For applicants whose first language is not English, the IELTS requirement will be an overall score of 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and at least 6.0 in reading, speaking and listening.
We welcome applications from students with a good undergraduate degree in a relevant social science subject (upper second-class or higher) or equivalent.

If you have a lower second-class undergraduate degree, you may still be eligible for admission to one of our masters programmes if we are satisfied that there is sufficient evidence of upper second-class quality in your work (judged by the range of your marks, the mark awarded for your dissertation and/or the quality of your references).

Academic background
Entry is not confined to students who have studied politics or international relations before. Each year, we offer places to a number of students from other subject areas in the social sciences and humanities.

We also admit some students from science backgrounds, although we may want to interview such applicants before offering a place on the course.

We also welcome applications from those who have relevant work experience and/or who have been away from education for some time, and such applicants are considered on a case by case basis.