For entry on to our research degrees we require:
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A Masters degree in a relevant subject from a UK university, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university overseas. In some situations we will accept a good honours degree (first or upper second class honours) or equivalent. This will depend on the quality and/or originality of your research proposal.
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An outline proposal for the research you wish to undertake. The outline proposal should be about 3 sides of A4 in length, preferably typed, describing the nature of the proposed study. The School attached great importance to the quality of this outline research proposal. In some cases you may be asked to rewrite the outline proposal so as to be eligible for the programme.
International students
If your first language is not English, you will need to have either:
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IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6 in each band); or
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TOEFL - 580 plus 4.0 in the Test of Written English (TWE) in the old TOEFL test, 237 plus 4.0 TWE in the new computer-based test, or 93 plus no mark less than 20 in the internet based test.
For information on improving your English please contact our English for International Students Unit. Our International Office will be able to provide you with more information on visas, living and studying in Birmingham.
Doctorate in Business Administration
Applicants for the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) should also have a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience. They will also need support from the appropriate organisation(s) (usually their employer) that they will be given the necessary time and access to data in order to complete the programme.
International Student Entry Requirements
Please note: there are some important factors to be aware of if you require a visa/entry clearance in order to enter / stay in the UK:
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It is your responsibility to ensure that you are able to evidence the necessary documentation upon your arrival at the University of Birmingham in order to commence your programme of study.
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Tier 4 Student Visas are not available for the DBA under any circumstances because it is a Part-time programme, and hence does not meet the legal requirements of Tier 4.
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For details about whether you need a visa to study in the UK, please refer to the UK Border Agency's Visa Services website
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If you have any concerns about the necessary documentation to travel to the UK, you are strongly advised to seek specialist immigration advice and can contact our International Students Advisory Service (ISAS) at isas@contacts.bham.ac.uk
English language requirements
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IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each band); or
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TOEFL - 580 plus 4.0 in the Test of Written English (TWE) in the paper-based TOEFL, or 93 overall plus no less than 20 in any band in the internet based TOEFL.
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