Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year

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Entry Requirements:

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United Kingdom

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BBB

• A level Maths or Physics preferred but not both taken together.

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Typical IB offer:

32 overall with a minimum of 4 in SL Maths and a Science subject

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Typical BTEC offer:

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma:

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GCSE:

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Selection:

• Offers will not normally be made to those who apply simply because their A level grades/predictions are below the requirements for direct entry to the degree programme.
• Students who are eligible for this course include:
• Those wishing to study a degree without the appropriate background
• Students performing at a very high standard in a chosen sport, who wish to study at Loughborough, but do not have the required qualifications due to sporting commitments
• Mature students
• Those who did not meet their expected entrance requirements due to illness or other adverse situations
• Students with alternative backgrounds and qualifications
• Applications are treated on a case by case basis and a number of other personal situations may also be considered.
Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview and/or maths test may be required.

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Australia

Typical offers for students from Australia are based on the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Typically, we would require a score between 85.00 and 94.00. For students from Queensland, requirements from the Overall Position (OP) would typically be between 8 and 4. Further to the above, students would normally be required to pass one of the following qualifications:

• ACT Year 12 Certificate
• New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC)
• Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE)
• Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
• South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)
• Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)
• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
• Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
Where courses have specific subject requirements, these will be expected to be studied within one of the above qualifications. Grades of ‘B’ (ACT, NTCE, SACE, VCE, WACE), ‘4’ (HSC), ‘CA’ (TCE), ‘HA’ (QCE) or higher will normally be required. English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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Austria

For students taking the Austrian Reifeprüfung (Matura), we typically require an average score between 2.2 and 1.2 from 6 written or spoken exams. Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of 2 or 1 will normally be required in each. English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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Bahrain

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements

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Bangladesh

Students taking the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Belgium

The Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) and Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs (DSO) are both acceptable qualifications for direct entry into first year undergraduate courses. We typically require an overall score ranging from 75% to 85%. Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of 20 will normally be required in each. Specific subject marks may be required for some courses and where this is the case, this should be studied as a 4-hour subject. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 50% or higher in Maths within the CESS or DSO. Students currently studying the Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts should contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for further details. English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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Brazil

Students taking the Brazilian High School Certificate(Certificado de Ensino Médio and Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio – ENEM) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Brunei

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Bulgaria

For students taking the Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, we would typically ask for an overall score ranging from 5.3 - 6.0 overall with specific subject marks required for some courses. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 4.5 or higher in Maths within the Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Canada

Typical offers for students from Canada are based on having completed Grade 12. Alberta, Northwest Territory, Nunavut Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 grade 12 courses in the General High School Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93%. Where courses require specific subjects, these should be taken as thirty-level courses. Where A Level Maths is a course requirement, both Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 30-2 should be completed. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths. British Columbia, Yukon Territory Typical offers range from ‘BBBBBB’ – ‘AAAAAA’ from best 6 grade 12 subjects in the Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma. Where courses require specific subjects these would normally need to be achieved at ‘A’ or ‘B’. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of ‘C’ or higher in grade 10 Maths. Manitoba Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 subjects at 300 level in the High School Graduation Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths. New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 grade 12 subjects in the High School Graduation Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths. Newfoundland & Labrador Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 university preparatory level subjects in the High School Graduation Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths. Nova Scotia Typical offers are based on an average of best 5 subjects at level 4 or 5 in the High School Completion Certificate and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths. Ontario Typical offers are based on an average of best 6 grade 12 courses at ‘4U’, ‘4M’ or ‘DU’ in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and offers typically range from 80% - 93% with specific subject marks required for some courses. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 10 Maths. Quebec Typical offers range from 80% - 93% overall in the Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales with specific subject marks of 80% - 96% required for some courses. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 60% or higher in grade 11 Maths. English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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China

Students taking the Senior Middle Examinations will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. We would typically require an overall average ranging from 75% to 80% with specific subject marks required for some courses. Please contact the Global Engagement team who can advise on acceptability for entry to Loughborough courses. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Croatia

For students taking the Croatian Matura (Svjedodžba o Maturi), we typically require an average score between 4.0 and 5.0. Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of 4 or 5 will normally be required in each. For courses that require Maths as part of their A Level offer, this should be taken at extended level in the Matura. However, we are happy to consider students taking the Apolytirion alongside either 1 or 2 A Levels. Where courses require specific subjects, these must be taken at A Level. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 17 or higher in Maths within the Apolytirion. Students taking the Apolytirion without additional A Levels will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Czech Republic

