1.  Admissions tutors wishing to accept a candidate who does not satisfy either UCL's minimum 

benchmark entrance requirements or any programme specific entrance requirements may seek 
a suspension of UCL's regulations from the Director of Access and Admissions.  

2.4.2  Admission to Undergraduate Programmes via Special Entrance 

1.  The term “special entrance” is applied to applicants seeking admission who hold qualifications 

which do not satisfy UCL’s benchmark entry requirement or programme-specific entry 
requirements. All students offering non-standard qualifications are expected to demonstrate the 
same level of academic potential as those offering standard qualifications. To be considered for 
special entrance, the applicant must possess one of the following types of qualification: 
•  an appropriate academic qualification other than a degree from a recognised university or 

other institution
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