The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

An honours degree of at least 2:2 classification or better from a UK University, or
The equivalent of the above from a recognised University overseas, or
A degree-equivalent professional qualification approved by the Programme Leader, or
A Pre-Masters Course recognised by the University,
A postgraduate qualification from a UK university or its equivalent from a recognised overseas university, or
Equivalent qualifications to be assessed by the Programme Leader and Admissions Tutor.

In addition all students for whom English is not their first language must produce evidence of their English Language proficiency. The standard required is an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band), or an equivalent score on a test recognised by the University of Hertfordshire.

This requirement will be waived if the student has successfully completed an undergraduate degree at a university in the United Kingdom, or another All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered:
- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

TOEFL IBT - a score of 79 with band scores of reading 18, writing 17, listening 17, speaking 20.