For students taking the Czech Maturita (Vysvědčení o Maturitní Zkoušce), we typically require an average ranging from 2.00 to 1.00 from best 4 subjects with specific subject marks (either 1 or 2) required for some courses. All applicants must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Denmark

For students taking the Bevis for Studentereksamen (STX), typical offers range from 8.0 to 10.5 in the weighted average mark from the STX. Some courses may require marks (either 10 or 12) in specific Level A subjects. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 7 or higher in Level C Maths with the STX. Students who have taken the Studentereksamen under the old grading system would be considered on a case by case basis with an average between 9.0 and 11.0 normally required. English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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Egypt

Students who have studied the Thanaweya A’ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education) will need complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Estonia

For students taking the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus, we typically require a high average grade between 4.3 and 4.8 in the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus as well as an average percentage between 77% and 90% in the Riigieksamitunnistus. Specific subject marks may be required for some courses. For Engineering and Science courses, we would expect students to have studied Lai Matemaatika. Students with a score of 4.0 with 70% average from state exams would be considered on a case by case basis for the Loughborough University Foundation Year All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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European Baccalaureate

For students taking the European Baccalaureate, we typically require an overall average mark between 78% and 88% with specific subject marks (normally 8.0 or higher from a 4 or 5 period subject) required for some courses. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 6.5 or higher in Maths 3. English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. When applying, please state whether you are taking English as Language 1, 2, 3 or 4.

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Faroe Islands

Students taking the Studentsprógv would normally be required to achieve a score between 8.0 and 10.5 with specific subject marks (either 10 or 12) required for some courses. Offers will typically be expressed as four letter grades ranging from MMMM (achieve Magna cum laude approbatur or higher in four subjects) to LEEE (achieve Eximia cum laude approbatur or higher in four subjects with at least one subject at Laudatur). Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 7 or higher in Maths within the Lukion Päästötodistus All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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France

For students taking the new French Baccalauréat Général (assessed from 2021 onwards), we typically require an overall result between 13.0 – 15.5 with results of 14-15 in two speciality subjects. Specific speciality subjects are required for some courses. Students following the Option Internationale (OIB) will often receive a slightly lower offer. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 10 or higher in Mathematics taken in Year 12 as a Speciality Subject (Première) or a score of 11 or higher in Additional Maths taken as an Option in Year 13 (Terminale). Students taking the Baccalauréat Technologique will be considered for first year entry on a case by case basis where subjects studied are relevant to the university course applied for. English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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Germany

Students taking the Abitur typically require an overall score ranging from 1.3 - 2.0 with specific subject marks required for some courses (normally between 12and 15). Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 7 or higher in Maths within the Abitur. English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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Ghana

Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Greece

Students taking the Greek Apolyterion are normally required to also take the Panhellenic Exams. Typical offers are based on the General Access Grade in the Panhellenics and range from 16.5 to 19.0 depending on the course applied for. Where courses have specific subject requirements, these should be taken as ‘Direction’ subjects within the Panhellenics. Students applying for Science or Engineering courses would generally be expected to have followed the Sciences direction. We will also normally ask for a mark between 17.0 and 19.0 in the Apolyterion certificate. Students who have studied 1 or 2 A Levels alongside the Apolyterion (without taking the Panhellenic Exams) would normally be required to obtain high grades in their A Level exams along with an average mark between 17.0 and 19.0 in the Apolyterion. Where courses have specific subject requirements, these should be taken as A Levels. Students taking a Foundation course alongside the Apolyterion will be considered on a case by case basis. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Hong Kong

Typical offers for students taking the HKDSE vary by course and range from ‘5, 4, 4’ – ‘5 , 5, 5’ from best 3 subjects, of which 2 must be electives and excluding Liberal Studies and Chinese. Where courses require specific subjects, we would be looking for grades between ‘4’ and ‘5 ’ in these subjects. For courses that require Maths as part of their A Level offer, this should be taken at extended level in the HKDSE. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of ‘3’ or higher in core Maths. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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Hungary

For students taking the Hungarian Matura (Érettségi Bizonyítvány), we typically require an average ranging from 70% to 83% from best 5 subjects which must include at least 2 higher level exams. Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of between 70% and 90% would normally be required in a higher level exam. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Iceland

For students taking the Stúdentspróf, we typically require an overall grade between 8.0 and 9.3 with specific subject marks (between 8 and 10) required for some courses. English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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India

