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Global Public Health and Policy MRes

Develop a research-led approach to the study of Global Public Health and Policy and gain the key research skills you will need if you want to go on to apply for doctoral-level study. Your studies will have an emphasis on the social determinants of health; a focus on the interface between politics and policy; a concern for social justice; and a stress upon primary care acting as a platform for effective public health action.

  • Gain all the skills you need to move on to a PhD
  • Undertake analysis which crosses disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, economics, law, geography and public health medicine
  • Benefit from strong links to the NHS, local authorities, policymakers and leading international figures in global health
  • Go on to work in health policy and other fields of public health and public policy with a global perspective

What you'll study

If you are involved in health policy and health systems as a medical practitioner, civil servant, lawyer, social or political scientist, or NGO worker, this may be the programme for you. It will interest policy makers who want to understand the bigger picture about global health.Alongside a suite of modules offered in conjunction with the Wolfson Institute of Population Health MSc in Global Public Health and Policy, you will study compulsory modules in research design - encompassing qualitative and quantitative methods - taught in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary, alongside social science students.You will begin by developing knowledge of the key concepts and research methods and analysis. These will give you relevant methodological issues and challenges while providing interdisciplinary foundations. As the programme continues, you will gain a more detailed understanding of areas relevant to your interests through specialist and elective modules.Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is comprised of two renowned and prestigious teaching hospitals: St Bartholomew's and The Royal London. Both continue to make an outstanding contribution to modern medicine and together have been consistently ranked among the top five in the UK for medicine.

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    Assessment

    Your assessments will take a number of different forms, including: coursework essays assignments presentations examinations. You will need to achieve an overall pass in the taught element in order to progress to your dissertation.

    Teaching

    You will experience a range of teaching methods, including small group seminars and participation in public health conferences. You will develop debating and discussion skills, and have plenty of contact with academics.

    Where you'll learn

    Facilities

    At Queen Mary you will have access to a number of advanced facilities, some of which are designated exclusively to postgraduate students. These include: The Blizard Building, which has state of-the-art facilities for students and staff including open-plan research laboratories, office space, a 400-seater lecture theatre and a café, and several seminar rooms A Learning Resources Centre, open around the clock, with 200 networked PCs solely for the use of postgraduate students Medical libraries located at The Royal London and St Bart's hospitals and at the Queen Mary Mile End campus Access to the Postgraduate Reading Room Research access to the British Library.

    Campus

    Your postgraduate learning experience is enhanced by our fantastic location in Whitechapel, in east London.

    Not only are we in one of the capital’s most vibrant areas to live and work but we also serve a diverse local community, with 92 different languages spoken by the borough’s 300,000 residents. This programme offers you exciting opportunities to develop an understanding of health and disease in a local, national and international context.

    About the Institute

    Wolfson Institute of Population Health

    This course is based at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, which delivers internationally recognised research and teaching in population health. The Wolfson Institute is a part of Queen Mary University of London’s faculty of medicine and dentistry.

    The work of our researchers and educators has had a significant impact on lives across the world. We provide integrated teaching and training opportunities delivered by leaders in the field. By sharing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research, we will continue to advance population health and preventive medicine on a global scale.   

    Queen Mary is a member of the Russell Group of leading research universities in the UK and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry proudly holds an Athena Swan Gold Award in recognition of our commitment to gender equality.

    Career paths

    The course is designed for students who want to progress on to a PhD. You could end up working in health and public policy at local, national, or international level, as well as in governmental and international bodies and NGOs. Our students have gone on to further postgraduate research both at Queen Mary and other universities.

    • 97% of global health postgraduate taught graduates are in highly skilled work or graduate study (2022/23)
    • 89% of our global and public health graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (GOS 2022/23)

    Fees and funding

    Full-Time study

    September 2026 | 1 year

    Part-Time study

    September 2026 | 24 months

    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.

    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 a relevant subject, such as Medicine, Nursing, the health sciences or the social sciences.

    Applicants with a 2:2 degree and relevant experience in the field will be considered on an individual basis.

    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 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 and research programmes in the Wolfson Institute 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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