Country Specific Information - Nigeria

Overview

UCB is in the heart of Birmingham, a city with one of the youngest, most diverse populations in Europe – not to mention more than 65,000 students.

There is nowhere quite like University College Birmingham.  Not only are we Europe’s leading specialist in management courses for the culinary arts, hospitality and tourism management, but we are also situated in the heart of one of Britain’s most vibrant cities.  Our students enjoy the best of both worlds, academic and cultural.

Our vocational degree courses, experienced tutors and strong links with business give students the skills they need to tackle a career in a range of rapidly expanding industries.  As well as excellent tuition, we pride ourselves on being a friendly place to study.  As specialists, we are not a huge university: our facilities are spread over three sites within a few minutes’ walk of each building.

Students are never just a number at UCB: our doors are always open to help and support you throughout your studies.  In short, as a learning and life experience, UCB is hard to match.

Entry requirements

Please find the entry level requirements below for students from Nigeria.

Postgraduate

MA/MSc

Applicants who have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree at a Nigerian university with a minimum of a Lower Second Class Award or a grade point average of 2.6/4 or 2.8/5 may be accepted for a place on a Masters's degree.

PGDip

Applicants who have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree at a Nigerian university with a Third Class Award.

Undergraduate

  • Applicants who have completed WAEC/WASSEC with 5 subject at grade B2 and above and the remining subjects at grade C4 will be considered for a place on an undergraduate degree.

or

  • Applicants holding an OND, with at least an overall profile of 50%, will be considered for a place on an undergraduate degree.
  • Applicants for advanced standing on degree courses can be considered from applicants who have successfully completed a relevant HND.

International Foundation Diploma

Nigerian SSCE (WAEC/NECO) with 5 credit passes (grade C or above equivalent)

UKVI Secure English Language Test (SELT) equivalent to at least IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in each element)

English entry requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need a recognised English Language qualification to meet the entry requirements onto a degree programme.

Masters MA/Msc

A minimum grade of C6 in English Language from the West African Senior School Certificate Examination or the National Examinations Council (NECO). Alternatively one of the following:

Qualification Requirement
A/AS English Language Grade C
A/AS English Language and Literature combined Grade B
AQA Level 2 certificate in English language Grade C
Cambridge: English Advanced Minimum 160
Cambridge: English First Minimum 160
Cambridge: English Key  
Cambridge: English Preliminary Minimum 160
Cambridge: English Proficiency Minimum 180
European Baccalureate English (English 1) 6.5
GCSE English Language Grade C or Grade 4
IELTS Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component
IGCSE English as a first Language Grade C
IGCSE English as a second Language Grade C
International Baccalureate (Standard or Higher Level English Language and Literature combined) Grade 5
International Baccalureate (Standard or Higher Level English Language Syllabus A) Grade 4
Irish Leaving Certificate English Grade C
NCUK International Foundation Year: English for Academic Purposes Module Grade C
Password English Test Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Overall score of at least 50 with no less than 42 in any area
Scottish Higher English for Speakers of Other Languages (Syllabus C222) Grade B
SQA Higher or Advanced Higher English Grade C
SQA Intermediate 2 English or National 5 English Grade B
TOEFL IBT (not taken in the UK) Overall 75, Minimums: Reading 12; Listening 11; Speaking 17; Writing 20
TOEIC (Only if taken outside the UK) Overall 785, Listening 400; Reading 385; Writing 150; Speaking 160
Trinity ISE II in all four skills
UCB English Proficiency Test B2 with no less than B2- in each component

Bachelors BA/BSc

A minimum grade of C6 in English Language from the West African Senior School Certificate Examination or the National Examinations Council (NECO). Alternatively one of the following:

Qualification Requirement
A/AS English Language Grade C
A/AS English Language and Literature combined Grade B
AQA Level 2 certificate in English language Grade C
Cambridge: English Advanced Minimum 160
Cambridge: English First Minimum 160
Cambridge: English Key  
Cambridge: English Preliminary Minimum 160
Cambridge: English Proficiency Minimum 180
European Baccalureate English (English 1) 6.5
GCSE English Language Grade C or Grade 4
IELTS Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component
IGCSE English as a first Language Grade C
IGCSE English as a second Language Grade C
International Baccalureate (Standard or Higher Level English Language and Literature combined) Grade 5
International Baccalureate (Standard or Higher Level English Language Syllabus A) Grade 4
Irish Leaving Certificate English Grade C
NCUK International Foundation Year: English for Academic Purposes Module Grade C
Password English Test Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Overall score of at least 50 with no less than 42 in any area
Scottish Higher English for Speakers of Other Languages (Syllabus C222) Grade B
SQA Higher or Advanced Higher English Grade C
SQA Intermediate 2 English or National 5 English Grade B
TOEFL IBT (not taken in the UK) Overall 75, Minimums: Reading 12; Listening 11; Speaking 17; Writing 20
TOEIC (Only if taken outside the UK) Overall 785, Listening 400; Reading 385; Writing 150; Speaking 160
Trinity ISE II in all four skills
UCB English Proficiency Test B2 with no less than B2- in each component

Please note: Language skills can deteriorate over time if not used, UCB will only consider an English qualification if it has been taken in the last 24 months. If your English qualification was awarded over 2 years ago, you will have to sit the UCB English Proficiency Test.

Post Study Work Visa 

The UK Government has confirmed that the Graduate Immigration "Post Study Work" Route will open on 1 July 2021. The route will allow the UK to retain the brightest and the best international students to contribute to society and the economy post-study.

The route allows international students who complete a degree at undergraduate level or above in the summer of 2021 the opportunity to apply to stay in the UK to work or look for work at any skill level for two years.

This is excellent news for our students, who will have the opportunity to gain experience and build on their careers in the UK after graduating. Our HIRED careers, employability and placements service can support you to gain work experience during your studies at University College Birmingham.

For further information on this route, please visit the GOV.UK website and UKCISA.  

For specific enquiries please email visa-advice@ucb.ac.uk

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If your qualification is not showing here, or you would like more information please contact our International team by completing our enquiry form here or telephone +44 121 232 4458 / +44 121 232 4462.

Contact our educational agents

Estovie Global Ventures
Ifeany Okpor
Nigeria, Ughelli
+234 7061 190 968
Email: gwenokpor@gmail.com

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