Entry Requirements for 2013 entry

An A grade in Mathematics A level or equivalent qualification is an acceptable alternative to our entry requirement of a social science or humanities subject.

You do not necessarily need to speak French in order to apply to this programme. Language requirements are different depending on the campus you choose at Sciences Po and the language you choose for UCL. For instance, if you choose to study at Menton with Italian as your language you will need only English. Admission interviews will be conducted in English and in the relevant language.

The following table summarizes the language requirements that apply to each campus and to the language chosen as major.

The following self assessment grid will help you determine if you meet these language requirements: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/LanguageSelfAssessmentGrid/en.

UK Qualifications

GCE Advanced Level Examinations

3, at minimum grades of A*AA to include an A grade in French or Spanish if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A GCE A level in a humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) is normally a requirement. An A* grade in Mathematics is required for the full Economics specialism. A pass in a fourth subject at AS level or equivalent is also required.

We will not be using the A* as an initial filter on grade predictions as a pre-assessment day selection tool in the 2011-12 admissions cycle. The A* will be used in offers only. The subject in which the A* is to be achieved is unlikely to be specified except in the case of applicants who wish to follow the full Economics specialism. Applicants who have taken their A levels in summer 2009 or earlier will not be required to have an A* grade.

Scottish Advanced Highers

3, at grades of A1AA to include French or Spanish if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) is normally a requirement. An A grade at Advanced Higher in Maths is required for the full Economics specialism.
Alternatively, a combination of 2 Advanced Highers at grades A1A (including French, German, or Spanish if one of these is to be studied as the major language, and a humanities or social science subject or Maths) and 3 Highers at grades of AAA.

University Foundation Programme

High achievement is required, although offer conditions will be tailored to the specific foundation course which the applicant is enrolled upon. For example, for the UCL University Preparatory Certificate in the Humanities (UPCH) a minimum overall score of 72% is required, with 75% in one humanities unit, and 72% in a second humanities unit. Completion of the UPCH Academic English course with a mark of 75%, with a minimum of 65% in each subtest is also required.

Bachelors degree from a UK university

2.1 overall

International Qualifications

International Baccalaureate

39 points overall. A score of 19 points in three higher level subjects to include French B or Spanish B if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) at higher level is normally a requirement. Mathematics at grade 7 at higher level is required for the full Economics specialism.

European Baccalaureate

87.5% overall, plus a grade of 8.5 in French or Spanish if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A grade of 8.5 in a humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) is also normally a requirement. A grade of 9 in Mathematics is required for the full Economics specialism.

EU and Overseas Qualifications

Australia

A high ranking in the relevant state university admissions index - UAI, TER or ENTER - normally in the top 1.5%.

Austria, Matura

An average of 1.2 overall in examination subjects, with one subject passed with high distinction and two subjects passed with distinction. A distinction in French or Spanish if either of these is to be studied as the major language is required. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors. A high distinction in a humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) is normally a requirement.

Belgium, Diploma van Secundair or Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur (CESS)

An overall grade of 9/90%. A grade of 9/90% in French or Spanish is required if either of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A grade of 9/90% in a humanities or social science (or Mathematics) is also normally a requirement. A grade of 9.5 in Mathematics is required for the full Economics specialism.

Bulgaria, Diploma Svidetelstvo za Profesionalna Kvalifikasiq

Diploma Svidetelstvo za Profesionalna Kvalifikasiq with an overall mark of 5.65 including a grade of 5.5 in a humanities or social science (or Mathematics) and in French or Spanish if either of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. Alternatively, successful completion of one year of a Bachelor's degree at a recognised university.

Cyprus, Greek Apolytirion

An overall grade of 19.2 plus grades of AA at A level including French or Spanish if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) is also normally a requirement. An A* grade in Mathematics at A level is required for the full Economics specialism.

Denmark, Studentereksamen

An overall average of 10, plus grades of 12, 10, 10 in high level subjects. A grade of 10 in French or Spanish (taken at high level) is required if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A grade of 10 in a humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) taken at high level is also normally a requirement. A grade of 12 in Mathematics (taken at A-level) is required for the full Economics specialism.

Finland, Studentexamen

Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen with at least four subjects, three of which must be at grade 7. A grade of 7/L in French or Spanish if either of these is to be studied as the major language, plus a mark of 7/L in a humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics). A mark of 7/L in Mathematics is required for the full Economics specialism. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required.

