Expected Academic Standard
Applicants for this course should have achieved a Masters (Distinction).
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
Ordinarily, students should hold a distinction or equivalent in a Master's degree in Linguistics, in addition to a strong honours degree in Linguistics, with clear evidence of research potential. Degrees in disciplines other than Linguistics are accepted only if they contain a substantial linguistics component.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate clear evidence of research potential.
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