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International Baccalaureate
Entry requirements and information for students applying with an International Baccalaureate.
Entry requirements
Use the tabs below to see the entry requirements for your chosen course.
Minimum entry requirements
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | 24 IB points overall minimum. Standard Level 4 in Maths or Science is required for courses that require GCSE Maths or Science. |
| International Baccalaureate Certificate | We will convert your IB grades (HL and SL) into UCAS points with a minimum of 96 UCAS minimum required. For more information, please email our team on york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk |
If you do not see your qualifications listed or would like more information, please contact our team at york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence. You need one of the following:
- English A: Literature (Standard: Level 4, Higher: Level 4)
- English A: Literature and Language (Standard: Level 5, Higher: Level 4)
- English Language B (Standard: Level 6, Higher: Level 5)
If you do not hold any of these you need an equivalent qualification.
If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.
Minimum entry requirements
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate
Certificate
|
We will convert your IB grades (HL and SL) into UCAS points with a minimum of 48 UCAS minimum required. For more information, please email our team on york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk |
If you do not see your qualifications listed or would like more information, please contact our team at york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence. You need one of the following:
- English A: Literature (Standard: Level 4, Higher: Level 4)
- English A: Literature and Language (Standard: Level 5, Higher: Level 4)
- English Language B (Standard: Level 6, Higher: Level 5)
If you do not hold any of these you need an equivalent qualification.
If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.
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97% are employed within 6 months of graduating (DLHE 2017).
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International Postgraduate Prospectus 2024
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