This flexible programme offers a broad range of advanced study options, reflecting the emerging technologies in industry. The demand for better products and commercial services drives the search for creative solutions using computing-based systems, and has established a critical dependence between computing and practically every industry and sector.
This programme is ideal for students with a first degree in electronic engineering, computer science, maths or a related discipline.
- Tailor the course content to match your interests and career ambitions.
- Work with the most up-to-date technologies - each topic is backed up by our world-leadingresearch centres and groups.
- This course is accredited byBCS, the Chartered Institute for IT professionals.
Study options
- Starting in
- September 2024
- Location
- Mile End
- Fees
-
Home: £12,650
Overseas: £31,850
EU/EEA/Swiss students
- Starting in
- September 2024
- Location
- Mile End
- Fees
-
Home: £6,350
Overseas: £15,950
EU/EEA/Swiss students
The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on ourtuition feespage.
What you'll study
This is a multidisciplinary programme and in addition to pure computer science modules, you may choose options where computer science intersects with other fields, to build on your previous studies.
You will gain experience in functional programming, and learn about semi-structured data and advanced data modelling. You will gain a basis in security and authentication, as well as Bayesian decision and risk analysis. Beyond this, you will be able to personalise your programme through a wide range of industry-focused optional modules.
Our excellent professional links will allow you to network with potential employers and access opportunities to work together on commercial and research projects. The School has collaborations, partnerships, industrial placement schemes and public engagement programmes with organisations including Vodafone, Google, IBM, BT, NASA, BBC and Microsoft.
You will devise and carry out a major final project, which you can choose to do in collaboration with an industrial partner.
This degree is accredited byBCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.This degree is also accredited byBCSon behalf of theEngineering Council, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Structure
- Four compulsory modules
- Four elective modules
- Compulsory final project
All students studying MSc Computer Science will undertake four compulsory modules:
- ECS713P - Functional Programming
- ECS726P - Security and Authentication
- ECS7071P - Semi-Structured Data Engineering
- ECS773P - Bayesian Decision and Risk Analysis
They will also choose a set of elective modules organised into two streams:
Software and Data Engineering stream (default)
ECS708P - Machine Learning
ECS733P - Interactive System Design
ECS7018P - Logic in Computer Science
ECS784P - Data Analytics
Interaction Design stream
ECS712P - Design for Human Interaction
ECS733P - Interactive Systems Design
ECS7029P - Research Methods
ECS661P - User Experience Design
These streams will allow you to further develop your professional profile and graduate with industry-relevant expertise.The Software and Data Engineering stream is the default stream students will follow, if they do not select an option.
Find out more about each module, by looking them up in themodule directory.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Assessment
- 67% Modules
- 33% Research project
- Modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and written examinations.
- You will also be assessed through a final project.
Research project
Examples of past project topics include:
- Design and implementation of a chess engine.
- Development of an application for people suffering with anxiety.
- Network sniffing and tiny fragment attack.
- Ros to unity point cloud communication and visualisation study in telerobotics.
- Information retrieval from TV series scripts for keyphrase extraction, text classification and dialogue modelling.
- Gesture to voice translation using MATLAB.
- Simulation of the behavior of bees with artificial life method.
—"The modules available are very varied; you get the chance to try out different things to find out exactly what your passion is. When you do find a module that you enjoy, there are opportunities to stretch yourself further and look into things more deeply. Then there are the staff members - everyone is there to help you reach your potential and be the best version of you. They’re always ready to offer help and guidance."
Amy Dowse, MSc Computer Science, 2019
Teaching
Teaching for all modules includes a combination of lectures, seminars and use of a virtual learning environment. Each module provides contact time with your lecturers, supported by lab work and directed further study.
You will be assigned an Academic Advisor who will guide you in both academic and pastoral matters throughout your time at Queen Mary.
Part-time study options mean that the number of modules taken is reduced per semester, with the full modules required to complete the programme spread over two academic years.
