The programme is aimed at professionals who have a range of experiences working with children and young people in both formal and informal settings.
Academic Entry
The minimum academic entry requirements for admission to the MSc programme are:
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Degree: This must be validated by a higher education institution in the United Kingdom or an undergraduate degree of an equivalent standard from a higher education institution outside the United Kingdom. All degree classifications are considered, however, for funded places, priority is given to candidates with a 1st or 2:1 honours degree.
Personal Statement, Experience and Reference
- Applicants who meet or have the potential to meet the academic entry requirements will be considered for a place on the programme and their personal statement and reference will be reviewed.
- Applicants should use the personal statement to demonstrate their suitability to complete the degree and to highlight what they wish to achieve with completion of this programme.
- Relevant experience of working with children and young people should also be noted.
Interview
Interviews will be held from March and invitations will be sent out shortly after the application is received. Please note that we will be unable to provide feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful at application stage.
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
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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90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
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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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176 overall, no subtest less than 169
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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