan: will have their fees paid by the Student Loans Company in line with their schedule.
International students, or UK/EU students who have not taken out a Tuition Fee Loan: are required to pay their fees either in full at the beginning of the programme or in two instalments as follows:
- 50% payable 10 days after the invoice date (expected to be early October of each academic year)
- 50% in January of the same academic year.

The exact date(s) will be detailed on invoices. Students on certain part-time programmes, where fees are paid on a modular or stage basis, are not eligible to pay their fees by instalment.

If you are sponsored: you will provide us with valid sponsorship information that covers the period of your study.

Additional costs

Headshots: £200 to £350 approximately
Specialist equipment and/or uniform: £200 approximately.

Grand total: £400 – £550 approximately.

Optional expenses

UK-based activity: approximately £150 for theatre trips (you should aim to see some live theatre throughout the course)
Train ticket for a day trip to the National Gallery, London – approximately £25.

You will be offered a week’s training in Stage Combat leading to Actors Combat Theatrical Training (ACTT) Standard-level exam.

Opportunities for advanced training may also be available to students. These are extra-curricular courses so additional charges apply.

Additional Dance classes: classes are normally scheduled in the evenings and are open to all GSA students. These are extra-curricular, so additional charges apply.

All students at GSA are encouraged to attend productions of their fellow students’ work to enrich their learning experience and give opportunities for critical analysis. These are public events for which students will be charged a reduced ticket price of £5.

Some productions will be free to attend and there are opportunities for first years to volunteer in front of house, enabling those students to watch that production free of charge. Within an academic year a student might expect to attend around 25 productions.

You may also wish to join the GSA Student Society – estimated £5 per annum.

Scholarships and bursaries

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Terms and conditions

When you accept an offer of a place at the University of Surrey, you are agreeing to comply with our policies and procedures, the student regulations, and our terms and conditions. These terms and conditions are provided in two stages: first when we make an offer and second when students who have accepted their offers register to study at the University. View our offer terms and conditions for the 2023/24 academic year and our registration terms and conditions (PDF) for the 2023/24 academic year, as a guide as to what to expect.

Please note: our offer terms and conditions will generally be available in the September of the calendar year prior to the year in which you begin your studies. Our registration terms and conditions will vary to take into account specifics of your course and changes for the specific academic year.

Disclaimer

This online prospectus has been prepared and published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. The University of Surrey has used its reasonable efforts to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content or additional costs) may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for a course with us and before you accept an offer. Read our full disclaimer.

Course location and contact details

Campus location

Stag Hill

Stag Hill is the University's main campus and where the majority of our courses are taught.

University of Surrey Admissions

Contact Admissions Team

Address

University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey GU2 7XH

UK requirement (A-level)	MEC Advanced	MEC Intermediate
AAA	AA	AAA
AAB	AB	AAB
ABB	AB	ABB
BBB	BBB	BB
BBC	BC	BBC
BCC	BC	BCC
CCC	CC	CCC
CCD	CD	CCD

UK requirement (A-level)	MEC Advanced	MEC Intermediate
AAA	AA	AAA
AAB	AB	AAB
ABB	AB	ABB
BBB	BBB	BB
BBC	BC	BBC
BCC	BC	BCC
CCC	CC	CCC
CCD	CD	CCD

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UK requirement (A-level)	MEC Advanced	MEC Intermediate
AAA	AA	AAA
AAB	AB	AAB
ABB	AB	ABB
BBB	BBB	BB
BBC	BC	BBC
BCC	BC	BCC
CCC	CC	CCC
CCD	CD	CCD