Where you'll learn
Facilities
The School has excellentbespoke facilities, including:
- Augmented human interaction (AHI) laboratory
- Informatics teaching laboratorywith 350 state-of-the-art computers
- Antenna measurement laboratory
- Media and arts technology studios (Performance lab, control room, listening/recording room)
- Robotics laboratory (ARQspace)
Campus
Teaching is based at Queen Mary’s mainMile End campus, one of the largest self-contained residential campuses in the capital. Our location in the heart of London’s East End offers a rich cultural environment.
We have invested £105m innew facilitiesover the past five years to offer our students an exceptional learning environment. Recent developments include the £39mGraduate Centre, providing 7,700 square metres of learning and teaching space.
The campus is 15 minutes from Central London by tube, where you will have access to many of the University of London’s facilities, such as the Senate House library.
About the School
School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
TheSchool of Electronic Engineering and Computer Sciencecarries out world-class research – and applies it to real-world problems. Being taught by someone who is changing the world with their ideas makes for exciting lectures, and helps you to stay ahead of the curve in your field. 99 per cent of our research is classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).
We are proud of our excellent student-staff relations, and our diverse student body, made up of learners from more than 60 countries.
The School has a close-knit student community, who take part in competitions and extracurricular lab activities.
Career paths
The broad range of skills gained through programmes in this School, coupled with multiple opportunities for extra-curricular activities and work experience, has enabled postgraduates to move into roles such as:
- Head of Development
- Engineering Manager
- Lecturer
- IT Consultant
- Project Manager
- IT Developer
- Mobile Developer
- Technical Assistant
- Analyst
- Software Developer
At global companies including:
- Daffodil International University (Bangladesh)
- Suleyman Demirel University (Turkey)
- JP Morgan
- Deutsche Bank
- Interserve
- Barclays
- IMGROUP, Hitachi Consulting
- Mustard Systems
Fees and funding
Full-time study
September 2024 | 1 year
- Home: £12,650
- Overseas: £31,850
EU/EEA/Swiss students
Conditional deposit
Home: £2000
Overseas: £2000
Information about deposits
Part-time study
September 2024 | 2 years
- Home: £6,350
- Overseas: £15,950
EU/EEA/Swiss students
Conditional deposit
Home: £2000
Overseas: £2000
Information about deposits
Queen Mary alumni can get a £1000, 10% or 20% discount on their fees depending on the programme of study. Find out more about theAlumni Loyalty Award
Funding
There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Postgraduate loans (UK students)
- Country-specificscholarships for international students
Our Advice and Counselling service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:
- Advice for UK and EU students
- Advice for international students
Entry requirements
UK
Degree requirements
A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline.
Find out more abouthow to applyfor our postgraduate taught courses.
International
Afghanistan
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Master Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:90%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:80%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:70%; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Albania
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9.5 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:8 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:7 out of 10
Algeria
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licence; Diplome de [subject area]; Diplome d'Etudes Superieures; Diplome de Docteur end Pharmacie; or Diplome de Docteur en Medecine from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:16 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:14 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:12 out of 20
Angola
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grau de Licenciado/a (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:17 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:15 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:13 out of 20
Argentina
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo/ Grado de Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:7.5 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:6.5 out of 10
Armenia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:87 out of 100
UK 2:1 degree:75 out of 100
UK 2:2 degree:61 out of 100
Australia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) or Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:High Distinction; or First Class with Honours
UK 2:1 degree:Distinction; or Upper Second Class with Honours
UK 2:2 degree:Credit; or Lower Second Class with Honours
Austria
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:1.5 out of 5.0
UK 2:1 degree:2.5 out of 5.0
UK 2:2 degree:3.5 out of 5.0
The above relates to grading scale where 1 is the highest and 5 is the lowest.
Azerbaijan
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:90%; or GPA 4.7 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:80%; or GPA 4 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:70%; or GPA 3.5 out of 5
Bahamas
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies.
UK 1st class degree:First Class Honours
UK 2:1 degree:Upper Second Class Honours
UK 2:2 degree:Lower Second Class Honours
Bahrain
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or 90 out of 100
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or 80 out of 100
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.3 out of 4.0; or 74 out of 100
Bangladesh
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.2 to 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 to 3.3 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.3 to 2.7 out of 4.0
Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from. For some institutions/degrees we will ask for different grades to above, so this is only a guide.
