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  / 44 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 / 54 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)
Law	Grade 5 and 4 in English Language and Mathematics (choose which you want at grade 5, depending on course) and 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies and 5*5 in the two electives OR Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics and 3 in Chinese and Liberal studies, with 5*5 in three Electives
Materials Science	5 Maths 4 English 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 44 electives (relevant subjects)
Mathematical Sciences	5 Maths 4 English 3 in Chinese and Liberal Studies / 44 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 / 44 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	14/20 Schools will usually request grades in relevant subjects. A = 14/20, B = 13/20
Engineering	14/20 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
Law	15/20 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
Law	1.5 overall, including 13 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	2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects

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	7.5/10 overall
Engineering	7.5/10 overall
English and Creative Writing	7/10 overall
Film Studies	7/10 overall
History	7/10 overall
Geography & Environmental Science	7/10 overall
Law	8.5/10 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