Welcome Hong Kong

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the Foundation programme are as follows:

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: a minimum score of 3,2,2 to 3,3,3 in relevant subjects is required in the HKDSE for entry onto the programme (including Mathematics for Computer Science and Business Foundation Pathways)

International Baccalaureate Diploma: A minimum score of 24 is required in the IB.

IELTS: Score of at least 4.5 - some courses require a score of 5.0 with only one grade at a 4.5.

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 

• Minimum Level 3 required in 5 x subjects.
• Where there is a subject prerequisite, such as science-based subjects, a minimum of Level 4 must be achieved in a relevant HKDSE subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma: A score of between 28-32 is required depending on the subject of interest.

IELTS: a score of between 6.0 - 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component is required.

You will be required to have a relevant Bachelor's Honours degree from a recognised institution, with a grade of at least a high 2.2 or above to qualify for Aberystwyth University's postgraduate taught programmes. 

For specific requirements, please refer to the Postgraduate Admissions Office website.

HKDSE: Level 4 in English 

 or

IELTS score of at least 6.0 - 7.5

If you require help or assistance with your English then our International English Centre will be pleased to offer assistance and guidance. The Centre offers an intensive full-time course available before you commence your degree and provides ongoing support throughout the duration of your studies

International Accommodation Award

(Undergraduate and Postgraduate)

 AberDoc

(Postgraduate PhD)

Grant for up to 3 years covering fees, maintenance, and access to a conference fund.