Part of: Business and Management and Economics and Finance
This programme is designed for students who aim to pursue a career in financial services, accounting practice, banking or asset management. It is also well-suited to finance professionals who wish to improve their knowledge of financial markets and accountancy.
You'll have the opportunity to enter the CIMA Master's Gateway fast-track route, which provides exemptions to 11 CIMA exams as long as you pass the CIMA exams in August. CIMA will also assist with the exams in August.
This course is jointly run by the School of business and management and the School of Economics and Finance.
You will examine resource management in the context of today's evolving financial environment, and learn to critique traditional and contemporary financial practice. Professional skills such as practical valuation and investment management will be developed through innovative compulsory modules.
You'll also have the opportunity to choose from optional modules on applied topics, such as risk management, computational finance and value management.
You will be required to attend mandatory pre-sessional mathematics and statistics lectures and classes as part of the course.
The course allows students to gain a professional accountancy qualification with CIMA. Students who successfully complete their modules will be eligible for the CIMA Masters Gateway, a fast-track route to the CIMA Management Level, bypassing 11 exams. By sitting the Management Level Case Study exam alongside their studies, students can achieve the globally-recognised CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting, in addition to their master's degree.
By studying this module, students would be able to gain understanding of the following topics: How to carry out valuation of real investment projects; Calculating return and risk, cost of capital; Interrelationship between real investment and financial decisions of the firm: capital structure, dividend policy, financial distress and bankruptcy; International financial management: transfer pricing, international taxation, mergers and acquisitions, and optimal investment decisions
This module examines the financial reporting of companies, and how such reporting can be analysed to evaluate performance. No prior knowledge of accounting is assumed: students learn how accounts are constructed and analysed, then examine the impact of selected issues on the reported numbers e.g. the reporting of intangible assets; and the treatment of share options used to reward management. The module takes a global perspective and refers largely to the regulatory regime of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
This module examines the role and duties of corporate managers, goals of corporate activities, and interests in which corporations should run through debates by introducing students to key topics in corporate governance theory. Research and practice enables them to criticise relevant academic literature to develop the ability to suggest potential areas for development. Developments in early 21st century European corporate governance, corporate governance theory, regulatory frameworks, share/stakeholders, family-owned firms, institutional investors, socially responsible investments, and board of directors are explored.
This course examines the role played by management accounting information in organisational control and decision making to develop a critical understanding of the management accounting roles in organisations. Contemporary issues in management accounting (e.g. total quality management/accounting systems; Customer profitability analysis/customer accounting; Responsibility accounting, financial performance measures, transfer prices, Measuring non-financial performance and the balanced scorecard) are analysed. Perspectives of accounting management control are explained. Contemporary approaches of management control theories related to current global practices of management accounting are contrasted.
The module will provide a foundation in Research Methods for students for their dissertations. It will instruct them in how to prepare a research proposal, to draw out objectives of research, to undertake literature reviews and to assess suitable research methods to use. The course covers both qualitative methods such as case studies, questionnaires, surveys and interview techniques and an introduction to quantitative methods and data analysis. By the end of the course students should be able to prepare a research proposal.
BUS184 Dissertation is a significantly lengthy (7,500 words) piece of independent work on a theme chosen by the student. Each Dissertation must fulfil certain topical areas, which are supported with the guidance of a Dissertation Supervisor, and involves an extended period of research and writing (two to three months). The Dissertation supports the BUSM143 Research Methods Module. Assessment submission is at the end of the semester.
This offers a high level introduction to concepts related to investment analysis. Topics covered include valuation of financial securities; the principles of investment; portfolio analysis and management; financial market equilibrium; the CAPM and APT models; capital budgeting and risk; and market efficiency.
You will study a topic in depth and write up your analysis. In general, the topic can be either an empirical one (in which case it involves the analysis of data using econometric techniques) or a valuation one (in which case it involves the rigorous valuation of a company or companies). A list of suggested topics will be provided, but you can also propose your own topic (as long as it aligns with the research interests of the school's academic staff). You will be assigned a supervisor who can provide you with some guidance, but you will largely work independently.
Valuation is at the heart of many areas of finance such as valuebased investing, mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings. This course introduces students to company valuation and gives the background to all the tools used in the Excel modelling course (ECOM116) such as free cash flows and present discounted value. It will introduce a range of valuation tools such as use of multiples and real options. The course strongly emphasizes practical applications of these valuation tools.
This module provides a solid foundation in applied econometric methods tailored to the needs of finance students, equipping them with the essential skills to analyze financial data, make informed decisions, and prepare for more advanced studies in econometrics and finance. Students will gain hands-on experience using econometric tools, with a practical emphasis on solving real-world financial problems.
