A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with experience in a relevant area are also encouraged to apply. Applicants with overseas qualifications can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through UK ENIC, which provides an advisory service.

English language requirements

We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .

If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. The level of proficiency that is required can vary with the type of programme for which you are applying. For further advice on the appropriateness of overseas qualification and proficiency in the use of English, please contact our International Office.

The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is normally 6.5.

An upper second class (2:1) honours degree in a relevant social science discipline or overseas equivalent.

All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above.

International applicants will be required to provide evidence of their English language ability, for example by achieving an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent, see our English language requirements.