Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.
We also require:
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A sample of written work, about 3,000 words in length. This can be a previous piece of work from an undergraduate degree. The work should be written in English. The content does not have to cover a topic related to this specific programme, but the sample should show the potential to engage successfully with postgraduate-level literary studies through demonstrating analytical ability and knowledge of appropriate scholarly methods and conventions.
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a short statement of around 500 words outlining your interest in the programme.
- at least one academic reference.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Common equivalent English language qualifications
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)
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95 with minimum R 23, L 23, S 22, W 24.
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Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
PTE (Academic or Academic Online)
Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
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180 overall, no subtest less than 176
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Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)
University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses
Alternatives to English Language qualification
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Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)
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Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country
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Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country
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Masters degree from English speaking country
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Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country.
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programm
