The University of Edinburgh

Business & Management

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Important points to note when applying for this programme Academic requirements A UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification. An undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, financial management, or related discipline is normally required. Applicants with an Honours degree in quantitative disciplines (e.g. economics or mathematics) or business studies will be considered if you can demonstrate a strong background in accounting and finance throughout your degree. Supporting your application You should be able to demonstrate some evidence of mathematical ability. Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include physics, mathematics, computer science or engineering. Music or music technology degrees will be considerd where a significant component of mathematics and/or physics is demonstrable. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Engineering

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in chemical engineering or a closely related field such as process, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food, materials engineering, industrial chemistry, or chemical technology. We may also consider your application if you have a degree in an adjacent field. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, and a nursing qualification. We may also consider your application if you have other qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

Engineering

A UK 2:1 degree, or international equivalent, in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering. Applicants with different academic backgrounds may be considered but we expect you to have passed at least two power engineering related courses with marks equivalent to UK 2:1 as a minimum. Examples of relevant courses are power electronics, power systems, electric machines, control engineering, renewable energy etc. This requirement may be partially met by relevant industrial experience; applicants with non-standard backgrounds may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants will also need to submit a personal statement, which should clearly indicate their level of understanding in power engineering, as well as demonstrating their strong interest in and commitment to the field. Please note that entry to this programme is very competitive. A typical offer will normally require a UK first class honours degree or equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. We also welcome applicants who do not meet the academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. You must submit a portfolio as part of your application. Your portfolio should be one, single PDF file of no more than 10 pages. We ask you to put together a collection of visual support material of work you have done at University, professionally, or following your own interests. It can include drawings, photographs, journals and notebooks. Because of the creative nature of this programme, you need to demonstrate evidence of engagement with sustainable issues and design. We accept filesharing links. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Academic requirements A UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent overseas qualification. Supporting your application You may increase your chances of success by considering ways in which you can support your application: Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in chemistry, or a closely related discipline, with a strong chemistry component. We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant work experience and supportive references. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent, in a subject related to this programme, normally Classics, Classical Civilization, Ancient History or Classical Archaeology. We will also consider an honours degree in another subject if your personal statement demonstrates how you are equipped to undertake the programme. Relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications will also be considered. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biological or biomedical sciences, medicine, agriculture, or animal sciences, or a degree in mathematics, statistics, or physics from applicants intending to transfer into the biological sciences. We will also consider your application if you have less than the minimum qualification but can show sufficient additional relevant experience such as significant work history in a related discipline. Your application must show evidence of an interest in genetics alongside quantitative skills. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in animal science, biology, psychology, zoology or veterinary science. We may also consider applicants with a UK 2:1 or 2:2 honours degree or its international equivalent, if you have other qualifications and/or relevant work experience, normally of at least one year; for example if you have animal care experience (e.g., zookeeper, shelter worker etc.) or in veterinary or accredited animal behaviour fields. Please contact us to check before you apply. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in linguistics. We may also consider students without a linguistics degree if you if you have substantial practical experience as a language professional. Entry to this programme is extremely competitive. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent, in a subject related to this programme, preferably Archaeology or Classical Archaeology, or another degree in which Archaeology figures prominently (such as Anthropology in the case of applicants from the USA). We will also consider an undergraduate degree in some other subjects such as History, Classics, Ancient History, and Geography if your personal statement demonstrates how you are equipped to undertake the programme. Relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications will also be considered. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in architecture. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. You must submit a portfolio as part of your application. Preparing your portfolio English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. You must submit a personal statement as part of your application. Please ensure your statement addresses the following points: Architectural conservation: why and how are you interested in it? Please explain your specific interests within this broad field. How do you envisage that the programme will support your future ambitions in career and life? Which aspect of the advertised MSc Architectural Conservation programme description, or which other considerations, made you decide to apply for the programme? English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in informatics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, computer science, econometrics, electrical engineering, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, physics or psychology. Entry to this programme is competitive. A typical offer will normally require a UK first class honours degree. Competence in programming is essential. During your degree you must have completed a programming course in at least one of the following: C/C++, Java, Python, R, Matlab, Haskell, ML. During your degree you must have completed the equivalent of 60 SCQF credits or 30 ECTS credits of mathematics that have typically covered the following subjects/topics: calculus (differentiation and integration), linear algebra (vectors and multi-dimensional matrices), discrete mathematics and mathematical reasoning (e.g. induction and reasoning, graph theoretic models, proofs), and probability (concepts in discrete and continuous probabilities, Markov chains etc.) Prior knowledge of probability concepts is especially important for this degree. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a natural science or related discipline. We expect candidates to be highly numerate, with good results in quantitative subjects; and to be familiar with university-level concepts in at least two of the following subjects: physics (including geophysics, astrophysics, or biophysics), biology (including astrobiology, microbiology, molecular biology, palaeontology or evolution), chemistry (including geochemistry or biochemistry), planetary/geoscience, and astronomy. In addition to explaining your interest in both planetary science and astrobiology, your personal statement should summarise your scientific background, with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinarity: how have you engaged with areas of science that were outside the main focus of your undergraduate programme (or major). English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Important points to note when applying for this programme Academic requirements You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification. An undergraduate degree in management science, operational research, statistics, econometrics, mathematics, physics, computer science or engineering is normally required. Candidates with a degree in business, management, finance or economics will be required to have covered some quantitative content. Candidates with a very good Honours degree in other areas of study or relevant business experience will be considered on an individual basis. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biochemistry, biological sciences (with some relevant chemistry components) or chemistry (with some relevant biology components). English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biological sciences. You must have a strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry or related sciences and some experience of computer science and mathematics, especially if your interests include learning about the application of machine learning based tools. We may also consider your application if you have a background in chemistry, physics, mathematics or engineering. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a strong background in biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, chemistry, pharmacy, chemical engineering, plant sciences or related sciences, with evidence of quantitative and computer science skills. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. We may also consider your application if you have relevant qualifications and experience; please contact us to check before you apply. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Important points to note when applying for this programme A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent in an area related to management science, operational research, statistics, econometrics, mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, or business and management with a distinct quantitative content. Your background should ideally include courses and/or experience gained in topics such as linear algebra, calculus, probability, statistics, and computer programming. If you have a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent in an unrelated subject we may consider your application if you have relevant work experience. Work experience is desirable but not mandatory. We strongly recommend that you take a python programming course, such as an online one, before attending the programme. All students are recommended to have their own laptop for this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or its international equivalent, in a subject related to this programme, preferably Classics, Classical Civilization, Ancient History or Classical Archaeology. We will also consider an honours degree in another subject if your personal statement demonstrates how you are equipped to undertake the programme. Relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications will also be considered. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent, in a subject related to this programme, preferably Classics, Classical Civilization, Ancient History or Classical Archaeology. We will also consider an honours degree in another subject if your personal statement demonstrates how you are equipped to undertake the programme. Previous study of Ancient Greek or Latin is not required, but sufficient expertise in some of the areas covered in this degree is required to show that you will be able to succeed in your chosen course options. Relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications will also be considered. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Important points to note when applying for this programme Academic requirements You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or its international equivalent. An undergraduate degree in business, economics, engineering or a social or physical science is normally required. Candidates with a very good Honours degree in other areas of study or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements and/or relevant work experience due to strong competition for places on this programme. Exemptions If you do not meet the minimum academic requirement, you may still be considered if you have 2 or more years of relevant work experience. We may require you to complete the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) which are internationally-recognised assessments of analytical, numerical and verbal reasoning. If we require you to take a GMAT Exam, we would require a minimum score of 555 in the current ‘Focus Edition’ format, or a minimum score of 600 in the previous ‘10th Edition’ format. For GRE we would require a score of 315 as a minimum to qualify for our Climate Change Finance and Investment MSc. The GMAT and GRE are not a compulsory part of the application process, but if you have a score that you wish to report to us then this would be welcomed.* We accept scores from GMAT Exams delivered both online and at test centres. * Official GMAT Exam website English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as environmental sciences, management, social sciences, energy, sustainability, earth sciences, physical sciences, geology, geography, economics, biology, health sciences, engineering, business administration, or finance. We may also consider degrees in other disciplines if you can demonstrate how it is relevant to the programme, or if you have relevant work experience in a related field. We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, if you have substantial, related professional experience. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a medical, biomedical or relevant bioscience subject, or other subject allied to medicine, or; You must be currently studying for a MBChB , MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery), BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), or equivalent and have at least three years of study and gained at least 360 credits. You must demonstrate successful completion of all assessed work at a pass level of 60% or above, at first attempt. Personal statements will be considered a key criterion in the assessment of your application. Your personal statement should demonstrate your knowledge and experience of research and the research process. Due to limited places, entry to this programme is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in informatics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, computer science, econometrics, electrical engineering, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, physics or psychology, plus experience in computer programming. Entry to this programme is competitive. A typical offer will normally require a UK first class honours degree. You must have a sufficient mathematical and informatics background for your chosen area of study. This should include experience of computer programming equivalent to an introductory programming course and completion of the equivalent of 60 SCQF credits or 30 ECTS credits of mathematics during your degree that have typically covered the following subjects/topics: calculus (differentiation and integration), linear algebra (vectors and multi-dimensional matrices), Discrete mathematics and mathematical reasoning (e.g. induction and reasoning, graph theoretic models, proofs), and probability (concepts in discrete and continuous probabilities, Markov chains etc.) English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Law

