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Clearing Entry requirements for International students

There are a range of programmes available for international students in clearing at Queen Mary. Entry requirements for students who have studied A levels or the International Baccalaureate can be found on individual programme pages.

We are happy to consider students with international qualifications. Here are indicative entry requirements for some of the most common international qualifications. Please note that the subject area being listed on this page is not a guarantee of availability in Clearing. 

HKDSE (Hong Kong)

Queen Mary subject area Indicative HKDSE requirements 
Biological Sciences  Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and  Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 5/4 or 4,4 in two electives depending on subject
Business and Management

Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 5,5 in two electives
Chemistry 

Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 4,4 in two electives (incl Chemistry)
Drama  Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 4,4 in two electives
Economics and Finance  Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 5,5 in two electives
Electronic Engineering  Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 5,4 in two electives
Engineering  Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 4,4 in two electives - (Algebra & Calculus and one of Physics/Chemistry
English and Creative Writing Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 4,4 in two electives
Film Studies Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 4,4 in two electives
History Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 4,4 in two electives
Geography & Environmental Science  Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 4,4 in two electives (incl Science or Geography)
Law Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 5,4 in two electives
Materials Science Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 4,4 in two electives (relevant subjects)
Mathematical Sciences  Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 4,4 in two electives - including Calculus and Statistics/Algebra & Calculus
Modern Languages Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 4,4 in two electives
Physics and Astronomy

Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 4,4 in two electives - (including Physics and Algebra & Calculus/ Calculus and Statistics)
Politics and International Relations Grade 5 and 4 from English Language and Mathematics (any order) with Grade 3 in Chinese Language, 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development, and 4,4 in two electives

 

French Baccalaureate

Queen Mary subject area Indicative French Baccalaureate requirements 
Biological Sciences  14 - 13/20. Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
Business and Management 14/20  Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
Chemistry  13/20 Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
Drama  13/20  Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
Economics and Finance  14/20  Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
Electronic Engineering  13/20  Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
Engineering  13/20  Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
English and Creative Writing 13/20  Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
Film Studies 13/20  Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
History 13/20  Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
Geography & Environmental Science  13/20  Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
Law 14/20  
Materials 13/20  Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
Mathematical Sciences  13/20  Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
Modern Languages 13/20  Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
Physics and Astronomy

13/20  Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)
Politics and International Relations 13/20  Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 14/20, B = 13/20)

German Abitur

Queen Mary subject area Indicative German Abitur requirements 
Biological Sciences 

2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Business and Management 2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Chemistry  2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Drama  2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Economics and Finance  2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects 
Electronic Engineering  2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Engineering  2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
English and Creative Writing 2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Film Studies 2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
History 2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Geography & Environmental Science  2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Law 1.8 overall, including 11 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Materials 2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Mathematical Sciences  2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Modern Languages 2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Physics and Astronomy

2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects
Politics and International Relations 2.0 overall, including 10 in two higher level(LK) subjects

Spanish Título de Bachiller/Bachillerato

Queen Mary subject area Indicative Spanish Título de Bachiller/Bachillerato requirements 
Biological Sciences  7.5 - 7 /10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
Business and Management 7.5/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
Chemistry  7/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
Drama  7/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
Economics and Finance  7.5/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
Electronic Engineering  7/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
Engineering  7.5/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
English and Creative Writing 7/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
Film Studies 7/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
History 7/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
Geography & Environmental Science  7/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
Law 7.8/10 overall
Materials 7/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
Mathematical Sciences  7/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
Modern Languages 7/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
Physics and Astronomy

7/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)
Politics and International Relations 7/10 overall, Grades in relevant subjects will be requested (A = 8 , B = 7)

National Board (CBSE/ISC)

Queen Mary subject area Indicative National Board (CBSE/ISC) requirements
Biological Sciences  70 - 75%
Business and Management 75%
Chemistry  70%
Drama  70%
Economics and Finance  75%
Electronic Engineering  75%
Engineering  70%
English and Creative Writing 70%
Film Studies 70%
History 70%
Geography & Environmental Science  70%
Law 80%
Materials 70%
Mathematical Sciences  70%
Modern Languages 70%
Physics and Astronomy

70%
Politics and International Relations 70%

West Bengal Council of Higher Education

Queen Mary subject area Indicative West Bengal Council of Higher Education requirements
Biological Sciences  65-70%
Business and Management 70%
Chemistry  65%
Drama  65%
Economics and Finance  70%
Electronic Engineering  70%
Engineering  65%
English and Creative Writing 65%
Film Studies 65%
History 65%
Geography & Environmental Science  65%
Law 75%
Materials 65%
Mathematical Sciences  65%
Modern Languages 65%
Physics and Astronomy

65%
Politics and International Relations 65%

Other Boards

Queen Mary subject area Indicative Other Boards requirements
Biological Sciences  75-80%
Business and Management 80%
Chemistry  75%
Drama  75%
Economics and Finance  80%
Electronic Engineering  80%
Engineering  75%
English and Creative Writing 75%
Film Studies 75%
History 75%
Geography & Environmental Science  75%
Law 85%
Materials 75%
Mathematical Sciences  75%
Modern Languages 75%
Physics and Astronomy

75%
Politics and International Relations 75%

Additional year 12

Queen Mary subject area Additional year 12 requirements
Biological Sciences  75% or above in Biology
Business and Management 70% or above in Mathematics
Chemistry  75% or above in Chemistry
Drama  70% or above in English
Economics and Finance  80% or above  in Mathematics
Electronic Engineering  75% or above in Mathematics, and one of the following: 75% or above in Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Computing or Electronics
Engineering  75% or above in Mathematics, and 75% or above in Physics or Chemistry
English and Creative Writing 70% or above in English
Film Studies N/A
History N/A
Geography & Environmental Science  75% or above in Geography and/or Sciences
Law N/A
Materials 75% or above in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry
Mathematical Sciences  75% or above in Mathematics
Modern Languages N/A
Physics and Astronomy

75% or above in Mathematics and Physics
Politics and International Relations N/A
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