Entry Requirements

  • New Route PhD

The New Route is intended for recently qualified graduates with good honours degrees who are keen to progress immediately to a research experience in their preparations for a career in which the ability to undertake research will play a key role.

  • MPhil/PhD

You would be expected to have a very good undergraduate degree (first or second class honours), or a qualification or relevant experience which is deemed by the University to be equivalent. Completion of a relevant masters degree is an advantage.

  • PhD

You would be expected to have a masters degree in a relevant subject area or experience which is deemed by the University to be equivalent.

Language Requirements

The Faculty must also be satisfied that the candidate has the necessary command of the English language to undertake a research investigation.Copies of English language qualifications should be included where appropriate; please note that for research programmes a minimum of IELTS level of 7.0 or better is expected (Please note that English language certificates are only valid for two years).

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