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# Natural Capital and Sustainability MSc

**Source**: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/coursefinder/courses/natural-capital-and-sustainability-msc/
**Parent**: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/study/biological-and-biomedical-sciences/

Part of: [Biological and Biomedical Sciences](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/study/biological-and-biomedical-sciences/), [Business and Management](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/study/business-and-management/) and [Geography and Environmental Science](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/study/environmental-science/)

Combine expertise in environmental science, business, and ecology through our innovative interdisciplinary master’s degree. Designed to address the urgent global need for professionals capable of implementing nature-based solutions, reaching net zero, and enhancing resilience, our MSc Natural Capital and Sustainability provides you with scientific, financial, and policy knowledge to lead meaningful environmental change.

- Gain the knowledge and skills to design and finance nature-based solutions that address biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution, directly aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Benefit from world-leading expertise in environmental science, sustainability and finance, studying alongside researchers and practitioners from Queen Mary University of London and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- Engage with employers through fieldwork, guest lectures, and research collaborations, supported by an Advisory Board of industry professionals from government, consultancy, and investment firms.
- Participate in UK-based restoration and rewilding fieldwork, with the option to join an overseas conservation trip, and gain practical skills in real-world environmental settings.
- Choose from elective modules and complete a research project in partnership with a sustainability organisation, building a unique profile for careers in environmental consulting, policy, or green finance.

### Study options

- [Full-timeSeptember 2026 | 1 year](#full-time)
- [Part-time September 2026 | 2 years](#vt0)

Starting in
:   September 2026

Location
:   Mile End

Fees
:   Home: £13,250\
     Overseas: £29,950\
    [EU/EEA/Swiss students](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/brexit/student-faqs/)

[Apply now](https://mysis.qmul.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PFQM-F780-09&code2=0001)[Register your interest](https://qmul.tfaforms.net/166)

[See our application guidance](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/applyfortaughtprogrammes/)

Starting in
:   September 2026

Location
:   Mile End

Fees
:   Home: £6,650\
     Overseas: £15,000\
    [EU/EEA/Swiss students](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/brexit/student-faqs/)\

[Apply now](https://mysis.qmul.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PPQM-F785-09&code2=0001)[Register your interest](https://qmul.tfaforms.net/166)

[See our application guidance](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/applyfortaughtprogrammes/)

## What you'll study

You will explore how natural systems can be valued, restored, and managed to support both ecological integrity and sustainable investment. Core modules cover key themes such as natural capital and ecosystem services, environmental restoration and rewilding, biodiversity loss, sustainable finance, and environmental values. You will gain an advanced understanding of how scientific, economic, and ethical perspectives intersect in the design and delivery of sustainability solutions.

You will also develop practical skills in data acquisition and environmental analysis using a range of field, laboratory, and geospatial analysis methods, with the opportunity to apply these in your research.

A major component of the programme is the individual research project, where you have the option to work with an external sustainability organisation and/or on ongoing research projects led by the teaching team. This project allows you to apply your learning to real-world challenges, supported by expert supervision and potentially opening doors to future employment or further research.

### Additional costs

Non-residential fieldwork within and around London (tube/ train fares) will incur modest travel costs that you will need to cover. Other transport costs (e.g., coach) are included in the fee. Your independent research project can include fieldwork conducted in the UK or overseas. There is a limited amount of financial support available for research costs from the Water Conservation Trust. Applications for dissertation funding support are submitted with a short research proposal and considered by the Programme Director, and you would be responsible for the costs associated with this.

Enrolment in the elective module BIO796P would involve an additional cost to you for the Borneo field trip (approximately £2000 in 2025-26).

### Structure

- Six compulsory modules
- One core module (Individual Research Project)
- One elective module.

### Compulsory/Core modules

#### Biodiversity Loss - Challenges and Solutions

This module examines the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss from the landscape- to global-scale, alongside the strategies being adopted to mitigate and reverse these effects. You will learn about the impacts of climate change, pollution, habitat loss and agriculture, as well as national, regional and international policies and frameworks (e.g. EU Biodiversity Strategy, CITES, IUCN and Nagoya). You will be trained in how to evaluate data quality for evidence-based recommendations, and in grant writing for real-world projects, case studies, such as illegal wildlife trade and plastic pollution. Interactions with practitioners will offer direct insights into the pressing threats to biodiversity and its conservation. This core module is taught at both Queen Mary and the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew.

#### Financing Sustainability

This module will explore new social and green financial instruments and investment strategies that seek to deliver on both shareholder returns and sustainable development goals. It will cover trends and models including social and green finance, impact investing, blended finance, public private partnerships, microfinance and social impact bonds. We will draw on real-life case studies from the Global North and the Global South to examine their potential for contributing towards sustainable development and low-carbon transition objectives across different contexts.