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law. We may also consider a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a social science subject, however a solid foundation in law (evidenced through prior study or substantial work experience) is essential for this programme. In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme. Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as Education, Demography, Global Studies, Public Policy, Regional Studies, Social Anthropology, Social Policy, Sociology, Liberal Studies, Political Science, International Relations, International Development, International Studies, Politics, Human Geography, Social Research, Economics, Public Health, Population Studies, Environmental Studies, or Environmental Sustainability. We may consider other subject areas if you have significant relevant work experience or a masters degree in a relevant subject area. In exceptional cases, we may also consider your application if you have substantial relevant work experience in place of academic qualifications; please contact us to check before you apply. Entrance to our MSc programmes is competitive. Relevant work experience or the completion of a masters degree is not required but is given substantial consideration and may increase your chances of acceptance. Preference will be given to those with qualifications above the minimum requirements, or those who have a competitive combinations of undergraduate, relevant masters degree, and substantial relevant work experience. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Law

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law. We will also consider candidates with a degree in a related discipline which includes relevant prior study. In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme. Entry to this programme is competitive and meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, preferably in a social science or other relevant discipline. Entrance to this programme is competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as music, sound design, or media arts. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. You must submit a portfolio as part of your application. Your portfolio should include three pieces of work and can include a range of items such as acoustic, electronic, score-based or media music, a small collection of sound recordings, performances or documentation of a sound-based project, such as an installation, film or animation. Whatever you include, it should clearly be your own work. A short explanation of your role in collaborative projects is required. Your portfolio is best uploaded with the application as a PDF file with explanations about the projects and links to the work hosted on a reliable and accessible online platform. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in a numerate discipline such as mathematics, engineering, computer or physical sciences. Previous study of applied mathematics, probability and differential equations at university level will be required. Applicants should have studied a university level course with a substantial programming element, or have an equivalent level of programming experience. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in mathematics or a mathematical subject such as statistics, physics or engineering. You must also have relevant programming experience (at least one semester undergraduate programming course, in any language e.g. C, C++, Java, Python, passed at 2:1 level). English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in informatics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, computer science, econometrics, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics or another quantitative discipline. Entry to this programme is competitive. A typical offer will normally require a UK first class honours degree. Competence in programming is essential. During your degree you must have completed a programming course in at least one of the following: C/C++, Java, Python, R, Matlab, Haskell, ML. During your degree you must have completed the equivalent of 60 SCQF credits or 30 ECTS credits of mathematics that have typically covered the following subjects/topics: calculus (differentiation and integration), linear algebra (vectors and multi-dimensional matrices), discrete mathematics and mathematical reasoning (e.g. induction and reasoning, graph theoretic models, proofs), and probability (concepts in discrete and continuous probabilities, Markov chains etc.) English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as politics, international relations, international development, anthropology, area studies, and international studies. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. You must submit a portfolio as part of your application. Your portfolio should be formatted as an A4-sized PDF document of no more than 10 pages and contain: images of your work (the number is up to you, but we would advise that you do not put more than four images on an individual page) accompanied image text detailing title, medium, date and where appropriate web link to any supplementary documentation of the referenced work (for instance a link to video work) a short artist statement (no more than 250 words) no more than five URL links to any sites that further detail or document your work Your application and portfolio should demonstrate: evidence of practical and theoretical knowledge of, and experimentation with, a variety of formal, aesthetic and conceptual approaches to the production, distribution and exhibition of contemporary art evidence of practical or theoretical work that addresses key thematic areas in contemporary art and theoretical discourse evidence of collaborative working practices, either in a capacity as an artist or working curatorially; evidence of independent working practices, as an artist or curator. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent in a subject related to this programme. Relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications will also be considered. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Law

