Hong Kong

The Courtauld Institute of Art’s globally-focused curriculum is reflected in its diverse student body. We encourage applicants from all over the world to apply for one of our esteemed programmes.

Entry requirements for students applying from Hong Kong

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

We will accept either:

  • HKDSE: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with Level 5 in 3 elective subjects.
  • HKALE: Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE) AAA

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

  • The award of a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) (学士学位 (荣誉) with Second Class (Division I) Honours
  • Equivalent to a good 2:1 in a UK first degree.

If your country’s qualifications are not listed, please contact us at international@courtauld.ac.uk – we will be happy to provide a grade equivalency.

English Language Requirements

  • International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic / for UKVI) with an overall bandwidth of 7.0 or above, with no less than 6.5 in Reading and Writing (must be taken within 2 years of the start of the programme)
  • Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in Reading and Writing
  • Cambridge English C2 Proficiency: 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in Reading and Writing

Please visit the English Language Requirements page for more information and criteria, as well as further foreign language requirements.

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