Entry requirements
Undergraduate
We require applicants taking the Tawjahiya (secondary school leaving certificate), also known as Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama, to successfully complete an international foundation year.
Our partner college on campus, University of Plymouth International College (UPIC), offers a wide variety of foundation courses.
Postgraduate
We require applicants to have completed a good bachelor degree or a master’s degree from a recognised University in Bahrain or a private tertiary education institution.
Grade | Numerical | Grade description | GPA | UK degree equivalent | |
A- | 87.00 - 100.00 | Excellent | 3.67 - 4.00 | 1st | |
B | 80.00 - 86.99 | Very good | 3.00 - 3.66 | 2:1 | |
C+ | 74.00 - 79.99 | Good | 2.33 - 2.99 | 2:2 |
English language requirements
A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required, or successful completion of one of the University of Plymouth's pre-sessional English Language courses.