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law. We will also consider candidates with a degree in a related discipline which includes relevant prior study. In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme. Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a subject relevant to counselling and psychotherapy. You should also have substantial relevant experience of working in helping roles in counselling or a cognate area, such as education, social work, nursing, mental health practice, applied psychology or equivalent. We will also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a subject relevant to counselling and psychotherapy with references confirming your aptitude for study at postgraduate level. If your undergraduate degree is not relevant to counselling and psychotherapy, you may be admitted at the discretion of the programme director as long as you meet the personal and professional suitability and relevant experience requirements laid down by the British professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy. Check the programme website for more information: Counselling (Interpersonal Dialogue) - entry requirements Entry is subject to passing a professional suitability interview. As this is a professional training programme, students are subject to the University's Fitness to Practise policies and processes. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, or a UK 2:2 honours degree with a strong personal statement, relevant experience and/or references confirming your aptitude to study at postgraduate level. You should demonstrate a high level of motivation through your personal statement, indicating why you wish to study counselling and demonstrating an understanding of counselling and the capacity to reflect on personal aptitude for work in this field. We may also consider your application if you have professional qualifications equivalent to an honours degree; please contact us to check before you apply. Students who have successfully completed a counselling qualification elsewhere which is equivalent to our Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies can apply for Entry with Advanced Standing to allow them to complete the MSc in Counselling Studies without having to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies. Your existing qualification must carry 60 academic credits at Postgraduate level and should have covered similar content in order to be eligible. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as art, design, craft or related subjects. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. You must submit a personal statement, portfolio and reference as part of your application. These should demonstrate knowledge of the subject and its contemporary practice, and evidence of your ability to communicate in non-textual forms. They should demonstrate your motivation to engage in craft and design-led practices that encompass a wide array of media, materials, and techniques. Your personal statement (500 words) should introduce yourself and your work and discuss a potential craft project that reflects your approach based on one of the following themes: Innovative material-led practices for sustainability: Describe how you could employ innovative material practices and methods to address responsible and sustainable outcomes in your creative practice. Contributing to debates on Craft: Discuss how your work could contribute to meaningful discussions regarding the position and perception of craft. Your portfolio collection of visual support material (up to 15 pages) should illustrate your affinity and aptitude for engaging in craft and design-led work. You can include existing project work, a portfolio of drawings, models, and sketchbook developments, or any materials that exemplify your creative approaches to conveying complex information and ideas. The portfolio requirement is a means to assess your creative competency and determine how you might thrive in the MA Craft programme. Prior formal training in art, craft, design, or architecture is not mandatory, but a strong desire and willingness to engage with the concept of craft is expected. If you have professional experience equivalent to academic qualifications, it will be considered as part of the application process. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in any discipline. This will often be in a directly related subject like English Literature/Creative Writing, but we welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds. Applicants who are entered into selection will be asked to provide a sample of written work to enable their suitability for the programme to be assessed. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Law

