We welcome postgraduate applications from candidates offering a range of overseas qualifications. As well as achieving appropriate grades in your examinations, you also need to submit official transcripts of your qualifications translated into English and showing the subjects and grades obtained.
Academic requirements
The programme requirements are listed next to the programme entry in the course finder. To find out what the grade requirements would be for a qualification that you have studied in your own country, please see your individual country page information.
English language requirements
In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications. The sections below will tell you what grades you need in these qualifications for the subject area you want to study.
Some degree programmes have slightly higher requirements than those stated here. When this is so, we will ensure that you are informed using the contact details you have provided on your application. If you have been instructed and assessed in English language at a recognised institution, you may be exempt from these requirements.
For entry to postgraduate degree programmes
Academic area | TOEFL | IELTS* | Pearson Test of English (PTE)** | Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015)*** | EmSAT |
Engineering and Science |
80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing |
6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
PTE Academic 51 in all four skills |
Cambridge English: Advanced Minimum overall score of 169, with no less than 162 in any component Cambridge English: Advanced Minimum overall score of 169,with no less than 162 in any component |
1400-1525 |
Arts***, Business****, Education (Taught), Health Sciences, Public Policy, Social Sciences |
88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing |
6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band |
PTE Academic 59 in all four skills |
Cambridge English: Advanced Minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component |
1550-1650 |
Further information on can be found at the IELTS website.
For 2024 entry onwards, we accept IELTS One Skill Retakes.
**Further information on the PTE test and how to register.
Alternative qualifications for postgraduate programmes
Qualification | Minimum university requirement |
French Baccalaureat
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14 (bien) |
India Standard XII (CBSE/CISCE/West Bengal)
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75% or above
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India Standard XII (other Indian state boards)
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80% or above
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ESOL Cambridge CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) (tests taken before January 2015)
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Grade C with a minimum of Borderline in all 4 skills
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ESOL Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) (tests taken before January 2015)
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Grade C with a minimum of Borderline in all 4 skills
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German Abitur
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English studied for four semesters, with an overall result of 'gut' (usually an average score of 10)
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