Expected Academic Standard
Applicants for this course should have achieved a Masters (Pass).
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
Applicants should obtain the equivalent of:
at least a II.i in a UK four-year 'integrated master's' (honours) degree, OR
at least a II.i in a UK three-year bachelor's (honours) degree plus a relevant one/two-year UK master's degree.
Please note that the University's International Qualifications equivalency table only applies to your three-year or four-year bachelor's degree and does not provide you with the equivalency of a UK master's degree or a UK 'integrated master's' (honours) degree. For students who only hold a bachelor's degree, a master's degree is normally required as well.
Applicants with only an undergraduate degree will not usually be considered. However, some four-year programmes with a strong research component may be eligible for entry. Applicants should discuss their research experience with a potential supervisor.
Please note that these are higher entry requirements than the University of Cambridge sets for postgraduate degrees in other departments.
University Minimum Academic Requirements
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Reading | 6.5 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
| Total | 7.0 |
TOEFL Internet Score
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 25 |
| Writing | 25 |
| Reading | 25 |
| Speaking | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
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
If you are made an offer, an ATAS will be required in order to obtain a Visa.
Do not apply for an ATAS unless you have been made an offer.
A CAH3 code, which will be used to make your ATAS application, will be provided in your offer letter.