Entry requirements for European countries are calculated as equivalent to UK qualifications.
Please use the academic equivalents below as a guide, some of our degrees may require grades in relevant subjects or additional requirements such as an interview.
Please check the entry requirements on individual degree pages or email international@stmarys.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Academic entry requirements:
Albania
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | ALBANIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
coming soon |
| 2:1 |
coming soon |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Austria
Reifeprüfung / Matura: overall grade of 2.6
English language: Grade 2 in English written and oral exams in the Matura, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | Austrian DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
3 |
| 2:1 |
2 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Belgium
Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs: 6 out of 10
English language: Diplome d'acces a l'enseignment superieur / Diplome van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs 75% in English, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | BELGIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
60% |
| 2:1 |
70% |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Bulgaria
Diploma za sredno obrazovanie: 4.6 overall
English language: Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie Grade 5 in English in State Examinations, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | BULGARIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
4.0 |
| 2:1 |
4.5 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Croatia
Svjedodžba o Maturi: 3.6 overall
English language: Svjedodzba o Maturi grade 4.0 or better in English, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | CROATIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
3 |
| 2:1 |
4 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Cyprus
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | CYPRIOT DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
6.5 |
| 2:1 |
7 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Czech Republic
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | CZECH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
2.0 |
| 2:1 |
1.5 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Denmark
Bevis for Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) / Bevis for Studentereksamen: 7
English language: Grade 9 in English in the Studentereksamen/HF/HHX/HTX/IBB/Diplomingenior, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | DANISH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
7 |
| 2:1 |
10 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Estonia
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | ESTONIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
3 |
| 2:1 |
4 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
European Baccalaureate
Finland
Ylioppilastutkinto: 5 in Matric exam
English language: Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg English grade 4, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | FINNISH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
5-point scale: 3
3-point scale: 1 |
| 2:1 |
5-point scale: 4
3-point scale: 2 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
France
Baccalauréat or Baccalauréat l'Option Internationale: 11/20 overall
English language: 14 out of 20 in English in the Baccalauréat, or 12 out of 20 in the Baccalauréat l'Option Internationale. Please also see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | FRENCH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
10.20 |
| 2:1 |
11.00 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Germany
Abitur: An overall grade of 2.6 or better
English language: 11 in English in the Abitur or 2/6 in English Language as a Leistungkurs. Please also see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | GERMAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
3 |
| 2:1 |
2 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Greece
Apolytirion: An overall grade of 16 or better
English language: Apolytirion grade 17 or better in English, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | GREEK DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
6 |
| 2:1 |
7 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Hungary
Érettségi Bizonyítvány: An overall grade of 4
English language: Érettségi Bizonyítvány grade 4 or better in English, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | HUNGARIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
3 |
| 2:1 |
4 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
28 points
English language: 4 at HL or SL, Syllabus A or B
Ireland
UCAS awards tariff points for grades awarded at Higher Level in the Irish Leaving Certificate. The points system is different to one used by the CAO. Please use the table below and refer to the guidance on UCAS website.
We will accept the Irish Leaving Certificate with points calculated from a minimum of four and a maximum of five subjects at Higher Level.
Students with lower grades are encouraged to apply for our degrees with a Foundation Year or contact us for more information.
We also accept QQI Level 5 Certificates and the PLC for entry onto our Bachelors degrees. Please email student.recruitment@stmarys.ac.uk if you have any questions about entry requirements or degrees.
| Irish Leaving Cert Grade | UCAS Tariff Points |
|---|
| H1 |
36 |
| H2 |
30 |
| H3 |
24 |
| H4 |
18 |
| H5 |
12 |
| H6 |
9 |
Most of our degrees fall into three UCAS Tariff Bands. Please see the below examples of how Higher Level grades may meet our requirements:
| 112 UCAS Points |
H3, H3, H2, H2 |
| 104 UCAS Points |
H3, H3, H3, H2 |
| 96 UCAS Points |
H3, H3, H3, H3 |
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | IRISH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:1 |
Second Class Honours, Grade I |
| 2:2 |
Second Class Honours, Grade II |
Italy
Diploma di Esame di Stato: An overall grade of 65
English language: 80% in English in the Diploma Di Esame Di Stato, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | ITALIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
84 |
| 2:1 |
94 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Latvia
Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību: An overall grade of 7
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | LATVIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
6 |
| 2:1 |
7 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas: An overall grade of 7 out of 10
English language: Brandos Atestatas grade 8 in English B2 level, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | LITHUANIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
7 |
| 2:1 |
8 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Luxembourg
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | LUXEMBOURGIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
14 |
| 2:1 |
16 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Netherlands
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO): An overall grade of 7 out of 10
English language: Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs grade 8 in English, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | DUTCH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
6 |
| 2:1 |
7 |
English degree classification: 2.2 Dutch degree classification: 6
English degree classification: 2.1 Dutch degree classification: 7
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Norway
Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole: 3.5 in each subject.
English language: Vitnemål grade 4 in English, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | NORWEGIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
C |
| 2:1 |
B |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Poland
Matura: An overall grade of 60%.
English language: 70% in the English component in Matura, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | POLISH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
4 |
| 2:1 |
4.5 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Portugal
Diploma de Ensino Secundario/ Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários: An overall grade of 14 out of 20.
English language: Diploma de Ensino Secundario/ Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários grade 14 in English, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | PORTUGUESE DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
13.00 |
| 2:1 |
15.00 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Romania
Diplomă de Bacalaureat: An overall grade of 7.5.
English language: Diploma De Bacalaureat grade B2 in English in four of five components, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | ROMANIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
7 |
| 2:1 |
8 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Serbia
Diploma o Zavrsenoj Srednjoj Skoli (Diploma of Complete Secondary Education or Secondary School Leaving Certificate): Coming soon.
English language: Diploma o Zavrsenoj Srednjoj Skoli (Diploma of Complete Secondary Education or Secondary School Leaving Certificate) grade 4 in English, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | SERBIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
coming soon |
| 2:1 |
coming soon |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Slovakia
Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške: An overall grade of 2.6.
English language: Vysvedcenie O Maturitnej grade 2 in English, or see our English language requirements page for other qualifications we accept.
English degree classification: 2.2 Slovakian degree classification: 2.5
English degree classification: 2.1 Slovakian degree classification: 2.0
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | SLOVAKIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
2.5 |
| 2:1 |
2.0 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Slovenia
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | SLOVENIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
7 |
| 2:1 |
8 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Spain
Titulo de Bachillerato: An overall grade of 6.5 out of 10.
English language: 8 in in English in the Titulo de Bachillerato, or see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | SPANISH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
6.2 |
| 2:1 |
6.7 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Sweden
Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola: An overall grade of 15 out of 20.
English language: coming soon.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | SWEDISH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
G |
| 2:1 |
VG |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Switzerland
Certificat de Maturite/federal maturity certificate: An overall grade of 4.
English language: coming soon.
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | SWISS DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
5-point scale: 3
6-point scale: 4
10-point scale: 6 |
| 2:1 |
5-point scale: 3
6-point scale: 5
10-point scale: 8 |
English language: Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.