Qualifications

Students who wish to apply for a higher degree must normally possess or be expected to obtain equivalent to a UK first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant or appropriate subject such as Politics, International Relations, European Studies, Law or History. For admission to the MPhil/PhD programme, we normally require a Masters degree with a Distinction or a Merit. In some  circumstances, relevant professional qualifications and work experience are taken into account in lieu of formal educational qualifications.

For students that have studied outside on the UK, please visit our International Student webage for detailed academic requirements for each country.

English

The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree, you should provide us with one of the following:

• IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 6.5 including 6.0 in reading and writing
• Internet based TOEFL certificate with a score of at least 90, with a minimum of at least 22 reading and 21 writing, 21 listening and 23 speaking (but an overall score of equal to, or in access of 90)
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English grade C.

Only English Language tests taken up to a maximum of two years prior to the start date of registration will be accepted for admission into the University.

We can often waive the English requirement for non-native speakers of English that have obtained a higher degree of education which was taught entirely in English. In order for us to waive the English requirement applicants will need to provide a document from their University confirming that the medium of instruction for their degree was English. Please note if applicants require a visa to study in the UK, they will have to take an English test due to the visa regulations set out by UKBA