Entry Requirements for Diploma and Higher Diploma

2016 TMC ENTRY REQUIREMENT DOCUMENT

Contents PROPRIETARY AND PREPARATORY PROGRAMMES ...... 3 HAWTHORN LANGUAGE SCHOOL – Certificate in English ...... 3 HAWTHORN LANGUAGE SCHOOL – Preparatory Course for International English Language Testing System (IELTS)...... 3 PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ...... 4 PREPARATORY COURSE FOR GCE ‘O’ LEVEL ...... 4 CERTIFICATE IN TERTIARY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME ...... 5 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ...... 6 DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ...... 6 DIPLOMA IN MASS COMMUNICATION ...... 6 DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT ...... 6 DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES ...... 6 DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE ...... 7 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (all specialisations) ...... 7 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (all specialisations) ...... 7 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY ...... 7 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MASS COMMUNICATION ...... 7 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT ...... 7 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT ...... 7 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY WITH COUNSELLING ...... 7 DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE – with Advanced Standing ...... 8 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (all specialisations) – with Advanced Standing ...... 8 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (all specialisations) – with Advanced Standing ...... 8 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY – with Advanced Standing ...... 8 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MASS COMMUNICATION – with Advanced Standing ...... 8 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT – with Advanced Standing ...... 8 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT – with Advanced Standing ...... 8 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY WITH COUNSELLING – with Advanced Standing ...... 8 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PSYCHOLOGY ...... 10 POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING ...... 11 POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCE ...... 11 PREPARATORY COURSE FOR UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (UOL) CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN COMMON LAW ...... 12 PREPARATORY COURSE FOR UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (UOL) BACHELOR OF LAWS ...... 13 PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL PLANNER (AFPCM) EXAMINATION ...... 14 PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ASSOCIATE WEALTH PLANNER (AWPCM) EXAMINATION ...... 14 PREPARATORY COURSE FOR CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) EXAMINATION ...... 14 Individual module: ...... 14 PREPARATORY COURSE FOR FOUNDATIONS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING ...... 14 PREPARATORY COURSE FOR RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE PLANNING ...... 14 PREPARATORY COURSE FOR TAX PLANNING AND ESTATE PLANNING ...... 14

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PREPARATORY COURSE FOR INVESTMENT PLANNING ...... 14 PREPARATORY COURSE FOR RETIREMENT PLANNING ...... 14 PREPARATORY COURSE FOR FINANCIAL PLAN CONSTRUCTION AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 14 EXTERNAL DEGREE AND MASTER PROGRAMMES ...... 15 UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON ...... 15 UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH ...... 17 LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY ...... 18 UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE ...... 19 BHMS (Awarded by Robert Gordon University, UK. Course conducted at BHMS, Switzerland) ...... 21 EXTERNAL MASTER’S DEGREES ...... 22 UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY (UMKC) – offered by UMKC in US (advanced standings for TMC Post-Graduate Diploma) ...... 22

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PROPRIETARY AND PREPARATORY PROGRAMMES

HAWTHORN LANGUAGE SCHOOL – Certificate in English

Age At least 14 years old* during the year of the course Academic Qualification Year 8 or equivalent qualification Students will take Hawthorn Placement Test to determine the entry level if there is no formal proof of English proficiency level as listed below:

Entry Requirement (any of the following) Expected level upon Hawthorn Level TOEFL TOEFL TOEFL completion (based on IELTS TOEIC (Paper) (Computer) (Internet) IELTS score) Level 1 – Beginner 1 IELTS 0 – 1.5 <330 <53 <16 <225 Level 2 – Beginner 2 IELTS 2.0 330 53 16 225 Level 3 – Elementary 1 IELTS 2.5 350 65 20 260 3.0 English Proficiency Level 4 – Elementary 2 IELTS 3.0 405 100 30 325 3.5 Level 5 – Intermediate 1 IELTS 3.5 (no component < 3) 425 115 35 350 4.0 Level 6 – Intermediate 2 IELTS 4.0 (no component < 3.5) 440 130 40 400 4.5 Level 7 – Advanced 1 IELTS 4.5 (no component < 4) 480 160 50 450 5.0 Level 8 – Advanced 2 IELTS 5.0 (no component < 4.5) 500 175 60 500 5.5 Level 9 – Academic English IELTS 5.5 (no component < 4.5) 525 195 70 750 6.0