Barbados
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from the University of West Indies, Cave Hill or Barbados Community College.
UK 1st class degree:First Class Honours*; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0**
UK 2:1 degree:Upper Second Class Honours*; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0**
UK 2:2 degree:Lower Second Class Honours*; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0**
*relates to: the University of West Indies, Cave Hill.
**relates to: Barbados Community College.
Belarus
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9 out of 10; or 4.7 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:7 out of 10; or 4 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:5 out of 10; or 3.5 out of 5
Belgium
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:80% or 16/20*; or 78%**
UK 2:1 degree:70% or 14/20*; or 72%**
UK 2:2 degree:60% or 12/20*; or 65%**
*Flanders (Dutch-speaking)/ Wallonia (French-speaking)
**German-speaking
Belize
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies.
UK 1st class degree:First Class Honours
UK 2:1 degree:Upper Second Class Honours
UK 2:2 degree:Lower Second Class Honours
Benin
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Maitrise or Masters from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:16 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:14 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:12 out of 20
Bolivia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Bachiller Universitario or Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:85%* or 80%**
UK 2:1 degree:75%* or 70%**
UK 2:2 degree:65%* or 60%**
*relates to: Titulo de Bachiller Universitario
**relates to: Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area]
Bosnia and Herzegovina
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9.5 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:8.5 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:7.5 out of 10
Botswana
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 5 years) or Master Degree from the University of Botswana.
UK 1st class degree:80%
UK 2:1 degree:70%
UK 2:2 degree:60%
Brazil
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Título de Bacharel / Título de [subject area] or Título de Licenciado/a (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:8.25 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:7.5 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:6.5 out of 10
The above grades assumes that the grading scale has a pass mark of 5.
Brunei
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:First Class Honours
UK 2:1 degree:Upper Second Class Honours
UK 2:2 degree:Lower Second Class Honours
Bulgaria
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:5.75 out of 6.0
UK 2:1 degree:4.75 out of 6.0
UK 2:2 degree:4.0 out of 6.0
Burundi
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:85%; or 16 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:75%; or 14 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:60%; or 12 out of 20
Cambodia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:80%; or GPA 3.5 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:70%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:60%; or GPA 2.35 out of 4.0
Cameroon
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree; Licence; Diplome d'Etudes Superieures de Commerce; Diplome d'Ingenieur de Conception/ Travaux; Doctorat en Medecine/ Pharmacie; or Maitrise or Master 1 from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:16 out of 20; or GPA 3.6 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:14 out of 20; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:12 out of 20; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Canada
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.6 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.2 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Chile
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grado de Licenciado en [subject area] or Titulo (Professional) de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:6.5 out of 7
UK 2:1 degree:5.5 out of 7
UK 2:2 degree:5 out of 7
China
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:85 to 95%
UK 2:1 degree:75 to 85%
UK 2:2 degree:70 to 80%
Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.
Colombia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado en [subject area] or Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:4.60 out of 5.00
UK 2:1 degree:4.00 out of 5.00
UK 2:2 degree:3.50 out of 5.00
Congo, Dem. Rep. of
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies or Diplome d'Etudes Speciales from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:16 out of 20; or 90%
UK 2:1 degree:14 out of 20; or 80%
UK 2:2 degree:12 out of 20; or 70%
Congo, Rep. of
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Etudes Superieures or Maitrise from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:16 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:14 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:12 out of 20
Costa Rica
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachiller or Licenciado from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:8 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:7.5 out of 10
Croatia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma of Higher Education Level VII/1 (Diploma - Visoko obrazovanje) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:4.5 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:4 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:3 out of 5
Cuba
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Arquitecto/ Doctor/ Ingeniero from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:4.7 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:4 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:3.5 out of 5
Cyprus
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:8 out of 10; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:7.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:6.0 out of 10; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Czech Republic
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:1.2 out of 4
UK 2:1 degree:1.5 out of 4
UK 2:2 degree:2.5 out of 4
The above relates to grading scale where 1 is the highest and 4 is the lowest.
