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Undergraduate entry qualifications

First year entry

All students applying for a Bachelors (BA, BSc, BEng, BMus and LLB) degree at Westminster must hold one of the following qualifications:

  • Holders of a UK Foundation programme in a suitable subject area, usually with a minimum of 60% from our Associate colleges or other nationally recognised colleges of further or higher education.
  • The Australian Senior Secondary School Certificate / School Leaving Certificate is considered eligible for entry onto a UK Bachelors programme if a tertiary entrance score/rating at a specified level has been achieved. Both the school leaving certificate and tertiary entrance ranking will be taken into consideration when evaluating your application. 
  • Holders of the Associate Diploma (2 year).

Second year entry

Students with the one of the following qualifications may be eligible for second year entry:

  • Holders of a Diploma (3 year) will be considered for exemptions to the first year of a Bachelors degree courses (depending on the subject area).

Postgraduate entry qualifications

All students applying for a Masters degree (MA, MSc and LLM) at Westminster will be required to have one of the following qualifications:

  • Holders of a good 4 year Bachelors degree (Honours).
  • Holders of a 3 year Bachelor degree (Ordinary) may be considered for entry onto some postgraduate diploma or Masters courses where the applicant has very high grades or additional relevant work experience.
  • Applicants without a first degree but with about 5 years relevant work experience may also be considered on an individual basis for some masters programmes.

Short-term study abroad / Exchanges at Westminster

If you are currently studying at university in Australia, but would like the opportunity to spend either a semester or a full academic year studying in London at the University of Westminster then the International Study Abroad or Exchanges programme is for you!

  • You can choose modules (classes) from a broad range of different subject areas across the University and study alongside British and other international students. 
  • You will get full credit transfer for your studies at Westminster back to your home degree (provided you get approval from your home institution).
  • You can choose to start your programme either in semester 1, starting in mid September, or semester 2 starting in January. 
  • If English is not your first language you can attend pre-seasonal language courses before joining classes.

For further details follow the link to Study abroad.

Immigration and visas

For visa and immigration advice please contact the British High Commission in Australia. The main office is in Canberra, but there are also offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

British High Commission
Commonwealth Avenue
Yarralumla
ACT 2600

Tel: 1902 941 555

For information on the advice and assistance available from the University of Westminster please visit the section "Immigration and Work" or contact one of the organisations listed below.

Useful links

  • British Council - provides comprehensive, free and impartial advice on all aspects of study in Britain.
  • UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) – manages applications to undergraduate courses at UK higher education institutions
  • UKPASS (UK Postgraduate Application and Statistical Service) – manages applications to postgraduate courses at UK higher education institutions
  • UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) – gives advice and support to international students