Middlesex University, located in north-west London, is home to over 24,000 students and has been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize three times. Established in 1992, the university has a rich history, dating back to St Katharine's College as a Teacher Training College for women. With four faculties, including the Faculty of Science and Technology, Business and Law, Health, Social Care and Education, and the Faculty of the Arts and Creative Industries, the university offers a personalized approach to learning and research. Its practice-based learning and research-driven curriculum have resulted in highly employable graduates. The university also supports the community through technology development and women's entrepreneurship. Its strategic objectives include inspiring success, practice-based learning, a vibrant student experience, a values-driven culture, research that benefits students, and building support for its mission.
Middlesex University London
Why study at Middlesex University London?
- Specialized employability support team, MDX Works, provides bespoke employability guidance to students during and after course.
- Paid employment opportunities for students in campus for almost 600 different roles like Course Ambassador, Student Ambassador, IT support, translator, sports assistant etc.
- Employability Support through on campus events like open doors, careers fairs, postgraduate study events, mentorship programs.
- Achieved notably high scores in Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) in The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021.
- Personal tutor, Student Learning Assistants and Graduate Academic Assistant offers personalized academic support for students.
- International students can choose from over 100 different exchange partners for Student Exchange Program or avail paid work placement with Erasmus+.
- Knowledge Transfer partnerships offers chances for mutually benefitting and meaningful collaborative partnerships between students and industrial organizations.
- 90% of Middlesex's university’s research is rated as internationally recognized by Research Excellence Framework (REF) (2014).
- Awarded the highest level of Fairtrade Award – a three star Fairtrade University and College Award for excellence in campaigning, procurement and research.
- With over 85 clubs, societies and student groups promotes a sense of well-being, community, and belongingness.
- Investment of over £200m for transforming the campus and equipping it with modern state of the art facilities.
Entry Requirements
Undergraduates
GCSE Requirements:
For our undergraduate courses, you are normally required to achieve passes in three GCSE subjects, including English, with a score of 4 or Grade C if awarded before 2017. For some courses it may also be necessary to have a score of 4 in other specified subjects such as Maths and Science. With the exception of our teaching courses, we normally accept Level 2 Functional skills or Level 2 Key skills as equivalents.
Postgraduates:
- Requirements for Master's, MPhil and PhD:
Before you start your application, make sure your previous degree or work experience matches what we need.
- Work Experience and Previous Study:
If you've already been working or have other learning experience relevant to your chosen course then we can count these towards your entry requirements and some modules when you begin your studies.
- Master's Degree Requirements:
We usually ask for a second-class honours degree 2:2 or above, or equivalent, in a subject that is relevant to what you want to study.
MPhil and PhD R
equirements:
We usually ask for an honours degree at 2:1 or above or relevant professional experience.
A master's degree in a subject relevant to the course you wish to study is desirable but it isn't always essential.
General Entry Requirement:
We consider a wide range of qualifications for your application. The information below lists the qualifications that we usually accept.
