Accounting and Finance

Undergraduate academic requirements

The University accepts a wide range of international undergraduate degree award qualifications. Year-1 Entry: -3 A-Levels at grades CCC or 96 UCAS points

• BTEC National Extended Diploma

  MMM

• US High School Diploma

  GPA 2.8 Minimum

• International Baccalaureate

  26 points

• Chinese Senior High School (Yr 11 & 12 + Gaokao)

  75% overall; Gaokao ~70% overall

• Indian Standard 12

  60%

Year-2 Entry Requirements: (for students with prior qualifications / transfer, or advanced study):

• 3 A-Levels at grades BBC or 112 UCAS points
• BTEC National Diploma

  DMM

• IB Diploma

  30 points with 4 IB points in all Higher/Standard Level subjects

• French Baccalaureat (incl. OIB/BFI)

  12/20 overall

• Diploma di Esame di Stato (Italy)

  75% overall

Postgraduate academic requirements

• UK or equivalent first degree, minimum second class honours (2.2)
• US degree with minimum CGPA between ~2.5–3.0 or its international equivalent

English proficiency

Undergraduate:

• IELTS

  6.0 with 5.5 in each of the four components

• **TOEFL iBT

  79 overall with 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 20 in Speaking

• Pearson Test of English

  60 overall with 55 in each of the four components

• Cambridge

  169 overall with 162 in each of the four components

• **International Baccalaureate Diploma

  English Language

Postgraduate: MA/MBA Programmes: IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of the four components TOEFL iBT: 92 overall with 21 in Listening, 22 in Reading, 21 in Writing, 23 in Speaking Pearson Test of English: 65 overall with 60 in each of the four components Cambridge: 176 overall with 169 in each of the four components

• MSc programme language requirements are the same as undergraduate

English Proficiency waivers

• A range of alternative qualifications are accepted to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency
• Can book an online English Language Level Test (ELLT) or apply an take part in preparation course. If you don’t meet our standard English requirements they now offer Online Pre-Sessional Course (OPSE) in collaboration with Oxford International.

Documents required

Undergraduate:

• Completed UG admission application form
• Personal Statement
• Official school / secondary transcripts (if transferring / with previous qualifications)
• English language test scores (if required)
• CV / Resume if not in school/college in last 6 months

Postgraduate:

• Completed PG application form
• Personal Statement
• CV / Resume
• Certified transcripts / degree certificates of all undergraduate work (if not in English, provide official translations)
• English test score results if required

Fee Information

• Undergraduate Tuition

  $17,500

• Postgraduate Tuition

  $18,500

Funding

Undergraduate:

Liberal Arts Academic Excellence Award: £2,500 per year. Awarded to international students with strong academic results (e.g. ABB A-Levels, IB 32, GPA 3.5+).

English Language Award: £2,500 per year. For non-native English speakers meeting English proficiency (e.g. IELTS 6.0 in all components). Note: Students may only receive one undergraduate scholarship.

Postgraduate:

Alumni Award: 20% tuition fee reduction for Richmond alumni (including study abroad or summer school).

Masters Recognition of Excellence Award: 15% tuition fee reduction for First Class/UK First or GPA 3.7 equivalent.

Masters Recognition of Achievement Award: 10% tuition fee reduction for Upper Second/UK 2:1 or GPA 3.3 equivalent.

MSc Success Award: 15% tuition reduction for students who meet entry requirements and pay deposit early (by deadline, e.g. 31 May). Note: Only one postgraduate scholarship may be awarded per student.