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Entry Requirements - Botswana

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Entry requirements

Foundation Courses 
Students must have obtained good grades in their Botswana GCSE / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate. 

Undergraduate Courses
Students with good grades in their Botswana GCSE / Cambridge Overseas School Certificate and who have completed a recognised Foundation course.

Student with good grades in their Higher Certificate (Part 1) will be considered for direct admission to the first year of undergraduate programmes.
Student with good grades in their Higher Certificate (Part 2) will be considered for direct admission to the second year of undergraduate programmes.

Postgraduate Courses
Holders of a Bachelor degree from a recognised Botswana / UK institution

PhD
Requires a Masters degree as well as a Bachelor degree.

Mature students (age 25+)

Students who are 25 years or older on the date of registration may be eligible for entry under the mature student regulations. This regulation does not require a bachelor degree. The applicants must however have held a position of responsibility relevant to the proposed course of study for a minimum period of 2 years prior to commencing the course. This rule does NOT apply for applicants for PhD studies, and entrants MUST have a taught postgraduate degree.
Students from other countries who require advice regarding their qualifications can contact the Admissions Office at: admissions@bangor.ac.uk 

English Language Requirements
Generally, the applicant would not be expected to provide an English Language test result (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL), however, where a higher English Language proficiency is required for entry, the School/Department may request the applicant to take an IELTS or TOEFL test as extra evidence to support their English Language ability.

Students from other countries who require advice regarding their qualifications can contact the Admissions Office at: admissions@bangor.ac.uk