- GCE A Level and GCE AS levels
- Access to HE Diploma
- AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (QCF) and AAT NVQ Level 3 in Accounting
- ABC Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Retail (NQF & QCF)
- Advanced Diplomas and Progression Diplomas
- Advanced Extension Awards
- Advanced Placement Programme (US and Canada)
- BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Children's Play, Learning and Development (NQF)
- BTEC qualifications (QCF) (Suite of qualifications known as Nationals)
- BTEC specialist (QCF) qualifications
- CACHE Level 3 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Child Care and Education
- CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Wales and Northern Ireland)
- CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (QCF)
- Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects
- CISI Introduction to Securities and Investment
- Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design, and Art, Design & Media)
- EDI Level 3 Certificate in Accounting and Accounting (IAS)
- Extended Project Qualification
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
- IFS School of Finance, Level Three Certificate (CeFS) and Level Three Diploma (DipFS) in Financial Studies
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Irish Leaving Certificate
- OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical
- OCR Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Engineering
- OCR Nationals
- Principle Learning Wales Qualification
- Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers
Middlesex University Approved English Language Tests:
- GCSE/IGCSE/O‐Level/International Cambridge O Level English (as a first or second language)
- IELTS
- Pearson Test of English
- Pearson Versant (proctored version) Not accepted for Tier 4 applicants
- TOEFL (IBT)
- Scottish National Grade 5 or Intermediate Grade 2
- Cambridge First, Advanced, Proficiency
- Cambridge ESOL
- Language Cert International ESOL B2 SELT version ONLY
- International Baccalaureate English A1 (Standard or Higher)
- International Baccalaureate English B (Higher Level)
- Trinity College (ISE only)
- TEEP Uni of Reading
Popular Courses
Scholarship
Undergraduate prospective students
MDX Student Starter Kit Upto £1000
Significant achievement in sport U
pto
£1000The MDX Excellence Scholarship UpTo £6000
MDX Travel Bursary
The Professor Malcolm Sargeant Scholarship Upto £2000
European Academic Awards Upto £7000
Postgraduate prospective students
The Alumni Postgraduate Award
Commonwealth scholarship
Chevening scholarship
European Academic Awards Upto £7000
Postgraduate Financial Support Pack
Upto
£1000
Research studentships
Life at Middlesex University London
Entry requirements for interantional students
Undergraduate Entry Requirements:
Applicants from Bangladesh must have achieved a pass or above in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate and 2 years Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma (from the Bangladesh Technical Education Board).
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from BUET - Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology or Master's degree when following a three or four year Bachelor degree minimum GPA 3.0 Overall or Bangladesh MBBS minimum 3.5
English Language Requirements for International Students:
The most common way to provide evidence of your English is with the IELTS Academic test.
Required IELTS scores:
Undergraduate (bachelor) programmes - 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all components).
Postgraduate (masters) programmes - 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components).
Undergraduate Entry Requirements:
Minimum 55% or above from a Local Board Examination or its equivalent.
Students must also satisfy our standard English language requirements.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
A good first degree from a recognised university or equivalent with minimum 55% or above.
Students must satisfy our standard English language requirements.
For our MBA programmes, we require a second-class honours degree or above, or an overseas equivalent qualification. Candidates should also have a minimum of two years' managerial or professional experience in a full-time position following graduation.
Candidates without an honours degree need to demonstrate a significantly successful managerial experience and may be required to complete a GMAT test with a minimum score of 550.
English Language Requirements for International Students:
The most common way to provide evidence of your English is with the IELTS Academic test.
Required IELTS scores:
- Undergraduate (bachelor) programmes - 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all components)
- Postgraduate (masters) programmes - 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components)
Undergraduate Entry Requirements:
Entry to Year One
For entry to most undergraduate courses, you must have completed the WAEC plus a recognised university foundation year. You will need to provide originals of your WAEC and foundation results.
If you have only completed WAEC you may be considered for our one-year International Foundation Programme. Students who successfully complete the one-year International Foundation at Middlesex will automatically progress onto a Middlesex degree.
Each course will have specific grade requirements and some will have prerequisites, such as prior study in a specific subject or submission of a portfolio. Full details can be found within the specific course information page.
Entry to Year Two or Three
If you have achieved a Foundation Degree, CertHE, DipHE, HNC, HND or a number of modules of an undergraduate degree course at another university, you may be able to enter directly into the second or third year of one of our undergraduate degree courses as a transfer student.
We recognise qualifications from a range of awarding bodies including Aptech, ABE and Edexcel.
Students must also meet our standard English Language Requirements. We accept a grade C or above in your WAEC as evidence of your English language ability for most undergraduate programmes.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
For most postgraduate courses, you must have completed a good Bachelor degree, equivalent to a British second class honors degree from a recognized university
Some courses will have prerequisites, such as prior study in a specific subject, work experience, or the submission of a portfolio. Full details can be found on the specific course information page.
You must also meet our standard English Language Requirements. If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a Pre-sessional English course.
Our MBA courses require at least two years of post-graduation work experience at the management level, and in some cases, a GMAT score of over 550 will also be required.
English Language Requirements for International Students:
The most common way to provide evidence of your English is with the IELTS Academic test.
Required IELTS scores:
- Undergraduate (bachelor) programmes - 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all components)
- Postgraduate (masters) programmes - 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components)
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