List of UK Universities that Accept Low GPA for Masters | Leverage Edu (2024)

Are you planning to pursue your master’s in the UK but are worried about your low GPA? While a good GPA score helps to secure admission easily, there are many colleges/universities in the UK that accept low GPAs and create a level playing field for international students to excel despite the rocky academic start. In accordance with this, we have compiled a blog where we have mentioned a list of top universities in the UK that accept low GPA for masters.

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UK Universities that Accept Low GPA for Masters

Following is the list of universities that accept low GPAs and is considered easy to get into:

• Anglia Ruskin University
• Bedfordshire University
• Birkbeck, University of London
• Birmingham City University
• Bishop Grosseteste University
• Buckinghamshire New University
• Canterbury Christ Church University
• De Montfort University
• East London University
• Leeds Beckett University
• Leeds Trinity University
• London Metropolitan University
• London South Bank University
• Northampton University
• University of Bolton
• University of Hertfordshire
• University of Lincoln
• University of Portsmouth
• University of Roehampton
• University of Wales Trinity Saint David
• University of Winchester
• University of Wolverhampton
• Wrexham Glyndwr University
• York St John University

How to Get into UK Universities that accept Low GPA for Masters

You may have a low GPA, however, this doesn’t mean you wouldn’t be able to secure admission to a university abroad. Follow these while applying to universities that will help you in your admission:

• Explain the reason for your low grades- You can include this either in a personal statement or SOP or during an interview. You can also write a separate letter in this regard.
• A strong personal statement/statement of purpose will prove greatly useful.
• Highlight subjects or study areas in which you have better scores– Though your overall score may be low, you can highlight the subjects in which you performed well.
• Good scores in exams such as GRE or GMAT will improve your application.
• Focus on other parts of your application- Include relevant professional experience, internships, project experience and personal skills and expertise.
• Enrol in Courses- Take up additional short certification courses online or otherwise that would show the admission committee the skills you developed and enhance your profile.

Documents Required

Documents required will depend on the course and the university you are applying to. Following are the standard documents required:

• Completely filled application form
• a personal statement – explaining your motivation for choosing the programme and University, explaining your low grades, any relevant skills and experience you have (through studying or work), and your future career aspirations and how this programme will support you in achieving this
• Academic transcripts
• Copy of bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Copy of English language test scores
• Copy of GMAT/GRE test scores
• Self-attested X & XII marksheet and certificates
• 2 references LOR, if required
• Copy of Passport
• Resume
• Portfolio (for design courses)
• Research Proposal (for PG research programs)

All academic transcripts should officially be translated into English.

Popular Courses for Masters in UK

Here are some of the most popular masters courses to study in the UK for Indian students:

• MA Economics
• Law (LLM)
• MBA
• MSc/MA Finance
• MA/MSc Accounting
• MA/MSc Psychol
• Master of Architecture
• Master of Management
• MSc/MEng Computer Science
• MA Political Science
• Master of Engineering
• Masters in Communications
• MA Journalism
• MD
• MSc in Mathematical Sciences
• MA in English

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3 comments

1. I got 5.5 gpa in intermediate would I Abel to study in UK Coventry University

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   1. Hey Ganesh,
      Yes, the University of Coventry accepts GPA 5.5 score as the qualifying marks for international students.

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2. My friend wishes to come and pursue his pg here in uk buy he got 40gpa in his ug so is there any university available in uk

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