Typical offers are based on the Standard XII school leaving qualifications. When awarded by CBSE, ISCE or West Bengal Exam Boards, we typically ask for results in the region of 78% - 88% average performance from best 4 subjects. Specific subject marks at Standard X or Standard XII may be required for some courses. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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Indonesia

Students who have studied the Ijazah: Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA) will need complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Ireland

Students who have taken the Leaving Certificate under the new grading system (post 2016) would normally be required to achieve 5 higher level passes with grades ranging from H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 to H1 H1 H2 H2 H2. Where courses have specific A Level subject requirements, these should be taken at higher level. English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Typical offers will be based on average percentage from 3 best 5-unit level subjects with requirements ranging from 78% to 92% depending on the course. Where courses have specific subject requirements, we would expect these to be studied as a 5-unit subject and look for achievement between 80% and 95%. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Italy

For students taking the Diploma di Esamo di Stato, we typically require an overall score ranging from 85% - 98% overall. Where courses require specific subjects, we would be looking for marks between 8 and 10 in school assessment. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 6 or higher in school assessment for Maths. Students taking the Diploma di Istituto Tecnico will be considered for first year entry on a case by case basis where subjects studied are relevant to the course for which they have applied. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Japan

Students taking the Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. We would typically require an overall average ranging from 75% to 80% with specific subject marks required for some courses. Please contact the Global Engagement team who can advise on acceptability for entry to Loughborough courses. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Jordan

Students taking the Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. Students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Kazakhstan

Typical offers for students from Kazakhstan are based on the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate. Typically, we would require a score between AAA and BBB from Advanced level subjects. Where courses have specific subject requirements, these will be expected to be studied at Advanced level.

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Kenya

Students taking the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. English language studied within the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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Kuwait

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Latvia

For students taking the Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību, we typically require a high average grade between 9.2 and 10.0 as well as an average between 87% and 95% from best 4 state exams. Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score between 87% and 95% will normally be requested in state exams in these subjects. Students with a score of 8.0 with 80% average from best 4 state exams would be considered on a case by case basis for the Foundation Year. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Lebanon

Students taking the Baccalauréat Général will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. Students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Lithuania

For students taking the Brandos Atestatas, typical offers generally range from 9.0 – 10.0 overall. Where courses require specific subjects, we would typically require these to be taken as state exams. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 7 or higher in school assessment for Maths. All students must also achieve the University’s English language requirements.

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Malaysia

For students taking either the Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate) or the Sigjil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysian (STPM), we would typically require grades ranging from AAA-BBB from best 3 (core) subjects excluding general studies. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a grade C or higher in SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) Maths. For students taking the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) we would typically require from the best 7 subjects grades ranging 2xA1 5xA2 to 7xB3 in the UEC-SML. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a grade B6 or higher in Maths. Students taking the MARA Diploma will be considered for first year entry on a case by case basis. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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Malta

For students taking the Advanced Matriculation Exam, typical offers would normally be based on achievement in 2 advanced level subjects (typically between BB and AA) and 3 intermediate level subjects excluding Systems of Knowledge (typically between BCC and AAA). Where courses have specific subject requirements, a score of B or A will normally be required in an Advanced Level subject. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we normally look for a score of 4 or higher in Maths within the Secondary Education Certificate (SEC). Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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Netherlands

For students taking the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)., typical offers range from 6.6 to 7.4 average from the VWO with specific subject marks (between 7 and 9) required for some courses. Students applying for Science or Engineering courses would generally be expected to have followed the Natuur en Techniek stream within the VWO and have taken the Maths D course. Where courses require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of 5 or higher in Maths within the VWO. Students taking the Middelbaar Beroepsonderwijs (MBO Level 4) certificate will be considered for first year entry on a case by case basis where subjects studied are relevant to the university course applied for. English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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New Zealand

For students taking the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 typical offers will be based on overall achievement in the NCEA plus a required number of credits achieved at the next level up. For example, where A Level requirements are ABB, we would normally require a Merit overall with 20 Level 3 credits achieved at Excellence. Where courses have specific subject requirements, these should be studied at Level 3 within the NCEA. Typically, an overall achievement of Merit or Excellence will be required in these subjects. English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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Nigeria

Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements. English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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Norway

For students taking the Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring, typical offers range from 4.00 to 5.25 average of all Final Assessment Grades. Where courses have specific subject requirements, students will need to achieve a 4 or higher in at least two 140-hour courses. English language studied within the above qualification is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements.

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Oman

Students who have studied the