Malta: academic equivalencies

The University of Brighton requires all students to have met course specific entry requirements. Details of what your qualification is equivalent to in the UK is listed below.

Advice for EU students

If you're a student from the EU, read our advice about studying in the UK.

Undergraduate

We require an Advanced Matriculation (AM) or a Matriculation Certificate Examination (from the University of Malta).

A-levels taken in Malta are considered equivalent to their UK counterpart.

Equivalencies
A-levelComparable offer
AAA A
AAB A
ABB B
BBB B
BBC C
BCC C
CCC D

Postgraduate

We require a three year bachelor (honours) degree.

Equivalencies
Maltese degree classificationAlternative nameEnglish translation or equivalent
80–100% Category I 1st
70–79% Category IIA 2:1
55-69% Category IIB 2:2

English language requirements

Find out more about our English language requirements.

Improve your academic and English language ability

If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them. Find out more about our pre-sessional English courses.

Degree preparation courses at the International College

If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the University of Brighton. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, law with business, and many more.

Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the University of Brighton International College.