#### Individual Research Project

This module enables you to undertake original research into a specific issue related to your MSc programme under the guidance \
of an academic supervisor. You will be supported to work independently to design and implement a complex project from start \

#### Environmental Data Acquisition and Analysis

This module will enable you to develop advanced skills for the acquisition, manipulation, analysis and presentation of environmental data sets. Lectures and practical sessions (including fieldwork, laboratory work and computer-based practicals) are used to provide training in data collection and recording techniques and analysis methods including statistical and geospatial analysis. Understanding is reinforced through problem-solving exercises. Emphasis is given to actionable data for environmental management, nature recovery and sustainability projects and communication of complex scientific information in concise and accessible formats.

#### Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services

Natural capital assets (water, soils, air, geology and all living things) and the ecosystem services we derive from them underpin sustainable socio-economic development and human wellbeing. This module provides conceptual and practical understanding of natural capital and ecosystem services. It explores their role in addressing societal changes through Nature-based Solutions that involve the protection, sustainable management and restoration of ecosystems. It will draw on real-world examples that may include but are not limited to: blue carbon, freshwater, estuarine and coastal ecosystem services, voluntary carbon markets, biodiversity uplift and net gain, pollution reduction, natural flood management, community resilience and cultural ecosystem services.

#### Environmental Restoration and Rewilding

This module provides the key knowledge and understanding to support the development of landscape restoration and rewilding strategies. It will explore the key concepts, principles and practice of restoration and rewilding from an environmental science perspective, drawing on different environmental contexts across freshwater, terrestrial, estuarine and coastal environments. Examples will emphasise the connectivity between ecosystem restoration, climate change mitigation and adaptation and pollution mitigation. It will explore national and international policy, legislative and economic drivers and challenges associated with monitoring and evaluation of restoration and rewilding projects.

#### Environmental Values and Sustainability Science

The module examines environmental values in the context of unprecedented human impacts on the planet. It critically analyses how sustainability sciences understand and address complex human-environment interactions. It provides in-depth understanding of how ethical values affect uses of, and contests over, a range of market and non-market practices of environmental valuation. Through case studies, lectures, and workshops, the module offers students advanced cross-disciplinary training at the intersection of science, values, and policies aimed at both equity and environmental sustainability.

### Compulsory/Core Elective modules

#### Overseas field trip: Conservation and Habitat Restoration

You will learn the importance of tropical rainforest conservation and in particular the role of habitat restoration in maintaining and improving ecosystem services. You will learn a range of methods for collecting data through field surveys, specifically in relation to ongoing habitat restoration. You will learn strategies for ecosystem-based restoration, how restoration can alleviate impacts of climate change and the biodiversity crisis, and how to address socio-economic challenges brought about by habitat restoration to local communities. You will be equipped with knowledge including how to identify restoration opportunities, how to carry out rapid site assessments, and strategies for mitigating any negative impacts of restoration. The field course will include talks from relevant researchers, stakeholders, and policy makers all of whom are involved with local restoration initiatives. Your activities will include group field exercises, group-based mini-projects and analysis as well as the presentation of resulting data, both through write-ups and oral presentations.

#### Nature-based Solutions in Practice

This module deepens understanding of the science and practical implementation of Nature-based Solutions and connects students with the sustainability sector practitioner/stakeholder community. The module explores how scientific advances and policy developments are translated into practice, and the challenges associated with this. Students engage with a range of practitioners and stakeholder groups including government organisations, environmental consultancies and charities to gain a broader perspective of Nature-based Solutions, develop a network of contacts and reflect on their knowledge and skills.

*You will **choose one of the elective modules**, Overseas field trip: Conservation and Habitat Restoration, **or** Nature-based Solutions in Practice.*

### Assessment

- 67%% Modules
- 33%% Research project

- Modules are assessed through a variety of coursework assignments, including essays, literature reviews, scientific and design reports, presentations, modelling exercises, annotated bibliographies, skills portfolios, and field notebooks
- You will complete an individual research project

### Research project

**Examples of recent research projects include:**

- Quantifying vegetation dynamics and carbon storage in rewilded landscapes.
- Assessing physical habitat condition in rivers and estuaries for Biodiversity Net Gain.
- Developing new methods for monitoring and assessing recovery and restoration success in terrestrial, freshwater or coastal ecosystems.
- Impacts of stressors, such as pollution, trawling, dredging and climate change, on coastal biodiversity, ecosystem functioning and ecosystem services.
- Responding to the intersecting risks of climate change and coastal pollution.

## Teaching

Teaching comprises a mixture of formal lectures, field trips, laboratory and computer practicals, small group seminars, workshops, and one-to-one supervision meetings.

If you choose to study part-time, the number of modules you take is reduced per semester. The full number of modules you need to complete the programme will be spread over two academic years.

In the 2024 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), 100% of our students agreed staff were good at explaining things and enthusiastic about what they were teaching. 93% of students agreed their research skills had developed during their course and 87% felt better prepared for a future career as a result of their course.

Find out more about the School of Geography’s inclusive approach to learning, co-created with our diverse student body, enhanced by our world-leading research.