As the international company becomes the norm rather than the exception, the need to internationalise the tools of financial analysis is apparent. We now live in a highly integrated world economy, and it is crucial that businesses understand both the risks and opportunities that globalisation brings. This module is designed to immerse student in the international dimension of financial issues. It specifically focuses on the international aspects of financial management to appreciate the issues that international investments and money management that international operation involves.
The Internet and related financial technologies such as cloud services, blockchain, data analytics ("big data"), and artificial intelligence (AI), combined with web-based business models, such as platforms, are rapidly transforming every day work and the future of the accounting and finance professions. This module looks at how the leading financial technologies (Fintech) impact on accounting and finance professionals. How do the accounting and finance professionals adapt to these changes? What are the opportunities and challenges for accounting and finance professions in the Fintech market? The wider legal, ethical and economic implications of using Fintech are discussed. At the end, students will be introduced to Python, a popular programming language for Fintech.
Risk management is key to an organisation's sustainability. It allows a business to plan for situations ranging from global pandemics to volatile marketplaces, and to put solutions in place that enable them to continue to thrive. The module is designed to provide a complete set of essential management skills to assess and tackle risks.
The module provides an introduction to the study of accounting and finance from the perspectives of other disciplines such as economic sociology, science and technology studies, anthropology, communications, and marketing with an emphasis on understanding the establishment of institutions, production of knowledge, and real-life practices found in accounting and finance.
This module examines aspects of Sustainability Reporting of companies as well as the determinants and the extent of the Integrated Reporting. Specifically the Module focuses on determinants and consequences of Integrated Reporting, Green House Gases regulatory framework and guidance and GreenHouse Gases measurement and reporting
The purpose of this module is to provide students with an overview of the theory and practice of pricing and hedging derivative securities. These include forward and futures contracts, swaps, and many different types of options. This module covers diverse areas of derivatives, such as equity and index derivatives, foreign currency derivatives and commodity derivatives, as well as interest rate derivatives. This module also addresses the issue of how to incorporate credit risk into the pricing and risk management of derivatives. All the relevant concepts are discussed based on the discrete time binomial model and the continuous time BlackScholes model. The extensions of the BlackScholes model are also discussed.
The module is designed to give an insight into the risk management process and how capital is allocated. We identify the main sources of risk experienced by financial institutions such as credit, market, liquidity, and operational risks. Methods for quantifying and managing risk are explored in detail with an emphasis on understanding factors affecting Value at Risk (VAR) calculations. Finally, we see how reporting standards, regulation and innovation have transformed the way financial institutions operate and what can we learn from recent risk management failures.
The purpose of this module is to provide students with a practical introduction to modern portfolio theory and asset pricing, including active portfolio management, portfolio performance evaluation, portfolio insurance, and international portfolio diversification. On the successful completion of the module students will know how to implement modern portfolio management strategies and will be familiar with the practical aspects of asset valuation. The course emphasises real world cases and real world investment and hedging strategies.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Assessment methods include academic coursework, short class presentations, debates, computer-based exercises, group work, mid-semester tests and final exams.
Students can choose to complete their dissertation under the supervision of the School of Business and Management or School of Economics and Finance.
The elective modules available to you depend on which School you choose to complete your dissertation with. Programme Directors will run a session on dissertation choice and how this impacts on elective modules.
Examples of past dissertation topics include:
"My undergraduate degree is in accounting, so this programme allowed me to gain a professional understanding of finance, which helped to enhance my future career development. The seminars on finance have helped me learn to apply the knowledge I gained in lectures." — Guanyu Liu, Accounting and Finance MSc, 2022
"My undergraduate degree is in accounting, so this programme allowed me to gain a professional understanding of finance, which helped to enhance my future career development. The seminars on finance have helped me learn to apply the knowledge I gained in lectures."
Guanyu Liu, Accounting and Finance MSc, 2022
Programme Director: Dr. Nicholas Tsitsianis
The School of Business and Management aims to provide a high-quality teaching and learning environment.
This programme's modules have been developed and will be taught by academics who are experts in their fields. You’ll have the opportunity to gain invaluable insight from industry speakers in guest presentations and talks.
You’ll be assigned an Academic Advisor who will guide and support you in both academic and pastoral matters, throughout your course.
Our lecturers also publicise their office hours, when they are available to give feedback and advice on coursework, on their online staff profiles.
If you have any questions and would like to speak to the programme director via phone or email, please feel free to email them to schedule a one-to-one.
Dr Didem Gundogdu is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research interests broadly lie in empirical capital markets-based accounting research and financial reporting.
