Part of: Business and Management
The Creative Industries and Arts Organisation MA is designed to give students a critical, strategic and ethical understanding of sustainable business and stakeholder relations in the creative, cultural and arts industries.
With a focus on environmental and labour sustainability, and steeped in critical management studies research, the programme strives to offer students concrete experiences of practitioner, activist, and organiser frameworks for creative labour today.
This programme critically explores how the study of creative industries and the cultural sector is linked to business and society, and applied in organisational practice, using real case studies from around the world.
Building on a network of practitioners, creatives, organisers and strategic collaborators, the course offers a complex view of the often precarious forms of work and organisation that have emerged in the creative sectors, and their relation to social justice and economic and political equality.
You will have the opportunity to delve into subjects at the heart of the creative industries, including:
You will research the practices of partner organisations through open discussions, debates and guest lectures from artists, creatives, arts administrators and cultural organisers.
You will gain skills in collaborative and participatory action research, ethical human resource management and sustainable partnership development.
Modules are taught in collaboration with the Schools of English and Drama, Law, Geography, and Languages, Linguistics and Film, with carefully selected modules from these schools available as optional modules, alongside a range of optional business modules.
This module consists of professional development seminars within the theme of creative industries and cultural sector leadership. The seminars, delivered by diverse professionals and practitioners from these sectors, will provide students with professional skills and networking opportunities within different industries and will inspire new thinking and develop practical behaviour changes. The seminar series is also designed to bring together students on the CIAO and Heritage Management MAs, and to encourage both cohorts to cross-fertilise knowledge and understanding of sector leadership.
This module focuses on the relevant methods of analysis and applied research into the organisation history of the creative industries. What are the interdisciplinary methods that generate innovation and leadership in the creative industries and arts and cultural sector, and which methods are more or less appropriate for engaging these different sectors of society? This module will provide students key methodological knowledge to be able to engage critically with creative industries practice and organisation, and prepares students to undertake dissertation and practice-based projects in the third semester.
This module explores the foundational concepts and theories of the creative industries. This module provides students with the relevant theories, conceptual tools and factual information necessary to gain an understanding of, and be able to engage critically with, the realities of managing, working and progressing within the cultural and creative industries.
The dissertation requires a demonstration of ability to carry out an original investigation into an area of interest. The process should reflect skills of formulating research questions, synthesising and analysing data, drawing insights and conclusions, and written communication.
Documentary in its simplest of forms is a recording of an act. The film camera is first and foremost a recording instrument, whether it captures 'life caught unawares' or a fictional scenario. This module examines the history of 'non-fiction' filmmaking in the 20th and 21 st century through the understanding of documentary styles and genre. Political, social, ethical and historical issues will be addressed through the engagement of theory and practice.
This module examines films that can be considered activist - a body of work that engages issues of social and political significance. These varied films are driven by the activism of their filmmakers, their protagonists and through the films' direct participation in activism. Using artistic, ideological, socio-cultural, historical, technological, and practical frameworks to examine activist filmmaking this course will explore how the cinema and activism interact. This is a theory/practice module and will include the production of a short film.
This module will provide an in-depth understanding of the broad range of theory, research, and practice in organisational behaviour for the adoption of appropriate policies and leadership styles. This will include understanding individual differences, motivational factors, and group dynamics which can mediate the functioning of an organisation. The module will analyse a range of case studies to illuminate the different work patterns, practices and behaviours both at individual, group and organisational levels.
This module introduces concepts, theories and practices that are shaping our thinking about creating and scaling new ventures in a fast-moving environment with great uncertainty. It addresses strategic (e.g. how to design a business model and entrepreneurial strategy) and practical issues (how to write a business plan and make a pitch to win funding). Students will not only be introduced to the principles of business model design, but also how to deal with uncertainty in the entrepreneurial process.
This module integrates the theory and practice of innovation and entrepreneurship. The module draws together the learning from several functional areas that students will have already covered in the past - marketing, strategy, finance, law etc. - and place these within the larger context of innovation and entrepreneurship. While we will discuss many tools, models, and frameworks that can assist innovation and entrepreneurship processes, a core focus within the course is to critically analyse and apply these ideas.
The module will focus on project management techniques, methodologies, theories appropriate to projects that deliver complex outcomes in a context of high uncertainty on the desired result. The module will also provide team and teaming management principles and practices needed to obtain the desired project management results within time, budget and quality. Students will be encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to earn an accreditation for project management and the course will prepare students for this additional examination.
This module will investigate leadership in the social and public sectors from theoretical and practical perspectives. The module explores established and new paradigms of leadership at all levels in social and public organisations, characterised by their tendency to operate in politically- and/or resource-constrained environments. Students will reflect critically on relevant research, and apply their insights to real social and/or public organisational cases. The process of understanding and challenging leadership practises will also contribute to students' employability and personal development.
This module focuses on the theory and practise of funding and financing in the creative and cultural sector ( including the heritage sector). The module will give students a grounding in the landscape of funding and financing streams as well as technical aspects of understanding the organisational and legal frameworks that exist in the creative and cultural sector.
Explores the multiple organisational forms in the creative and cultural industries to give students critical and practical tools to organise in the creative economies. Rooted in the ethical mission of the School of Business and Management, the organising methods and organisational forms and behaviours common and emergent in the creative industries and cultural sector will be explored through an interdisciplinary understanding of creative ecologies and their political and economic networks.