* Students who are above 12 years old may be accepted on a case-by-case basis and be approved by the Academic Director. Note: Skype interviews will be conducted in addition to the offshore placement test for international students who are enrolling directly to Higher Diploma, to confirm their English fluency.

HAWTHORN LANGUAGE SCHOOL – Preparatory Course for International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Age At least 16 years old Academic Qualification Year 12 or equivalent qualification Must have one of the following:  Pass Hawthorn Placement Test at Level 9 – Academic English English Proficiency  Attend and pass Hawthorn Certificate in English up to Level 9 – Academic English  IELTS Score of 6.0 or equivalent

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PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS

Secondary 3 Secondary 2 Secondary 1 At least 14 to 16+ years old as at 1 January of the At least 13 to 15+ years old as at 1 January of the At least 12 to 14+ years old as at 1 January of the Age year of admission to government schools year of admission to government schools year of admission to government schools - Year 8 or equivalent qualifications - Year 7 or equivalent qualifications - Year 6 or equivalent qualifications Academic Qualification - Year 7 and pass TMC Mathematics Placement Test Must have one of the following: Must have one of the following: Must have one of the following:  Pass Hawthorn Placement Test at Level 2 –  Pass Hawthorn Placement Test at Level 2 –  Pass Hawthorn Placement Test at Level 2 – Beginner 2 Beginner 2 Beginner 2 English Proficiency  Attend and pass Hawthorn Certificate in  Attend and pass Hawthorn Certificate in  Attend and pass Hawthorn Certificate in English up to Level 2 – Beginner 2 English up to Level 2 – Beginner 2 English up to Level 2 – Beginner 2  IELTS Score of 2.5 or equivalent  IELTS Score of 2.5 or equivalent  IELTS Score of 2.5 or equivalent

PREPARATORY COURSE FOR GCE ‘O’ LEVEL

ONE-YEAR TWO-YEAR Age 15 years old on 1st January of the examination year Academic - Year 9 or equivalent - Year 8 or equivalent Qualification Must have one of the following: Must have one of the following:  Pass Hawthorn Placement Test at Level 4 – Elementary 2  Pass Hawthorn Placement Test at Level 7 – Advanced 1  Attend and pass Hawthorn Certificate in English up to Level 4 – Elementary  Attend and pass Hawthorn Certificate in English up to Level 7 – Advanced 1 2  IELTS Score of 5.0 or equivalent  IELTS Score of 3.5 or equivalent English Proficiency

Applicants with an English proficiency level equivalent to a pass at Hawthorn Level 6 – Applicants with an English proficiency level equivalent to a pass at Hawthorn Level 3 Intermediate 2 may be admitted subject to undertaking Learning Support classes+, for – Elementary 1 may be admitted subject to undertaking Learning Support classes+, which they will be charged a fee. for which they will be charged a fee.

+ Learning Support classes are conducted over 18 lessons of 1 hour 15 minutes each. Students must be able to achieve IELTS 5.0 or equivalent (one-year) and IELTS 3.5 or equivalent (two-year) at the end of the 4 weeks. Further Learning Support classes will be required if the students fail to reach the required proficiency level.

