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Expected Academic Standard
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Merit).
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
Candidates for the PhD are expected to hold a high 2:1 undergraduate degree from a UK university or equivalent GPA of at least 3.7/4.0 or equivalent from a non-UK university; and to have completed (or be about to complete) a Master's Degree in a relevant subject, with a mark of at least 70, or a GPA of at least 3.7/4.0 or equivalent from a non-UK university. They must also submit a strong research proposal that falls within the research interests of one of the Centre's academics.
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 |
CAE
Score: Grade A & B (overall score of 193, with no element lower than 185 plus a Language Centre assessment)
CPE
Score: Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 with no element lower than 185).