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law. We will also consider candidates with a degree in a related discipline which includes relevant prior study. In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme. Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in informatics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, computer science, econometrics, electrical engineering, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, physics, psychology, or another quantitative discipline. Entry to this programme is competitive. A typical offer will normally require a UK first class honours degree. You should have experience of computer programming equivalent to an introductory programming course and have completed the equivalent of 60 SCQF credits or 30 ECTS credits of mathematics during your degree that have typically covered the following subjects/topics: calculus (differentiation and integration), linear algebra (vectors and multi-dimensional matrices), discrete mathematics and mathematical reasoning (e.g. induction and reasoning, graph theoretic models, proofs), and probability (concepts in discrete and continuous probabilities, Markov chains etc.). English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline. We may also consider your application if you have relevant employment or professional experience; please contact us to check before you apply. With your application, you will be required to submit a digital portfolio (maximum 15 minutes in length) evidencing your professional dance practice. This could include, for example, footage of your own performance, your own original choreography performed by your students/dancers, and/or you in a teaching context. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in an area of biological sciences. You must have a strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry or related sciences and some experience of computer science, including programming (Python, Perl, C/C++, Java or R.), and statistics. This programme is aimed primarily at biological science graduates. We may also consider your application if you have a background in physics, computing, mathematics or engineering and some experience of biological sciences. Your application must show that you are keen to learn data science from a biological perspective. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent is required in informatics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, computer science, econometrics, electrical engineering, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, physics, psychology or another quantitative discipline. A typical offer normally requires a UK first-class honours degree. Applicants need introductory programming experience and mathematics equivalent to 60 SCQF or 30 ECTS credits covering calculus, linear algebra, discrete mathematics and probability. IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component. Published 2026/27 international tuition fee: GBP 45,410 per year.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as one related to design, technology or computing. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. You must submit a portfolio as part of your application. Your portfolio should be a single PDF file. Please provide examples of your creative design and/or technology work to demonstrate your aptitude and commitment to working in this area, especially if your previous study is not primarily design and/or technology focused. Examples of work can include images of your design work (e.g. illustration, graphic design, installations etc.), stills from and links to examples of your animations and motion graphics, application or website design and coding and other examples of interactive media. Make it clear which parts of the work you are responsible for and outline the context, processes and design thinking involved in producing the work. For applicants without a design/technology-led degree, but with industry or other relevant experience, please outline your contribution to the development and delivery of design and digital projects. As part of the application process, you must submit a personal statement and CV. You may also be asked to provide additional supporting material. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. You must submit a portfolio as part of your application. This should evidence your ability to communicate in non-textual forms as well as your motivation to engage in creative design-led practices which embrace a wide variety of media, materials and techniques. Your portfolio document should contain two explicit components: a clearly identified hyperlink to a two minute video where you introduce yourself and discuss a potential circumstance for change across at least one of the programme themes (social, technical, environmental, inclusive, or political change). The video should showcase your ability to both address and present complex subject matter supported by appropriate reference materials (which may include images; articles; visualisations; compositions; performance; drawing; and/or writing). a collection of visual support material which demonstrates your affinity and aptitude for engaging in creative, design-led work. This can be existing project work, a portfolio of drawings, objects or artefacts and the processes of their making; sketchbook development; collated and curated research findings/materials with analysis; whatever exemplifies your creative approaches to thinking and communicating complex information and ideas. The single portfolio document containing these two parts (video link and visual support material) must not exceed a maximum of 14 A4 pages or 7 A3 pages, and any text must be clearly readable at this size. The portfolio is a requirement which helps us to determine your level of creative competency, to help us understand in which ways you will be able to flourish on our programme. Prior training in art, design or architecture is not required, but a desire and the courage to communicate change through multi-media means is expected. Professional experience equivalent to academic qualifications may be considered. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as one related to design, technology or computing. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in computer science, informatics, artificial intelligence, physics, engineering, psychology, philosophy, linguistics, or neuroscience. Your application should show evidence of solid computer programming skills in a programming language; HTML and web design do not count, but relevant mathematical and statistical scripting languages such as R and Matlab do, as do C/C++, Java, Python. This evidence can be either a certificate in a relevant MOOC, or a course in programming that you have successfully passed. If your degree involves a final project, your mark in that project should be a B or higher. Your personal statement should discuss why you are interested in the programme, as outlined above and on the Institute for Design Informatics website, your background or interest in design, art, and information visualisation, and your relevant programming skills. We're also looking out for applicants that demonstrate a deep awareness of the social implications of new technologies, and are interesting in studying people's experiences of data-driven technologies. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, preferably in linguistics, psychology or a related subject. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, either in psychology or in a cognitive-science related discipline. You should also be able to demonstrate evidence of your ability to learn advanced statistical/computational analysis techniques as well as evidence of your experience/interest in conducting research with children as participants. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Engineering

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in Mechanical (including related variations and specialisms such as Agricultural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering) Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering or Industrial Engineering. Competence in programming is essential. During your degree you must have completed a programming course in a high-level language (such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Matlab or equivalent). If you apply with an academic background in another field you may be considered if you have completed the equivalent of 40 credits of courses related to manufacturing technology. Your marks for these courses must be equivalent to UK 2:1 as a minimum. Examples of courses relevant to this degree are: manufacturing systems advanced manufacturing technology industrial systems engineering industrial information systems industrial automation fluid mechanics finite element analysis mechatronics automation additive manufacture meterology and measurement CAD/CAM engineering materials CNC (Computer Numerical Control) metallurgy This requirement may be partially met by relevant industrial experience. Applicants with non-standard backgrounds may be considered on a case-by-case basis. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline. We welcome applications from students with a strong background in the social sciences as well as those coming from a background in statistics, data science, and computer science. Applicants who do not have this relevant background will receive consideration on the merits of their personal statement and other relevant experience. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics or pharmacology. We will also consider your application if you have a background in chemistry, pharmacy, physics, computer science or medicine. Your degree should include some university level chemistry. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with appropriate work experience. Applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds are welcome to apply, but all students will be expected to engage critically with economic and environmental concepts, and will also be asked to engage in both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Students whose undergraduate degrees have not addressed one or more these areas should highlight in their applications their abilities to learn and to engage with these subject areas. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biological (including ecology and zoology) or biomedical sciences, medicine, agriculture, or environmental science. We will also accept a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in geography, mathematics, statistics, or physics from applicants intending to transfer into the biological sciences. We will also consider your application if you have less than the minimum qualification but can show sufficient relevant experience such as significant work history in a related discipline. Your application must show evidence of an interest in ecology and evolution alongside quantitative skills. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Engineering

A UK 2:1 degree, or international equivalent, in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering. Applicants with different academic backgrounds may be considered but we expect you to have passed at least two power engineering related courses with marks equivalent to UK 2:1 as a minimum. Examples of relevant courses are power electronics, power systems, electric machines, control engineering, renewable energy etc. This requirement may be partially met by relevant industrial experience; applicants with non-standard backgrounds may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants will also need to submit a personal statement, which should clearly demonstrate both their level of understanding of power engineering, and their strong interest in and commitment to the field. Please note that entry to this programme is very competitive. A typical offer will normally require a UK first class honours degree or equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

Engineering

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in electronics or electrical engineering. Your transcript and application should demonstrate clear evidence that you have studied both analogue at the transistor level and digital electronics at the gate level. You should provide proof of competence in at least one general-purpose programming language, such as Python and C/C++, as well as experience with hardware description languages, such as Verilog or VHDL, using FPGAs. We may also consider your application if you have appropriate professional experience; please contact us to check before you apply. Entry to this programme is competitive. A typical offer will normally require a UK first class honours degree or equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant work experience, a strong personal statement and supportive reference. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in linguistics or English Language with linguistics. We will also consider honours degrees in modern or classical languages or in humanities such as English literature or history if your application demonstrates a particular interest in the linguistics of English. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in English literature or a relevant discipline. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Important points to note when applying for this programme Academic requirements You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in any discipline, or an equivalent overseas qualification. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant work experience, a strong personal statement and supportive reference. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant industry experience. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biological science, environmental science, physical science, geography, engineering, economics or other relevant subject. We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant industry experience. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, social science or other relevant subject. Due to the focus of this programme, business-related degrees are not suitable for entry. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Law

