Entry requirements
Academic
Our masters courses consistenly attract the best postgraduate students due to our commitment to maintaining high academic standards and strong entry requirements .
Generally you are expected to have obtained an upper second class honours degree, or the international equivalent, which includes a good grounding in Economics. See the masters course in which you are interested for any specific requirements.
The table below provides only an indication of our international entry requirements. Please note, each application is individually assesed. Further information on international academic entry requirements.
| Country |
Academic requirement |
|---|---|
|
China |
Four year degree from a recognised institution with an average of 80%. |
|
India |
First Class (or 60%) in the 3-year bachelor degree. |
|
Malaysia |
Good honours degree from a recognised Maylasian Institution. |
|
Nigeria |
Good second class degree from a recognised institution. |
|
Pakistan |
Good four year bachelor of Science/Engineering from recognised institution or a good Master of Science/Engineering from a recognised institution. |
|
Taiwan |
Good bachelors from a recognised Taiwanese institution with average of 75%. |
|
Thailand |
Good bachelors degree with a GPA of 3.0 from a recognised institution. |
|
USA |
Good four year bachelor degree from a recognised institution. |
English language
Students whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of proficiency. The Centre for Applied Language Studies (CALS) offers pre-sessional courses in English for academic study and the University's Language Resource Centre (LRC) runs in-sessional English language and study support courses.
| Qualification Full Title | Short name | Score required |
|---|---|---|
| International English Language Test Score | IELTS | 6.5 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (paper-based version) | TOEFL (paper-based) | 570 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (internet-based version) | TOEFL (internet-based) | 88 |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English | CPE | C |
| Test of English for Educational Purposes | TEEP | 6.5 |
UK Visa
If you are not a national of the European Union, it is likely that you will need to obtain a Visa before you travel. Full details: UK Visas website.
