University of Chester

Foundation Year:

• Completion of High School Certificate with 55% or above.

If undertaking Engineering or Business & Social Science Pathway, students will need to have 55% in Maths.

Undergraduate Study:

• HSC with 75%/A/4.5 or above.
• Some programmes require 70%/A/4.0 in relevant fields.

Postgraduate Study:

• 4 year Bachelor Degree from recognized institution with B+/3.15/60% or above. GPA 3.0 will be accepted if obtained from below Universities:

North south University (NSU)
BRAC University
Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)
American International University Bangladesh (AIUB)
Asian University for Women (AUW).

• MBBS from recognised institution with 60% or above.
• Master's degree from recognized institution with B/3.0/62% or above.

Applicants for the MBA should have 2 years work experience, although well qualified and motivated individuals without this will be considered.

Foundation Year

• Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) with grades 1-8 in 4 relevant subjects

Undergraduate Study

• National Diploma with good grades
• Higher National Diploma with good grades may be considered for 3rd year entry

Postgraduate Study

• Bachelor’s degree with a second class/GPA of 2.5 or above
• Applicants for the MBA should have 2 years work experience, although well qualified and motivated individuals without this will be considered

English language entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.

We accept the following English Language qualifications:

WAEC, WASSCE:

• Undergraduate: C or C6 or above
• Postgraduate: C or C6 or above

Foundation Year

• Successful completion of Standard 12 with 60% from Central Boards and Major State Boards (this does NOT include Punjab, Haryana, Rajesthan, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, or Jharkhand).

Undergraduate Study

• Overall grade of 65% or above in Senior Secondary School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII from:
  • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
  • Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE).
  • International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).

• 65% or above from Major State Boards (If a specific subject is required for entry to the course, 65% in the course subject is also required).

• Overall grade of 70% or above in Senior Secondary School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII from the following boards:
  • Punjab
  • Haryana
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Bihar
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Gujarat
  • Jharkhand
  • Rajesthan
  • Uttarakhand

Postgraduate Study

• 3-year Bachelor’s Degree with 55%-65%, depending on your academic history and the course you are applying for.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Bachelor of Technology/MBBS/Bachelor of Dental Surgery with 55%-65%, depending on your academic history and the course you are applying for.

Study Gaps

Applicants with significant gaps in the study are considered at higher risk for visa refusal, so will need to provide evidence demonstrating activities during this period and why returning to education is beneficial to their career. Applicants who have been out of education for 10 years or longer will be subject to a more in-depth assessment of their qualifications, employment history, and motivations.

English language entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.

• 75% minimum 12th standard English across all boards

Please note, that we do not accept 12th-standard English marksheets from the National Institute of Open Schooling or Vocational Boards.  In addition, we do not accept 12th standard English mark sheets from any of the states below (both State and Central boards):

• Punjab
• Haryana
• Uttarakhand
• Uttar Pradesh
• Bihar
• Rajasthan
• Jharkhand
• Chhattisgarh

We accept IELTS Academic only from the above states.

Foundation Year

• Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate (50%) or SSC (65%). If undertaking Engineering OR Business and Social Science Pathway will need to have 50% (HSC) or 65% (SSC) or above in Maths.

Undergraduate Study

• Completion of FA (Humanities) with 75% or above OR complete of HSSC preengineering/pre-medical/science routes with 70%. If a specific subject is required, a score of 80% (Humanities)/70% (preengineering/pre-medical/science) in the relevant subject is needed = Level 4 entry.
• Completion of Diplomas of Associated Engineer (DAE) with 70% or above = Level 4 entry.
• Associate Degree Programme with 50% 59% = Level 4 entry/60% or above = Year 2 entry.
• Issued 2020 or earlier: 2year Bachelor’s Degree from recognised institution with grades 60% or above = Level 5 entry.
• 3-year Bachelor's Degree with 70% or above = Level 5 entry.

Postgraduate Study

• 2020 or earlier: 2year Bachelor’s Degree with 55% or above + LLB with 50% or above.
• 2020 or earlier: 2-year Bachelor’s Degree with 55% or above + Master’s degree with a pass rate of 60% or above.
• 4-year Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised institution with 55% or above.
• MBBS/DPharm/Doctor of Physiotherapy/Dentistry/Vet from recognised institution with 50% or above.
• Master’s Degree with a pass rate of 55% or above (after the completion of a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree).

Study Gaps

Applicants with significant gaps in study are considered higher risk for visa refusal, so will need to provide evidence demonstrating activities during this period and why returning to education is beneficial to their career.

Applicants who have been out of education for 10 years or longer will be subject to a more in-depth assessment of their qualifications, employment history and motivations.

English language entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.

Foundation Year

• Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-8 in 4 relevant subjects.

Undergraduate Study

• International Foundation Programme from GEC Academy with 55% or above
• Diploma/National Diploma from a recognised institution with GPA 2.5 out of 5 or 2.0 out of 4
• Higher National Diploma with good grades may be considered for 3rd year entry

Postgraduate Study

• Bachelor's degree with 2:2/50%/GPA 2.4 or above
• Ideally applicants for the MBA should have 2 years work experience, although well qualified and motivated individuals without this will be considered

Study Gaps

Below is guidance for students applying with a study gap:

• All applicants should have a maximum of 1 – 9 years study gap.
• Students should apply with the following:
• Details of work experience and a detailed CV
• Evidence of work experience and gap in studies. This should include a write up

   

  and

   

  work/employer reference which confirms the start and end date of their employment, NYSC certificate/exemption, employment letters/contracts etc.
• Degree certificate

   

  + statement of result

   

  OR

   

  official academic transcript.
• Personal statements must cover why they wish to study the course they have chosen, how it complements their previous studies and/or work experience, how their chosen course fits into their future career plans/ambitions, what they hope to learn in their new course to push forward / improve their career prospects. It must also cover why they have chosen to study in the UK and particularly at University of Chester. Please ensure that personal statements refer to

   

  University of Chester, not other institutions.
• A write up explaining why they now want to return to studies after a period of work experience.
• WAEC/NECO/English language documentation, Passport, any previous visa refusals and all other standard documents for admission.

Applicants with significant gaps in the study are considered at higher risk for visa refusal, so will need to provide evidence demonstrating activities during this period and why returning to education is beneficial to their career. Applicants who have been out of education for 10 years or longer will be subject to a more in-depth assessment of their qualifications, employment history, and motivations.

Foundation and Undergraduate Applicants

• We cannot accept anyone below the age of 17.
• We will consider applicants with 4-5 years gap after WAEC but no more than this.

HND Applicants

• HND must have been completed in the last 5 years (so no earlier than 2017).
• Applicants must provide evidence of work experience and evidence of gap in studies. This should include a write up supported by work/employer reference which confirms the start and end date of their employment, NYSC certificate/exemption, employment letters/contracts, etc.
• HND qualification must be similar/very closely related to the course they are applying for at Chester for top up. They may be accepted into Year 2 or 3 of the chosen course at Chester.
• Applicants must have a generally acceptable profile for UG studies. *Remember that UG students cannot bring dependants.

Postgraduate Applicants

• Mature Applicants:

   

  if there is a considerable gap since completing their UG degree, consideration will also be given to any gaps between their WAEC/NECO and the start of their UG degree. If the gap between WAEC/NECO and the start of the UG degree is more than 4 years, they will not be accepted.
• Applicants need to have been working in a field that is relevant/related to the course they wish to study. If they are considering a career change, they must state this clearly and justify it.

English language entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.

We accept the following English Language qualifications:

• WAEC, Neco:
• Undergraduate: C or C6 or above
• Postgraduate: C6 or above