[### Dr Isadora Cruxen

Senior Lecturer in Business Politics and Development

Isadora’s research centres on the political economy of sustainable development. She primarily focuses on natural resource governance and urban infrastructure provision in emerging markets, particularly in Latin America.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbm/staff/academic/profiles/cruxeni.html)

[### Professor Gemma Harvey

Professor of Physical Geography

Professor Harvey’s research addresses key research challenges in biogeomorphology to underpin sustainable environmental management and restoration. She has built strong links with organisations in the environment and water sector, including Environment Agency, National Trust and Thames21.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/geog/staff/academicstaff/profiles/harveyg.html)

[### Dr Tom Lawrence

Lecturer in Physical Geography and Geospatial Science

Dr Tom Lawerence's research focuses on fluvial, estuarine, and coastal systems and their response to changing conditions influenced by pollution, contamination, or climate-driven factors. He uses a combination of field and lab-based analysis tools, with large imaging datasets, pairing 'wet' geography with digital geography. He has developed approaches to observe, quantify, and analyse 3D pore spaces in muddy sediments, informing a deeper understanding of cohesive sediment behaviour.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/geog/staff/academicstaff/profiles/tlawrence.html)

[### Dr Jeremy Schmidt

Reader in Environmental Geography

Dr Jeremy Schmidt's research focuses on the social dimensions of land, water, and energy, with particular attention to the ethical and political dimensions of human impacts on the Earth system. He has a long-term research project focused on these issues in the Canadian province of Alberta, where he examines colonial histories of water policy, the formation of oil economies, and the role of geosciences in state legitimacy and Indigenous dispossession.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/geog/staff/academicstaff/profiles/jschmidt.html)

[### Professor Kate Spencer

Professor of Environmental Geochemistry; Deputy Dean for Research Impact

Professor Spencer is an environmental geochemist working with geomorphologists, hydrologists and ecologists to provide fundamental science to underpin management of fine sediment in estuaries and lowland rivers. She provides expert advice on sediment contamination to many environmental agencies.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/geog/staff/academicstaff/profiles/spencerk.html)

[### Professor Mark Trimmer

Professor of Biogeochemistry

Professor Mark Trimmer’s research focuses on understanding the biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus, in diverse environments from chalk streams to the deep oceans. Professor Trimmer’s research has revealed novel short-circuits in the nitrogen cycle, and has also shown how climate warming can alter cycling dynamics to increase greenhouse gas emissions.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/staff/marktrimmer.html)

[### Raymond David Ward

Reader in Environmental Science, Director of Resources and Infrastructure

Dr Ray Ward's research is focused on the impacts of global change on coastal ecosystems, particularly mangroves, saltmarshes and seagrasses, drawing on expertise in sediment geochemistry, ecology, and geoinformatics. He works with a range of organisations in the private and public sector, NGO’s and academia.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/geog/staff/academicstaff/profiles/rayw.html)

[### Professor Geraldene Wharton

Professor of Physical Geography

BSc Hons (Sheff) PhD (Soton)

Professor Wharton's research adopts an inter-disciplinary approach to study river forms and processes that can inform sensitive and sustainable management. Her expertise is in geomorphology and hydrology and involves work with ecologists and environmental engineers to study: how plants, water, and sediments interact in rivers; the characteristics of fine sediments in rivers, their dynamics, and environmental impacts; and the benefits of river restoration.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/geog/staff/academicstaff/profiles/whartong.html)

## Where you'll learn

### Facilities

[Find out more about our Laboratories](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/geog/laboratories/)

Geospatial analysis, remote sensing and environmental modelling software and computing facilities

Analysis of environmental samples including water and sediment chemistry

River Laboratory incorporating sediment transport demonstration channel, river simulator and digital camera equipment and software to capture river morphology in 3D

Use dedicated Masters study and computing spaces within the School of Geography

Access an unparalleled range of learning resources, special collections, and world-leading libraries within QMUL and the University of London.

### Campus

Teaching is based at Queen Mary’s [Mile End campus](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/about/howtofindus/mileend/), one of the largest self-contained residential campuses in the capital. Our location in the heart of London’s East End offers a rich cultural and natural environment.

Queen Mary has invested £105m in new facilities in recent years to offer our students an exceptional learning environment. Recent developments include the £39m Graduate Centre, providing 7,700 square metres of learning and teaching space.

The campus is 15 minutes by tube from central London, where you will have access to many of the University of London’s other facilities, such as Senate House.

### About the School

#### School of Society and Environment

At Queen Mary’s School of Society and Environment, we explore the big questions shaping our world - past, present, and future. From medieval Europe to modern America, from global environmental change to the politics of the Middle East, our programmes blend rigorous scholarship with real-world impact.

Our academics are among the world’s leading researchers, and our departments consistently rank among the best in their fields (QS World University Rankings; Research Excellence Framework). Students also rate our teaching highly (National Student Survey), recognising our commitment to an engaging, high-quality learning experience.

