Entry requirements for masters degrees

To take one of our MA courses you must have either a good degree or an alternative qualification approved by the University as degree equivalent. We're happy to consider applications from mature students.

You must be proficient in written and spoken English, so you can access the course fully. If you're applying from outside the UK, we'll ask you to provide evidence that you have an acceptable English language qualification.

If English is not your first language, you must submit an original certificate (photocopied language certificates are not acceptable) from a recognised English language test. These are our requirements for 2013 entry:

MA Broadcast Journalism and MA Journalism Studies (Broadcast)
IELTS 7.5 overall with a minimum of 7.5 in each element or equivalent

MA Print Journalism
IELTS 7.5 overall with a minimum of 7.5 in each element or equivalent

MA Magazine Journalism
IELTS 7.5 overall with a minimum of 7.5 in each element or equivalent

MA Web Journalism and MA Journalism Studies (Web)
IELTS 7.5 overall with 7.5 in each element or equivalent

MA International Political Communication
IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum of 7.0 in writing and 6.0 in the other elements or equivalent

MA Global Journalism
IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum of 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in the other elements or equivalent

To calculate the IELTS equivalent score of other English language tests, see our comparison table.