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Botswana

We welcome students from Botswana

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.

Birkbeck is part of University of London and when you complete your studies with us, you will graduate with a world-renowned University of London degree.

If you are from Botswana and thinking about moving to London to study with us, here’s a guide to help with your application and help you understand what life is like at Birkbeck.


Entry Information for students from Botswana

  • 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. 

  • Undergraduate Entry Requirements

    • Applicants who have completed one year or an undergraduate degree from the University of Botswana can apply directly to an undergraduate degree.
    • Applicants with the Botswana General Certificate of Education can be considered for a four-year course with foundation programme in their field of interest. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will automatically progress on to our three-year degree. Our four-year foundation programmes offer a joint confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) for all four years of study.
    • Alternatively, applicants can opt for a foundation course from our partner organisation OnCampus London, which offers guaranteed progress onto Birkbeck's bachelor programmes. Foundation programmes from other providers will also be considered.
    • 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.

  • Postgraduate Entry Requirements

    • Students who hold a good Master’s degree are eligible for entry onto a Master’s degree with at least GPA of 3.0/5.0 or 2.67/4.0 or 60% from a recognised institution in Botswana.
    • Botswana degree classification:
      • 1st class (alternative name: A average; percentage: 80%; English translation or equivalent: 1st)
      • 2nd class 1st division (alternative name: B average; percentage: 70%; English translation or equivalent: 2:1)
      • 2nd class 2nd division (alternative name: C average; percentage: 60%; English translation or equivalent: 2:2)
    • Relevant work experience may also be considered for students whose GPAs are slightly below the preferred requirements.
    • If you do not meet these criteria, you can apply for OnCampus London's Master's Foundation Programme which is available for two- or three-term progression onto a wide range of Master's degrees at Birkbeck. Foundation programmes from other providers will also be considered. 

  • Research degrees Entry Requirements

    • Students who have completed a Master’s degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.
    • 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 Botswana and you are interested in studying at Birkbeck, we would love to hear from you.

 

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