For entry to most postgraduate taught or research degrees, the minimum requirement is a good Bachelors Degree from a recognised university.
You would normally be expected to have a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 5.0, 60% or above, or an upper second class degree or above.
Admissions advice
Each course may have further specific entry requirements. All applicants must meet these requirements.
You can also obtain further guidance on admissions requirements from staff in the Admissions Offices.
Each separate College has its own specific entry requirements. For detailed information, please use the links below to find out about the requirements for the College you are interested in.
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Science
College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
College of Science & Engineering
PhD programmes
Application to PhD study typically requires a masters degree in a related or relevant subject, and a research proposal.
However, entry requirements vary by programme, and you should check the detailed entry requirements are listed under each programme on the Degree Finder.
How to write a research proposal
English Language requirements
All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of English language competency, regardless of their nationality or country of residence. These requirements are listed by programme.
Specific English language requirement by programme
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