BA and Diploma in English

“ I certainly believe that I benefited greatly from my studies. Indeed, having obtained a good final result (First Class Honours) I have been offered a place in several English Universities in order to continue my studies with a Masters course. I believe this will help me with my current employment while also opening for me the possibility of career improvement both in Italy and abroad.”
Clementina Osti
BA English graduate, Italy.

Entrance requirements

To be eligible for the BA English you must:

normally* be at least 17 years old and either have passes in:

- two subjects at GCE 'A' level plus at least three further subjects at GCSE/GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C or a 'pass' if taken prior to 1975) or
- three subjects at GCE ‘A’ level (with one ‘A’ level at not less than grade D) or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus one further subject at GCSE/GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C) or
- two subjects at GCE 'A' Level and two further subjects at GCE 'AS' Level

You must also:

- demonstrate a competence at least equivalent to a pass in GCE 'A' level English and
- have passed GCSE/GCE 'O' level in English Language at Grade C or above, or, within the past three years, to have passed at the required standard a test of proficiency [pdf: 1pg, 42KB] in English recognised by the University.

For the Diploma in English, you must:

normally* be aged 18 or over by 1 September in the year of registration and
have a minimum of three subjects at Grade C or above at GCSE/GCE 'O' level or an equivalent qualification and
Grade C or above at GCSE/GCE 'O' level English language or, within the past three years, to have passed at the required standard a test of proficiency [pdf: 1pg, 112KB] in English recognised by the University.

*Applications will be considered from applicants who do not meet the normal minimum age requirement for admission. Each application will be considered on an individual basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of the University of London.

Note: applicants with other qualifications not listed above and/or suitable work experience will be considered by the University on an individual basis. There are many other acceptable qualifications [PDF: 9pgs, 160KB], both from the UK and overseas, which the University accepts instead of British 'O' and 'A' levels.

If you do not satisfy the criteria for automatic acceptance we will still consider your application on an individual basis under our Special Admissions procedures. If we cannot accept you with your current qualifications and experience, we will advise you what qualifications you could take in order to become eligible in the future.