France, French Baccalaureate

An overall average of 15.75, plus a grade of 15 in Spanish (taken as second language and with a coefficient of no less than 3) if this is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A grade of 15 in a humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) is also normally a requirement. Students are expected to have a good level in Mathematics, regardless of the baccalauréat section they are following (ES, L or S). A grade of 17 in Mathematics (spécialité Mathématiques in the case of the ES section of the Bacc) is required for the full Economics specialism. English Language proficiency requirement: in the Baccalaureat General, 13 in English, where the co-efficient applied to the subject is greater than 1.

Germany, Abitur

An overall average of 1.3 including two LK subject marks of 14. A mark of 13 in French or Spanish is required if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors. A mark of 13 in a humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) is also normally a requirement. (The language and humanities or social science subject need not be taken as a LK subject.)

Hungary, Erettsegi/Matura

Mark of 5 in all subjects, including two subjects passed at advanced/higher level at 75% or above. A grade of 5 (70% or above) in French or Spanish taken at advanced level is required if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A grade of 5 (70% or above) in a humanities or social science subject (or mathematics) taken at advanced level is also normally a requirement.

Ireland, Irish Leaving Certificate

Award of the Irish Leaving Certificate with six subjects of grade D or above at Higher Level, to include four subjects at A1,A1,A1,A1. A grade of A1 in French or Spanish is required if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A grade of A1 in a humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) is also normally a requirement.

India, Indian School Certificate (from CISCE or CBSE)

Israel, Bagrut

Bagrut with grades of at least 90 in seven subjects, including two five-unit subjects with one at 95. A grade of 90 in French or Spanish taken as a five-unit subject is required if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A grade of 90 in a humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) taken as a five-unit subject is also normally a requirement.

Italy, Diploma di Esame di Stato

An overall score of 95, including one subject with a score of 14 in the written exam or with a score of 10 in final year at school. A score of 10 in French or Spanish in final year at school is required if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A score of 10 in a social science or humanities subject (or Mathematics) in final year at school is also normally a requirement. (To take the full Economics specialism the Scientifica Diploma is a requirement.)

Netherlands, Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs

An overall average of 8.3, with a grade of 9 in one subject. A grade of 8 is required in a social science or humanities subject (or Mathematics), as well as in French or Spanish if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required.

Norway, Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole

An average of 5.3 in the common core subjects and grades of 6,5 in two relevant final year subjects. A grade of 5 in French or Spanish is required if either of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A grade of 5 in a social science or humanities subject (or Mathematics) is also normally a requirement.

Poland, Matura

Matura with at least 3 subjects passed at Extended Level with one at 90% and two at 85%. A score of 85% in French or Spanish taken at Extended level is required if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A score of 85% in a humanities or social science subject (or mathematics) taken at Extended level is normally required.

Portugal, Certificado de Fim de Estudos Secundarios/Diploma de Ensino Secundario

An overall grade of 19, with a grade of 20 in one subject and a grade of 19 in two subjects. A grade of 19 in French or Spanish if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A grade of 19 in a humanities or social science subject (or mathematics) is also normally a requirement.

Romania, Diploma de Bacalaureat

An overall grade of 9.3, with a grade of 10 in one subject. A grade of 9 is required in French or Spanish if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A grade of 9 in a social science or humanities subject (or Mathematics) is also normally a requirement.

South Africa, NSC - National Senior Certificate

The National Senior Certificate is not acceptable as an entrance qualification to UCL. Applicants must successfully complete one year of a Bachelor degree at a South African university recognized by UCL, with Second Class Division 1 or 70% (equivalent of 2.1).

Spain, Titulo de Bachillerato

An overall score of 9.3, including a grade of 10 in one subject studied in year 2. A grade of 9 in French studied in year 2 is required if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A grade of 9 in a social science or humanities subject (or Mathematics) studied in year 2 is also normally a requirement.

Sweden, Slutybetyg fran Gymnasasieskolan/Avgangsbetyg

An overall average of MVG in 2000 points. MVG in French or Spanish is required if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. MVG in a social science or humanities subject (or Mathematics) is also normally a requirement.

Switzerland, Federal Maturity Certificate (Maturitazeugnis or Certificat de Maturite or Attestato de Maturita) or the Federally Recognised Cantonal Maturity Certificate

An overall average of 5.5, including a grade of 6 in one subject. A grade of 5.5 in French or Spanish is required if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A grade of 5.5 in a humanities or social science subject (or mathematics) is also normally a requirement.

USA, Advanced Placement (AP) examinations

Grades of 5,5,5,5,4 in five AP subjects, taken in the final two years of high school. A grade of 5 in French or Spanish is required if one of these is to be studied as the major language. No previous knowledge is required for the other languages offered as majors, except if applying to the campus at Nancy, in which case B2 German is required. A grade of 5 in in a social science or humanities subject (or Mathematics) is also normally a requirement.

For other equivalent foreign qualifications, please email Gil Percival.