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CERTIFICATE IN TERTIARY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

LOCAL QUALIFICATIONS INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Age 15 years old (based on date of birth) at point of start class

Any of the following: Academic - Completed Secondary 3 Year 9 or equivalent Qualification - ‘N’ Level

Any of the following: Must have one of the following: - Pass Secondary 3 English - Pass Hawthorn Placement Test at Level 6 – Intermediate 2 - GCE ‘N’ English: Grade D or Grade 5 - IELTS Score of 4.5 or equivalent

English Proficiency

Not meeting English Proficiency: Not meeting English Proficiency: - Attend and pass Hawthorn Certificate in English up to Level 6 – Intermediate 2 - Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate

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DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (part-time mode only) DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (part-time mode only) DIPLOMA IN MASS COMMUNICATION (part-time mode only) DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT (part-time mode only) DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES (part-time mode only)

LOCAL QUALIFICATIONS INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Age 16 years old (based on date of birth) at point of start class Any of the following: Students have to satisfy the required average score as below: - 3 GCE ‘O’ passes (A1 to C6) - China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand: Year 11 with an average 65% - Certificate Level (including TMC Certificate in Tertiary Foundation - Malaysia: SPM (Form 5) at least 3 passes (A to E) Programme) - India: Year 10 (Secondary School Certificate) at least 3 passes - NITEC - Sri Lanka: Year 11 (Senior Secondary O level) at least 3 passes - 3 passes in the TMC ‘O’ level Preliminary Examinations - South Korea: Completed Year 11 - Integrated Programme (3 passes at a level equivalent to Secondary 4) See - Philippines: Year 10 (High School Certificate) with an average 65% Academic Appendix A for participating schools. - Myanmar: Pass Year 11 Qualification - Other non-standard qualifications. See Appendix B. - Laos: Year 11 with an average 65% - Russia: Year 11 (Secondary Education Certificate) Overall grade 4 - Chile: Year 11 GPA 5.0 - Others: Year 11 with an average 65% or equivalent to 3 passes at ‘O’ level/IGCSE Students who have completed ‘O’ level but fail to meet the required number of passes and students with 3 ‘N’ level passes (grade A to D or 1 to 5): Meeting the above qualification (year of study) but not the average score: - Pass TMC Psychometric Test^ - Pass TMC Psychometric Test^

Any of the following: - GCE ‘O’ English: D7 (for IT course) and C6 (for all other courses) Any of the following: - GCE ‘N’ English: Grade D or Grade 5 - IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 525 or TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 195 or - Completed NITEC or relevant certificate where medium of instruction is TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 70 or TOEIC ≥ 750 English Proficiency English - Other equivalent qualifications where the medium of instruction is English

Not meeting English Proficiency: - Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate

Mature Candidates 21 years of age (based on date of birth) will be considered on case-by-case basis

^ Students who are admitted through Psychometric Test must pass at least 50% of the modules in the first 2 terms else the enrolment shall be discontinued.

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DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE HIGHER DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (all specialisations) HIGHER DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (all specialisations) HIGHER DIPLOMA IN INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MASS COMMUNICATION HIGHER DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT HIGHER DIPLOMA IN TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT HIGHER DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY WITH COUNSELLING

LOCAL QUALIFICATIONS INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 16 years old (based on date of birth) at point of start class Age

Any of the following: Students have to satisfy the required average score as below: - 3 GCE ‘O’ passes (A1 to C6) - China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand: Year 11 with an average 65% - Certificate Level (including TMC Certificate in Tertiary Foundation Programme) - Malaysia: SPM (Form 5) at least 3 passes (A to E) - NITEC - India: Year 10 (Secondary School Certificate) at least 3 passes - 3 passes in the TMC ‘O’ level Preliminary Examinations - Sri Lanka: Year 11 (Senior Secondary O level) at least 3 passes - Integrated Programme (3 passes at a level equivalent to Secondary 4) See - South Korea: Completed Year 11 Appendix A for participating schools. - Philippines: Year 10 (High School Certificate) with an average 65% Academic - Other non-standard qualifications. See Appendix B. - Myanmar: Pass Year 11 Qualification - Laos: Year 11 with an average 65% - Russia: Year 11 (Secondary Education Certificate) Overall grade 4 - Chile: Year 11 GPA 5.0 - Others: Year 11 with an average 65% or equivalent to 3 passes at ‘O’ level/IGCSE Students who have completed ‘O’ level but fail to meet the required number of Meeting the above qualification (year of study) but not the average score: passes and students with 3 ‘N’ level passes (grade A to D or 1 to 5): - Pass TMC Psychometric Test^ - Pass TMC Psychometric Test^ Any of the following: Any of the following: - GCE ‘O’ English: D7 (for IT course) and C6 (for all other courses) - IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 525 or TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 195 or - GCE ‘N’ English: Grade D or Grade 5 TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 70 or TOEIC ≥ 750 - Completed NITEC or relevant certificate where medium of instruction is English - Other equivalent qualifications where the medium of instruction is English English - Pass Hawthorn Placement Test at Level 8 – Advanced 2 Proficiency Not meeting English Proficiency: Not meeting English Proficiency: - Attend and pass Hawthorn Certificate in English up to Level 8 – Advanced 2 - Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate - Applicants with IELTS 5.0 may be admitted subject to undertaking Intensive English Lessons+,

