Academic Requirements
For the Graduate Diploma in Rural Development at Brandon University, the following Academic Requirements apply:
- Minimum GPA: Not specified.
- Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
- International students must adhere to the following deadlines:
- For September – December 15th (Central Admissions application and documents deadline).
- Canadian students must adhere to the following deadlines:
- For September – March 15th (Central Admissions application and documents deadline).
- For January – August 31st (Central Admissions application and documents deadline).
- Prerequisite courses: Not specified.
It is highly recommended that students apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is processed in a timely manner. For any clarification and support regarding the application process, 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. This requirement ensures that students possess an acceptable level of academic English to succeed 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, the following criteria can also fulfill the English language proficiency requirement:
- 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.