Denmark
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:12 out of 12 (2007 onwards); or 11 out of 13 (before 2007)
UK 2:1 degree:7 out of 12 (2007 onwards); or 8 out of 13 (before 2007)
UK 2:2 degree:4 out of 12 (2007 onwards); or 7 out of 13 (before 2007)
Dominican Republic
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:95/100
UK 2:1 degree:85/100
UK 2:2 degree:78/100
Ecuador
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:90%; or 9/10; or 19/20; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:80%; or 8/10; or 18/20; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:70%; or 7/10; or 14/20; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Egypt
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:85%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4
UK 2:1 degree:75%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4
UK 2:2 degree:65%; or GPA 2.5 out of 4
El Salvador
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 5 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:8.5 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:7.5 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:6.5 out of 10
Eritrea
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Estonia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree; University Specialist's Diploma; or Professional Higher Education Diploma from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:4.5 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:3.5 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:2 out of 5
The above grades assumes that 1 is the pass mark.
Eswatini
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:80%
UK 2:1 degree:70%
UK 2:2 degree:60%
Ethiopia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Fiji
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from one of the following institutions: Fiji National University, the University of Fiji, or the University of South Pacific, Fiji.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 4.0 out of 5.0*; or overall grade A with High Distinction pass**; or GPA 4.0 out of 4.5***
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.33 out of 5.0*; or overall grade B with Credit pass**; or GPA 3.5 out of 4.5***
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.33 out of 5.0*; or overall grade S (Satisfactory)**; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.5***
*relates to Fiji National University
**relate to the University of Fiji
***relates to the University of South Pacific, Fiji
Finland
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree/ Kandidaatti/ Kandidat (minimum 180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution; or Bachelor degree (Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto/ Yrkeshögskoleexamen) from a recognised University of Applied Sciences.
UK 1st class degree:4.5 out of 5; or 2.8 out of 3
UK 2:1 degree:3.5 out of 5; or 2 out of 3
UK 2:2 degree:2.5 out of 5; or 1.4 out of 3
France
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licence; Grade de Licence; Diplome d'Ingenieur; or Maitrise from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:14 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:12 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:11 out of 20
Gambia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:80%; or GPA 4.0 out of 4.3
UK 2:1 degree:67%; or GPA 3.3 out of 4.3
UK 2:2 degree:60%; or GPA 2.7 out of 4.3
Georgia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:91 out of 100; or 4.7 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:81 out of 100; or 4 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:71 out of 100; or 3.5 out of 5
Germany
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:1.5 out of 5.0
UK 2:1 degree:2.5 out of 5.0
UK 2:2 degree:3.5 out of 5.0
The above relates to grading scale where 1 is the highest and 5 is the lowest.
Ghana
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:First Class
UK 2:1 degree:Second Class (Upper Division)
UK 2:2 degree:Second Class (Lower Division)
Greece
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Degrees from recognised selected institutions in the University sector or Degrees (awarded after 2003) from recognised Technological Educational Institutes.
UK 1st class degree:8 out of 10*; or 9 out of 10**
UK 2:1 degree:7 out of 10*; or 7.5 out of 10**
UK 2:2 degree:6 out of 10*; or 6.8 out of 10**
*Relates to degrees from the University Sector.
**Relates to degrees from Technological Educational Institutes.
Grenada
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies.
UK 1st class degree:First Class Honours
UK 2:1 degree:Upper Second Class Honours
UK 2:2 degree:Lower Second Class Honours
Guatemala
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:90%
UK 2:1 degree:80%
UK 2:2 degree:70%
The above grades assumes that the pass mark is 61% or less.
Guinea
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Master; Maitrise; Diplome d'Etudes Superieures; or Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:16 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:14 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:12 out of 20
Guyana
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Graduate Diploma (Postgraduate) or Masters degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Honduras
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/a / Grado Academico de Licenciatura (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:90%; or 4.7 out of 5; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:80%; or 4.0 out of 5; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:70%; or 3.5 out of 5; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Hong Kong
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:First Class Honours
UK 2:1 degree:Upper Second Class Honours
UK 2:2 degree:Lower Second Class Honours
Hungary
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree (Alapfokozat) or University Diploma (Egyetemi Oklevel) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:4.75 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:4 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:3.5 out of 5
Iceland
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree (Baccalaureus or Bakkalarprof) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:8.25 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:7.25 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:6.5 out of 10
India
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:75% to 80%
UK 2:1 degree:60% to 70%
UK 2:2 degree:50% to 60%
Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from. For some institutions/degrees we will ask for different grades to above, so this is only a guide.
