University of Leeds
United Kingdom
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
First degree/qualification: Bachelor's or specialized degree (3-5 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Upper ranges of class II lower (55% minimum).
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 3 year bachelor's degree.
Documents required: Official record of subjects and examination results; official certification of degree, degree classification and date awarded.
Description: Instituted in 1884; acquired university status and title in l904. Usual admission requirements are the General Certificate of Secondary Education and the General Certificate of Education advanced level (at least two passes) (13 years of education).
Grading systems:
| Estimated scale | |
| 70-100% | Class I |
| 60- 69% | Class II upper |
| 50- 59% | Class II lower |
| 40- 49% | Class III |
| 30- 39% | Pass |
Note three forms of degree awards: with honours, ordinary or as pass. If student fails to qualify for honours, degree may be awarded as a pass degree. Subjects and marks earned are reported by semesters.
Language of instruction: English.
Advanced degrees:
Master's: 1-2 years after first degree; some degrees awarded with distinction.
Ph.D.: 3 years after bachelor's; by thesis and oral exam. Degrees not classified.
Last updated: May 09, 2005