Study at St Mary's
Below is a list of our course categories:
Undergraduate academic requirements
All applications will be considered however, we do highly recommend the following qualifications to strengthen your application:
Applicants who have completed the Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) will normally be considered for undergraduate entry.
- UG: CCC for Business/ Law/ Computer science/ Criminology and other courses requiring 96 tariff points
- UG: BBC for courses in Health/ Journalism and courses that require 112 tariff points.
Postgraduate academic requirements
Applicants who have attained a Bachelor's Degree from a recognised institution will normally be considered for postgraduate entry.
2:1 UK Degree Classification
- Sri Lankan degree (classification): Upper Second class
- Sri Lankan degree (%): 60
2:2 UK Degree Classification
- Sri Lankan degree (classification): Lower Second class
- Sri Lankan degree (%): 55
In addition to the information above, there may be entry requirements specific to your chosen Degree Programme. We will also consider relevant work experience. Contact a representative in your county or the Regional Manager for more information.
English language requirements
We understand English may not be your first language and will accept a wide range of English Language tests to support your application. We also offer Pre-Sessional English Language programmes and In-sessional English Language Programmes.
We are currently offering students an English Language test waiver based on the English language scores in the Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)
We require Local GCE A levels: English Grade B and above to be eligible for a waiver.
Conditions:
Undergraduate: within 2 years of completing the Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)
Postgraduate: Within 2 years of completing the Bachelors degree
If you have already completed an English Language qualification, please include the test results alongside your application as supporting documentation.
You can apply for the programme before you complete an English language qualification or if you are still studying. We will assess your application, including your personal statement and any qualifications you have already attained.
If you are suitable for the programme we will send you a Conditional Offer. This will explain which grades you need to be accepted onto the programme, and the deadline to provide supporting documentation.
There may be other conditions also, check the programme page for more information on entry requirements and contact us if you have any questions.
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Tuition fees
View our tuition fees for 2026/27.
Please note: tuition fees do not include accommodation.
Scholarships and funding
Please note: You are not required to submit a separate application for scholarships. You will be reviewed at the time of application assessment. Please contact our admissions team, or our international recruitment team for any support: south.asia@stmarys.ac.uk
| Level |
Subjects |
Country scholarships |
Excellence scholarships |
| Undergraduate courses |
Business, Law, Computer sciences, Humanities, Media and communications courses
|
£1500
Offered automatically
|
£4000 each year
Need BBB in 12th GCE Advanced Level
|
| |
Health and Sports science related courses |
£1000
Offered automatically
|
£3000 each year
Need BBB in 12th GCE Advanced Level
|
| Postgraduate courses |
Business, Law, Computer sciences, Humanities, Media and communications courses |
£1500
Offered automatically
|
£4000
Need 60% in Bachelors degree
|
| |
Health and Sports science related courses |
£1000
Offered automatically
|
£2000
Need 65% GPA in Bachelors degree
|
| |
MBA
|
£2500
Offered automatically
|
£4000
Need 60% GPA in Bachelors degree
|
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You can apply directly through our website for many of our programmes. Below you will find step-by-step guides to help you through the application process:
Once your application is submitted, it will be assessed by our Admissions office. If information is missing from your application you may be emailed for further documentation before your application can be processed.
Visas and immigration
Before you begin studying in the UK, you may require a Student visa. At St Mary’s we strictly adhere to UK Visa and Immigration regulations and will require you provide supporting documentation which meets UK government guidelines.
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