For India, offers may be made on the GPA scale.
We do not consider the Bachelor of Vocation (B. Voc.) for Masters entry.
Indonesia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Sarjna I (S1) Bachelor Degree or Diploma IV (D4) (minimum 4 years) from selected degree programmes and institutions.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.6 to 3.8 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 to 3.2 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.67 to 2.8 out of 4.0
Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from and the degree that you study.
Iran
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:17.5 to 18.5 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:15 to 16 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:13.5 to 14 out of 20
Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.
Iraq
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:85 out of 100
UK 2:1 degree:75 out of 100
UK 2:2 degree:60 out of 100
Ireland
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Honours Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:First Class Honours
UK 2:1 degree:Second Class Honours Grade I
UK 2:2 degree:Second Class Honours Grade II
Israel
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:90%
UK 2:1 degree:80%
UK 2:2 degree:65%
Italy
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Laurea (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:110 out of 110
UK 2:1 degree:105 out of 110
UK 2:2 degree:94 out of 110
Cote D’ivoire (Ivory Coast)
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Ingenieur; Doctorat en Medicine; Maitrise; Master; Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies; or Diplome d'Etudes Superieures Specialisees from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:16 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:14 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:12 out of 20
Jamaica
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies (UWI) or a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or First Class Honours from the UWI
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or Upper Second Class Honours from the UWI
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or Lower Second Class Honours from the UWI
Japan
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:S overall* or A overall**; or 90%; or GPA 3.70 out of 4.00
UK 2:1 degree:A overall* or B overall**; or 80%; or GPA 3.00 out of 4.00
UK 2:2 degree:B overall* or C overall**; or 70%; or GPA 2.3 out of 4.00
*Overall mark is from the grading scale: S, A, B, C (S is highest mark)
**Overall mark is from the grading scale: A, B, C, D (A is highest mark)
Jordan
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:85%; or GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:75%; or GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:70%; or GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0
Kazakhstan
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:3.8 out of 4.0/4.33; or 4.7 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:3.33 out of 4.0/4.33; or 4.0 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:2.67 out of 4.0/4.33; or 3.5 out of 5
Kenya
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:First Class Honours; or GPA 3.6 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:Second Class Honours Upper Division; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:Second Class Honours Lower Division; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Kosovo
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9.5 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:8.5 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:7.5 out of 10
Kuwait
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.67 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.67 out of 4.0
Kyrgyzstan
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:4.7 out of 5; or GPA 3.7 out of 4
UK 2:1 degree:4.0 out of 5; or GPA 3.0 out of 4
UK 2:2 degree:3.5 out of 5; or GPA 2.4 out of 4
Laos
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Latvia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (awarded after 2002) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9.5 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:7.5 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:6 out of 10
Lebanon
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree; Licence; or Maitrise from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:90% or Grade A; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or 16 out of 20 (French system)
UK 2:1 degree:80% or Grade B; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or 13 out of 20 (French system)
UK 2:2 degree:70% or Grade C; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0; or 12 out of 20 (French system)
Lesotho
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree (minimum 5 years total HE study); Masters Degree or Postgraduate Diploma from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:80%
UK 2:1 degree:70%
UK 2:2 degree:60%
Liberia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:90% or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:80% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:70% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Libya
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:85%; or 3.7 out of 4.0 GPA
UK 2:1 degree:75%; or 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA
UK 2:2 degree:65%; or 2.6 out of 4.0 GPA
Liechtenstein
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:5.6 out of 6.0
UK 2:1 degree:5.0 out of 6.0
UK 2:2 degree:4.4 out of 6.0
Lithuania
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9.5 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:8 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:7 out of 10
Luxembourg
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:16 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:14 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:12 out of 20
Macau
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Licenciatura) (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Macedonia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diploma of Completed Higher Education - Level VII/1 or Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9.5 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:8.5 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:7 out of 10
Madagascar
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Maîtrise; Diplome d'Ingenieur; Diplôme d'Etat de Docteur en Médecine; Diplôme d’Etat de Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire; Diplôme d'Études Approfondies; Diplôme de Magistère (Première Partie) – also known as Master 1; or Diplôme de Master – also known as Master 2 from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:16 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:14 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:12 out of 20
Malawi
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:80% or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:70% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:60% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Malaysia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:Class 1; or 3.7 out of 4.0 CGPA
UK 2:1 degree:Class 2 division 1; or 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPA
UK 2:2 degree:Class 2 division 2; or 2.6 out of 4.0 CGPA
Maldives
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (awarded from 2000) from the Maldives National University.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Malta
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:First Class Honours; or Category I
UK 2:1 degree:Upper Second Class Honours; or Category IIA
UK 2:2 degree:Lower Second Class Honours; or Category IIB
Mauritius
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:Class I; or 70%
UK 2:1 degree:Class II division I; or 60%
UK 2:2 degree:Class II division II; or 50%
Offer conditions will vary depending on the grading scale used by your institution.
