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Art, Business and Law LLM

Part of: Law and Business and Management

Entry year: 2026/27

This LLM, offered by Queen Mary's Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) in partnership with the Institute of Art and Law (IAL) is a unique and challenging programme exploring the legal issues surrounding art and cultural objects and cultural heritage. You’ll get an in-depth understanding of the workings of the law when it comes to the arts industry and cultural property/heritage, as well as the application of the law in everyday practice.

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  • Become part of a unique, well-established programme, offering a postgraduate degree in Art, Business and Law
  • Learn from and interact with some of the best academics and practitioners in the art law field.
  • Open new avenues for the development of your professional career in private practice or in-house work within the creative industries, galleries, museums and other cultural state institutions or private organisations.
  • Participate in co-curricular, mentoring and work placement programmes, designed to offer insights to professional aspects of an art law career, guidance for career development and networking opportunities.
  • Attend public lectures offered on the programme, and by CCLS, Queen Mary and the Institute of Art and Law across a range of topics including art law, film and fashion, copyright and trademark protections, artificial intelligence, sustainability and dispute resolution.
  • Meet future colleagues and make lasting friends who share a passion for art law.

Norman Palmer Scholarship

If you are applying for September 2026 entry, you may be eligible for the Norman Palmer Partial Scholarship for a third off tuition fees. 

Study options

Starting in
September 2026
Location
Lincoln's Inn Fields
Fees
Home: £20950
Overseas: £33000
EU/EEA/Swiss students
Starting in
September 2026
Location
Lincoln's Inn Fields
Fees
Home: £12975
Overseas: £
EU/EEA/Swiss students
The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.
Starting in
September 2026
Location
Lincoln's Inn Fields
Fees
Home: £12975
Overseas: £
EU/EEA/Swiss students
The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.
Starting in
September 2026
Location
Lincoln's Inn Fields
Fees
Home: £12975
Overseas: £
EU/EEA/Swiss students
The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.

What you'll study

As part of the programme, we organise visits and discussions at some of the most influential art establishments in the UK. Previously, this has included guided tours of the British Museum, The Tate and the Victoria and Albert Museum, together with legal discussions of their collections and practices. Some of these visits are part of our formal Co-Curricular Programme we offer across the semesters where we invite practitioners across the field to engage with our students, while other visits are conducted on a more informal, ad hoc basis.

Further enriching the academic experience, is our Visiting Scholar and Researcher in Residence Scheme, augmenting the research environment for our faculty and students through interactions with a visiting scholar and the various workshops or masterclasses delivered by them during their time with us.  For example, our first scholar in residence, from the University of Amsterdam delivered a public lecture as well as a student seminar on restitution issues relating to Nazi-looted art, and also a master class on research methodology for all post-graduate students.

You will also have voluntary access to an excellent series of lectures in Critical Thinking and Writing in Law, a programme offered to all our LLM students to help you to improve your writing and legal research skills.

You will also have the opportunity to attend introductory lectures offered to LLM students during the CCLS induction weeks, including seminars on the common law, commercial law and other relevant topics.

Educational activities

CCLS’s qLegal clinic offers further career training opportunities for our students.  It is an award-winning law clinic, providing legal assistance and support to tech start-ups and entrepreneurs, providing students with in-depth commercial and legal training, with an emphasis on innovation and creativity.  Past projects in the creative industry including working with clothes designers, film makers, immersive experience organisers, NFTs and IP issues.

qLegal also hosts a blog competition allowing students to research topics of their choice. These articles can be creative and link to any area of law, such as this blogpost about the menswear industry published in 2021.

An experience in the field of art law is not guaranteed. However, qLegal’s experience is always legal and commercial. The programmes will allow you to develop a set of skills and knowledge transferable to any field.

Join the Queen Mary Network and speak to our community about this programme.  

Lecture Series

The ABL programme has introduced two lecture series since its inception. The first, Visiting Scholar and Researcher Lecture Series involves scholars and researchers visiting at CCLS.

Another exciting new initiative was introduced in 2022 with artist, Ben Kinmont giving the inaugural lecture of our Artists’ Talks series which explores issues such as the relationship between art and law from the artist’s perspective. The series is the brainchild of one of our former students, Mary Rinebold, writer and consultant at Canvas Art Law, who is the curator of the series and has continued this year with artist Haley Mellin exploring the link between art and conservation.