for which they will be charged a fee. Mature 21 years of age (based on date of birth) will be considered on case-by-case basis N.A. Candidates ^ Students who are admitted through Psychometric Test must pass at least 50% of the modules in the first 2 terms else the enrolment shall be discontinued. + Intensive English Lessons are conducted over 20 hours.

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DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE – with Advanced Standing HIGHER DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (all specialisations) – with Advanced Standing HIGHER DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (all specialisations) – with Advanced Standing HIGHER DIPLOMA IN INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY – with Advanced Standing HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MASS COMMUNICATION – with Advanced Standing HIGHER DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT – with Advanced Standing HIGHER DIPLOMA IN TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT – with Advanced Standing HIGHER DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY WITH COUNSELLING – with Advanced Standing

LOCAL QUALIFICATIONS INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 17 years old (based on date of birth) at point of start class Age

Student have to pass all subjects with the required average score as below: Any of the following: - China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand: Year 12 with an average 70% - 2 GCE ’A’ pass (A to E) - Malaysia: STPM (Form 6) at least 2 passes - Diploma (IT programme require related study) - India: Year 12 (Higher Secondary School Certificate) at least 3 passes - Higher NITEC (IT programme require related study) - Sri Lanka: Year 13 (Collegiate Level or A level) at least 3 passes - International Baccalaureate Diploma - South Korea: Completed Year 12 Academic - NUS High School Diploma - Philippines: Undergraduate Studies of at least 1 year Qualification - Other non-standard qualifications. See Appendix B. - Myanmar: Undergraduate Studies of at least 1 year - Laos: Undergraduate Studies of at least 1 year or Year 12 with an average 70% - Russia: Undergraduate Studies of at least 1 year - Chile: Year 12 GPA 5.5 - Others: Year 12 with an average 70%

Any of the following: - IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 547 or TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 210 or - GCE ‘O’ English: C6 TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 78 or TOEIC ≥ 780 - Completed a Diploma or equivalent where medium of instruction is English - Other equivalent qualifications where the medium of instruction is English - Pass Hawthorn Placement Test at Level 9 – Academic English English Proficiency Not meeting English Proficiency: Not meeting English Proficiency: - Attend and pass Hawthorn Certificate in English up to Level 9 – Academic English - Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate - Applicants with IELTS 5.5 may be admitted subject to undertaking Intensive English

Lessons+, for which they will be charged a fee. 21 years of age (based on date of birth) with 2 years of working experience will be Mature Candidates considered on case-by-case basis (IT programme require related working N.A. experience) + Intensive English Lessons are conducted over 20 hours.

