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Zambia

We welcome students from Zambia

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 Zambia 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 Zambia

  • 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 with the Zambian School Certificate/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 at our partner provider OnCampus London (or another recognised provider) for entry onto undergraduate programmes at Birkbeck.
    • Applicants with a Zambian Diploma can be considered for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes. 
    • Applicants holding a Zambian bachelor degree can be considered for admission to year two of our undergraduate 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.

  • Postgraduate entry requirements

    • The exact requirements will depend on the programme you are applying for but Birkbeck generally requires at least a 2:1 on a Master’s degree from a recognised Zambian university for Master’s entry. Case-specific decisions are made for students holding other post-school qualifications.
      • Zambian 2.5 scale: 2.5 (A+); Zambian 4.0 scale: 4.0 (A) (English equivalent: 1st)
      • Zambian 2.5 scale: 2.0 (A); Zambian 4.0 scale: 3.5 (B+) (English equivalent: 2:1)
      • Zambian 2.5 scale: 1.5 (B+); Zambian 4.0 scale: 3.0 (B) (English equivalent: 2:2).
    • 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.
    • Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and you may be admitted to a Master's programme with a lower-level degree if you have work experience relevant to the degree applied for.

  • Research degrees entry requirements

    • The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a Master’s degree from a recognised university; schools may accept students with high grades in the undergraduate degree.
    • 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 Zambia and you are interested in studying at Birkbeck, we would love to hear from you.


Our representatives in your country

Birkbeck works with a select number of overseas representatives or agents across the world to offer face-to-face assistance and counselling to prospective students.


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