Structure

You will complete 180 credits:

  • 90 credits compulsory modules
  • 30 credits from guided electives
  • 60 credits from free choice

This programme is available as part time study. Part time study allows the student to complete their programme over a 2-year period. The same credit requirements apply as for the full-time LLM apply but are spread over 2 years.

You can also choose to complete your SQE Preparation alongside this LLM which is available for both full-time and part-time study.

Please see the academic year plan for an idea of the structure of the programme and key periods of assessment.

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    Assessment

    You will be assessed by a range of methods combining examinations and coursework which will be fully explained in your student pack available during induction. You will undertake self-directed research and writing in completing your assessed dissertation.

    Read our FAQs for more information about applying to us.

    Teaching

    The modules are taught in a diversity of styles including lecture format, case study analysis, group exercises, with plenty of opportunity for interactive discussion throughout. The faculty is made up of an eclectic mix of leading academics and researchers from CCLS and IAL, and respected industry practitioners, some of whom are featured on the right. You will have a team of advisors to support you, including the ABL Programme Director, the LLM and Research Directors, your dissertation supervisor and your module convenors.

    The dedicated lecturers showed genuine enthusiasm for the subject they were lecturing on and the visiting lecturers from different fields provided me with a well-rounded education at Queen Mary. The lecturers were interactive and prioritised discussions and debates in classes which built confidence in me.
    —Kaarthiga Manimaran, Art, Business and Law LLM (2023)

    Where you'll learn

    Facilities

    Free access to online databases and collections including: LexisNexis, Westlaw, Justis, Eur-lex, Hein-Online, and many more. The Postgraduate School of Law Centre in Central London and the Graduate Centre at Mile End. Queen Mary's excellent Law Library and European Documentation Centre. Access to the University of London's Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) and the Library at Senate House. Queen Mary's unique Intellectual Property Archive at Clore House.

    Campus

    You will be based in the heart of London, a short walk from some of the UK's leading art institutions and their archives. You will have access to an extraordinary range of archives and resources – helping you to build a network of professional connections.

    Teaching is based at the School of Law's postgraduate centre at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), located in Lincoln's Inn Fields. This area is home to numerous barristers’ chambers and law firms and is also short walk from the Royal Courts of Justice. Our academics and students interact with leading legal professionals, many of whom regularly teach and take part in our seminars and conferences.

    Depending on the modules you choose, you may also have classes at the Mile End Campus or the University of London's Institute of Advanced Legal Studies or Charterhouse Square.

    About the School

    The School of Law

    The School of Law is part of Queen Mary University of London, a member of both the University of London and the Russell Group. The School was ranked 7th in the UK and 32nd in the world by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, and 10th in the UK and 50th in world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by subject.

    The School of Law has consistently been ranked in the top 10 law schools in the UK for the quality of our research and teaching, and many of our internationally recognised staff act as advisers to governments, industry and NGOs, both nationally and internationally.

    The School's central focus is on the role of law and its institutions in contemporary international society. The School of Law is divided into two organisational units: the Department of Law and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS). The School of Law hosts the largest and most diverse LLM programme in the UK.

     

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    Career paths

    There is a very high rate of employment of our students within six months of graduation. Our graduates have gone on to work in culture ministries, museums, creative industries, practising as solicitors, working as consultants and continuing education in the field.

    You can take advantage of our exclusive career services and opportunities for postgraduate law students, including:

    Queen Mary Careers and Enterprise offers a range of tailored support and resources for current students and recent graduates, from refining your CV and exploring your options, to finding part time roles, work experience and graduate opportunities.

    • 94% of our graduates are in full time employment/further study 15 months after graduation - Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21
    My masters in Art, Law and Business in Queen Mary has landed me a role at Phillips Auctioneers. It has also provided me with strong standing in the legal field. I currently hold a training contract offer to a City Law firm.
    — Kaarthiga Manimaran,Art, Business and Law LLM (2023),Read more testimonials from students on the Art

    Fees and funding

    Full-Time study

    September 2026 | 1 year

    Part-Time study

    September 2026 | 2 years

    The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.

    Part-Time (with SQE preparation) study

    September 2026 | 2 years

    The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.

    Part-Time (with SQE preparation) study

    September 2026 | 2 years

    The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.

    Queen Mary alumni can get a £1000, 10% or 20% discount on their fees depending on the programme of study. Find out more about the Alumni Loyalty Awards

    Funding

    There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.

    School of Law scholarships

    The School of Law offers a range of scholarships for Law Masters programmes each year. Full details are made available on the law funding page from October – November each year.

