Not a UK student?

Although we specify these requirements in terms of GCSEs and A-levels, we also accept equivalent qualifications. 

All prospective Leeds University Business School students need English Language GCSE grade B or above. If English is not your first language you need a recognised English language qualification such as:

  • IELTS with an overall score of 6.5, with no less than 5.5 in listening, speaking, reading or writing
  • TOEFL iBT with an overall score of 94, with no less than 20 in listening, 23 in reading, 23 in speaking and 24 in writing.
  • Pearson Test of English Academic: 64 overall, with at least 60 in each of the skills

GCSE and A level

Our typical offer for an undergraduate degree requires:

  • English Language GCSE minimum grade B
  • Mathematics GCSE minimum grade A for all programmes excluding BA Human Resource Management, BA Management, BA Management with Marketing, BSc International Business and BA Management with Transport Studies (which are all grade B)
  • Three A-levels at grades AAB for all programmes excluding BA Human Resource Management (ABB). We accept all subjects apart from General Studies and Critical Thinking.

Applied qualifications

We welcome applications offering applied (vocational) qualifications provided that at least 6 Units (one GCE A-level equivalent) of their qualifications is taken in at least one academic A-level subject (excluding Critical Thinking, General Studies and business subjects, if vocational alternatives have been taken).  The academic GCE A-level should be progressional in nature, and benchmarked by prior GCSE attainment to demonstrate that the performance is attributable to the learning obtained over the duration of the qualification.  Given the academic nature of our degree programmes, we would ask for the higher grade to be in the academic A-level subject.

  • All non Business-Vocational awards would be considered up to a maximum of 6 Units, with Business awards allowed to count for no more than 12 Units. 
  • The Diploma in Business Administration and Finance will be considered if offered alongside other qualifications.

Mature Students

We welcome applications from mature students that hold the Access to Higher Education Diploma. (It is preferable if a student is taking the Business stream but applications will be considered from other Access programmes). For 2010 entry we will be looking for a Distinction at Level 3 in the Diploma, together with GCSE English Language and Maths grade B for all Management courses or GCSE English Language B & Maths Grade A for Economics / Accounting degrees (if you are taking an AS or an A2 in Maths, that will supersede the GCSE requirement). 

However, although we prefer you to have a Maths GCSE, we may be able to offer a Maths test to determine your abilities in the subject.  We also interview all mature applicants whose applications are strong.

Should you have any questions please contact ugenq@leeds.ac.uk for more information, or to visit the Leeds University Business School.

If you have a question about entry requirements please contact our admissions team. Email ugenq@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Please note that the entry requirements stated above are for 2010 intake and that they are periodically reviewed.