Mexico
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo (Profesional) de [subject area] from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9.0 to 9.5 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:8.0 to 8.5 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:7.0 to 7.5 out of 10
Offer conditions will vary depending on the grading scale your institution uses.
Moldova
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Diploma de Licenta) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9.5 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:8 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:6.5 out of 10
Monaco
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Mongolia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.6 out of 4.0; or 90%; or grade A
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.2 out of 4.0; or 80%; or grade B
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.8 out of 4.0; or 70%; or grade C
Montenegro
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diploma of Completed Academic Undergraduate Studies; Diploma of Professional Undergraduate Studies; or Advanced Diploma of Higher Education from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9.5 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:8.5 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:7 out of 10
Morocco
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Ecoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion; Diplome de Docteur Veterinaire; Doctorat en Medecine; Docteur en Medecine Dentaire; Licence; Diplome d'Inegeniuer d'Etat; Diplome de Doctorat en Pharmacie; or Maitrise from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:16 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:13 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:11 out of 20
Mozambique
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grau de Licenciado (minimum 4 years) or Grau de Mestre from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:16 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:14 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:12 out of 20
Myanmar
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:80% or GPA of 4.7 out of 5.0
UK 2:1 degree:70% or GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0
UK 2:2 degree:60% or GPA of 3.5 out of 5.0
Namibia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree or Professional Bachelor Degree (NQF level 8 qualifications) - these to be awarded after 2008 from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:80%
UK 2:1 degree:70%
UK 2:2 degree:60%
Nepal
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:80%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:65%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:55%; or GPA of 2.4 out of 4.0
Bachelor in Nursing Science are not considered equivalent to UK Bachelor degrees.
Netherlands
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:8 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:7 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:6 out of 10
New Zealand
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) or Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:A-*; or First Class Honours**
UK 2:1 degree:B*; or Second Class (Division 1) Honours**
UK 2:2 degree:C+*; or Second Class (Division 2) Honours**
*from a Bachelor degree
**from a Bachelor Honours degree
Nigeria
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 4.50 out of 5.00; or GPA 6.0 out of 7.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.50 out of 5.00; or GPA 4.6 out of 7.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.80 out of 5.00; or GPA 3.0 out of 7.0
Norway
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:Overall B grade with at least 75 ECTS (of 180 ECTS min overall) at grade A or above.
UK 2:1 degree:Overall B grade
UK 2:2 degree:Overall C grade
Oman
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Pakistan
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.0 to 3.8 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 2.6 to 3.6 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.0 to 3.0 out of 4.0
Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from. For some institutions/degrees we will ask for different grades to above, so this is only a guide.
Palestine, State of
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:90% or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:80% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:70% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Panama
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:91%
UK 2:1 degree:81%
UK 2:2 degree:71%
Papua New Guinea
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:Class I
UK 2:1 degree:Class II, division A
UK 2:2 degree:Class II, division B
Paraguay
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado / Titulo de [professional title] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:4.7 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:4 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:3.5 out fo 5
Peru
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grado Academico de Bachiller or Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo (Professional) de [subject area] from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:17 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:14 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:12 out of 20
Philippines
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions or Juris Doctor; Bachelor of Laws; Doctor of Medicine; Doctor of Dentistry/ Optometry/ Veterinary Medicine; or Masters Degree from recognised institutions.