This module examines the relationship between the cultural and creative industries and the environment from a range of perspectives and in a number of contexts. It addresses the environmental impacts of cultural production, as well as the opportunities for more socially just and environmentally sustainable arts and cultural ecologies.
This module examines key theoretical texts and ideas that have shaped our contemporary understanding of performance, theatre and culture. It offers a distinctive, performance-oriented route into looking at work of wider social, philosophical, and political importance. It aims to provide you with a diverse range of theoretical and historical starting points from which to consider the study of theatre and performance, and introduce you to a variety of performance texts and practices that these ideas can be applied to.
This is not an exhaustive list of elective modules. The Creative Industries and Arts Organisation MA offers over 30 elective modules from departments across the University, including Law, Drama, English, Film and Geography. For a full list of elective modules, please email sbm-postgraduate@qmul.ac.uk.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Group work and its methodology is central to the student learning experience on this programme. Summative assessment uses various methods, ranging from conventional academic coursework, through to shorter specific exercises and analyses of case studies. Formative assessment takes place using class presentations, industrial interactions, peer to peer debates, short written exercises and group work.
Examples of past projects include:
"Being part of the Creative Industries and Arts organisation programme at Queen Mary has been more than an inspiration. The course provides excellent, professional and human education, that opens up knowledge about an industry that will be crucial to me in the future." — Lisa Kida, Creative Industries and Arts Organisation MA, 2020
"Being part of the Creative Industries and Arts organisation programme at Queen Mary has been more than an inspiration. The course provides excellent, professional and human education, that opens up knowledge about an industry that will be crucial to me in the future."
Lisa Kida, Creative Industries and Arts Organisation MA, 2020
This programme draws on the experience of an advisory panel of creatives, researchers, and organisational innovators. Staff contributing to this programme bring a wide range of experience, and have previously worked as creative and cultural organisers, as well as consultants to government agencies.
You will gain invaluable insight from guest speakers, get hands-on experience through substantive interactions with partner organisations, and develop communication skills through practically-oriented seminars, presentations and lively group discussions.
You will take an active role in your own learning by reading designated material, producing written assignments and completing projects.
We invest in both your educational and personal development, and you will be assigned an Academic Advisor to support you throughout your time at Queen Mary.
Dr Kokot-Blamey has worked as a financial journalist for Reuters News and Thomson Financial, reporting on European equities and economics. Her research interests are in gender at work. In her current research, she seeks to better understand the experiences of women undergoing IVF while working.
A historian by training, Dr Legon explores the ways societies interact with their pasts, particularly during and after political and religious conflict. He was previously Research Manager at Historic Royal Palaces, Queen Mary’s collaborative partner on the MA Heritage Management.
Dr. Markopoulos bridges industry and academia, with his wealth of experience in practical research and industrial projects and initiatives. As a computer scientist, he worked at ΙΒΜ, Siemens and at AT&T Bell Laboratories. Dr. Markopoulos has since taught in UK business schools for many years, including Queen Mary, UCL, University of Essex, Royal Holloway University of London, SOAS, and HULT.
Amit Rai is the programme director of MA Creative Industries and Arts Organisation. He is widely published in his field and has taught around the world at institutions such as Stanford University and Georgetown University.
Dr Paula Serafini holds a BA in Art History and Arts Management (Universidad del Salvador, Argentina), an MA in Anthropology and Cultural Politics (Goldsmiths) and a PhD in Social and Cultural Analysis (King’s College London). Prior to joining Queen Mary, she was a Research Associate at CAMEo Research Institute for Cultural and Media Economies at the University of Leicester. Dr Serafini’s work is in the field of cultural politics, and her research interests include extractivism, social movements and art activism, cultural labour, and socioecological transitions.
Dr Zahra Sharifonnasabi is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at Queen Mary. Zahra’s research falls into the field of consumer behaviour and she takes an interpretivist, qualitative approach in her studies.
The university’s location is in very close proximity to some of the most creative and culturally innovative neighbourhoods in the world. These include Hackney Wick, Hackney Central, Bethnal Green, Dalston, Hoxton and Shoreditch. These neighbourhoods represent important clusters of creative and cultural activity, and are a testament to the vibrancy of the East End.
Queen Mary is proud to be part of this mosaic of arts activity in London, by having close links to local creative enterprises, and third sector and arts organisations.
The School of Business and Management has a reputation as a socially engaged management school, with an innovative, multidisciplinary, mindful and responsible approach. We invite our students to ask incisive questions, to challenge their assumptions, and to search for solutions to real-world challenges.
We ensure students experience innovative and engaging educational pathways, alongside supportive staff and excellent research facilities.
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:
Queen Mary is also part of the Russell Group - a body of leading UK universities dedicated to research and teaching excellence.
This programme is ideal for students wishing to enter or further their careers in frontline arts and cultural provision, or creative industry policy settings.
Graduates of this programme have gone on to work at galleries, media production companies and in creative and non-creative roles in a wide range of businesses.
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A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in any subject.
Candidates that do not currently meet the set entry requirements may also have the option to study the Graduate Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences. Meeting the required grades on completion of this programme will provide a pathway to study MA Creative Industries and Arts Organisation.
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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