Jamaica
We welcome students from Jamaica
Birkbeck's campus in central London brings together people from all over the world. Our friendly and supportive community is made up of students and tutors from over 140 different countries.
We are part of University of London. When you complete your studies with us, you will graduate with a world-renowned University of London degree.
If you are from Jamaica and thinking about moving to London to study with us, here’s our guide to help with your application and help you understand what life is like in London and at Birkbeck.
Entry Information for students from Jamaica
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
- The English language requirements for our courses are provided on individual course pages as minimum IELTS scores, however we accept many other tests and qualifications.
- Please visit our English language requirements page for more information.
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Undergraduate Entry Requirements
- Applicants from Jamaica who have taken the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) qualification can be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme. CAPE is graded on a I to VI scale (I being the highest) and Birkbeck would typically look for a minimum of II in each subject taken.
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for undergraduate entry can enrol on a Foundation course; these offer the opportunity for guaranteed progression onto Birkbeck’s Bachelor programmes.
- Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A-levels will be considered for direct admission to our undergraduate degree programmes. IB requirements range from 28 to 33, depending on the course.
- A-level AAA = 144 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer one, one, one (I, I, I)
- A-level AAB = 136 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer one, one, two (I, I, II)
- A-level ABB = 128 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer one, two, two (I, II, II)
- A-level BBB = 120 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer two, two, two (II, II, II)
- A-level BBC = 112 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer two, two, three (II, II, III)
- A-level BCC = 104 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer two, three, three (II, III, III)
- A-level CCC = 96 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer three, three, three (III, III, III).
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Postgraduate Entry Requirements
- To be considered for entry onto a Master’s degree at Birkbeck, a student from Jamaica must have completed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and students may be admitted to Master's programmes with a lower-level degree if they have work experience relevant to the degree applied for.
- If you do not meet these criteria, you can apply for OnCampus' Master's Foundation programme, which is available for two- or three-term progression onto a wide range of Master’s degrees at Birkbeck.
- Jamaican degree classification:
- Class I (University of West Indies GPA: 3.60+; English translation or equivalent: 1st)
- Class II upper division (University of West Indies GPA: 3.00-3.59; English translation or equivalent: 2:1)
- Class II lower division (University of West Indies GPA: 2.00-2.99; English translation or equivalent: 2:2).
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Research degrees Entry Requirements
- The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a Master’s degree; some departments may accept students with very good Bachelor’s degrees.
- Applicants are strongly urged to contact potential supervisors within the department before submitting a research application.
Scholarships
We offer a number of scholarships specifically designed to help support international Birkbeck students during their time studying with us. View the scholarships for international students.
Life as an International Student
Contact us
If you are from Jamaica and you are interested in studying at Birkbeck, we would love to hear from you.
- Email Veridiana Ribeiro, our International Manager for The Americas, if you have any questions.
More information
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Financial support
- As an international student, you will be expected to self-finance your studies, so before you apply to join a programme you should be aware of the fees that you will be required to pay and any discounts or bursaries that you may be eligible for.
- Birkbeck is committed to providing advice and support to help you finance your studies.
- We offer a number of scholarships specifically for international students. Some are offered directly by Birkbeck, others are offered in partnership with other organisations.
- You may be eligible to apply for faculty and school funding linked to your programme of study.
- Birkbeck offers flexible payment options that allow you to spread the costs of your fees across the year at no additional cost.
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Online events
- Our open events and taster sessions are a great chance to find out more about your chosen course and studying at Birkbeck, University of London.
- A taster session will provide you with a more in-depth view of the College and your chosen school.
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Talk to a current student
- Want to find out first-hand what it’s really like to study at Birkbeck? Chat to one of our student ambassadors on Unibuddy, which is a third party website - by signing up you share your data directly with them on their terms.
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Take a virtual campus tour
- Explore the campus from the comfort of your home and visit our learning facilities, social spaces and local amenities.