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UMKC AMERICAN DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAM (full-time mode only)

LOCAL QUALIFICATIONS INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 16 years old (based on date of birth) at point of start class Age

Any of the following: Students have to satisfy the required average score as below: - 3 GCE ‘O’ passes (A1 to C6) - China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand: Year 11 with an average 65% - Certificate Level (including TMC Certificate in Tertiary Foundation Programme) - Malaysia: SPM (Form 5) at least 3 passes (A to E) - NITEC - India: Year 10 (Secondary School Certificate) at least 3 passes - 3 passes in the TMC ‘O’ level Preliminary Examinations - Sri Lanka: Year 11 (Senior Secondary O level) at least 3 passes - Integrated Programme (3 passes at a level equivalent to Secondary 4) See - South Korea: Completed Year 11 Appendix A for participating schools. - Philippines: Year 10 (High School Certificate) with an average 65% Academic - Other non-standard qualifications. See Appendix B. - Myanmar: Pass Year 11 Qualification - Laos: Year 11 with an average 65% - Russia: Year 11 (Secondary Education Certificate) Overall grade 4 - Chile: Year 11 GPA 5.0 - Others: Year 11 with an average 65% or equivalent to 3 passes at ‘O’ level/IGCSE Students who have completed ‘O’ level but fail to meet the required number of Meeting the above qualification (year of study) but not the average score: passes and students with 3 ‘N’ level passes (grade A to D or 1 to 5): - Pass TMC Psychometric Test^ - Pass TMC Psychometric Test^ Any of the following: Any of the following: - GCE ‘O’ English: C6 - IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 525 or TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 195 or - GCE ‘N’ English: Grade D or Grade 5 TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 70 or TOEIC ≥ 750 - Completed NITEC or relevant certificate where medium of instruction is English - Other equivalent qualifications where the medium of instruction is English English - Pass Hawthorn Placement Test at Level 8 – Advanced 2 Proficiency Not meeting English Proficiency: Not meeting English Proficiency: - Attend and pass Hawthorn Certificate in English up to Level 8 – Advanced 2 - Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate - Applicants with IELTS 5.0 may be admitted subject to undertaking Intensive English Lessons+,

for which they will be charged a fee. Mature 21 years of age (based on date of birth) will be considered on case-by-case basis N.A. Candidates

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GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PSYCHOLOGY

LOCAL QUALIFICATIONS INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Age 17 years old (based on date of birth) at point of start class

Academic - A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline - A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Qualification

- Bachelor’s degree taught in English - IELTS 6.5 with individual band scores at 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Listening, 6.0 for Writing and 6.0 for Speaking - TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 580 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 59

- TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 237 with at least 25 in the Writing section Any of the following: - TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 90 with at least 22 in the Writing section and no less than 20 in any - GCE ‘O’ English: C6 other section - Completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent where medium of instruction - TOEIC ≥ 750 English Proficiency is English - Victorian Certificate of Education (Australia): Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English - International Baccalaureate: A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL - Pass Hawthorn Placement Test at Level 9 – Academic English

Not meeting English Proficiency: Not meeting English Proficiency: - Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate - Attend and pass Hawthorn Certificate in English up to Level 9 – Academic English

Additional admission Students are expected to be able to use software application such as Microsoft Word and Excel and the Internet, specifically the search engines. requirement

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POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING Leading to University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCE Master of Science in Accounting and Master of Science in Finance*

QUALIFICATIONS

Age 21 years old

Academic - A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Qualification

Any one of the following: English Proficiency - Completed prior education (at least 2 years) with English as the language of instruction and assessment. - TOEFL (paper) ≥ 550 or TOEFL (computer) ≥ 230 or TOEFL (Internet) 79-80 or IELTS ≥ 6.0

* Refer to the entry requirement for the Masters programmes on Page 19.