Dr Iona is the Course Director on the MSc Finance and Director of the QUMMIF Investment Fund at Queen Mary. Her research concerns Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Economics of Innovation, and Empirical Microeconomics. She has published widely in these fields.
Professor Johal’s current research interests include how to adapt social and economic statistics to understand employment and wealth changes in the UK. His public interest reports are widely published.
Dr Mitrou’s research interests lie in financial accounting and reporting, accounting standards, disclosures, capital market-based research and corporate governance and responsibility. She is a fellow of the HE Academy.
Professor Muradoglu is Director of the Behavioural Finance Working Group. Her main research interests include issues in behavioural finance with emphasis on financial crisis, corporate leverage and finance professionals’ behaviour.
Dr. Panourgias joined the Department of Accounting and Finance of the School Of Business and Management in October 2022 as Senior Lecturer in Fintech and Senior Lecturer in Accounting. His research and teaching are in the area of the social studies of technologies relating to markets, finance, and accounting.
Dr Peng’s research interests centre on empirical corporate finance, corporate social responsibility, and corporate governance. She worked for a Chinese financial conglomerate and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Dr Tsitsianis is an award-winning lecturer and reader here at Queen Mary. His publications include parliamentary reports, books and journals including Critical Perspectives in Accounting, Accounting Forum and the Journal of Economic Behaviour.
Teaching is based at Queen Mary’s main Mile End campus, one of the largest self-contained residential campuses in the capital. Our location in the heart of London’s East End offers a rich cultural environment.
We have invested £105m in new facilities over the past five years to offer our students an exceptional learning environment. Recent developments include the £39m Graduate Centre, providing 7,700 square metres of learning and teaching space.
The campus is 15 minutes from Central London by tube, where you will have access to many of the University of London’s facilities, including the Senate House library.
You’ll be studying in the financial capital of the world, close to London's main financial districts - the Square Mile and Canary Wharf.
We invite our students to ask incisive questions, to challenge their assumptions, and to search for solutions to real-world challenges.
The School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which ensures that the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, curriculum, and learner success are met.
In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), the School of Business and Management dramatically moved up the Times Higher Education rankings. Among 108 UK business schools, the School now ranks:
This course will prepare you to pursue a wide range of roles across accounting, financial services and banking, as well as more general roles within business.
Graduates from this course are now working in roles such as:
at companies including EY, Deloitte, PwC, CBRE and Brewin Dolphin.
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A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in any subject, provided the degree contains satisfactory study of Mathematics and Statistics. Subjects likely to contain sufficient quantitative elements include Accounting, Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics and Finance.
Students from less quantitatively oriented degrees, such as Management and Politics, are welcome if they have focused on the more quantitative elements of those degrees.
If you do not have a degree with sufficient quantitative elements as indicated above, you may want to consider our CIMA accredited MSc Accounting and Management programme instead, which also allows you to enter the CIMA Master's Gateway fast-track route.
Candidates that do not currently meet the set entry requirements may also have the option to study the Graduate Diploma in Finance and Economics. Meeting the required grades on completion of this programme will provide a pathway to study MSc Accounting and Finance.
Find out more about how to apply for our postgraduate taught courses.
AfghanistanWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Master Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 90%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0 UK 2:1 degree: 80%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 UK 2:2 degree: 70%; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
AlbaniaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9.5 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10 UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10
AlgeriaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licence; Diplome de [subject area]; Diplome d'Etudes Superieures; Diplome de Docteur end Pharmacie; or Diplome de Docteur en Medecine from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 16 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
AngolaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grau de Licenciado/a (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: 17 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 15 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 13 out of 20
ArgentinaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo/ Grado de Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 7.5 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 6.5 out of 10
ArmeniaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 87 out of 100UK 2:1 degree: 75 out of 100UK 2:2 degree: 61 out of 100
AustraliaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) or Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: High Distinction; or First Class with Honours UK 2:1 degree: Distinction; or Upper Second Class with Honours UK 2:2 degree: Credit; or Lower Second Class with Honours
AustriaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 1.5 out of 5.0UK 2:1 degree: 2.5 out of 5.0UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5.0
The above relates to grading scale where 1 is the highest and 5 is the lowest.
AzerbaijanWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution. UK 1st class degree: 90%; or GPA 4.7 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 80%; or GPA 4 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 70%; or GPA 3.5 out of 5
BahamasWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies.UK 1st class degree: First Class HonoursUK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class HonoursUK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours
BahrainWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or 90 out of 100UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or 80 out of 100UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.3 out of 4.0; or 74 out of 100
BangladeshWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.2 to 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 to 3.3 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.3 to 2.7 out of 4.0
Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from. For some institutions/degrees we will ask for different grades to above, so this is only a guide.
BarbadosWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from the University of West Indies, Cave Hill or Barbados Community College. UK 1st class degree: First Class Honours*; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0**UK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class Honours*; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0**UK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours*; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0**
*relates to: the University of West Indies, Cave Hill.
**relates to: Barbados Community College.
BelarusWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9 out of 10; or 4.7 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 7 out of 10; or 4 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 5 out of 10; or 3.5 out of 5
BelgiumWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution. UK 1st class degree: 80% or 16/20*; or 78%**UK 2:1 degree: 70% or 14/20*; or 72%**UK 2:2 degree: 60% or 12/20*; or 65%**
*Flanders (Dutch-speaking)/ Wallonia (French-speaking)**German-speaking
BelizeWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies.UK 1st class degree: First Class Honours UK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class Honours UK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours
BeninWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Maitrise or Masters from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 16 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
BoliviaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Bachiller Universitario or Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 85%* or 80%**UK 2:1 degree: 75%* or 70%**UK 2:2 degree: 65%* or 60%**
*relates to: Titulo de Bachiller Universitario
**relates to: Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area]
Bosnia and HerzegovinaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9.5 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 8.5 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7.5 out of 10
BotswanaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 5 years) or Master Degree from the University of Botswana.UK 1st class degree: 80%UK 2:1 degree: 70%UK 2:2 degree: 60%
BrazilWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Título de Bacharel / Título de [subject area] or Título de Licenciado/a (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 8.25 out of 10 UK 2:1 degree: 7.5 out of 10 UK 2:2 degree: 6.5 out of 10
The above grades assumes that the grading scale has a pass mark of 5.
BruneiWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: First Class Honours UK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class Honours UK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours
BulgariaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 5.75 out of 6.0UK 2:1 degree: 4.75 out of 6.0UK 2:2 degree: 4.0 out of 6.0
BurundiWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 85%; or 16 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 75%; or 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 60%; or 12 out of 20
CambodiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 80%; or GPA 3.5 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 70%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 60%; or GPA 2.35 out of 4.0
CameroonWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree; Licence; Diplome d'Etudes Superieures de Commerce; Diplome d'Ingenieur de Conception/ Travaux; Doctorat en Medecine/ Pharmacie; or Maitrise or Master 1 from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: 16 out of 20; or GPA 3.6 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
CanadaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.6 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.2 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
ChileWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grado de Licenciado en [subject area] or Titulo (Professional) de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 6.5 out of 7UK 2:1 degree: 5.5 out of 7UK 2:2 degree: 5 out of 7
ChinaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: 85 to 95% UK 2:1 degree: 75 to 85%UK 2:2 degree: 70 to 80%
Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.
ColombiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado en [subject area] or Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 4.60 out of 5.00UK 2:1 degree: 4.00 out of 5.00UK 2:2 degree: 3.50 out of 5.00
Congo, Dem. Rep. ofWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies or Diplome d'Etudes Speciales from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 16 out of 20; or 90%UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20; or 80%UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20; or 70%
Congo, Rep. ofWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Etudes Superieures or Maitrise from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 16 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
Costa RicaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachiller or Licenciado from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7.5 out of 10
CroatiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma of Higher Education Level VII/1 (Diploma - Visoko obrazovanje) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 4.5 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 4 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 3 out of 5
CubaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Arquitecto/ Doctor/ Ingeniero from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 4.7 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 4 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5
CyprusWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 8 out of 10; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 7.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 6.0 out of 10; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Czech RepublicWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 1.2 out of 4UK 2:1 degree: 1.5 out of 4UK 2:2 degree: 2.5 out of 4
The above relates to grading scale where 1 is the highest and 4 is the lowest.
DenmarkWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 12 out of 12 (2007 onwards); or 11 out of 13 (before 2007)UK 2:1 degree: 7 out of 12 (2007 onwards); or 8 out of 13 (before 2007)UK 2:2 degree: 4 out of 12 (2007 onwards); or 7 out of 13 (before 2007)
Dominican RepublicWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 95/100UK 2:1 degree: 85/100UK 2:2 degree: 78/100
EcuadorWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 90%; or 9/10; or 19/20; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 80%; or 8/10; or 18/20; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 70%; or 7/10; or 14/20; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
EgyptWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: 85%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4UK 2:1 degree: 75%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4UK 2:2 degree: 65%; or GPA 2.5 out of 4
El SalvadorWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 5 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 8.5 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 7.5 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 6.5 out of 10
EritreaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
EstoniaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree; University Specialist's Diploma; or Professional Higher Education Diploma from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 4.5 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 3.5 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 2 out of 5
The above grades assumes that 1 is the pass mark.
EswatiniWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 80%UK 2:1 degree: 70%UK 2:2 degree: 60%
EthiopiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0 UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
FijiWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from one of the following institutions: Fiji National University, the University of Fiji, or the University of South Pacific, Fiji.UK 1st class degree: GPA 4.0 out of 5.0*; or overall grade A with High Distinction pass**; or GPA 4.0 out of 4.5***UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.33 out of 5.0*; or overall grade B with Credit pass**; or GPA 3.5 out of 4.5***UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.33 out of 5.0*; or overall grade S (Satisfactory)**; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.5***
*relates to Fiji National University
**relate to the University of Fiji
***relates to the University of South Pacific, Fiji
FinlandWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree/ Kandidaatti/ Kandidat (minimum 180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution; or Bachelor degree (Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto/ Yrkeshögskoleexamen) from a recognised University of Applied Sciences.UK 1st class degree: 4.5 out of 5; or 2.8 out of 3UK 2:1 degree: 3.5 out of 5; or 2 out of 3UK 2:2 degree: 2.5 out of 5; or 1.4 out of 3
FranceWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licence; Grade de Licence; Diplome d'Ingenieur; or Maitrise from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 12 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 11 out of 20
GambiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 80%; or GPA 4.0 out of 4.3UK 2:1 degree: 67%; or GPA 3.3 out of 4.3UK 2:2 degree: 60%; or GPA 2.7 out of 4.3
GeorgiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution. UK 1st class degree: 91 out of 100; or 4.7 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 81 out of 100; or 4 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 71 out of 100; or 3.5 out of 5
GermanyWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 1.5 out of 5.0UK 2:1 degree: 2.5 out of 5.0UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5.0
GhanaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution. UK 1st class degree: First ClassUK 2:1 degree: Second Class (Upper Division)UK 2:2 degree: Second Class (Lower Division)
GreeceWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Degrees from recognised selected institutions in the University sector or Degrees (awarded after 2003) from recognised Technological Educational Institutes.UK 1st class degree: 8 out of 10*; or 9 out of 10**UK 2:1 degree: 7 out of 10*; or 7.5 out of 10**UK 2:2 degree: 6 out of 10*; or 6.8 out of 10**
*Relates to degrees from the University Sector.**Relates to degrees from Technological Educational Institutes.
GrenadaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies.UK 1st class degree: First Class HonoursUK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class Honours UK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours
GuatemalaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 90%UK 2:1 degree: 80%UK 2:2 degree: 70%
The above grades assumes that the pass mark is 61% or less.
GuineaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Master; Maitrise; Diplome d'Etudes Superieures; or Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 16 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
GuyanaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Graduate Diploma (Postgraduate) or Masters degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
HondurasWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/a / Grado Academico de Licenciatura (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 90%; or 4.7 out of 5; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 80%; or 4.0 out of 5; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 70%; or 3.5 out of 5; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Hong KongWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: First Class HonoursUK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class HonoursUK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours
HungaryWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree (Alapfokozat) or University Diploma (Egyetemi Oklevel) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 4.75 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 4 out of 5 UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5
IcelandWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree (Baccalaureus or Bakkalarprof) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 8.25 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 7.25 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 6.5 out of 10
IndiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: 75% to 80%UK 2:1 degree: 60% to 70%UK 2:2 degree: 50% to 60%
For India, offers may be made on the GPA scale.
We do not consider the Bachelor of Vocation (B. Voc.) for Masters entry.
IndonesiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Sarjna I (S1) Bachelor Degree or Diploma IV (D4) (minimum 4 years) from selected degree programmes and institutions. UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.6 to 3.8 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 to 3.2 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.67 to 2.8 out of 4.0
Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from and the degree that you study.
IranWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 17.5 to 18.5 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 15 to 16 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 13.5 to 14 out of 20
IraqWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 85 out of 100UK 2:1 degree: 75 out of 100UK 2:2 degree: 60 out of 100
IrelandWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Honours Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: First Class HonoursUK 2:1 degree: Second Class Honours Grade IUK 2:2 degree: Second Class Honours Grade II
IsraelWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 90%UK 2:1 degree: 80%UK 2:2 degree: 65%
ItalyWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Laurea (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 110 out of 110 UK 2:1 degree: 105 out of 110UK 2:2 degree: 94 out of 110
Cote D’ivoire (Ivory Coast)We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Ingenieur; Doctorat en Medicine; Maitrise; Master; Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies; or Diplome d'Etudes Superieures Specialisees from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: 16 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
JamaicaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies (UWI) or a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or First Class Honours from the UWIUK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or Upper Second Class Honours from the UWIUK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or Lower Second Class Honours from the UWI
JapanWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: S overall* or A overall**; or 90%; or GPA 3.70 out of 4.00UK 2:1 degree: A overall* or B overall**; or 80%; or GPA 3.00 out of 4.00UK 2:2 degree: B overall* or C overall**; or 70%; or GPA 2.3 out of 4.00
*Overall mark is from the grading scale: S, A, B, C (S is highest mark)**Overall mark is from the grading scale: A, B, C, D (A is highest mark)
JordanWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 85%; or GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 75%; or GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 70%; or GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0
KazakhstanWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 3.8 out of 4.0/4.33; or 4.7 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 3.33 out of 4.0/4.33; or 4.0 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 2.67 out of 4.0/4.33; or 3.5 out of 5
KenyaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: First Class Honours; or GPA 3.6 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: Second Class Honours Upper Division; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: Second Class Honours Lower Division; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
KosovoWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9.5 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 8.5 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7.5 out of 10
KuwaitWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.67 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.67 out of 4.0
KyrgyzstanWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 4.7 out of 5; or GPA 3.7 out of 4UK 2:1 degree: 4.0 out of 5; or GPA 3.0 out of 4 UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5; or GPA 2.4 out of 4
LaosWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
LatviaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (awarded after 2002) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9.5 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 7.5 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 6 out of 10
LebanonWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree; Licence; or Maitrise from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 90% or Grade A; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or 16 out of 20 (French system)UK 2:1 degree: 80% or Grade B; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or 13 out of 20 (French system)UK 2:2 degree: 70% or Grade C; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0; or 12 out of 20 (French system)
LesothoWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree (minimum 5 years total HE study); Masters Degree or Postgraduate Diploma from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: 80%UK 2:1 degree: 70%UK 2:2 degree: 60%
LiberiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 90% or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 80% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 70% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
LibyaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: 85%; or 3.7 out of 4.0 GPA UK 2:1 degree: 75%; or 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA UK 2:2 degree: 65%; or 2.6 out of 4.0 GPA
LiechtensteinWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 5.6 out of 6.0UK 2:1 degree: 5.0 out of 6.0UK 2:2 degree: 4.4 out of 6.0
LithuaniaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9.5 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10
LuxembourgWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 16 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
MacauWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Licenciatura) (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
MacedoniaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diploma of Completed Higher Education - Level VII/1 or Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9.5 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 8.5 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10
MadagascarWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Maîtrise; Diplome d'Ingenieur; Diplôme d'Etat de Docteur en Médecine; Diplôme d’Etat de Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire; Diplôme d'Études Approfondies; Diplôme de Magistère (Première Partie) – also known as Master 1; or Diplôme de Master – also known as Master 2 from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 16 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
MalawiWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: 80% or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 70% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 60% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
MalaysiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: Class 1; or 3.7 out of 4.0 CGPAUK 2:1 degree: Class 2 division 1; or 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPAUK 2:2 degree: Class 2 division 2; or 2.6 out of 4.0 CGPA
MaldivesWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (awarded from 2000) from the Maldives National University.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
MaltaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution. UK 1st class degree: First Class Honours; or Category IUK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class Honours; or Category IIAUK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours; or Category IIB
MauritiusWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: Class I; or 70%UK 2:1 degree: Class II division I; or 60%UK 2:2 degree: Class II division II; or 50%
Offer conditions will vary depending on the grading scale used by your institution.
MexicoWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo (Profesional) de [subject area] from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9.0 to 9.5 out of 10 UK 2:1 degree: 8.0 to 8.5 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7.0 to 7.5 out of 10
Offer conditions will vary depending on the grading scale your institution uses.
MoldovaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Diploma de Licenta) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9.5 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 6.5 out of 10
MonacoWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
MongoliaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.6 out of 4.0; or 90%; or grade AUK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.2 out of 4.0; or 80%; or grade BUK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.8 out of 4.0; or 70%; or grade C
MontenegroWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diploma of Completed Academic Undergraduate Studies; Diploma of Professional Undergraduate Studies; or Advanced Diploma of Higher Education from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9.5 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 8.5 out of 10 UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10
MoroccoWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Ecoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion; Diplome de Docteur Veterinaire; Doctorat en Medecine; Docteur en Medecine Dentaire; Licence; Diplome d'Inegeniuer d'Etat; Diplome de Doctorat en Pharmacie; or Maitrise from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 16 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 13 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 11 out of 20
MozambiqueWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grau de Licenciado (minimum 4 years) or Grau de Mestre from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 16 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
MyanmarWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 80% or GPA of 4.7 out of 5.0UK 2:1 degree: 70% or GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0UK 2:2 degree: 60% or GPA of 3.5 out of 5.0
NamibiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree or Professional Bachelor Degree (NQF level 8 qualifications) - these to be awarded after 2008 from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 80%UK 2:1 degree: 70%UK 2:2 degree: 60%
NepalWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: 80%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 65%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 55%; or GPA of 2.4 out of 4.0
Bachelor in Nursing Science are not considered equivalent to UK Bachelor degrees.
NetherlandsWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 8 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 7 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 6 out of 10
New ZealandWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) or Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: A-*; or First Class Honours**UK 2:1 degree: B*; or Second Class (Division 1) Honours**UK 2:2 degree: C+*; or Second Class (Division 2) Honours**
*from a Bachelor degree **from a Bachelor Honours degree
NigeriaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: GPA 4.50 out of 5.00; or GPA 6.0 out of 7.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.50 out of 5.00; or GPA 4.6 out of 7.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.80 out of 5.00; or GPA 3.0 out of 7.0
NorwayWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: Overall B grade with at least 75 ECTS (of 180 ECTS min overall) at grade A or above.UK 2:1 degree: Overall B grade UK 2:2 degree: Overall C grade
OmanWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
PakistanWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.0 to 3.8 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 2.6 to 3.6 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.0 to 3.0 out of 4.0
Palestine, State ofWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 90% or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 80% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 70% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
PanamaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 91%UK 2:1 degree: 81%UK 2:2 degree: 71%
Papua New GuineaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: Class I UK 2:1 degree: Class II, division AUK 2:2 degree: Class II, division B
ParaguayWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado / Titulo de [professional title] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 4.7 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 4 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out fo 5
PeruWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grado Academico de Bachiller or Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo (Professional) de [subject area] from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 17 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
PhilippinesWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions or Juris Doctor; Bachelor of Laws; Doctor of Medicine; Doctor of Dentistry/ Optometry/ Veterinary Medicine; or Masters Degree from recognised institutions.UK 1st class degree: 3.6 out of 4.0; or 94%; or 1.25 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 3.0 out of 4.0; or 86%; or 1.75 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 2.5 out of 4.0; or 80%; or 2.5 out of 5
The above 'out of 5' scale assumes 1 is highest mark and 3 is the pass mark.
PolandWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licencjat or Inzynier (minimum 3 years) - these must be awarded after 2001 from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 4.8 out of 5.0 UK 2:1 degree: 4.5 out of 5.0 UK 2:2 degree: 3.8 out of 5.0
The above grades are based on the 2 to 5 scale, where 3 is the pass mark and 5 is the highest mark.
PortugalWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado (minimum 180 ECTS credits) or Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 16 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
Puerto RicoWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 90/100 or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 80/100 or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 70/100 or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
QatarWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or GPA 4.4 out of 5.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or GPA 3.6 out of 5.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or GPA 2.8 out of 5.0
RomaniaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9.75 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 8.0 out of 10 UK 2:2 degree: 7.0 out of 10
RussiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 4.7 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 4.0 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5
RwandaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 85%; or 17 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 70%; or 15 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 60%; or 13 out of 20
Saudi ArabiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 4.75 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.75 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.75 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 5.0; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
SenegalWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Maîtrise; Master II; Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA); Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Specialisées (DESS); Diplôme d'État de Docteur en Médecine; Diplôme d'Ingénieur; Diplôme de Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire; or Diplôme de Pharmacien from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 16/20UK 2:1 degree: 14/20UK 2:2 degree: 12/20
SerbiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma of Higher Education from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10
Sierra LeoneWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Honours) or a Masters degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: First Class honours; or GPA 4.7 out of 5; or GPA 3.75 out of 4UK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class honours; or GPA 4 out of 5; or GPA 3.25 out of 4UK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours; or GPA 3.4 out of 5; or GPA 2.75 out of 4
SingaporeWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) or Bachelor Honours degree from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: GPA 4.3 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.6 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.8 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 3.3 out of 5.0; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
SlovakiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 93%; or 1 overall (on 1 to 4 scale, where 1 is highest mark)UK 2:1 degree: 86%; or 1.5 overall (on 1 to 4 scale, where 1 is highest mark) UK 2:2 degree: 72%; or 2.5 overall (on 1 to 4 scale, where 1 is highest mark)
SloveniaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Univerzitetni Diplomant (180 ECTS credits) (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 9.5 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10
SomaliaBachelor degrees from Somalia are not considered for direct entry to our postgraduate taught programmes. Holders of Bachelor degrees from Somali National University can be considered for our Pre-Masters programmes on a case by case basis.
South AfricaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: NQF Level 8 qualifications such as Bachelor Honours degrees or Professional Bachelor degrees from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 75%UK 2:1 degree: 70%UK 2:2 degree: 60%
South KoreaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 4.2 out of 4.5; or GPA 4.0 out of 4.3; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.5 out of 4.5; or GPA 3.3 out of 4.3; or GPA 3.2 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.5; or GPA 2.8 out of 4.3; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
SpainWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo Universitario Oficial de Graduado en [subject area] (Grado) or Titulo Universitario Oficial de Licenciado en [subject area] (Licenciatura) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 8.0 out of 10; or 2.5 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 7.0 out of 10; or 2.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 6.0 out of 10; or 1.5 out of 4.0
Sri LankaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Special or Honours) or Bachelor Degree (Professional) (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.5 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
SudanWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution or Bachelor degree in one of the following Professional subjects: Architecture; Dentistry; Engineering; Medicine/Surgery from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 80%UK 2:1 degree: 65%UK 2:2 degree: 60%
SwedenWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Kandidatexamen) or Professional Bachelor Degree (Yrkesexamenfrom) (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: Overall B grade with at least 75 ECTS at grade A or above (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 65% of credits graded at VG overallUK 2:1 degree: Overall B grade (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 50% of credits graded at VG overallUK 2:2 degree: Overall C grade (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 20% of credits graded at VG overall.
SwitzerlandWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 5.5 out of 6; or 9 out of 10UK 2:1 degree: 5 out of 6; or 8 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 4.25 out of 6; or 7 out of 10
SyriaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 85%UK 2:1 degree: 75%UK 2:2 degree: 65%
TaiwanWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: 85 to 90% UK 2:1 degree: 70 to 75% UK 2:2 degree: 65 to 70%
TajikistanWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Specialist Diploma or Masters Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 4.7 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 4.0 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5
TanzaniaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 4.4 out of 5.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.5 out of 5.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.7 out of 5.0
ThailandWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.40 to 3.60 out of 4.00UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.00 to 3.20 out of 4.00UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.40 to 2.60 out of 4.00
Trinidad and TobagoWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or First Class Honours from the University of West IndiesUK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or Upper Second Class Honours from the University of West IndiesUK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or Lower Second Class Honours from the University of West Indies
TunisiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licence; Diplome National d'Architecture; Maitrise; Diplome National d'Ingeniuer; or Doctorat en Medecine / Veterinaire from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 16 out of 20UK 2:1 degree: 13 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 11 out of 20
TurkeyWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.40 to 3.60 out of 4.00UK 2:1 degree: GPA 2.80 to 3.00 out of 4.00UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.30 to 2.50 out of 4.00
Turkish Republic of Northern CyprusWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.60 out of 4.00UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.00 out of 4.00UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.50 out of 4.00
TurkmenistanWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Diploma of Higher Education (awarded after 2007) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 4.7 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 4.0 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5
Turks and Caicos IslandsWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (accredited by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or 80%UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.3 out of 4.0; or 75%UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.7 out of 4.0; or 65%
UgandaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 4.4 out of 5.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 4.0 out of 5.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 5.0
UkraineWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 10 out of 12; or 4.7 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 12; or 4.0 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 6 out of 12; or 3.5 out of 5
United Arab EmiratesWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
United States of AmericaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.2 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
UruguayWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 10 to 11 out of 12UK 2:1 degree: 7 to 9 out of 12UK 2:2 degree: 6 to 7 out of 12
UzbekistanWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 90%; or 4.7 out of 5UK 2:1 degree: 80%; or 4.0 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 71%; or 3.5 out of 5
VenezuelaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 81%UK 2:1 degree: 71%UK 2:2 degree: 61%
Non-percentage grading scales, for example scales out of 20, 10, 9 or 5, will have different requirements.
VietnamWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 8.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.7 out of 4UK 2:1 degree: 7.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.0 out of 4UK 2:2 degree: 5.7 out of 10; or GPA 2.4 out of 4
YemenWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters (Majister) degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 90%UK 2:1 degree: 80%UK 2:2 degree: 65%
Bachelor Degrees from Lebanese International University (in Yemen) can be considered for entry to postgraduate taught programmes - please see Lebanon for guidance on grade requirements for this.
ZambiaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 75%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 65%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 55%; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
ZimbabweWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) or Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution.UK 1st class degree: 75%UK 2:1 degree: 65%UK 2:2 degree: 60%
The English language requirements for our programmes are indicated by English bands, and therefore the specific test and score acceptable is based on the band assigned to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administered. Note that for some academic departments there are programmes with non-standard English language requirements.
The English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate taught in the School of Business and Management falls within the following English band:
Band 4: IELTS (Academic) minimum score 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking
We accept a range of English tests and qualifications categorised in our English bands for you to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency. See all accepted English tests that we deem equivalent to these IELTS scores.
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