Entry requirements vary depending on your course, and can be obtained from your chosen school or department.
Taught courses
As a general rule, you would normally be expected to hold an honours degree at 2:2 level or above (or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject.
Please see your school website for current entry requirements. Evidence of relevant personal, professional and educational experience may be taken into consideration.
Research programmes
If you apply to a PhD programme, you will generally need to hold an honours degree at 2:1 level or above (or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject.
For MPhil or other research masters programmes (eg MRes, MA/MSc (by research)) you would normally be expected to hold an honours degree at 2:2 level or above (or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject.
You will generally be required to submit a research proposal (link to writing a research proposal) with your application.
English language requirements
We are keen to ensure all our students are well-prepared to succeed. If your first language is not English, you must achieve an appropriate level in an approved test in English before you can register*. If you have not reached that level, our Centre for English Language Education provides intensive English language and academic preparation courses throughout the year.
Specific English language requirements for each course can be found in the online prospectus or by contacting your chosen school.
The preferred international examinations and the minimum level required for entry to our programmes are shown in our Quality Manual.
*Examinations should be taken within two years of registering.