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law or European Studies. We may also consider a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a social science subject. In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme. Prior study of EU law or European institutions is desirable. Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in linguistics, psychology, cognitive science, computer science or biology. Entrance to this programme is competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biological or biomedical sciences, medicine, agriculture, or animal sciences, or a degree in mathematics, statistics, or physics from applicants intending to transfer into the biological sciences. We will also consider your application if you have less than the minimum qualification but can show sufficient additional relevant experience such as significant work history in a related discipline. Your application must show evidence of an interest in genetics alongside quantitative skills. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. You should have basic technical skills relevant to film, existing practical and theoretical knowledge in a related creative field and an interest in exploring the boundaries of conventional filmmaking approaches. If you do not meet the academic entry requirements you may still be considered on the basis of your portfolio and/or relevant professional experience. You must submit a portfolio as part of your application. More information about portfolio requirements is included in the Applying section. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. You must submit a portfolio as part of your application. Your portfolio should: include a link to one finished film, which can be any form but must be subtitled in English demonstrate technical skills in filmmaking demonstrate experience in directing Your portfolio should not: include more than one film be a showreel Please also include a short written statement describing what you did on the film. This is an opportunity to contextualise your practice. If your submitted film is fiction you must include in your personal statement why you wish to make documentary films. You should upload your video to a website of your choice (eg YouTube, Dropbox, etc) and add the link to the portfolio upload section of your online application. We do not accept film links that require a password or login to access. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent. Multidisciplinary and comparative approaches are key aspects of film studies and we therefore welcome students coming from areas of study other than film. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. Multidisciplinary and comparative approaches are key aspects of film studies and we therefore welcome students coming from areas of study other than film. We may also consider your application if you have relevant work experience; please contact us to check before you apply. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Important points to note when applying for this programme Academic requirements A UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification. An undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business or economics is normally required. Applicants with an Honours degree in a non-related subject will also be considered, but will need to demonstrate a high standard of ability and motivation for the programme. You will need to have passed at least one quantitative-based module such as linear algebra, calculus, probability, or statistics. Preference will be given to applicants who have passed more relevant modules. If you haven't passed relevant modules you must be able to demonstrate that you have relevant work experience with a significant quantitative element (e.g.a key part of your role was analysing and manipulating statistical data). Supporting your application You may increase your chances of success by considering ways in which you can support your application: Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Important points to note when applying for this programme Academic requirements A UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification. An undergraduate honours degree in finance, economics, engineering or informatics is normally required. You will need to have taken and passed at least one course with significant statistical analysis and/or programming as part of your undergraduate degree or be able to demonstrate that you have relevant work experience in the use of statistical and/or programming software packages. Candidates with a first class or 2:1 honours degree in other disciplines will be considered on an individual basis if some level of finance/economics/informatics content formed part of the degree and you can demonstrate a high level of quantitative ability through your degree results. Candidates with a first class or 2:1 honours degree in an unrelated subject area but have relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Candidates with a first class or 2:1 honours degree in an unrelated subject area but who have relevant professional qualifications will be given due consideration on an individual basis. If you are a mature candidate with significant finance and tech industry experience or with relevant professional qualifications, you will be given due consideration on an individual basis. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in mathematics or a mathematical subject such as statistics, physics or engineering. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

Engineering

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, safety engineering, building engineering, architecture, urbanism, spatial planning, or applied physics. Examples of relevant courses include, but are not limited to, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, structural analysis, engineering/building design project, and the analysis of risk. We may also consider your application if you have other qualifications or experience, or a background in another field; please contact us to check before you apply. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in an agricultural, ecological, biological or environmental science, engineering, social science, economics, politics or other relevant subject. Students with other backgrounds are also welcome to apply if the personal statement shows understanding and interest on the topic. We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant work experience. This programme is not suitable for applicants pursuing a career in food safety/hygiene or related areas. Your personal statement must demonstrate an understanding of the programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Engineering

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a science or engineering subject. We will also take any relevant professional experience into account. We may also consider your application if your background is not specifically related to these disciplines provided you have relevant work experience in a related area. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. We will also accept a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant industry experience. We also welcome applications from applicants without a degree but who are working as geospatial professionals who have undertaken relevant training including but not limited to, UK armed forces. Please provide information on any relevant industry experience or training in your personal statement when you apply. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law or a social science subject. We will also consider candidates with a degree in a related discipline which includes relevant prior study. In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme. Entry to this programme is competitive and meeting the minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