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UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

PREPARATORY COURSE FOR UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (UOL) CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN COMMON LAW

LOCAL QUALIFICATIONS INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Age 18 years and above before 1 September in the year of registration Student have to pass all subjects with the required average score as below: - China, Indonesia, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand: Year 11 with an average 65% - Malaysia: SPM (Form 5) at least 3 passes (A to E) - India: Year 10 (Secondary School Certificate) at least 3 passes - Sri Lanka: Year 11 (Senior Secondary O level) at least 3 passes 3 GCE “O” passes, including English Academic Qualification - Philippines: Year 10 (High School Certificate) with an average 65%

- Myanmar: Pass Year 11 - Laos: Year 11 with an average 65% - Russia: Year 11 (Secondary Education Certificate) Overall grade 4 - Chile: Year 11 GPA 5.0 - Others: Year 11 with an average 65% or equivalent to 3 passes at ‘O’ level/IGCSE - IELTS 5.5/TOEFL ≥ 525 - or TOEFL (computer) ≥195 - or TOEFL (internet) ≥70 - or TOEIC ≥750 English Proficiency GCE “O” English - C6 or equivalent - Other equivalent qualifications where the medium of instruction is English - Pass Hawthorn Placement Test at Level 8 – Advanced 2 - Attend and pass Hawthorn Certificate in English up to Level 8 – Advanced 2 - Applicants with IELTS 5.0 may be admitted subject to undertaking Intensive English Lessons +, for which they will be charged a fee. UOL Test (written) Pass Interview All candidates must be interviewed by a Senior lecturer in the Department of Law and personnel from SRM, and allowed to enroll only when considered suitable. Candidates who do not meet the age, academic requirements and/or English proficiency, will be considered for admission on case to case basis, and subject to passing the interview and UOL test above. + Intensive English Lessons are conducted over 20 hours.

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PREPARATORY COURSE FOR UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (UOL) BACHELOR OF LAWS

QUALIFICATIONS Age 17 years and above by 30 November in the year of registration Standard entry Any of the following: - 3 Singapore/Cambridge O level passes at grade C or above in non-overlapping subjects plus 2 further Singapore/Cambridge H2 level passes at grade E or above in non-overlapping subjects. - 3 Singapore/Cambridge H2 level passes in non-overlapping subjects where grade EED or above is achieved. - NUS High School of Mathematics and Science: NUS High School Diploma.

Refer to the Qualifications for Entrance Schedule in the following link for other acceptable qualifications (category G within Qualifications for Entrance Schedule): http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/sites/default/files/entrance_qualifications.pdf

Academic Qualification Graduate entry The following are eligible to apply for graduate entry: - graduates holding a full first degree from an acceptable university in the United Kingdom or another European country or in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ghana, Hong Kong SAR, Israel, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Africa or the Caribbean - graduates holding a full first degree from a regionally accredited institution in the USA - graduates holding a full first degree from an acceptable university in India which is at least three-years in duration

Applications from students with other degrees not listed above will be considered at the discretion of the University. Professional qualifications cannot be considered for Graduate Entry.

You will usually meet the English language requirement for undergraduate programmes if you: - hold a UK GCSE / GCE O level in English at grade C or above - have five years secondary schooling taught solely in English or have passed GCE A levels or IB in essay-based subjects - have passed an International Foundation programme that permits entry onto a recognised UK bachelor degree - hold a full Postgraduate award, or a full first degree or Associate degree taught and examined in English from an institute that is acceptable to the University English Proficiency - have passed, within the past three years, an Associate degree, Diploma or Higher Diploma awarded by an acceptable institute / polytechnic / university in Hong Kong, Malaysia or Singapore, or have passed, within the past three years, a test of proficiency in English language from an organisation acceptable to the University.

Where an applicant does not meet the required English language level but believes they can demonstrate the required level for admission the University may, at its discretion, consider the application.

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PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL PLANNER (AFPCM) EXAMINATION Full-time and Part-time modes PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ASSOCIATE WEALTH PLANNER (AWPCM) EXAMINATION PREPARATORY COURSE FOR CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) EXAMINATION

Individual module: PREPARATORY COURSE FOR FOUNDATIONS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING Part-time mode OR Self-Study PREPARATORY COURSE FOR RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE PLANNING PREPARATORY COURSE FOR TAX PLANNING AND ESTATE PLANNING PREPARATORY COURSE FOR INVESTMENT PLANNING PREPARATORY COURSE FOR RETIREMENT PLANNING PREPARATORY COURSE FOR FINANCIAL PLAN CONSTRUCTION AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