UK 1st class degree:3.6 out of 4.0; or 94%; or 1.25 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:3.0 out of 4.0; or 86%; or 1.75 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:2.5 out of 4.0; or 80%; or 2.5 out of 5
The above 'out of 5' scale assumes1 is highest mark and 3 is the pass mark.
Poland
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licencjat or Inzynier (minimum 3 years) - these must be awarded after 2001 from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:4.8 out of 5.0
UK 2:1 degree:4.5 out of 5.0
UK 2:2 degree:3.8 out of 5.0
The above grades are based on the 2 to 5 scale, where 3 is the pass mark and 5 is the highest mark.
Portugal
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado (minimum 180 ECTS credits) or Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:16 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:14 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:12 out of 20
Puerto Rico
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:90/100 or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:80/100 or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:70/100 or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Qatar
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or GPA 4.4 out of 5.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or GPA 3.6 out of 5.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or GPA 2.8 out of 5.0
Romania
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9.75 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:8.0 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:7.0 out of 10
Russia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:4.7 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:4.0 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:3.5 out of 5
Rwanda
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:85%; or 17 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:70%; or 15 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:60%; or 13 out of 20
Saudi Arabia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 4.75 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.75 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.75 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 5.0; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Senegal
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Maîtrise; Master II; Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA); Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Specialisées (DESS); Diplôme d'État de Docteur en Médecine; Diplôme d'Ingénieur; Diplôme de Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire; or Diplôme de Pharmacien from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:16/20
UK 2:1 degree:14/20
UK 2:2 degree:12/20
Serbia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma of Higher Education from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:8 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:7 out of 10
Sierra Leone
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Honours) or a Masters degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:First Class honours; or GPA 4.7 out of 5; or GPA 3.75 out of 4
UK 2:1 degree:Upper Second Class honours; or GPA 4 out of 5; or GPA 3.25 out of 4
UK 2:2 degree:Lower Second Class Honours; or GPA 3.4 out of 5; or GPA 2.75 out of 4
Singapore
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) or Bachelor Honours degree from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 4.3 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.6 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.8 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 3.3 out of 5.0; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Slovakia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:93%; or 1 overall (on 1 to 4 scale, where 1 is highest mark)
UK 2:1 degree:86%; or 1.5 overall (on 1 to 4 scale, where 1 is highest mark)
UK 2:2 degree:72%; or 2.5 overall (on 1 to 4 scale, where 1 is highest mark)
Slovenia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Univerzitetni Diplomant (180 ECTS credits) (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:9.5 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:8 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:7 out of 10
Somalia
Bachelor degrees from Somalia are not considered for direct entry to our postgraduate taught programmes. Holders of Bachelor degrees from Somali National University can be considered for our Pre-Masters programmes on a case by case basis.
South Africa
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: NQF Level 8 qualifications such as Bachelor Honours degrees or Professional Bachelor degrees from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:75%
UK 2:1 degree:70%
UK 2:2 degree:60%
South Korea
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 4.2 out of 4.5; or GPA 4.0 out of 4.3; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.5 out of 4.5; or GPA 3.3 out of 4.3; or GPA 3.2 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.5; or GPA 2.8 out of 4.3; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Spain
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo Universitario Oficial de Graduado en [subject area] (Grado) or Titulo Universitario Oficial de Licenciado en [subject area] (Licenciatura) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:8.0 out of 10; or 2.5 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:7.0 out of 10; or 2.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:6.0 out of 10; or 1.5 out of 4.0
Sri Lanka
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Special or Honours) or Bachelor Degree (Professional) (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.5 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Sudan
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution or Bachelor degree in one of the following Professional subjects: Architecture; Dentistry; Engineering; Medicine/Surgery from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:80%
UK 2:1 degree:65%
UK 2:2 degree:60%
Sweden
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Kandidatexamen) or Professional Bachelor Degree (Yrkesexamenfrom) (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:Overall B grade with at least 75 ECTS at grade A or above (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 65% of credits graded at VG overall
UK 2:1 degree:Overall B grade (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 50% of credits graded at VG overall
UK 2:2 degree:Overall C grade (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 20% of credits graded at VG overall.