Law

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law. We will also consider candidates with a degree in a related discipline which includes relevant prior study. In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme. Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent in social science, humanities or environmental science, or relevant work experience in the environmental field. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent. The programme is aimed at both professionals and graduates with backgrounds in: social work international development public health psychology nursing medicine health studies social and medical anthropology sociology other social science disciplines We welcome applications from people with lived experience and from disciplines not listed above. In your application to the programme, please do focus on how your particular personal and academic background fits with the study of global mental health as a discipline. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Important points to note when applying for this programme Academic requirements A UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in business and commerce, management, finance, accounting, economics, history, international politics, international relations, science, engineering, or law. We may also consider applicants with a degree in a different subject area but who have relevant work experience or can demonstrate a high level of interest and engagement in environmental/social sustainability. This could, for example be through involvement with voluntary organisations or societies. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as graphics, illustration, or art and design subjects. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. You must submit a portfolio as part of your application. Your portfolio should show your creativity and particularly your ideas: focus on the thinking behind your work rather than technique and show development as well as finished pieces. You should include a short description of the idea and context of the work you are presenting. Your portfolio should: display a high standard of conceptual awareness and development reflect a clear ability to think laterally clearly present your research methods and routes, and show the development of ideas include evidence of your working process, from project inception to resolution, demonstrating experiments and explorations demonstrate original and professionally resolved work include high-quality images of completed work across appropriate and varied platforms English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as computer science and informatics, physics, mathematics, engineering, biology, chemistry and geosciences. You must be an experienced and competent programmer in at least one of C, C++, Python or Fortran, and should be familiar with mathematical concepts such as algebra, linear algebra and probability and statistics. Your application should demonstrate your programming ability both through your transcript (or submitted examples of code) and through explanation within the ""Relevant Knowledge/Training"" field of the application. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent, in History or another humanities or social science subject with a significant historical component. We will also consider an honours degree in another subject if you have relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a medical, biomedical or relevant bioscience subject, or other subject allied to medicine. We may also consider applicants with a UK 2:1 or 2:2 honours degree or its international equivalent, if you have other qualifications with relevant work experience, normally of at least one year; for example if you have human anatomy work experience (i.e. human anatomy tutor, demonstrator, dissector etc) or in medical and paramedical fields. Please contact the programme team to check before you apply. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK first class honours degree, or its international equivalent, in Psychology. We may also consider students without a psychology degree if you can demonstrate academic study in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, biological psychology and/or clinical psychology, together with a solid preparation in methodology and statistics. Entry to this programme is extremely competitive. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biological or biomedical sciences, medicine, agriculture, or animal sciences, or a degree in mathematics, statistics, or physics from applicants intending to transfer into the biological sciences. We will also consider your application if you have less than the minimum qualification but can show sufficient additional relevant experience such as significant work history in a related discipline. Your application must show evidence of an interest in genetics alongside quantitative skills. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as Archaeology, Anthropology, Anatomy, Medical Sciences and related fields. No previous knowledge of human osteology is required. Depending on the number of eligible applicants, we may need to limit the number of students admitted, based on academic merit. We will also consider relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Important points to note when applying for this programme Academic requirements You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification. An undergraduate degree in any subject is normally required. Candidates must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in Human Resource Management. Supporting your application Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A minimum UK 2:1 honours degree from a UK university, or its international equivalent, in law. We will also consider candidates with a degree in a non-law subject if they can demonstrate advanced academic study in international relations and/or relevant professional or voluntary work. In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme. Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as graphics, illustration, or art and design subjects. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience by portfolio. You must submit a portfolio as part of your application. Your portfolio should contain examples of work that show an understanding and level of skill appropriate to the postgraduate study of illustration, including: observational drawing colour, line, composition idea development awareness of narrative image-making and sequential image-making awareness of print and applications of digital media awareness of the professional practice and the cultural context of historical and contemporary illustration. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Protecting Vulnerable Groups All successful applicants for our PG Diploma Inclusive Education Deaf Learners Pathway will be required to join Disclosure Scotland's Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, or add to their existing registration, before starting the programme. Applicants who don't live in the UK, or who have spent more than a year abroad, will need to provide equivalent verification from the relevant national authority. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

Law

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law. We may also consider a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a social science subject. In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme. Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or its international equivalent, in a subject related to this programme, normally History. We will also consider honours degrees in other subjects such as Philosophy, Classics, Literature, or Politics if your personal statement demonstrates how you are equipped to undertake the programme. Relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications will also be considered. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Law

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law. We may also consider candidates with a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a non-law subject if they can demonstrate prior high-level study or experience of intellectual property topics. In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme. Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, product design and 3D design. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. You must submit a portfolio as part of your application. Your portfolio should include: completed interior, architectural, spatial or landscape projects undertaken individually or as part of a group (please note that you should state your involvement in the group projects) evidence of hand drawing, sketching, model making, orthographic drawing and rendered visuals engagement with materials and detailing work demonstrating a range of research methods and lines of enquiry development work, demonstrating the iterative design process, as well as finished projects. As part of your portfolio submission, you should include a personal video, no more than 2 minutes long, talking about your best piece of work. As part of the application process, you must submit a personal statement and CV. Your personal statement should include why you want to study at ECA and what you feel you would contribute to the programme. Selection will be made on a variety of key criteria: engagement with existing buildings: how does your work demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with the opportunities of a specific building or site? research: what has generated your design ideas and what methods did you use to support this? conceptual ambition: what are the big ideas driving your work? How are you questioning current design thinking? development: how have you developed those ideas in your project work through the iterative design process? resolution: how have projects been resolved and communicated? awareness: what do you consider interior, architectural and spatial design to be, and where does your work sit within the discipline? evidence of exploring interior, architectural and spatial design through a number of media including hand sketching, model making, 3D visualisations. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. We will also accept a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a strong personal statement, relevant experience and/or references confirming your aptitude to study at postgraduate level. Your personal statement should demonstrate a high level of motivation. It should indicate why you want to study counselling and demonstrate an understanding of the relevance of international and cross-cultural perspectives in counselling and the capacity to reflect on personal aptitude for work in this field. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Law

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law, finance, accounting, management or business studies. In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme. Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline. We may also consider your application if you have relevant work experience; please contact us to check before you apply. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Law

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law. We will also consider candidates with a degree in a related discipline which includes relevant prior study. In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme. Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Important points to note when applying for this programme Academic requirements You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent overseas qualification. Candidates must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in Human Resource Management. Supporting your application Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Law

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law. We may also consider a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in international relations or another social science subject. In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme. Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in politics, international relations, or the social sciences. We may also consider your application if you have a different background but have taken courses relevant to the programme. Entrance to this programme is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Please review the important points to note on the programme website: Important points to note when applying for this programme English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Applicants do not need to have language teaching experience to enter this programme. Applicants may also be considered on the basis of employment or relevant experience. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Previous teaching experience is not required. We may also consider your application if you have relevant employment or experience. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Law

A UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in law is required. A 2:1 degree in a social science may also be considered where the applicant has a solid foundation in law through prior study or substantial work experience. Relevant professional qualifications and work experience may strengthen an application. IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall, with 7.0 in writing and at least 6.5 in every other component. Published 2026/27 international tuition fee: GBP 32,000 per year.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in theoretical linguistics, applied linguistics, modern languages, English language, cognitive science or psychology. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

A UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent overseas qualification, is required. Entry is strongly competitive and grades above the minimum are preferred. Relevant work experience is not required but may strengthen an application. IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. Published 2026/27 international tuition fee: GBP 34,800 per year.