LOCAL QUALIFICATIONS INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Age 18 years old 18 years old

Any of the following: Year 12 or equivalent qualification Academic Qualification - a full GCE ‘A’ Level certificate (i.e. 2 ‘A’s and 2 ‘O’s) - minimum 3 years of working experience in any profession

English Qualification Qualification taught and examined in English IELTS 5.5 if the qualification is not examined in English

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EXTERNAL DEGREE AND MASTER PROGRAMMES EXTERNAL BACHELOR’S DEGREES

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON

Programmes Entry Requirement Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business and Management (Top Up) Age requirement: Bachelor of Science (Honours) International Accounting (Top Up) Does not take age into consideration. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Marketing Management (Top Up) Academic qualification: Students must have any of the following: - TMC Higher Diploma in Business - TMC Higher Diploma in Business (Marketing specialisation) - TMC Higher Diploma in Business (Human Resources Management specialisation) - TMC Higher Diploma in Business (International Business specialisation) - TMC Higher Diploma in Business (Accounting specialisation) - TMC Higher Diploma in Business (Logistics specialisation) - TMC Higher Diploma in Business Studies - TMC Higher Diploma in Business Studies with Marketing - TMC Higher Diploma in Business Studies with Human Resource Management - TMC Higher Diploma in Business Studies with International Business - TMC Higher Diploma in Business Studies with Accounting - TMC Higher Diploma in Business Studies with Logistics - SQA HND Business - Relevant Polytechnic Diploma and other Advanced Diploma*

English requirement: Meeting the academic qualification which is studied and examined in English.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) International Tourism Management (Top Up) Age requirement: Does not take age into consideration.

Academic qualification: Students must have any of the following: - TMC Higher Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management - TMC Higher Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Management - Relevant Polytechnic Diploma and other Advanced Diploma*

English requirement:

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Meeting the academic qualification which is studied and examined in English.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology (final year) Age requirement: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology and Counselling (final year) Does not take age into consideration.

Academic qualification: Students must have any of the following: - TMC Higher Diploma in Psychology with Counselling - Relevant Polytechnic Diploma and other Advanced Diploma*

English requirement: Meeting the academic qualification which is studied and examined in English.

* Relevant Polytechnic Diploma and other Advanced Diploma holders will have to obtain a TMC Higher Diploma prior to the Top Up degree. Credits may be given for the modules completed previously and the number of modules required to undertake may be 4 modules or more.

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UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

Programmes Entry Requirement Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computing (Top Up) Age requirement: 18 years old

Academic qualification: Any of the following: - TMC Higher Diploma in Information Technology - NCC International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies - BTEC Higher Diploma* - Relevant Polytechnic Diplomas* - Other Qualifications equivalent to a UK Higher National Diploma*

English requirement: Meeting the academic qualification which is studied and examined in English.

* subject to university’s approval

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LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

Programmes Entry Requirement Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Mass Communications (Top Up) Age requirement: 18 years old

Academic qualification: Any of the following: - TMC Higher Diploma in Mass Communication - Relevant Polytechnic Diploma and other Advanced Diploma*

English requirement: Pass an interview with the LJMU representative.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure (Top Up) Age requirement: 18 years old

Academic qualification: Any of the following: - TMC Higher Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management - Relevant Polytechnic Diploma and other Advanced Diploma*

English requirement: Pass an interview with the LJMU representative.

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UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Programmes Entry Requirement* Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management and Strategy (Top Up) Age requirement: Does not take age into consideration.

Academic qualification: Students must achieve at least a “merit” profile or equivalent of any of the following: - TMC Higher Diploma in Business - TMC Higher Diploma in Business (Marketing) - TMC Higher Diploma in Business (Human Resources Management) - TMC Higher Diploma in Business (International Business) - TMC Higher Diploma in Business (Accounting) - TMC Higher Diploma in Business (Logistics)

Subject to individual equivalence mapping and Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) approval: - Relevant Advanced/Higher Diploma from a Private Education Institution registered with the Council for Private Education - Relevant Polytechnic Diplomas - Other Qualifications equivalent to a UK Higher National Diploma

English requirement: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing or GCE ‘O’ level English C or above or equivalent

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Financial Management Studies (Top Up) Age requirement: Does not take age into consideration.

