Which UK universities accept Neco?

To again admission into a UK university, a major requirement is for applicants to demonstrate their English language proficiency which is simply their ability to read, write, listen and comprehend. Many universities would consider the Waec or Neco as long as that you passed with a minimum score of C6 in English language. This means any grade above C6 is acceptable. However certain course like Nursing, Education, linguistic, medicine, public health would require you to have an IELTS or any equivalent. 

 Accepted English language proficiency varies depending on the course and university. Universities like South bank do not accept Waec, Wassce, GCE O levels, KSCE or Neco that are older than 5 years old for example. Therefore which universities are likely to accept your neco?

• UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD: All applicants are required to have an internationally recognised English language qualification, such as IELTS or equivalent. SSCE (WAEC) English C6 or above can be accepted in place of IELTS or equivalent, however, this is at the discretion of each individual department. In cases where we can accept, it is valid for up to five years until the start of your programme at Sheffield - https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/country-list 

• UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL: Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, British A-levels or West African GCE A-levels will be considered for direct admission to their degree courses. Applicants who have completed a degree in an English-speaking country such as Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda and Zambia may be exempted from the WAEC requirements - https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/language-requirements/profile-b/ 

• UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate English language level to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course. The University of Chester will accept an English language Grade C6 minimum in either WAEC or NECO - https://www1.chester.ac.uk/international/your-country 

• UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM: English language at grade C or above (or in numerical terms, grade 6 or above) in the WAEC SSCE is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements - https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/country/index.aspx 

• LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY: LSBU will accept an English language Grade C6 minimum in either WAEC or NECO as long as that they are less than 5 years- https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/international/your-country 

• UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH: The University of Greenwich accepts a wide range of English language qualifications, from academic English tests such as TOEFL or PTE Academic to high school level qualifications that you may have taken in your country. They also accept WAEC C6 in the subject of English language - https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses 

• UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON: A grade C6 in the West African Examinations Council Certificate (WASSCE) will be accepted as a qualification that meets the English language requirement - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page 

• UNIVERSITY OF KENT: NECO or WAEC/WASSCE will be accepted - https://www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/countries/index.html 

• UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH: To be accepted onto a degree course in Plymouth, you must have a suitable English language qualification. A WAEC grade of C6 is an acceptable qualification that meets the English language requirement - https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/waec-neco-english 

Completing a degree from any of these countries exempts you any proof of English language requirements when submitting an application: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA. However, universities reserve the right to ask for additional qualifications.