    Other sources of funding

    Our Advice and Counselling service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:

    Entry requirements

    UK

    Degree requirements

    A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Law or a degree with substantial law content. We will also consider an undergraduate degree in Art studies, Cultural studies or other related subject.

    Law graduates with a 2:2 honours degree who also have other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional legal experience may also qualify.

    Other routes

    Non-law graduates with a minimum second class honours degree, that have also obtained a Merit (or 60 per cent) in the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) recognised by the UK professional bodies, may also qualify. Non-law graduates may also be considered on the basis of exceptional professional experience in a legal area or an area directly related to their programme of study. Particular regard will be had to (i) successful completion by the applicant of any certificate or diploma course or courses offered by IAL and (ii) professional experience in the art field with a legal element.

    Find out more about how to apply for our postgraduate taught courses.

    International

    Afghanistan
    We 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

    Albania
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10

    Algeria
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20

    Angola
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 15 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 13 out of 20

    Argentina
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 7.5 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 6.5 out of 10

    Armenia
    We 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 100
    UK 2:1 degree: 75 out of 100
    UK 2:2 degree: 61 out of 100

    Australia
    We 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

    Austria
    We 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 5.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 2.5 out of 5.0
    UK 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.

    Azerbaijan
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 80%; or GPA 4 out of 5
    UK 2:2 degree: 70%; or GPA 3.5 out of 5

    Bahamas
    We 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

    Bahrain
    We 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 100
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or 80 out of 100
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.3 out of 4.0; or 74 out of 100

    Bangladesh
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 to 3.3 out of 4.0
    UK 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. 

    Barbados
    We 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.

    Belarus
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 7 out of 10; or 4 out of 5
    UK 2:2 degree: 5 out of 10; or 3.5 out of 5

    Belgium
    We 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

    Belize
    We 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

    Benin
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20

    Bolivia
    We 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 Herzegovina
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 8.5 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 7.5 out of 10

    Botswana
    We 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%

    Brazil
    We 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.

    Brunei
    We 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

    Bulgaria
    We 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 6.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 4.75 out of 6.0
    UK 2:2 degree: 4.0 out of 6.0

    Burundi
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 75%; or 14 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 60%; or 12 out of 20

    Cambodia
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 70%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: 60%; or GPA 2.35 out of 4.0

    Cameroon
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

    Canada
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.2 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

    Chile
    We 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 7
    UK 2:1 degree: 5.5 out of 7
    UK 2:2 degree: 5 out of 7

    China
    We 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: 70 to 80%
    UK 2:2 degree: 65 to 75%

    Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.  

    Colombia
    We 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 5.00
    UK 2:1 degree: 4.00 out of 5.00
    UK 2:2 degree: 3.50 out of 5.00

    Congo, Dem. Rep. of
    We 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. of
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20

    Costa Rica
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 7.5 out of 10

    Croatia
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 4 out of 5
    UK 2:2 degree: 3 out of 5

    Cuba
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 4 out of 5
    UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5

    Cyprus
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 7.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: 6.0 out of 10; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

    Czech Republic
    We 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 4
    UK 2:1 degree: 1.5 out of 4
    UK 2:2 degree: 2.5 out of 4

    The above relates to grading scale where 1 is the highest and 4 is the lowest.

    Denmark
    We 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 Republic
    We 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: 95/100
    UK 2:1 degree: 85/100
    UK 2:2 degree: 78/100

    Ecuador
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 80%; or 8/10; or 18/20; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: 70%; or 7/10; or 14/20; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

    Egypt
    We 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 4
    UK 2:1 degree: 75%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4
    UK 2:2 degree: 65%; or GPA 2.5 out of 4

    El Salvador
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 7.5 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 6.5 out of 10

    Eritrea
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

    Estonia
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 3.5 out of 5
    UK 2:2 degree: 2 out of 5

    The above grades assumes that 1 is the pass mark. 

    Eswatini
    We 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%

    Ethiopia
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

    Fiji
    We 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

    Finland
    We 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 3
    UK 2:1 degree: 3.5 out of 5; or 2 out of 3
    UK 2:2 degree: 2.5 out of 5; or 1.4 out of 3

    France
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 12 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 11 out of 20

    Gambia
    We 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 4.3
    UK 2:1 degree: 67%; or GPA 3.3 out of 4.3
    UK 2:2 degree: 60%; or GPA 2.7 out of 4.3

    Georgia
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 81 out of 100; or 4 out of 5
    UK 2:2 degree: 71 out of 100; or 3.5 out of 5

    Germany
    We 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 5.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 2.5 out of 5.0
    UK 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.

