Academic Requirements
For students interested in applying to the Bachelor of Arts - Political Sciences program at Brandon University, the following Academic Requirements must be met:
International Students:
- Official transcripts/documents must be sent directly from the granting institution or examination authority.
- All documents submitted become the property of Brandon University.
- Students in their final year of high school must include a letter from the Principal or designate attesting that graduation from high school will occur before the start of University.
- Transcripts not in English must be translated by a certified translator along with a note indicating that the translator received documents in a sealed envelope. The original official transcript and the translation must be sent to the Admissions Office.
- Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
Secondary School Admission Requirement: Minimum five academic subjects in final year or senior exit exam with an overall average of C or higher on those subjects.
British Patterned Education (GCE): Minimum 2 Advanced (A) levels and 3 Ordinary (O) levels required with an average of C or higher on those subjects.
International Baccalaureate (IB): International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum overall score of 24 points. The IB Diploma must include at least three Higher Level courses, with the remaining courses at either the Higher Level or the Standard Level.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE): C5 or higher in a minimum of five subjects, including English and Mathematics.
It is advisable to apply as soon as possible to ensure all requirements are met. For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.
Language Requirements
At Brandon University, demonstrating English language proficiency is essential for all applicants, regardless of citizenship status or country of origin. The university recognizes various methods to meet this requirement, ensuring that students possess the necessary academic English skills for success in their programs.
There are 12 ways to meet Brandon University’s English language proficiency requirement:
- Successful completion of a three‐year secondary school program at a school where English is the language of instruction;
- Successful completion of three consecutive years of full‐time post‐secondary study at a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction (overall post‐secondary CGPA must be 2.0);
- Any combination of three consecutive years of full‐time study in secondary and post‐secondary education at recognized institutions where English is the language of instruction (overall post‐secondary CGPA must be 2.0);
- Graduation from a Manitoba high school with at least one Grade 12 English 40S credit with a minimum grade of 70%;
- Graduation from a Canadian high school (outside Manitoba) with at least one Grade 12 English credit equivalent to Manitoba 40S with a minimum grade of 70%;
- Completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level (HL) English course with a score of four (4) or greater;
- Completion of Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition or Language and Composition with a score of four (4) or greater;
- Completion of a recognized secondary school completion exam with minimum final grade in English subject as specified below:
| Secondary School Completion Exam |
Minimum Score Requirement |
| Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) |
C minimum on English Language |
| Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) |
C minimum on English Literatures or Communication Studies |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) |
C minimum on A level English |
| Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) |
B minimum on English |
| West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE – results reported through WAEC) |
C4 or higher on English Language |
Additionally, applicants can meet the requirement through:
- Completion of an accredited undergraduate degree from a recognized post‐secondary institution where English is the language of instruction (overall post‐secondary CGPA must be 2.00);
- Completion of an accredited graduate degree (minimum two‐year program) from a recognized post‐secondary institution where English is the language of instruction (overall post‐secondary CGPA must be 2.00);
- Successful completion of Brandon University’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tier 4;
- Completion of a recognized English Language Assessment Test with the appropriate minimum score:
| Test |
Undergraduate |
Graduate |
| C1 Advanced The Cambridge English Advanced exam |
176 (minimum 170 each component) |
Not Applicable |
| C2 Proficiency The Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English |
176 (minimum 170 each component) |
176 (minimum 170 each component) |
| CAEL Canadian Academic English Language Assessment |
60 |
60 |
| CAEL CE Canadian Academic English Language Assessment |
60 |
60 |
| DET Duolingo English Test |
120 overall; minimum 105 on all component scores |
120 overall; minimum 105 on all component scores |
| EAP English for Academic Purposes at Brandon University |
Successful completion of Tier 4 |
Successful completion of Tier 4 |
| IELTS International English Language Testing System (Academic); One Skill Retake results accepted |
6.5 overall; minimum 6.0 on each band |
6.5 overall; minimum 6.0 on each band |
| PTEA Pearson Test of English Academic |
58 |
58 |
| TOEFL iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language |
86 overall with a minimum score of 20 in each testing section. |
86 overall with a minimum score of 20 in each testing section |
| TOEFL Revised Paper-delivered Test Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Results will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis |
Results will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis |
Examination results must be no more than two years old at the time of submission.
Mature and Home School applicants who cannot demonstrate proficiency through any of the 12 criteria will be assessed on an individual basis in consultation with the University Registrar and Dean of the faculty/school to which they are seeking admission.
DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.
