Expected Academic Standard
Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
Academic requirement:
For the flexible route, stage 3, applicants must have completed the CISL PG Diploma in Sustainable Business (stages 1 and 2) before the start of the MSt stage. Students in the final year of their Diploma studies can apply for the MSt stage 3 ahead of knowing their final overall Diploma grade.
As a minimum, all applicants must have:
- academic qualification as above
- a minimum of three years' work experience after graduation
- good ability in written and spoken English language. Please see below for more details of the English language requirement
- endorsement from your employer or, if independent, from an organisation that will be the focus of your work on the programme
- access to appropriate computer technology and internet software
- the ability to pay the course fees or to identify a sponsoring institution.
In addition, when reviewing applications, the selection panel will be looking for evidence of:
- demonstrable commitment to and/or enthusiasm and aptitude for sustainability leadership
- ability apply learning to influence change in an organisation, sector or wider system
- awareness of sustainability and/or leadership issues
- potential to benefit from the programme for personal or professional development
- appropriate suggestions for original research of suitable ambition and scope, demonstrated via the research proposal (see template below)
University Minimum Academic Requirements
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Reading | 7.0 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
| Total | 7.5 |
TOEFL Internet Score
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 25 |
| Writing | 25 |
| Reading | 25 |
| Speaking | 25 |
| Total | 110 |
C1 Advanced
Score: Grade A & B (overall score of 193, with no element lower than 185 plus a Language Centre assessment)
C2 Proficiency
Score: Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 with no element lower than 185).
Visa Information
No ATAS required