    Ghana
    We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.

    UK 1st class degree: First Class
    UK 2:1 degree: Second Class (Upper Division)
    UK 2:2 degree: Second Class (Lower Division)

    Greece
    We 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.

    Grenada
    We 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

    Guatemala
    We 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.

    Guinea
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20

    Guyana
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

    Honduras
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 80%; or 4.0 out of 5; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: 70%; or 3.5 out of 5; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

    Hong Kong
    We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree from selected institutions.

    UK 1st class degree: First Class Honours
    UK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class Honours
    UK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours

    Hungary
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 4 out of 5
    UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5

    Iceland
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 7.25 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 6.5 out of 10

    India
    We 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%

    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.  

    For India, offers may be made on the GPA scale.

    We do not consider the Bachelor of Vocation (B. Voc.) for Masters entry.

    Indonesia
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 to 3.2 out of 4.0
    UK 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.

    Iran
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 15 to 16 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 13.5 to 14 out of 20

    Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.  

    Iraq
    We 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 100
    UK 2:1 degree: 75 out of 100
    UK 2:2 degree: 60 out of 100

    Ireland
    We 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 Honours
    UK 2:1 degree: Second Class Honours Grade I
    UK 2:2 degree: Second Class Honours Grade II

    Israel
    We 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%

    Italy
    We 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 110
    UK 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20

    Jamaica
    We 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 UWI
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or Upper Second Class Honours from the UWI
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or Lower Second Class Honours from the UWI

    Japan
    We 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 4.00
    UK 2:1 degree: A overall* or B overall**; or 80%; or GPA 3.00 out of 4.00
    UK 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)

    Jordan
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 75%; or GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: 70%; or GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0

    Kazakhstan
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 3.33 out of 4.0/4.33; or 4.0 out of 5
    UK 2:2 degree: 2.67 out of 4.0/4.33; or 3.5 out of 5

    Kenya
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: Second Class Honours Upper Division; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: Second Class Honours Lower Division; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

    Kosovo
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 8.5 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 7.5 out of 10

    Kuwait
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.67 out of 4.0

    Kyrgyzstan
    We 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 4
    UK 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

    Laos
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

    Latvia
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 7.5 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 6 out of 10

    Lebanon
    We 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)

    Lesotho
    We 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%

    Liberia
    We 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 4.0
    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

    Libya
    We 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

    Liechtenstein
    We 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 6.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 5.0 out of 6.0
    UK 2:2 degree: 4.4 out of 6.0

    Lithuania
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10

    Luxembourg
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20

    Macau
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

    Macedonia
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 8.5 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10

    Madagascar
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20

    Malawi
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 70% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: 60% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

    Malaysia
    We 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 CGPA
    UK 2:1 degree: Class 2 division 1; or 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPA
    UK 2:2 degree: Class 2 division 2; or 2.6 out of 4.0 CGPA

    Maldives
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

    Malta
    We 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 I
    UK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class Honours; or Category IIA
    UK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours; or Category IIB

    Mauritius
    We 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.

    Mexico
    We 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 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 7.0 to 7.5 out of 10

    Offer conditions will vary depending on the grading scale your institution uses.

    Moldova
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 6.5 out of 10

    Monaco
    We 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
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

    Mongolia
    We 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 A
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.2 out of 4.0; or 80%; or grade B
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.8 out of 4.0; or 70%; or grade C

    Montenegro
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 8.5 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10

    Morocco
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 13 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 11 out of 20

    Mozambique
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20

    Myanmar
    We 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 5.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 70% or GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0
    UK 2:2 degree: 60% or GPA of 3.5 out of 5.0

    Namibia
    We 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%

    Nepal
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 65%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 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.

    Netherlands
    We 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
    UK 2:1 degree: 7 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 6 out of 10

    New Zealand
    We 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

    Nigeria
    We 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 7.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.50 out of 5.00; or GPA 4.6 out of 7.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.80 out of 5.00; or GPA 3.0 out of 7.0

    Norway
    We 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

    Oman
    We 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
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

    Pakistan
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 2.6 to 3.6 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.0 to 3.0 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. 

