Admissions

We're looking for people who have the ability to succeed on our programmes and make a real contribution to the student experience here; people who are motivated and keen to go far. That's why our admissions process is designed to find the best candidates, whether or not you have traditional entry qualifications.

This page contains admissions information regarding our full time undergraduate programmes. To find out more about our Degree Apprenticeships, see here.

Admissions

Undergraduate

We have two routes to entry, one based on UCAS tariff points, and the other on a range of assessments and interview.

Undergraduate entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent. If you don't have these, please contact the Admissions Team by emailing admissions@pearsoncollegelondon.ac.uk or calling +44 (0) 207 190 4013 and we'll be happy to discuss your options with you.

UCAS tariff points

Typical entry - 120 UCAS points.

Our UCAS tariff entry is 120 points or above which is equivalent to BBB from three A Levels or equivalent qualifications. After reviewing your application, if you have, or are predicted to get those grades/points, we will be able to make you an offer through UCAS track.

We also welcome applications from students who have studied (or are studying) a range of qualifications, inclulding but not limited to: the International Baccalaureate, Access to Higher Education diplomas, Higher National qualifications, BTECs, Scottish Highers, Cambridge Pre-U, Welsh Baccalaureate and equivalent non-UK qualifications. You can calculate your UCAS points by visiting www.ucas.com/tariff-calculator.

Assessment-based entry

If you do not have the UCAS tariff points you need, or traditional entry qualifications, you can still apply through our assessment-based entry route. You’ll be invited to an online Professional Workshop, where you'll undertake four tasks (including an interview) to help us assess your suitability for the course. Your performance at the Workshop will determine whether we can offer you a place on our programmes.

Travel Bursary

At Pearson College London, we’re committed to admitting the best students regardless of their background. For this reason we offer travel bursaries for students who meet our eligibility criteria. Click here for more information.

English Language requirements

If your first language is not English you may need to complete an English language test, such as a Pearson English language test (PTE Academic) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, to demonstrate you have the language skills needed to complete your degree. All of our courses are taught in English.

Qualification	Score required
IELTS	6.5 IELTS (with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.5 in Speaking and Listening)
PTE	62 including 60 in each subtest
Cambridge English: Advanced & Proficiency	176 (with a minimum of 169 in Reading and Writing and 162 in Speaking and Listening)
Internet-based TOEFL	90 Overall including at least 22 in Reading, 21 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking

How to apply

If you'd like to study at Pearson Business School full-time starting in September, you'll need to apply through UCAS. Our institution code is P34.

You can apply for our Business Management January start programme through our online application form. See more here.

If we make you an offer for a place on the programme, it will be subject to our Terms and Conditions.

Professional Workshop

Places on our Professional Workshop are by invitation.

Assessment based entry

If you apply via our assessment-based entry route you will be invited to attend an online Professional Workshop as part of your application. Your performance at the Workshop will determine whether we can offer you a place on our programmes.

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UCAS tariff entry

If you are made an offer, you have the opportunity to attend an Professional Workshop if you wish. As the Professional Workshop is an alternative entry route for applicants who do not meet our standard academic entry requirements, passing the Workshop also works as an insurance policy on a conditional offer.

If you do not meet your predicted grades, you could still get onto the programme based on passing the Professional Workshop. We understand the pressure on students to achieve high predicted grades - passing the Professional Workshop helps provide assurance to both you as a student and to the College, that the course is right for you.

Non-UK Students

Appeals and complaints procedure

If on the rare occasion an applicant experiences a problem with the admissions process, they should normally first raise the matter with the Admissions Team by emailing: admissions@pearsoncollegelondon.ac.uk.

If an informal discussion does not resolve the situation satisfactorily, complaints should be put in writing to the Admissions Manager at: admissionscomplaints@pearson.com. If an applicant wishes to appeal against an application outcome they should complete our Appeal against an Admissions decision form.

Validated by the University of Kent

Pearson College London has a validation agreement with the University of Kent, which means your degree will be awarded by the University of Kent.

We chose to partner with them because of their high calibre and dedication to providing exceptional education. Degree validation means that our academic partner judges your degree to be of an appropriate quality and standard to lead to an award from their institution.

No teaching takes place at the University of Kent, as all of your classes and the graduation ceremony will be held in London.

If you have any questions, you can call us on 0203 441 1303 or email hello@pearsoncollegelondon.ac.uk. We're here to help.

Postgraduate

Postgraduate entry requirements

For the MA in Business and Management (MBM), there are two entry routes:

i) A 2:2 or above honours degree in any discipline and successful completion of an applicant interview; or

ii) At least 3 years of relevant professional experience and successful completion of an applicant Advanced Workshop

For the purpose of this programme professional experience is usually considered to be:

working in an operational, technical or management role in an organisation which contains elements of complexity;
self-employment or working as an entrepreneur

For the MSc Financial Leadership:

Candidates should have passed an accredited programme by the ACCA that provides exemption from the first 9 ACCA exam papers (formerly known as papers F1-F9):

AB Accountant in Business
MA Management Accounting
FA Financial Accounting
LW Corporate and Business Law
PM Performance Management
TX Taxation (UK)
FR Financial Reporting
AA Audit and Assurance
FM Financial Management

Candidates are also required to successfully pass an interview.

Please note that an undergraduate degree is not required for the MSc Financial Leadership programme due to the professional body entry requirements. However, if you hold a relevant Accounting or Finance degree from a recognised ACCA-partner institution (or otherwise), you may qualify for some or all of these exemptions. If you are unsure about your qualification, check your exemptions directly with ACCA.

English Language requirements

If your first language is not English you may need to complete an English language test, such as a Pearson English language test (PTE Academic) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, to demonstrate you have the language skills needed to complete your degree. All of our courses are taught in English.

Qualification	Score required
IELTS	6.5 IELTS (with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.5 in Speaking and Listening)
PTE	62 including 60 in each subtest
Cambridge English: Advanced & Proficiency	176 (with a minimum of 169 in Reading and Writing and 162 in Speaking and Listening)
Internet-based TOEFL	90 Overall including at least 22 in Reading, 21 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking

How to apply

To apply for a place on any of our postgraduate programmes, you’ll need to complete an online application form. See our postgraduate courses for more. You will also be invited to submit a copy of your CV as part of your application. The deadline to apply is 30 July 2020.

If we think you have the potential to succeed in your chosen postgraduate programme, we’ll contact you with the details of your interview.

If you would like to discuss your application or have any questions you can get in touch with our team.

Advanced Workshop (MBM only)

Places on our Workshop are by invitation.

Entry by undergraduate degree
After applying, you will be scheduled to have an online interview with an academic to assess your suitability for the programme. If you are made an offer, you will then have the opportunity to attend an Advanced Workshop to reduce the cost of your fees. This Advanced Workshop is optional, but all applicants who successfully complete the Workshop are awarded a partial fee waiver of £2,500 - reducing your tuition fees to £10,000.

Entry by professional experience
If you apply via our professional experience entry route you will be invited to attend an Advanced Workshop as part of your application and your performance at the Workshop will determine whether we can offer you a place on our MBM programme. All applicants who successfully complete the Advanced Workshop will be given an offer and awarded a partial fee waiver.

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Non-UK Students

Validated by the University of Kent

Pearson College London has a validation agreement with the University of Kent, which means your postgraduate degree will be awarded by the University of Kent. We chose to partner with them because of their high calibre and dedication to providing exceptional education.

Degree validation means that our academic partner judges your degree to be of an appropriate quality and standard to lead to an award from their institution.

No teaching takes place at the University of Kent, as all of your classes and the graduation ceremony will be held in London.