Entry requirements for students from Australia
The University of Sheffield accepts a number of different qualifications from Australia. Some of the most common are listed below. If your qualification is not listed here, please contact us.
The information below is for guidance only.
Undergraduate Programmes e.g. BSc, BA, BEng/MEng
A variety of qualifications can be considered for direct admission to undergraduate bachelor degree programmes. All applications for undergraduate programmes should be made through UCAS.
Visit the UCAS website for more information
A-Level
Applicants with a minimum of three A levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.
International Baccalaureate
Applicants with a minimum of 34 points will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.
Other Qualifications:
Australian School Leaving Certificates
Pass in the relevant Year 12 Senior Secondary Certificate plus ATAR score as below:
A-Levels / ATAR
A*AA / 94
AAA / 92
AAB / 90
ABB / 87
BBB / 85
Postgraduate Taught Programmes e.g. MA, MSc
You will usually need a 3 or 4 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 (or equivalent) for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades. Please see our course finder for specific course requirements.
The score required will depend on the university you have attended and the course you have applied to study.
| UK degree classification | International equivalent (Australia) |
|---|---|
| First class Honours |
Bachelor (Hons) with First Class Honours Bachelor (Ordinary) with 80%+ or 85%+, depending on institution |
| 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours) |
Bachelor (Hons) with Upper Second Class Honours Bachelor (Ordinary) with 70%+ or 75%+, depending on institution |
| 2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours) |
Bachelor (Hons) with Lower Second Class Honours Bachelor (Ordinary) with 60%+ or 65%+, depending on institution |
Postgraduate Research Programmes e.g. MPhil, PhD, PhD with Integrated Masters
With around 2,000 postgraduate research students from over 100 different countries, Sheffield is one of the leading centres for research training in the UK.
You will usually need a bachelors degree AND a masters degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Some courses may consider a bachelor degree on its own if it is combined with relevant research experience. Please see our departmental web pages for specific course requirements.
Exchange Students
Incoming exchange students should have minimum average grades equivalent to a UK 2:2 (2:2 average for most Australian universities or 70% from the University of Melbourne) in their studies to date. Specific prior study requirements for individual modules may also apply.
Visit our Global Opportunities website for more information on exchange opportunities.