Northumbria University welcomes applicants from Zambia with a range of qualifications across our pathway, undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses.
Please note that the following are general entry guidelines for students from Zambia. Actual requirements may vary depending on your chosen course of study, and some courses may have specific or additional entry criteria; full details are available in our course directory. Decisions for entry will also be based on personal statements and previous study information, not just your final course grading.
For details on our English Language Requirements and Pre-Sessional Courses visit our English Language Centre pages.
Although some courses have specific requirements for entry, Northumbria will consider any qualification for entry to its courses.
| For entry to: | You will need: | Grade Required: |
|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Secondary School Certificate | 1-2 |
| Undergraduate | Students who have completed High School wil need to take a Higher Education Foundation Programme, however those students who hold Bachelors degrees from Zambia University and Copperbelt University may be considered for advanced entry. | Minimum of C+ / Pass depending on course |
| Bachelor Degree | Credit / 1.5 | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | Masters Degree | Minimum C for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent Minimum of B for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent |
| Graduate Certificate | Bachelors degrees from Zambia University and Copperbelt University may be considered | Minimum 2.2 or above |
Please note these are general entry guidelines. Actual requirements may vary depending on your chosen course of study and certain courses may have specific or additional entry requirements, full details can be found on our course directory. Decisions for entry will also be based on personal statements, previous study information and not just your final course grading.
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