    Palestine
    We 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 4.0
    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

    Panama
    We 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 Guinea
    We 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 A
    UK 2:2 degree: Class II, division B

    Paraguay
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 4 out of 5
    UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out fo 5

    Peru
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20

    Philippines
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 3.0 out of 4.0; or 86%; or 1.75 out of 5
    UK 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.

    Poland
    We 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.

    Portugal
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20

    Puerto Rico
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 80/100 or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: 70/100 or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

    Qatar
    We 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 5.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or GPA 3.6 out of 5.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or GPA 2.8 out of 5.0

    Romania
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 8.0 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 7.0 out of 10

    Russia
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 4.0 out of 5
    UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5

    Rwanda
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 70%; or 15 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 60%; or 13 out of 20

    Saudi Arabia
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.75 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 5.0; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

    Senegal
    We 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: 16/20
    UK 2:1 degree: 14/20
    UK 2:2 degree: 12/20

    Serbia
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10

    Sierra Leone
    We 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 4
    UK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class honours; or GPA 4 out of 5; or GPA 3.25 out of 4
    UK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours; or GPA 3.4 out of 5; or GPA 2.75 out of 4

    Singapore
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.8 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 3.3 out of 5.0; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

    Slovakia
    We 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)

    Slovenia
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10

    Somalia
    Bachelor 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 Africa
    We 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 Korea
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.5 out of 4.5; or GPA 3.3 out of 4.3; or GPA 3.2 out of 4.0
    UK 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

    Spain
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 7.0 out of 10; or 2.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: 6.0 out of 10; or 1.5 out of 4.0

    Sri Lanka
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

    Sudan
    We 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%

    Sweden
    We 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 overall
    UK 2:1 degree: Overall B grade (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 50% of credits graded at VG overall
    UK 2:2 degree: Overall C grade (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 20% of credits graded at VG overall.

    Switzerland
    We 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 10
    UK 2:1 degree: 5 out of 6; or 8 out of 10
    UK 2:2 degree: 4.25 out of 6; or 7 out of 10

    Syria
    We 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%

    Taiwan
    We 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%

    Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.  

    Tajikistan
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 4.0 out of 5
    UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5

    Tanzania
    We 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 5.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.5 out of 5.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.7 out of 5.0

    Thailand
    We 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 4.00
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.00 to 3.20 out of 4.00
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.40 to 2.60 out of 4.00

    Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

    Trinidad and Tobago
    We 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 Indies
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or Upper Second Class Honours from the University of West Indies
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or Lower Second Class Honours from the University of West Indies

    Tunisia
    We 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 20
    UK 2:1 degree: 13 out of 20
    UK 2:2 degree: 11 out of 20

    Türkiye
    We 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 4.00
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 2.80 to 3.00 out of 4.00
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.30 to 2.50 out of 4.00

    Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

    Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
    We 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 4.00
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.00 out of 4.00
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.50 out of 4.00

    Turkmenistan
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 4.0 out of 5
    UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5

    Turks and Caicos Islands
    We 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%

    Uganda
    We 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 5.0
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 4.0 out of 5.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 5.0

    Ukraine
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 12; or 4.0 out of 5
    UK 2:2 degree: 6 out of 12; or 3.5 out of 5

    United Arab Emirates
    We 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
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

    United States of America
    We 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
    UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.2 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

    Uruguay
    We 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 12
    UK 2:1 degree: 7 to 9 out of 12
    UK 2:2 degree: 6 to 7 out of 12

    Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

    Uzbekistan
    We 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 5
    UK 2:1 degree: 80%; or 4.0 out of 5
    UK 2:2 degree: 71%; or 3.5 out of 5

    Venezuela
    We 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. 

    Vietnam
    We 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 3.4 out of 4
    UK 2:1 degree: 7.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.0 out of 4
    UK 2:2 degree: 5.7 out of 10; or GPA 2.4 out of 4

    Yemen
    We 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.

    Zambia
    We 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 4.0
    UK 2:1 degree: 65%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
    UK 2:2 degree: 55%; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

    Zimbabwe
    We 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%

    English language requirements

    The English language requirements for our programmes are normally indicated by an English band assigned to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administered. However, all programmes in this school have non-standard English language requirements.
     
    The English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate taught programmes in this School is the following:
     
    IELTS (Academic) minimum score 7.0 overall with 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in Listening, Reading and Speaking
     
    We accept a range of English tests and qualifications for you to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency. See programmes with non-standard English language requirements for all accepted English tests that we deem equivalent to these IELTS scores.

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