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Clearing Entry requirements for International students

There are a range of programmes available for international students in clearing at Queen Mary. Entry requirements for students who have studied A levels or the International Baccalaureate can be found on individual programme pages via our Clearing Coursefinder.

We are happy to consider students with international qualifications. Here are indicative entry requirements for some of the most common international qualifications. Please note that entry requirements and programme availability are likely to change on a regular basis so we recommend checking the course Clearing Coursefinder before making an enquiry or an application.

HKDSE (Hong Kong)

Queen Mary subject area Indicative HKDSE requirements 
Biological Sciences  5 Maths 4 English and 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies  / 54 electives (including Biology or Chemistry)
Business and Management 5 Maths 4 English 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 55 two electives
Chemistry  5 Maths 4 English 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 44 electives (including Chemistry)
Drama  5 English 4 Maths 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 44 in electives
Economics and Finance  5 Maths 4 English 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 55 in electives
Electronic Engineering  5 Maths 4 English 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies  / 54 one relevant elective
Engineering  5 Maths 4 English 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 44 two electives (Algebra & Calculus and one of Physics/Chemistry)
English and Creative Writing 5 English  4 Maths 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 44 two electives
Film Studies 5 English 4 Maths 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 44 two electives
History 5 English 4 Maths 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 44 two electives
Geography & Environmental Science  5 English 4 Maths 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 44 two electives (incl science or geography)
Materials 5 Maths 4 English 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 44 electives (relevant subjects)
Mathematical Sciences  Grade 5 Mathematics 4 English 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 54 two Electives including Calculus and Statistics/Algebra & Calculus
Modern Languages 5 English 4 Maths 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 44 two electives
Physics and Astronomy

5 Maths 4 English 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 44 two electives (including Physics and Algebra & Calculus/ Calculus and Statistics)

Politics and International Relations 5 English 4 Maths 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 54 two electives

French Baccalaureate

Queen Mary subject area Indicative French Baccalaureate requirements 
Biological Sciences  13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20
Business and Management 14/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20 
Chemistry  13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20
Drama  13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20
Economics and Finance  14/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20 
Electronic Engineering  13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20
Engineering  13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20
English and Creative Writing 13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20
Film Studies 13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20
History 13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20
Geography & Environmental Science  13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20
Materials 13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20
Mathematical Sciences  13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20
Modern Languages 13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20
Physics and Astronomy

13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20

Politics and International Relations 13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20

German Abitur

Queen Mary subject area Indicative German Abitur requirements 
Biological Sciences  2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Business and Management 1.6 overall, including 12 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Chemistry  2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Drama  2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Economics and Finance  1.6 overall, including 12 in two higher level(LK) subjects 
Electronic Engineering  2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Engineering  2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
English and Creative Writing 2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Film Studies 2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
History 2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Geography & Environmental Science  2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Materials 2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Mathematical Sciences  2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Modern Languages 2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Physics and Astronomy

2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects

Politics and International Relations 13/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20

Spanish Título de Bachiller/Bachillerato

Queen Mary subject area Indicative Spanish Título de Bachiller/Bachillerato requirements 
Biological Sciences  7/10 overall
Business and Management 8/10 overall
Chemistry  7/10 overall
Drama  7/10 overall
Economics and Finance  8/10 overall
Electronic Engineering  7/10 overall
Engineering  7/10 overall
English and Creative Writing 7/10 overall
Film Studies 7/10 overall
History 7/10 overall
Geography & Environmental Science  7/10 overall
Materials 7/10 overall
Mathematical Sciences  7/10 overall
Modern Languages 7/10 overall
Physics and Astronomy

7/10 overall

Politics and International Relations 7/10 overall

India National Board (CBSE/ISC)

Queen Mary subject area Indicative National Board (CBSE/ISC) requirements  Indicative Additional year 12 requirements 
Biological Sciences  65-70% 75% or above in Biology
Business and Management 85% 70% or above in Mathematics
Chemistry  65% 75% or above in Chemistry
Drama  65% 70% or above in English
Economics and Finance  85% 80% or above  in Mathematics
Electronic Engineering  75% 75% or above in Mathematics, and one of the following: 75% or above in Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Computing or Electronics
Engineering  65% 75% or above in Mathematics, and 75% or above in Physics or Chemistry
English and Creative Writing 65% 70% or above in English
Film Studies 65% N/A
History 65% N/A
Geography & Environmental Science  65% 75% or above in Geography and/or Sciences
Materials 65% 75% or above in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry
Mathematical Sciences  65% 75% or above in Mathematics
Modern Languages 65% N/A
Physics and Astronomy

70%

75% or above in Mathematics and Physics

Politics and International Relations 70% N/A

West Bengal Council of Higher Education (India)

Queen Mary subject area Indicative West Bengal Council of Higher Education requirements  Indicative Additional year 12 requirements 
Biological Sciences  60-65% 75% or above in Biology
Business and Management 80% 70% or above in Mathematics
Chemistry  60% 75% or above in Chemistry
Drama  60% 70% or above in English
Economics and Finance  80% 80% or above  in Mathematics
Electronic Engineering  70% 75% or above in Mathematics, and one of the following: 75% or above in Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Computing or Electronics
Engineering  60% 75% or above in Mathematics, and 75% or above in Physics or Chemistry
English and Creative Writing 60% 70% or above in English
Film Studies 60% N/A
History 60% N/A
Geography & Environmental Science  60% 75% or above in Geography and/or Sciences
Materials 60% 75% or above in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry
Mathematical Sciences  60% 75% or above in Mathematics
Modern Languages 60% N/A
Physics and Astronomy

65%

75% or above in Mathematics and Physics

Politics and International Relations 65% N/A

Other Boards (India)

Queen Mary subject area Indicative Other Boards requirements  Indicative Additional year 12 requirements 
Biological Sciences  70-75% 75% or above in Biology
Business and Management 90% 70% or above in Mathematics
Chemistry  70% 75% or above in Chemistry
Drama  70% 70% or above in English
Economics and Finance  90% 80% or above  in Mathematics
Electronic Engineering  80% 75% or above in Mathematics, and one of the following: 75% or above in Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Computing or Electronics
Engineering  70% 75% or above in Mathematics, and 75% or above in Physics or Chemistry
English and Creative Writing 70% 70% or above in English
Film Studies 70% N/A
History 70% N/A
Geography & Environmental Science  70% 75% or above in Geography and/or Sciences
Materials 70% 75% or above in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry
Mathematical Sciences  70% 75% or above in Mathematics
Modern Languages 70% N/A
Physics and Astronomy

75%

75% or above in Mathematics and Physics

Politics and International Relations 75% N/A

International Foundation Year

The International Foundation Year pathways offer international students subject-specific preparation for undergraduate degree study at Queen Mary University of London and other UK universities.
When you successfully complete the foundation year with the required grades, you will progress onto one of more than 150 undergraduate degree programmes at Queen Mary, with no need for a further application.

IFY Entry Requirements

Foundation Pathway HKDSE Requirements English Requirements 
Humanities and Social Sciences  Marks of 4, 3, 3, for core subject English Language + two relevant electives (any combination) IELTS (UKVI) 5.5/6.0 Overall
Science and Engineering  Marks of 4, 3, 3, for core subject English Language + two relevant electives (Maths + required Sciences) IELTS (UKVI) 5.0 Overall

To apply for the IFY, please visit: www.qmul.ac.uk/foundation 

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