Located in London, home to Parliament, political think tanks, cultural institutions and global businesses, we offer excellent opportunities to collaborate with local, national, and international partners. Here, you’ll apply your learning beyond the classroom, gain hands-on experience, and join a diverse, inclusive community that will challenge your perspective and equip you with the skills to make a difference.

You’ll also have access to the Mile End Institute, a major policy hub at Queen Mary that connects policymakers, academics, and local communities to address pressing national issues.

## Career paths

Graduates will be well-prepared for a range of impactful careers in the rapidly growing sustainability sector. The course equips students with interdisciplinary expertise that is highly valued across public, private, and third-sector organisations working at the intersection of environment, finance, and policy.

Potential career paths include the following roles:

- Sustainability consultant
- Environmental policy advisor
- Natural capital or biodiversity analyst
- ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) specialist
- Sustainable investment strategist.

You may work with environmental consultancies, government agencies, conservation NGOs, international development organisations, or businesses integrating sustainability into their operations. The strong emphasis on real-world application, networking with industry professionals, and experience gained through research collaborations also provides an excellent foundation for those wishing to pursue PhD research or academic careers in sustainability and environmental science.

Discover what our recent students have done after their course to help you to maximise your potential and achieve your ambitions.

Queen Mary Careers and Enterprise offers a range of tailored support and resources for current students and recent graduates, from refining your CV and exploring your options to finding part-time roles, work experience, and graduate opportunities.

## Fees and funding

### Full-time study

September 2026 | 1 year

- Home: £13,250
- Overseas: £29,950\
  [EU/EEA/Swiss students](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/brexit/student-faqs/)

#### Unconditional deposit

Home: Not applicable\

Overseas: £2000\
[Information about deposits](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/tuitionfees/deposits/)

### Part-time study

September 2026 | 2 years

- Home: £6,650
- Overseas: £15,000\
  [EU/EEA/Swiss students](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/brexit/student-faqs/)

The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our [tuition fees](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/tuitionfees/) page.

#### Unconditional deposit

Home: Not applicable\

Overseas: £2000\
[Information about deposits](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/tuitionfees/deposits/)

Queen Mary alumni can get a £1000, 10% or 20% discount on their fees depending on the programme of study. Find out more about the [Alumni Loyalty Awards](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/scholarships/items/queen-mary-alumni-loyalty-award.html)

### Funding

There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.

- [Scholarships and bursaries](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/funding_masters/)
- [Postgraduate loans (UK students)](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/scholarships/postgraduate-loans/)
- [Country-specific](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/countries/) scholarships for international students

Our [Advice and Counselling](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/welfare/) service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:

- [Advice for UK and EU students](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/welfare/money-and-practical-advice/)
- [Advice for international students](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/welfare/visas-international-advice/)

## Entry requirements

### UK

#### Degree requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level 
in a relevant subject.

Find out more about [how to apply](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/applyfortaughtprogrammes/) for our postgraduate taught courses.

### International

Country of QualificationSelect a countryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAngolaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaChileChinaColombiaCongo, Dem. Rep. ofCongo, Rep. ofCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiFinlandFranceGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGrenadaGuatemalaGuineaGuyanaHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsraelItalyCote D’ivoire (Ivory Coast)JamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacauMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMauritiusMexicoMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNigeriaNorwayOmanPakistanPalestine, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSpainSri LankaSudanSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkish Republic of Northern CyprusTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanVenezuelaVietnamYemenZambiaZimbabwe

**Afghanistan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Master Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0 \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70%; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Albania**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8 out of 10
\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7 out of 10

**Algeria**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licence; Diplome de [subject area]; Diplome d'Etudes Superieures; Diplome de Docteur end Pharmacie; or Diplome de Docteur en Medecine from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Angola**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grau de Licenciado/a (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 17 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 15 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 13 out of 20

**Argentina**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo/ Grado de Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6.5 out of 10

**Armenia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 87 out of 100\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75 out of 100\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 61 out of 100

**Australia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) or Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** High Distinction; or First Class with Honours \
**UK 2:1 degree:** Distinction; or Upper Second Class with Honours \
**UK 2:2 degree:** Credit; or Lower Second Class with Honours

**Austria**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 1.5 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 2.5 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5.0

The above relates to grading scale where 1 is the highest and 5 is the lowest.

**Azerbaijan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.
\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90%; or GPA 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%; or GPA 4 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70%; or GPA 3.5 out of 5

**Bahamas**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class Honours\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours

**Bahrain**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or 90 out of 100\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or 80 out of 100\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.3 out of 4.0; or 74 out of 100

**Bangladesh**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.2 to 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 to 3.3 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.3 to 2.7 out of 4.0

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.  For some institutions/degrees we will ask for different grades to above, so this is only a guide.

**Barbados**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from the University of West Indies, Cave Hill or Barbados Community College. \
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours\*; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\*\*\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class Honours\*; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\*\*\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours\*; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0\*\*

\*relates to: the University of West Indies, Cave Hill.

\*\*relates to: Barbados Community College.

**Belarus**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9 out of 10; or 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7 out of 10; or 4 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 5 out of 10; or 3.5 out of 5

**Belgium**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution. \
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80% or 16/20\*; or 78%\*\*\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70% or 14/20\*; or 72%\*\*\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60% or 12/20\*; or 65%\*\*

\*Flanders (Dutch-speaking)/ Wallonia (French-speaking)\
\*\*German-speaking

**Belize**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours \
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class Honours \
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours

**Benin**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Maitrise or Masters from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Bolivia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Bachiller Universitario or Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85%\* or 80%\*\*\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75%\* or 70%\*\*\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65%\* or 60%\*\*

\*relates to: Titulo de Bachiller Universitario

\*\*relates to: Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area]

**Bosnia and Herzegovina**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7.5 out of 10

**Botswana**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 5 years) or Master Degree from the University of Botswana.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%

**Brazil**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Título de Bacharel / Título de [subject area] or Título de Licenciado/a (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8.25 out of 10 \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.5 out of 10 \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6.5 out of 10

The above grades assumes that the grading scale has a pass mark of 5.

**Brunei**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours \
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class Honours \
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours

**Bulgaria**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 5.75 out of 6.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4.75 out of 6.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 4.0 out of 6.0

**Burundi**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85%; or 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75%; or 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%; or 12 out of 20

**Cambodia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%; or GPA 3.5 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%; or GPA 2.35 out of 4.0

**Cameroon**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree; Licence; Diplome d'Etudes Superieures de Commerce; Diplome d'Ingenieur de Conception/ Travaux; Doctorat en Medecine/ Pharmacie; or Maitrise or Master 1 from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20; or GPA 3.6 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Canada**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.6 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.2 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Chile**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grado de Licenciado en [subject area] or Titulo (Professional) de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 6.5 out of 7\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 5.5 out of 7\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 5 out of 7

**China**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85 to 95% \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70 to 80%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65 to 75%

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

**Colombia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado en [subject area] or Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.60 out of 5.00\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4.00 out of 5.00\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.50 out of 5.00

**Congo, Dem. Rep. of**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies or Diplome d'Etudes Speciales from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20; or 90%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20; or 80%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20; or 70%

**Congo, Rep. of**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Etudes Superieures or Maitrise from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Costa Rica**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachiller or Licenciado from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7.5 out of 10

**Croatia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma of Higher Education Level VII/1 (Diploma - Visoko obrazovanje) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.5 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3 out of 5

**Cuba**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Arquitecto/ Doctor/ Ingeniero from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5

**Cyprus**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8 out of 10; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6.0 out of 10; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Czech Republic**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 1.2 out of 4\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 1.5 out of 4\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 2.5 out of 4

The above relates to grading scale where 1 is the highest and 4 is the lowest.

**Denmark**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 12 out of 12 (2007 onwards); or 11 out of 13 (before 2007)\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7 out of 12 (2007 onwards); or 8 out of 13 (before 2007)\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 4 out of 12 (2007 onwards); or 7 out of 13 (before 2007)

**Dominican Republic**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 95/100\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 85/100\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 78/100

**Ecuador**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90%; or 9/10; or 19/20; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%; or 8/10; or 18/20; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70%; or 7/10; or 14/20; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Egypt**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65%; or GPA 2.5 out of 4

**El Salvador**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 5 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6.5 out of 10

**Eritrea**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Estonia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree; University Specialist's Diploma; or Professional Higher Education Diploma from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.5 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 3.5 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 2 out of 5

The above grades assumes that 1 is the pass mark.

**Eswatini**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%

**Ethiopia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0 \
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Fiji**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from one of the following institutions: Fiji National University, the University of Fiji, or the University of South Pacific, Fiji.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 4.0 out of 5.0\*; or overall grade A with High Distinction pass\*\*; or GPA 4.0 out of 4.5\*\*\*\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.33 out of 5.0\*; or overall grade B with Credit pass\*\*; or GPA 3.5 out of 4.5\*\*\*\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.33 out of 5.0\*; or overall grade S (Satisfactory)\*\*; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.5\*\*\*

\*relates to Fiji National University

\*\*relate to the University of Fiji

\*\*\*relates to the University of South Pacific, Fiji

**Finland**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree/ Kandidaatti/ Kandidat (minimum 180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution; or Bachelor degree (Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto/ Yrkeshögskoleexamen) from a recognised University of Applied Sciences.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.5 out of 5; or 2.8 out of 3\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 3.5 out of 5; or 2 out of 3\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 2.5 out of 5; or 1.4 out of 3

**France**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licence; Grade de Licence; Diplome d'Ingenieur; or Maitrise from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 12 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 11 out of 20

**Gambia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%; or GPA 4.0 out of 4.3\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 67%; or GPA 3.3 out of 4.3\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%; or GPA 2.7 out of 4.3

**Georgia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution. \
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 91 out of 100; or 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 81 out of 100; or 4 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 71 out of 100; or 3.5 out of 5

**Germany**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 1.5 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 2.5 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5.0

The above relates to grading scale where 1 is the highest and 5 is the lowest.

**Ghana**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Second Class (Upper Division)\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Second Class (Lower Division)

**Greece**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Degrees from recognised selected institutions in the University sector or Degrees (awarded after 2003) from recognised Technological Educational Institutes.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8 out of 10\*; or 9 out of 10\*\*\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7 out of 10\*; or 7.5 out of 10\*\*\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6 out of 10\*; or 6.8 out of 10\*\*

\*Relates to degrees from the University Sector.\
\*\*Relates to degrees from Technological Educational Institutes.

**Grenada**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class Honours \
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours

**Guatemala**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70%

The above grades assumes that the pass mark is 61% or less.

**Guinea**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Master; Maitrise; Diplome d'Etudes Superieures; or Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Guyana**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Graduate Diploma (Postgraduate) or Masters degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Honduras**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/a / Grado Academico de Licenciatura (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90%; or 4.7 out of 5; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%; or 4.0 out of 5; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70%; or 3.5 out of 5; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Hong Kong**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class Honours\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours

**Hungary**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree (Alapfokozat) or University Diploma (Egyetemi Oklevel) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.75 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4 out of 5 \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5

**Iceland**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree (Baccalaureus or Bakkalarprof) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8.25 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.25 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6.5 out of 10

**India**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 75% to 80%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 60% to 70%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 50% to 60%

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.  For some institutions/degrees we will ask for different grades to above, so this is only a guide.  

For India, offers may be made on the GPA scale.

We do not consider the Bachelor of Vocation (B. Voc.) for Masters entry.

**Indonesia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Sarjna I (S1) Bachelor Degree or Diploma IV (D4) (minimum 4 years) from selected degree programmes and institutions. \
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.6 to 3.8 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 to 3.2 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.67 to 2.8 out of 4.0

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from and the degree that you study.

**Iran**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 17.5 to 18.5 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 15 to 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 13.5 to 14 out of 20

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

**Iraq**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85 out of 100\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75 out of 100\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60 out of 100

**Ireland**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Honours Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Second Class Honours Grade I\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Second Class Honours Grade II

**Israel**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65%

**Italy**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Laurea (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 110 out of 110 \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 105 out of 110\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 94 out of 110

**Cote D’ivoire (Ivory Coast)**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Ingenieur; Doctorat en Medicine; Maitrise; Master; Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies; or Diplome d'Etudes Superieures Specialisees from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Jamaica**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies (UWI) or a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or First Class Honours from the UWI\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or Upper Second Class Honours from the UWI\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or Lower Second Class Honours from the UWI

**Japan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** S overall\* or A overall\*\*; or 90%; or GPA 3.70 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:1 degree:** A overall\* or B overall\*\*; or 80%; or GPA 3.00 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:2 degree:** B overall\* or C overall\*\*; or 70%; or GPA 2.3 out of 4.00

\*Overall mark is from the grading scale: S, A, B, C (S is highest mark)\
\*\*Overall mark is from the grading scale: A, B, C, D (A is highest mark)

**Jordan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85%; or GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75%; or GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70%; or GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0

**Kazakhstan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 3.8 out of 4.0/4.33; or 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 3.33 out of 4.0/4.33; or 4.0 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 2.67 out of 4.0/4.33; or 3.5 out of 5

**Kenya**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours; or GPA 3.6 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Second Class Honours Upper Division; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Second Class Honours Lower Division; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Kosovo**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7.5 out of 10

**Kuwait**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.67 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.67 out of 4.0

**Kyrgyzstan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.7 out of 5; or GPA 3.7 out of 4\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4.0 out of 5; or GPA 3.0 out of 4 \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5; or GPA 2.4 out of 4

**Laos**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Latvia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (awarded after 2002) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6 out of 10

**Lebanon**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree; Licence; or Maitrise from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90% or Grade A; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or 16 out of 20 (French system)\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80% or Grade B; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or 13 out of 20 (French system)\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70% or Grade C; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0; or 12 out of 20 (French system)

**Lesotho**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree (minimum 5 years total HE study); Masters Degree or Postgraduate Diploma from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%

**Liberia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90% or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Libya**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85%; or 3.7 out of 4.0 GPA \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75%; or 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65%; or 2.6 out of 4.0 GPA

**Liechtenstein**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 5.6 out of 6.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 5.0 out of 6.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 4.4 out of 6.0

**Lithuania**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7 out of 10

**Luxembourg**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Macau**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Licenciatura) (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Macedonia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diploma of Completed Higher Education - Level VII/1 or Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7 out of 10

**Madagascar**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Maîtrise; Diplome d'Ingenieur; Diplôme d'Etat de Docteur en Médecine; Diplôme d’Etat de Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire; Diplôme d'Études Approfondies; Diplôme de Magistère (Première Partie) – also known as Master 1; or Diplôme de Master – also known as Master 2 from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Malawi**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80% or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Malaysia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** Class 1; or 3.7 out of 4.0 CGPA\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Class 2 division 1; or 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPA\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Class 2 division 2; or 2.6 out of 4.0 CGPA

**Maldives**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (awarded from 2000) from the Maldives National University.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Malta**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution. \
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours; or Category I\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class Honours; or Category IIA\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours; or Category IIB

**Mauritius**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** Class I; or 70%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Class II division I; or 60%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Class II division II; or 50%

Offer conditions will vary depending on the grading scale used by your institution.

**Mexico**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo (Profesional) de [subject area] from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.0 to 9.5 out of 10 \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8.0 to 8.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7.0 to 7.5 out of 10

Offer conditions will vary depending on the grading scale your institution uses.

**Moldova**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Diploma de Licenta) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6.5 out of 10

**Monaco**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Mongolia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.6 out of 4.0; or 90%; or grade A\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.2 out of 4.0; or 80%; or grade B\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.8 out of 4.0; or 70%; or grade C

**Montenegro**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diploma of Completed Academic Undergraduate Studies; Diploma of Professional Undergraduate Studies; or Advanced Diploma of Higher Education from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8.5 out of 10 \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7 out of 10

**Morocco**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Ecoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion; Diplome de Docteur Veterinaire; Doctorat en Medecine; Docteur en Medecine Dentaire; Licence; Diplome d'Inegeniuer d'Etat; Diplome de Doctorat en Pharmacie; or Maitrise from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 13 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 11 out of 20

**Mozambique**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grau de Licenciado (minimum 4 years) or Grau de Mestre from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Myanmar**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80% or GPA of 4.7 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70% or GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60% or GPA of 3.5 out of 5.0

**Namibia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree or Professional Bachelor Degree (NQF level 8 qualifications) - these to be awarded after 2008 from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%

**Nepal**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 65%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 55%; or GPA of 2.4 out of 4.0

Bachelor in Nursing Science are not considered equivalent to UK Bachelor degrees.

**Netherlands**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6 out of 10

**New Zealand**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) or Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** A-\*; or First Class Honours\*\*\
**UK 2:1 degree:** B\*; or Second Class (Division 1) Honours\*\*\
**UK 2:2 degree:** C+\*; or Second Class (Division 2) Honours\*\*

\*from a Bachelor degree \
\*\*from a Bachelor Honours degree

**Nigeria**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 4.50 out of 5.00; or GPA 6.0 out of 7.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.50 out of 5.00; or GPA 4.6 out of 7.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.80 out of 5.00; or GPA 3.0 out of 7.0

**Norway**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** Overall B grade with at least 75 ECTS (of 180 ECTS min overall) at grade A or above.\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Overall B grade \
**UK 2:2 degree:** Overall C grade

**Oman**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Pakistan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.0 to 3.8 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 2.6 to 3.6 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.0 to 3.0 out of 4.0

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.  For some institutions/degrees we will ask for different grades to above, so this is only a guide.

**Palestine, State of**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90% or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Panama**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 91%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 81%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 71%

**Papua New Guinea**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** Class I \
**UK 2:1 degree:** Class II, division A\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Class II, division B

**Paraguay**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado / Titulo de [professional title] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out fo 5

**Peru**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grado Academico de Bachiller or Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo (Professional) de [subject area] from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 17 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Philippines**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions or Juris Doctor; Bachelor of Laws; Doctor of Medicine; Doctor of Dentistry/ Optometry/ Veterinary Medicine; or Masters Degree from recognised institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 3.6 out of 4.0; or 94%; or 1.25 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 3.0 out of 4.0; or 86%; or 1.75 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 2.5 out of 4.0; or 80%; or 2.5 out of 5

The above 'out of 5' scale assumes 1 is highest mark and 3 is the pass mark.

**Poland**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licencjat or Inzynier (minimum 3 years) - these must be awarded after 2001 from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.8 out of 5.0 \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4.5 out of 5.0 \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.8 out of 5.0

The above grades are based on the 2 to 5 scale, where 3 is the pass mark and 5 is the highest mark.

**Portugal**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado (minimum 180 ECTS credits) or Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Puerto Rico**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90/100 or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80/100 or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70/100 or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Qatar**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or GPA 4.4 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or GPA 3.6 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or GPA 2.8 out of 5.0

**Romania**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.75 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8.0 out of 10 \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7.0 out of 10

**Russia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4.0 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5

**Rwanda**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85%; or 17 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70%; or 15 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%; or 13 out of 20

**Saudi Arabia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 4.75 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.75 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.75 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 5.0; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Senegal**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Maîtrise; Master II; Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA); Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Specialisées (DESS); Diplôme d'État de Docteur en Médecine; Diplôme d'Ingénieur; Diplôme de Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire; or Diplôme de Pharmacien from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16/20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14/20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12/20

**Serbia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma of Higher Education from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7 out of 10

**Sierra Leone**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Honours) or a Masters degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class honours; or GPA 4.7 out of 5; or GPA 3.75 out of 4\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class honours; or GPA 4 out of 5; or GPA 3.25 out of 4\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours; or GPA 3.4 out of 5; or GPA 2.75 out of 4

