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.

Admissions

Undergraduate

We have two routes to entry, one based on UCAS tariff points and an interview, and the other on an assessment day and interview.

Undergraduate entry requirements

UCAS tariff points

Typical entry - 120 UCAS points and interview.

Our UCAS tariff entry is 120 points or above which is equivalent to BBB from three A Levels or equivalent qualifications. If you have, or are predicted to get, those grades/points, we still invite you for an interview. We want to find out more about you and make sure the course you've chosen is right for you. Just as important, it's also a chance for you to find out more about us.

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 a Professional Workshop, where you’ll take part in 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

Attending an interview

Interviews

We do things a little differently and part of this is how we assess your application. The crucial thing for us is that you have the potential to succeed and thrive on your chosen course, which is why we interview all our students. It helps us to identify your potential in different ways and find out more about you - beyond your predicted grades and personal statement.

UCAS tariff entry

Once you've applied, if you meet the required UCAS tariff points you'll be invited for an interview with a member of our Academic Team. The majority of our interviews take place over the phone, however if you would prefer a face-to-face interview at our campus, just get in touch with our admissions team.

Assessment based entry

If you do not meet the required UCAS entry tariff then we'll invite you for an assessment day and interview. We call these Professional Workshops.

Professional Workshop

Places on our workshop are by invitation.

UCAS tariff entry
If you are made an offer, you will then have the opportunity to attend a Professional Workshop. This workshop is optional but all applicants who successfully complete the Workshop are entered into consideration for our scholarships. It is a great opportunity to meet other applicants, see our campus, and get to know our tutors.

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.

Assessment based entry
If you apply via our assessment-based entry route you will be invited to attend a 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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Travel Bursary

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

Accelerated degrees

Accelerated study means you could complete your undergraduate degree in just two years! Acceleration is currently available to high performing students who start in September on our BA (Hons) Business Management course. These students may be offered the opportunity to accelerate their degree at the end of the first year, subject to performance.

A typical full-time degree takes three years to complete and you have a break over the summer. In an accelerated degree, you study for two years without a long summer break. You complete the same modules but in a shorter time frame.

Accelerated study is popular with students who are eager to start their career or great for those who have taken a career break to study. It also means that you save money on your tuition fees and living costs.

Accelerated tuition fees

The full-time (non-accelerated) tuition fee is £9,000 per year for three years. The full-time (accelerated) tuition fee is £10,900 per year for two years. The amount per year is higher for the accelerated programme, but the total amount paid over the full duration of your studies is less:

Three year programme

Annual full fee £9,000 Total for programme £9,000 x 3 = £27,000

Two year accelerated programme

Annual full fee £10,900 Total for programme £10,900 x 2 = £21,800

Please contact the admissions team if you would like a personalised quotation of the fees you would pay: admissions@pearsoncollegelondon.ac.uk or +44 (0) 203 8117 812.

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 info@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 for 2020:

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. You will also be invited to submit a copy of your CV as part of your application. The deadline to apply is 31 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 a telephone 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

You'll graduate with a postgraduate degree from the University of Kent. Known as the UK’s European University, the University of Kent is ranked 22nd in The Guardian University Guide 2018, it is also ranked 17th in the UK for research intensity out of 122 multi-faculty universities in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and has the fifth equal highest score for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2015, out of 115 multi-faculty institutions. It has also been voted one of the top five universities for teaching in the UK, according to the Times Higher Education (THE).