Linguistics MA
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Part of: Linguistics
On this flexible programme, you will study in the UK's top department for linguistic research. You can select a pathway that suits your research and career plans. Our Linguistics MA also has a Research Practicum option, where you can take a placement with one of our staff.
- Study in the UK's top-ranked linguistics department (RAE 2008, REF 2014)
- Choose from four specialist pathways: Conversion, General, Specialisation in Sociolinguistics or Specialisation in Formal Linguistics
- Research placement option
- Bursaries of £5,000 available from the Philological Society
- Gain an excellent grounding in research methods and skills
Study options
Starting in : September 2026
Location : Mile End
Fees : Home: £13,250\ Overseas: £27,250\ EU/EEA/Swiss students
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Starting in : September 2026
Location : Mile End
Fees : Home: £6,650\ Overseas: £13,650\ EU/EEA/Swiss students\
Apply nowRegister your interest
What you'll study
Depending on your background and research aims, you can choose from one of four pathways:
- The Conversion pathway is designed to offer postgraduate level training in the core subject areas of linguistics, at a pace that is tailored to students who have little or no prior background in this field
- The General pathway is designed to offer students postgraduate level training across the areas of Formal and Sociolinguistics, and to explore the exciting interactions between the two
- The Specialisation in Formal Linguistics is designed to offer students postgraduate level training in the area of Formal Linguistics
- The Specialisation in Sociolinguistics is designed to offer students postgraduate level training in the area of Sociolinguistics
You’ll gain practical experience in conducting linguistics research. In addition to your dissertation, you can work as a research assistant on one of our research projects.
Along with the wide range of elective modules offered on each pathway, you can choose up to two undergraduate linguistics modules. You can take any combination of options if you can make a convincing academic case for your choices.
Additional costs
You might incur travel costs for the Research Practicum module as it may involve visits to other institutions.
Structure
Conversion Pathway
- Six compulsory modules
- Two elective modules
- Compulsory 10,000-word dissertation
- Optional courses offered by the Queen Mary/King's College London ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (quantitative methods and qualitative methods), enhanced with additional linguistics-specific workshops
General Pathway
- Four compulsory modules
- Four elective modules
- Compulsory 10,000-word dissertation
- Optional courses offered by the Queen Mary/King's College London ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (quantitative methods and qualitative methods), enhanced with additional linguistics-specific workshops
Sociolinguistics Pathway
- Four compulsory modules
- Four elective modules
- Compulsory 10,000-word dissertation
- Optional courses offered by the Queen Mary/King's College London ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (quantitative methods and qualitative methods), enhanced with additional linguistics-specific workshops
Formal Linguistics Pathway
- Five compulsory modules
- Three elective modules
- Compulsory 10,000-word dissertation
- Optional courses offered by the Queen Mary/King's College London ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (quantitative methods and qualitative methods), enhanced with additional linguistics-specific workshops
Elective Modules Include:
- Sociophonetics
- Morpheme to Meaning
- Programming for the Humanities
- Analysing language datasets
- Research Practicum
- Health Communication
- Sex Gender and Language
- Unfamiliar Languages
- Language, media and multimodality
- Neurodiversity in Language Development and Cognition
- Ethnography of Communication
- Applying linguistics in the real world
Further information on modules can be found in the module directory
Compulsory/Core modules
Dissertation in Linguistics
During this module, students (in coordination with a supervisor) will select a topic for advanced study; collect and analyze data to adequately address the chosen topic; and write a 15,000 word dissertation. Through the dissertation, students will synthesize various aspects of the knowledge they will have obtained through the degree and demonstrate their ability to conduct and present high quality original research.
Compulsory/Core Elective modules
Dissertation Proseminar
Research at postgraduate level places special demands on the developing researcher, for which appropriate training is needed. The two primary goals of this module are to prepare students for the practical challenges of postgraduate research (including the development of a research question/agenda, advanced library research, ethics and practical dimensions of research collection, outlining and writing a dissertation, abstract-writing, oral presentation, and other related skills) and to initiate students into specialised research in their chosen dissertation area. The first part of the module (before reading week) will cover core, generic postgraduate training for all students on the MA, taught through group sessions. The second part of the module (after reading week) will require students to apply this knowledge (as well as knowledge from core modules in Semester 1) to their chosen area of research by pursuing independent reading and research towards their potential dissertation topics (to be completed during the summer term), taught through individual meetings with supervisors.
From Morpheme to Meaning
Current generative theory has developed a model of the interaction between structure, morphological form, and meaning which takes the syntax to provide the central system with which morphophonology and semantics interface. This idea has been mainly developed in primary technical literature by Chomsky, Marantz, Borer, Kayne, Cinque, Ramchand, Adger and others. The module systematically develops an understanding of what this architecture for language implies for analyses of crucial phenomena: clause and nominal structure, predication, syntactic dependencies, language variation, through a critical exploration of the relevant literature. It also develops students' skills of syntactic argumentation, and the presentation of these arguments to professional audiences.
