Requirements

Acceptance for study at West London College does not necessarily require, on the part of the student, any previous knowledge of the subjects to be studied. However, prospective students should have successfully completed a high school education equivalent to GCSE level and have reached a comensurate level of literacy and numeracy. Educational certificates held by international students will vary from country to country but the College Registry has considerable experience of assessing these.

Tuition is in English and so international students must therefore have reached a reasonable level of fluency. The level of English Language required for admission varies from course to course (please see below) but is never less than IELTS 5.0. Where an applicant does not have the required level, the College is able to offer English language training in advance of the main course of study.

In addition to the College requirements, those needing to apply for a student visa will need to satisfy the UK Border Agency and details of what they require (level B1 or B2 etc..) are explained on the SELTs page.

Pre-BBA: Diploma in Business Studies

Academic Requirements:

High School Certificate or equivalent
For overseas students, a score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B1

Pre-MBA: Diploma in Business Studies

Academic Requirements:

A relevant HND or non-relevant degree
O level English language, or overseas equivalent, or IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B1

Heriot-Watt University Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (BBA)

Academic Requirements:

Please note: Advanced entry may be granted to holders of existing business qualifications. For example, holders of a relevant HND or the ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration may be admitted directly to Semester 3 (Year 2).

An appropriate secondary education equivalent to A levels plus O-level English Language (or equivalent, or IELTS 6 with a score of 6 for Writing), or the West London College Diploma in Business Studies.
Year 2 entry: HND, ABE Advanced Diploma or equivalent.

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B2

Heriot-Watt University Bachelor's Degree in Business & Finance (BA)

Academic Requirements:

Please note: Advanced entry may be granted to holders of existing business qualifications. For example, holders of relevant HNDs or the ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration may be admitted directly to Level 3 (Year 2).

An appropriate secondary education equivalent to Alevels plus O-level English Language (or equivalent, or IELTS 6 with a score of 6 for Writing), or the West London College Diploma in Business Studies.
Year 2 entry: HND, ABE Advanced Diploma or equivalent

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B2

Heriot-Watt University Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy (BA)

Academic Requirements:

3 A levels (minimum grades C,C,D) or an equivalent overseas qualification, plus O-level English Language (or equivalent, or IELTS 6 with a score of 6 for Writing), or the West London College Diploma in Business Administration
Year 2 entry: HND, ABE Advanced Diploma or equivalent

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B2

Heriot-Watt University Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Academic Requirements:

Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification (such as CIMA, ACCA or CIM).
O level English language, or overseas equivalent, or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Graduates of non-relevant disciplines must first take the 'pre-MBA' foundation course before embarking on the MBA programme.

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B2

Heriot-Watt University Master's Degree in Marketing (MSc.)

Academic Requirements:

Any Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualification (such as CIM)
O level English language, or overseas equivalent, or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Level 2/3 entry: Subject to individual application

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B2

Heriot-Watt University Master's Degree in Financial Management (MSc.)

Academic Requirements:

Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification (such as CIMA or ACCA)
O level English language, or overseas equivalent, or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B2

Certificate in Business (summer programme)

Academic Requirements:

Students should have completed at least high school level although most students are currently studying at university or working full time
For overseas students, a score of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

Higher Certificate in Business (summer programme)

Academic Requirements:

Students should have completed at least high school level although most students are currently studying at university or working full time
For overseas students, a score of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

British Computer Society (BCS) Diploma in Information Technology

Academic Requirements:

High School Certificate or equivalent
For overseas students, a score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
NB. Credit entry is available direct into year 2 for holders of the BCS Certificate in IT or equivilent (HNC, NCC, ACP, ABE, IMIS etc)

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B1

University of Greenwich BSc. (Hons) in Computing (final year)

Academic Requirements:

BCS Diploma in IT or equivalent (IMIS Higher Diploma, NCC Advanced Diploma, ACP Advanced Diploma, ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Information Systems, HND in Computing, etc)
For overseas students, a score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B2

CTH Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management

Academic Requirements:

High School Certificate or equivalent
For overseas students, a score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
NB. Credit entry is available direct into year 2 for holders of the CTH Diploma or HNC or equivalent

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B1

Bournemouth University Bachelor's Degree in International Hospitality & Tourism Management

Academic Requirements:

CTH Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management (normally a merit profile) and IELTS 6 (academic) or equivalent

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B2

CTH Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management

Academic Requirements:

High School Certificate or equivalent
For overseas students, a score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
NB. Credit entry is available direct into year 2 for holders of the CTH Diploma or HNC or equivalent

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B1

Bournemouth University Bachelor's Degree in International Hospitality & Tourism Management

Academic Requirements:

CTH Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management (normally a merit profile) and IELTS 6 (academic) or equivalent

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B2

Foundation Diploma in Fashion Design

Academic Requirements:

High School Certificate or equivalent and some artistic ability
For overseas students, a score of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B1

Higher Diploma in Fashion Design

Academic Requirements:

University of the Arts London Awarding Body Foundation Diploma in Art & Design or WLC Diploma in Fashion Design or equivalent.
For overseas students, a score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:

SELT Level B1

Heriot-Watt University BA in Fashion (Final Year)

Academic Requirements:

Heriot-Watt University Diploma in Higher Education or NQF Level 5 equivalent, plus IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
For overseas students, a score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements: