A full-time Bachelor’s degree programme in the UK typically takes three years to complete.
Students from China require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of a Bachelor’s degree:
- Successful completion of the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) with a minimum average grade of 65%
- Successful completion of the Senior High School Graduation Examination (Huikao) with a minimum average grade of 75%
- Successful completion of 3 years Senior High School with a minimum average grade of 75%
- Successful completion of the first year of a Chinese bachelor’s degree/diploma with an average grade of 70% or above
- Successful completion of a recognised International Foundation programme
- Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points
- Successful completion of three A Levels
Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme, and specific information can be found on the individual programme pages.
Degree Preparation Programmes
The University of Lincoln’s International College provides a range of degree preparation programmes to help students to qualify for entry onto an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree. If you are unable to meet the entrance requirements for a Bachelor’s degree, you may be eligible to join our International Year One programme.
The entry requirements for our degree preparation programmes can be found on the International College Entry Requirements webpage.
Undergraduate Advanced Entry
Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into level two, or three of a University of Lincoln Bachelor’s degree programme.
For more information, please contact the International Admissions Team at intadmissions@lincoln.ac.uk.
BA (Hons) Global Business Top-Up Programme
Our BA (Hons) Global Business is a top-up programme designed for international students moving into their second or third year.
To join Year 2, students from China must have completed an SQA Advanced Diploma with an overall average of CC.
To join Year 3, students from China must have completed one of the following qualifications:
- An SQA Advanced Diploma with an overall average of BB
- 3 years of a 4 year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade of 70%
- 2-3 year College Diploma (following senior secondary/vocational high school) with a minimum grade of 75%
- 5-year College Diploma (following junior secondary school) with a minimum grade of 75%
- HND-BTEC Advanced Diploma with a minimum grade of Merit