Business & Management

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in natural sciences or social sciences, but with clear evidence of experience and interest in marine topics. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Important points to note when applying for this programme Academic requirements You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent overseas qualification. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. Preference will be given to those who have studied business and management related subjects due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in chemistry or a closely related discipline with a strong chemistry component e.g. chemical engineering or materials science. We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant work experience and supportive references. Applicants should have a strong chemistry background with at least three continuous years of chemistry subjects throughout their degree. We may accept fewer chemistry courses if applicants have a strong science background e.g. mathematics/physics. Applicants should also have completed a minimum of first year university level mathematics, e.g. calculus or linear algebra. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A strong UK 2:1 honours degree with an overall mark of at least 65%, or its international equivalent, in economics or a quantitative subject such as mathematics, physics, engineering, actuarial science, computer science. Your degree must have included a course with content on probability. Relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications will also be considered. Some applicants may receive an offer that is conditional on successful completion of our Pre-sessional Summer Programme. You can apply without having a graduate admissions exam result (GRE or GMAT). Your application, however, may be substantially stronger if you do include such a result. We may also stipulate that you must attain a specified grade in one of these tests as a condition of entry if you do not meet the minimum academic entry requirement. If we require you to take either test, we would expect a score of a quantitative reasoning result in the 85th percentile or higher to qualify for a place. We do not formally consider results from the Verbal and Analytical sections in our assessment of your application. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in reading and listening, and 6.0 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

The mathematical physics MSc degree is a challenging degree for well-qualified, highly motivated and independent students. The minimum entrance requirement is normally a UK 1st class degree in physics or mathematics with significant theoretical physics content, or its international equivalent, although applications will be considered on an individual basis. We are looking for significant knowledge of the following physics topics at advanced or intermediate undergraduate level: Classical/Lagrangian Dynamics Electromagnetism Quantum Mechanics Special Relativity Statistical/Thermal physics We are also looking for significant knowledge of the following topics in mathematics: Vector calculus Fourier Analysis Tensors Complex Analysis We recognise that many students will not have covered all of these topics at this level. We consider every application on an individual basis and may accept students who have studied a significant subset of these topics. These entrance and course requirements are intended as guide, but applications will be considered on an individual basis. Degrees in engineering, chemistry, geosciences, etc, are unlikely to be suitable preparation for this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Law

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law, politics, medicine, medical humanities, or life sciences. In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme. Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study. Supporting your application Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. Relevant professional qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in chemistry, or a closely related discipline, with a strong chemistry component. We may also consider a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with relevant work experience and supportive references. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent, in a subject related to this programme. You must demonstrate a background in Medieval History and/or relevant language skills in your transcript. If this cannot be demonstrated your personal statement must clearly show you are equipped to undertake this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent in psychology or a related subject. We will also consider applicants with a UK 2:2 honours degree in psychology and Merit in a related UK masters degree, or their international equivalents. Experience of working or volunteering with children and/or young people is highly desirable. We may also consider your application if you have other professional qualifications or experience; please contact us to check before you apply. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in philosophy or a related field such as cognitive science, computer science, psychology or linguistics. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as music, musicology or related subjects. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in a numerate discipline such as mathematics, engineering, computer science, physical or biological sciences, economics or business. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in a numerate discipline such as mathematics, engineering, computer science, physical or biological sciences, economics or business. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in a numerate discipline such as mathematics, engineering, computer science, physical or biological sciences, economics or business. You must also have studied probability and statistical theory at university level. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in a numerate discipline such as mathematics, engineering, computer science, physical or biological sciences, economics or business. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. We may also consider your application if you have relevant employment or experience; please contact us to check before you apply. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in physics or a related subject with sufficient physics content. In particular we expect that you will have completed a quantum mechanics course. University level mathematics and basic programming skills are essential. During your degree you should have gained experience in at least one of the following: C/C++, Java, Python, R, Matlab, Haskell, ML and you should state this information on your application. If you are in doubt on this point please contact the Programme Director. We may also consider your application if you have relevant experience; please contact us to check before you apply. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as sport and exercise science, physical education, health sciences, psychology or physiology. We may also consider your application if you have equivalent academic qualifications and significant professional training and experience; please contact us to check before you apply. Applicants currently undertaking a medical degree and seeking to intercalate on the MSc Physical Activity for Health will be eligible after at least three years of their Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB/MBBS) programmes, or equivalent and will need to have achieved a minimum standard equivalent to a UK 2:1 honours degree at first attempt. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in psychology or a related discipline. We may also consider candidates with a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a non-psychology subject if they can demonstrate evidence of their aptitude for research or research methods. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

Full-time Programme - Two years - 240 Credits A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent in psychology, health or related subject. Your transcript should show evidence of learning in developmental psychology. Your application must include evidence of basic experience of working or volunteering in a health, social care or justice setting. You will be required to attend an interview to assess your personal competencies, experience, and suitability for the programme as part of our selection process. Prior Learning and Exemptions If you have completed postgraduate study in a related area elsewhere, you may be able to use your credits towards a programme of study here. Please contact the admissions team to discuss any prior learning. Part-time Programme - 180 Credits A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent in psychology, health or related discipline. You should be in possession of a UK-recognised core professional qualification (e.g. nursing, special education teacher, doctor, practitioner psychologist, social worker), with substantial current, or recent, work experience with relevant populations in mental health settings, and have access to a clinical caseload. You will be responsible for accessing an appropriate placement and supervisor, which meets clinical governance standards set out by the programme. If you do not meet the academic entry requirements, we may consider your application on the basis of your relevant professional qualifications. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in psychological, biological or social sciences, or any similar subject based on methodological and statistics studies. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in psychology, linguistics, cognitive science or a related subject. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject area such as medicine, nursing, social science, biomedicine, or other related discipline. We may also consider your application if you have completed some independent study of public health, medicine or health-related subjects, and/or have work experience in a relevant field. Please contact us to check before you apply. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, preferably in a social science or other relevant discipline. Entrance to this programme is competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biological or biomedical sciences, medicine, agriculture, or animal sciences, or a degree in mathematics, statistics, or physics from applicants intending to transfer into the biological sciences. We will also consider your application if you have less than the minimum qualification but can show sufficient additional relevant experience such as significant work history in a related discipline. Your application must show evidence of an interest in genetics alongside quantitative skills. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA, or its international equivalent, in theology/religious studies or a relevant field within humanities and social sciences. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA, or its international equivalent, in a core natural science subject (e.g. physics, chemistry or biology) or a humanities subject relevant to the science-religion dialogue (e.g. theology/religious studies, philosophy, or history). English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Engineering