Trends in Linguistic Research
Each week, students in this module will read one paper by a member of staff (along with, optionally, a related text in that subfield) and prepare questions about the research described in those papers. The member of staff will attend that week's class meeting, and engage in discussion of their research goals, results and methods with students. Students will be expected to participate in developing further research questions and novel methodological solutions pertinent to the sub-discipline being focused on in a given week. Students will gain an appreciation for the full range of research topics and methods that staff are expert in, and have a unique opportunity to engage in high level, in-depth discussions of world renowned, cutting edge research with the researchers who have done this research. Students will write several short 500 word response papers and will develop one of these into a longer piece of work.
Introduction to Syntax
This module provides an introduction to one of the core sub-fields of linguistics. How is it that the grammar of any given language can produce an infinite array of sentences? Syntax is concerned with describing the system that underlies our knowledge of grammatical structure. You will be introduced step-by-step to the tools of syntactic analysis, and will learn to apply that knowledge through problem solving exercises, working with data from a variety of well-known and unfamiliar languages The module is suitable for MA students without substantial prior background in Linguistics, or for those who want to branch out into a new sub-field.
Introduction to Sociolinguistics
This module provide an introduction to sociolinguistics - a major sub-field of Linguistics that examines language in its social context. The module introduces students to how the patterns of everyday language use around us, ones that we usually take for granted, tell us a lot about social structure, interpersonal dynamics, identity and social meaning. The aim is to demonstrate how language-in-use can be studied systematically, and to show how the use of English and other languages in particular speech situations, activities, and public discourse, enrich our understanding both of human language and human social behaviour.
Formal Linguistics: theory and analysis
This module introduces students to the central theoretical and empirical domains of linguistics (form, structure, meaning) in an integrated way, as well as to issues at the interface between these. It introduces current theoretical models of these areas and their interactions in a way that allows students to use theoretical tools to analyse data from different languages.
Sociolinguistic Theory and Methods
This module reviews the major 'lineages' of thinking in sociolinguistics over the past half century, covering theories that have formed the foundation of both quantitative and qualitative approaches. It will require students to read classic texts from early sociolinguistic theory and trace the developments of the field. It also provides students with an advanced overview of both qualitative and quantitative research methods in sociolinguistics. Students will learn how different methodologies complement different theoretical approaches and how to implement them to answer research questions.
Elective modules
Assessment
- 67% Modules
- 33% Dissertation
You will be assessed by a wide variety of methods, including poster presentations, technical exercises, critiques of theoretical and methodological proposals in the literature, research and lab reports, essays and extended written analyses.
Dissertation
You will also be assessed on a supervised 10,000-word dissertation. Recent dissertation subjects include:
- (Ethno)metapragmatic stereotypes in swearing
- Language variation and change in Gibraltar: an intergenerational study
- Linguistic Variation in the American Legal Process: A Pilot Study on Implicit Linguistic Bias
- Fijian possession
Teaching
You will be taught in lectures and small group seminars. The seminars are designed to generate discussion and may involve presentations, group exercises, fieldwork, data analysis and lab work.
You'll also need to spend a significant amount of time in independent learning and research, especially as coursework deadlines approach.
We want you to get the best from your studies, so you'll be paired with your own Academic Adviser, who'll support you academically and pastorally.
We have a range of academic expertise in the Department, and you teaching staff may vary.