Switzerland
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:5.5 out of 6; or 9 out of 10
UK 2:1 degree:5 out of 6; or 8 out of 10
UK 2:2 degree:4.25 out of 6; or 7 out of 10
Syria
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:85%
UK 2:1 degree:75%
UK 2:2 degree:65%
Taiwan
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.
UK 1st class degree:85 to 90%
UK 2:1 degree:70 to 75%
UK 2:2 degree:65 to 70%
Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.
Tajikistan
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Specialist Diploma or Masters Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:4.7 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:4.0 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:3.5 out of 5
Tanzania
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 4.4 out of 5.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.5 out of 5.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.7 out of 5.0
Thailand
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.40 to 3.60 out of 4.00
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.00 to 3.20 out of 4.00
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.40 to 2.60 out of 4.00
Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.
Trinidad and Tobago
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or First Class Honours from the University of West Indies
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or Upper Second Class Honours from the University of West Indies
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or Lower Second Class Honours from the University of West Indies
Tunisia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licence; Diplome National d'Architecture; Maitrise; Diplome National d'Ingeniuer; or Doctorat en Medecine / Veterinaire from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:16 out of 20
UK 2:1 degree:13 out of 20
UK 2:2 degree:11 out of 20
Turkey
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.40 to 3.60 out of 4.00
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 2.80 to 3.00 out of 4.00
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.30 to 2.50 out of 4.00
Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.60 out of 4.00
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.00 out of 4.00
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.50 out of 4.00
Turkmenistan
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Diploma of Higher Education (awarded after 2007) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:4.7 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:4.0 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:3.5 out of 5
Turks and Caicos Islands
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (accredited by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or 80%
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.3 out of 4.0; or 75%
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.7 out of 4.0; or 65%
Uganda
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 4.4 out of 5.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 4.0 out of 5.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 5.0
Ukraine
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:10 out of 12; or 4.7 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:8 out of 12; or 4.0 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:6 out of 12; or 3.5 out of 5
United Arab Emirates
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
United States of America
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:GPA 3.2 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Uruguay
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:10 to 11 out of 12
UK 2:1 degree:7 to 9 out of 12
UK 2:2 degree:6 to 7 out of 12
Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.
Uzbekistan
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:90%; or 4.7 out of 5
UK 2:1 degree:80%; or 4.0 out of 5
UK 2:2 degree:71%; or 3.5 out of 5
Venezuela
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:81%
UK 2:1 degree:71%
UK 2:2 degree:61%
Non-percentage grading scales, for example scales out of 20, 10, 9 or 5, will have different requirements.
Vietnam
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:8.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.7 out of 4
UK 2:1 degree:7.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.0 out of 4
UK 2:2 degree:5.7 out of 10; or GPA 2.4 out of 4
Yemen
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters (Majister) degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:90%
UK 2:1 degree:80%
UK 2:2 degree:65%
Bachelor Degrees from Lebanese International University (in Yemen) can be considered for entry to postgraduate taught programmes - please see Lebanon for guidance on grade requirements for this.
Zambia
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:75%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0
UK 2:1 degree:65%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
UK 2:2 degree:55%; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Zimbabwe
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) or Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution.
UK 1st class degree:75%
UK 2:1 degree:65%
UK 2:2 degree:60%
English language requirements
If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification -find out more.
The minimum English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate degree programmes within the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science are:
6.5 overall including 6.0 in Writing, and 5.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence requires 6.5 overall including 6.5 in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking.
92 overall including 21 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.
MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence requires 92 overall including 24 in Writing, 22 in Reading, 21 in Listening and 23 in Speaking.
1 overall including 65 in Writing, and 59 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence requires 71 overall including 71 in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking.
either Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II with Distinction in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking, or Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III with Pass in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking.
176 overall including 169 in Writing, and 162 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence requires 176 overall including 176 in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking.
176 overall including 169 in Writing, and 162 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence requires 176 overall including 176 in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking.
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