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Postgraduate study

Entry requirements

Your guide to applying for postgraduate study

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Find the course you're interested in and take a look at the individual entry requirements on our course pages. We welcome applications from students with a range of academic and professional backgrounds. We assess all qualifications equally – academic, vocational, and international.

If you're unsure whether your qualifications meet our postgraduate entry requirements, please contact our admissions team. You'll find the contact number on each individual course page.

Entry requirements for taught postgraduate courses

To apply for a postgraduate certificate (PgCert), postgraduate diploma (PgDip), or a master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA), you normally need one of the following:

  • a good honours degree (minimum 2:2 classification) in a subject related to your chosen course
  • a professional or post-experience qualification relevant to your area of study
  • equivalent qualifications, including international degrees or credentials.

We also consider applicants with relevant work experience and prior learning. Some courses may require an interview, portfolio of creative work, and some a Disclosure and Barring Service check and/or Occupational Health check.

How to apply for postgraduate courses

UK and international applicants can apply for most postgraduate courses online. Simply select the 'Apply Online' link on the specific course page to start your application.

Research degree entry requirements

Applying for a PhD, Professional Doctorate, or MPhil

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to demonstrate your proficiency.
More about our English language requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

We understand that valuable learning can take place outside the classroom. Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), you may be able to gain academic credit for your previous work experience, voluntary activities, or other learning.

Discover how your experience could count towards your postgraduate qualification.
Find out more about RPL