Undergraduate

BSc Business Administration

Entrance requirements

In order to satisfy the entrance requirements for the BSc Business Administration, you must:

• normally* be at least 17 years old and either have passes in:

- two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus at least three further subjects at GCSE or GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C or above) or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level (with one 'A' level at not less than grade D) or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level and one further subject at GCSE or GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C) or
- two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus two further subjects at GCE 'AS' level.

• AND demonstrate a level of competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to a pass at GCSE/GCE 'O' level, at not less than grade C

• AND have passed GCSE/GCE 'O' level English language at grade C or above or, within the last three years, to have passed at the required standard a test of proficiency in English that is recognised by the University of London.

*Applications will be considered from applicants who do not meet the normal minimum age requirement for admission. Each application will be considered on an individual basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of the University of London.

Computer specification

You will need a computer with access to the Internet. Please find the minimum and recommended specifications below.

PC specification
	Minimum spec	Recommended spec
Processor	Pentium PC (266 Mhz)	Pentium PC (1 Ghz)
Memory (RAM)	128Mb	128Mb
Operating system	Windows 98	Windows XP
Free space on hard disk	100Mb	200Mb
Screen resolution	800x600colour	1024x768colour
CD/DVD-ROM drive	CD-ROM	24 x CD-ROM
Modem speed	56kbps	Broadband
Browser	Internet Explorer 5.5	Internet Explorer 6
MAC specification
Processor	G3	G4
Memory (RAM)	64Mb	128Mb
Operating system	OS 9x	OS 10x
Free space on hard disk	100Mb	200Mb
Screen resolution	800x600colour	1024x768colour
CD/DVD-ROM drive	CD-ROM	24xCD-ROM
Modem speed	56 kbps	Broadband
Browser	Internet Explorer 5	Internet Explorer 5 or latest version of Safari
Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 or above: download latest version free from ---here--- [external link; New window] QuickTime 6.0 or above Flash Player: download latest version free from ---here--- [external link; New window] RealPlayer (RealOne Player - Basic): download latest version free from ---here--- [external link; New window] Microsoft Word: MS Word 97 or above Microsoft Excel: MS Excel 97 or above Anti-virus software

Note: applicants with other qualifications not listed above and/or suitable work experience will be considered by the University on an individual basis. There are many other acceptable qualifications [pdf: 6pgs, 91KB; new window], both from the UK and overseas, which the University accepts instead of British 'O' and 'A' levels.

If you do not satisfy the criteria for automatic acceptance the University would still consider your application on an individual basis under the Special Admissions procedures. If the University  not accepted you with your current qualifications and experience, they will advise you what qualifications you could take in order to become eligible in the future.