Academic qualification: Students must achieve at least a “merit” profile or equivalent of the following: - TMC Higher Diploma in Business (Accounting)

English requirement: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing or GCE ‘O’ level English C or above or equivalent

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Strategic Hospitality Management (Top Up) Age requirement: Does not take age into consideration.

Academic qualification: Students must achieve at least a “merit” profile or equivalent of the following: - TMC Higher Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management

English requirement: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing or GCE ‘O’ level English C or above or equivalent

* subject to university’s approval

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BHMS (Awarded by Robert Gordon University, UK. Course conducted at BHMS, Switzerland)

Programme Entry Requirement Bachelor of Arts Hotel & Hospitality Management Age requirement: 19 years old^

Academic qualification: Students must have either of the following: - Higher Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management - Higher Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Management

English requirement: IELTS 6.0 or completed TMC Higher Diploma In addition, students must take an online English test required by the Switzerland Immigration Office

^ Letter of recommendation may be obtained from the Dean if the age falls slightly below the requirement.

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EXTERNAL MASTER’S DEGREES UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY (UMKC) – offered by UMKC in US (advanced standings for TMC Post-Graduate Diploma)

Programmes QUALIFICATIONS Academic Qualification: - A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline - GMAT scores with a minimum total score of 500 and a minimum 15th percentile score on both the verbal and quantitative sections (The GMAT score must be less than five years old at the time of consideration for admission to UMKC.) - A minimum of 3.0 cumulative undergraduate grade point average - A total of 1100 points using the formula 200 x undergraduate cumulative GPA + GMAT score. - Must meet all University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) application criteria as defined in the UMKC catalogue for international students in Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) effect at the time of application (for progression to Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) or Master of Science in Finance (MSF) at UMKC) Master of Science in Finance (MSF) In order to qualify for entry to Stage 2 of the MSA/MSF, students must have credits equivalent to the modules in Stage 1 of the MSA/MSF. Bridging course/module is available. Refer to the TMC Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Post-Graduate Diploma in Finance.

English Requirement: - Completed prior education (at least 2 years) with English as the language of instruction and assessment. - TOEFL (paper) ≥ 550 or TOEFL (computer) ≥ 230 or TOEFL (Internet) 79-80 or IELTS ≥ 6.0

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Appendix A

School Eligible for Diploma and Higher Diploma entry Eligible for Higher Diploma with Advanced Standing entry (3 passes) Model 1: 6-year IP starting at Secondary 1 Anglo-Chinese School Year 4 of IP International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Dunman High School Year 4 of IP GCE ‘A’ Level River Valley High School Year 4 of IP GCE ‘A’ Level National Junior College Year 4 of IP GCE ‘A’ Level NUS High School of Mathematics and Science Year 4 of IP NUS High School Diploma

Model 2: Integrated education from Secondary 1 to Junior College Raffles Institution Year 4 of IP Raffles Girls’ School Year 4 of IP Raffles Junior College GCE ‘A’ Level Hwa Chong Institution – High School Year 4 of IP Nanyang Girls’ High Year 4 of IP Hwa Chong Institution – College GCE ‘A’ Level

Model 3: Junior Colleges starting IP at Secondary 3 Temasek Junior College Year 2 of IP GCE ‘A’ Level Victoria Junior College Year 2 of IP GCE ‘A’ Level

IP = Integrated Programme Source: http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/other/integrated-programme/

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Appendix B

Please refer to the articulation table in eCampus or our recruitment colleagues for the non-standard qualifications that TMC has assessed to have advanced standing or credit exemptions towards  TMC Diploma and Higher Diploma courses  University courses. Note that approval from the university is still required.

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