**Singapore**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) or Bachelor Honours degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 4.3 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.6 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.8 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 3.3 out of 5.0; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Slovakia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 93%; or 1 overall (on 1 to 4 scale, where 1 is highest mark)\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 86%; or 1.5 overall (on 1 to 4 scale, where 1 is highest mark) \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 72%; or 2.5 overall (on 1 to 4 scale, where 1 is highest mark)

**Slovenia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Univerzitetni Diplomant (180 ECTS credits) (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7 out of 10

**Somalia**\
Bachelor degrees from Somalia are not considered for direct entry to our postgraduate taught programmes. Holders of Bachelor degrees from Somali National University can be considered for our Pre-Masters programmes on a case by case basis.\

**South Africa**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: NQF Level 8 qualifications such as Bachelor Honours degrees or Professional Bachelor degrees from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 75%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%

**South Korea**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 4.2 out of 4.5; or GPA 4.0 out of 4.3; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.5 out of 4.5; or GPA 3.3 out of 4.3; or GPA 3.2 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.5; or GPA 2.8 out of 4.3; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Spain**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo Universitario Oficial de Graduado en [subject area] (Grado) or Titulo Universitario Oficial de Licenciado en [subject area] (Licenciatura) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8.0 out of 10; or 2.5 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.0 out of 10; or 2.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6.0 out of 10; or 1.5 out of 4.0

**Sri Lanka**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Special or Honours) or Bachelor Degree (Professional) (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.5 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Sudan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution or Bachelor degree in one of the following Professional subjects: Architecture; Dentistry; Engineering; Medicine/Surgery from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 65%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%

**Sweden**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Kandidatexamen) or Professional Bachelor Degree (Yrkesexamenfrom) (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** Overall B grade with at least 75 ECTS at grade A or above (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 65% of credits graded at VG overall\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Overall B grade (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 50% of credits graded at VG overall\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Overall C grade (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 20% of credits graded at VG overall.

**Switzerland**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 5.5 out of 6; or 9 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 5 out of 6; or 8 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 4.25 out of 6; or 7 out of 10

**Syria**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65%

**Taiwan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85 to 90% \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70 to 75% \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65%

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

**Tajikistan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Specialist Diploma or Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4.0 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5

**Tanzania**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 4.4 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.5 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.7 out of 5.0

**Thailand**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.40 to 3.60 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.00 to 3.20 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.40 to 2.60 out of 4.00

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

**Trinidad and Tobago**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or First Class Honours from the University of West Indies\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or Upper Second Class Honours from the University of West Indies\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or Lower Second Class Honours from the University of West Indies

**Tunisia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licence; Diplome National d'Architecture; Maitrise; Diplome National d'Ingeniuer; or Doctorat en Medecine / Veterinaire from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 13 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 11 out of 20

**Turkey**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.40 to 3.60 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 2.80 to 3.00 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.30 to 2.50 out of 4.00

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

**Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.60 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.00 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.50 out of 4.00

**Turkmenistan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Diploma of Higher Education (awarded after 2007) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4.0 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5

**Turks and Caicos Islands**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (accredited by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or 80%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.3 out of 4.0; or 75%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.7 out of 4.0; or 65%

**Uganda**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 4.4 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 4.0 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 5.0

**Ukraine**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 10 out of 12; or 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8 out of 12; or 4.0 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6 out of 12; or 3.5 out of 5

**United Arab Emirates**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**United States of America**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.2 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Uruguay**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 10 to 11 out of 12\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7 to 9 out of 12\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6 to 7 out of 12

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

**Uzbekistan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90%; or 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%; or 4.0 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 71%; or 3.5 out of 5

**Venezuela**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 81%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 71%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 61%

Non-percentage grading scales, for example scales out of 20, 10, 9 or 5, will have different requirements.

**Vietnam**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.4 out of 4\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.0 out of 4\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 5.7 out of 10; or GPA 2.4 out of 4

**Yemen**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters (Majister) degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65%

Bachelor Degrees from Lebanese International University (in Yemen) can be considered for entry to postgraduate taught programmes - please see Lebanon for guidance on grade requirements for this.

**Zambia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 75%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 65%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 55%; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Zimbabwe**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) or Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 75%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 65%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%

### English language requirements

The English language requirements for our programmes are indicated by English bands, and therefore the specific test and score acceptable is based on the band assigned to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administered. Note that for some academic departments there are programmes with non-standard English language requirements.

The English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate taught and research programmes in the School of Geography falls within the following English band:

**Band 4:** IELTS (Academic) minimum score 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking

We accept a range of English tests and qualifications categorised in our English bands for you to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency. See [all accepted English tests](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/accepted-english-language-tests-and-qualifications/) that we deem equivalent to these IELTS scores.

### Visas and immigration

Find out how to apply for a [student visa](https://www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/international/).

### Contact

### [Postgraduate Admissions](mailto:pgtadmissions@qmul.ac.uk)

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