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Entry requirements for Nigeria

Language requirements

All students from outside the United Kingdom need to meet our English language requirements. These depend on whether you are applying for pre-degree, undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.

If you don't achieve the required score, you may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Academic requirements

Level of entry General qualification requirement
International Foundation Year
  • Five WAEC subjects at grade 1–6 including English (minimum C or above).
Undergraduate
  • Five WAEC subjects at grade 1–6 including English (minimum C or above); and
  • A-levels or International Baccalaureate; or
  • Recognised foundation course in the UK; or
  • Higher National Diploma (HND).
  • Applicants with certain college diplomas may be eligible for advanced standing.  
Postgraduate taught masters
  • A good second class honours degree from a recognised Nigerian university.
  • A good honours bachelors degree from the UK.
  • For certain courses, work experience will also be required. Please see the postgraduate course page for specific course entry details.
Postgraduate research
  • A good second class honours degree from a recognised Nigerian university.
  • A good honours bachelors degree from the UK.

*Applications are considered on an individual basis and other qualifications/work experience may be taken into consideration.

You can also view our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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International enquiries
Tel: +44(0)20 8417 3411