If you have any queries about our MA in Linguistics, please contact Prof. Linnaea Stockall, MA Porgramme Convenor l.stockall@qmul.ac.uk
[### Professor David Adger
Professor of Linguistics
PhD (Edinburgh)
Professor Adger is interested in syntax, the way that human languages put words (and bits of words) together to create new structures with new meanings.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/arts/people/academic-and-research-staff/linguistics/adger.html)
[### Colleen Cotter
Professor in Media Linguistics
PhD (Berkeley)
Colleen Cotter's research interests include; Sociolinguistics, Discourse analysis, Ethnography of communication, News media language, Endangered and lesser-used languages, Irish (Gaelic), Language and culture, Language and identity, Public/written discourse, Language planning and policy, Technology](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/arts/people/academic-and-research-staff/linguistics/cotter.html)
[### Sophie Holmes-Elliott
Senior Lecturer in Sociolinguistics and Director of Postgraduate Research
PhD (Glasgow)
Sophie Holmes-Elliott is a Sociolinguist focussing on the on the quantitative analysis of linguistic variation and change. Sophie is especially interested in the relationship between children and language variation - both their acquisition of systemic variability, and their role in the propagation of change.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/arts/people/academic-and-research-staff/linguistics/holmes-elliott.html)
[### Luisa Marti
Reader in Linguistics
PhD (UConn)
Luisa Marti is a theoretical linguist with a specialization in semantics and its interfaces with morpho-syntax and pragmatics. Luisa's work investigates issues such as the syntax and semantics of grammatical number and of numerals, the semantics and pragmatics of definiteness and specificity, the nature of natural language quantification, the relationship between the morphology of quantifiers and the possible meanings they can express, and the representation of implicit content in the syntax of natural languages.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/arts/people/academic-and-research-staff/linguistics/marti.html)
[### Kathleen McCarthy
Reader in Child Language Acquisition
PhD (UCL)
Kathleen McCarthy's research explores the relationship between children’s environment and their early language development and educational outcomes.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/arts/people/academic-and-research-staff/linguistics/mccarthy.html)
[### Hazel Pearson
Reader in Formal Semantics
PhD (Harvard)
Hazel Pearson's research focuses on formal semantics and its interfaces, and draws on both English and cross-linguistic data.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/arts/people/academic-and-research-staff/linguistics/pearson.html)
[### Professor Linnaea Stockall
Professor of Linguistics and Cognitive Neuroscience
PhD (MIT)
Professor Stockall's work focuses on the earliest stages of linguistic information extraction and processing involved in the retrieval of individual words and parts of words, and in the combination of those pieces to form complex utterances.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/arts/people/academic-and-research-staff/linguistics/linnaea.html)
Where you'll learn
Facilities
- Our new Graduate Centre: purpose-built study spaces and a roof-top common room with a terrace
- We have recently opened up world-class facilities in the Phonetics Lab, Acquisition Lab and The Morphemes and Meaning Lab – these facilities are available for your research
- Access to Queen Mary's comprehensive libraries, including the Postgraduate Reading Room
- Access to the superb collections at Senate House Library, University of London
Campus
Our location in the heart of London’s East End offers an exciting, incredibly rich and diverse cultural environment for linguistics research – more than 110 languages are spoken in our local borough.
As Queen Mary is on the Central Line, you are also only minutes away from many of the University of London’s other libraries, such as those of the British Film Institute, the Warburg and Courtauld Institutes or the social sciences library at the LSE, which will provide additional breadth to your studies. The incomparable resources of the British Library are close at hand, while London's cultural resources add richness to research in our specialist fields.
About the School
School of the Arts
The School of the Arts combines innovation, discovery and excellence in education and research in Drama, Film, Modern Languages, English & Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, Linguistics and Liberal Arts. We rank in the top 100 worldwide for Arts and Humanities (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
With our commitment to social justice, inclusivity and social mobility, our collaborations with external organisations, prominent writers and performers, and our facilities that support both academic and practice-based learning, an education in the School of the Arts equips our students with critical thinking and practical skills, unleashes their imagination and enables them to reach the levels of excellence needed in today’s industries.
We regularly host prominent writers and performers and collaborate with leading organisations such as the V&A, the Barbican, the Live Art Development Agency and Shakespeare’s Globe.
We are renowned for the depth and impact of research - which leads our teaching. We rank 1st for drama and in the top 10 for film in the UK for the quality of our research (REF2021). Our multilingual community brings together brilliant minds from across the world to share a wealth of expertise combining research excellence with an unrivalled commitment to social justice and social mobility.
Contact us
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Career paths
You'll be able to attend our training workshops throughout the year, which will provide specialist linguistics training, as well as guidance on how to write journal articles, research ethics and knowledge transfer in general.
We also offer advising on funding and applications for MA students considering pursuing a PhD in Linguistics.
We also provide you with a superb professional network: our MA cohort form close links during and after their degree – and even after graduation, you'll still be invited to our events and networking opportunities.
Students have gone on to careers in areas such as marketing and PR in organisations such as:
- the BBC
- the British Council
- the Cabinet Office
- the Guardian.
Fees and funding
Full-time study
September 2026 | 1 year
- Home: £13,250
- Overseas: £27,250\ EU/EEA/Swiss students
Unconditional deposit
Home: Not applicable\
Overseas: £2000\ Information about deposits
Part-time study
September 2026 | 2 years
- Home: £6,650
- Overseas: £13,650\ EU/EEA/Swiss students
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 page.
Unconditional deposit
Home: Not applicable\
Overseas: £2000\ Information about 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
Funding
There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Postgraduate loans (UK students)
- Country-specific scholarships for international students
Our Advice and Counselling 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:
Entry requirements
UK
Degree requirements
A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in any subject.
Other routes
Candidates that do not currently meet the set entry requirements may also have the option to study the Graduate Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences. Meeting the required grades on completion of this programme will provide a pathway to study MA Linguistics.
Find out more about how to apply 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 the Arts fall within the following English band:
Band 5: IELTS (Academic) minimum score 7.0 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 that we deem equivalent to these IELTS scores.
Visas and immigration
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