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, typically in electrical and/or electronics engineering with a specialisation in signal processing and/or communications. We also welcome applications from candidates who have studied related disciplines with strong mathematical backgrounds, such as those with previous degrees in mathematics, physics or deep/machine learning. Entry into this programme is competitive. A typical offer will normally require a UK first class honours degree, or equivalent, and high grades in fundamentals, such as mathematics or probability, and relevant courses, such as signals and systems, statistics, communications, optimisation or machine learning. In addition, some of the courses and/or your final MSc project may require programming or learning a new programming language. Therefore, you will normally need to demonstrate practical knowledge and/or experience in a high level programming language. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in psychology or in a related discipline, with at least one advanced course in psychology studied. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

social_sciences

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as music, sound design, media arts, sound engineering, acoustics, film, animation, and art and design subjects. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. You must submit a portfolio as part of your application. Your portfolio should include at least three pieces of work and can include a range of items such as a small collection of sound design examples covering films, games and animations, an essay on sound or sound recordings and other documentation of sound-based projects such as an installation or creative work with sound software development. Your portfolio can include examples of music compositions, but as the programme focus is on sound design, it's desirable for portfolio examples to reflect a commitment to work in this area, e.g., by including examples of creative work using experimental sound processing. Applicants who have primarily more music composition experience may be more suitable for our MMus in Composition. Whatever you include, it should be your own work. A short explanation of your role in collaborative projects is required. Your portfolio is best uploaded with the application as a PDF file with explanations about the projects and links to the work hosted on a reliable space online. When we review portfolio examples, we consider how the work samples demonstrate existing skill, imagination, curiosity and aptitude for working with sound in terms of competency, creativity, originality and ambition, and how the programme may be able to help develop further your knowledge and experience. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in linguistics, computer science, engineering, psychology, philosophy, mathematics or a related subject. Your application should show evidence of a basic understanding of linguistics, mathematics and computer science and you must be willing to undertake further study to prepare you for the programme. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline, such as psychology, exercise psychology, organisational behaviour, or sport science. We may also consider your application if you have relevant employment or experience; please contact us to check before you apply. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline in sport such as sport and exercise, sport management, or social sciences such as marketing and management, public policy and administration, media and communication, politics and international relations. Work experience (paid or voluntary) in sport management or sport industry is desirable, but not essential. We may also consider applicants who do not hold a degree in a relevant subject but have had substantial relevant employment or experience within the sport industry. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in a numerate discipline such as mathematics, engineering, computer science, physical or biological sciences, economics or business. Your degree must have included substantial mathematics content, including calculus (including calculus of several variables), linear algebra, probability, statistics and statistical theory. Detailed information is available from the School of Mathematics website. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

IT & Computer Science

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in a numerate discipline such as mathematics, engineering, computer science, physical or biological sciences, economics or business. Your degree must have included substantial mathematics content, including calculus (including calculus of several variables), linear algebra, probability, statistics and statistical theory. Detailed information is available from the School of Mathematics website. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

health

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a sports science-related subject/major that includes courses on anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, research methods, and a research dissertation. If you have a degree in another subject then your application must include evidence of the following: at least a year of relevant work experience (e.g., internship, placement, paid employment) as a strength and conditioning coach, sports scientist, or fitness/ personal trainer and evidence relevant professional qualifications that you are working towards professional accreditation with a relevant body (e.g., UKSCA, NSCA, minimum Level 3 personal trainers award or Level 3/4 fitness trainers qualifications). In addition to the undergraduate degree, we are interested in applicants with some evidence of non-academic professional development in strength and conditioning/ sports science/ sports therapy/ physiotherapy. However, you can apply without this evidence of non-academic professional development and your application will still be considered on its individual strengths. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Engineering

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in engineering or physics. If you apply with a background in another field, you may be accepted if you hold either: • a UK first class honours degree, or its international equivalent, and have studied mathematics to first year undergraduate level, OR • a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in addition to extensive professional experience or knowledge in the field of Sustainable Energy Systems involving a range of engineering aspects. You must also be able to demonstrate a strong interest in the energy sector. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a strong background in molecular biology. You should also have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: biotechnology, biochemistry, genetics or related sciences, with evidence of quantitative and computer science skills. We may also consider your application if you have a background in engineering (particularly bioengineering), physics or mathematics and can show evidence of molecular biology knowledge. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Previous teaching experience is not required. Alternatively, you may be considered on the basis of employment or relevant experience. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) If you have received a Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (DELTA) from a Cambridge English Teaching Qualification centre within the last 5 years, you may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and exemption from the following two core modules in semester 1: TESOL Methodology Second Language Teaching Curriculum The fees for the MSc TESOL will be reduced accordingly. Applications for RPL must include a copy of your diploma and should be sent to College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Postgraduate Admissions Office via email: cahss.pgadmissions@ed.ac.uk English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Science & Math

The theoretical physics MSc degree is a challenging degree for well-qualified, highly motivated and independent students. The minimum entrance requirement is normally a UK 1st class degree in physics or mathematics with significant theoretical physics content, or its international equivalent, although applications will be considered on an individual basis. We are looking for significant knowledge of the following physics topics at advanced or intermediate undergraduate level: Classical/Lagrangian Dynamics Electromagnetism Quantum Mechanics Special Relativity Statistical/Thermal physics We are also looking for significant knowledge of the following topics in mathematics: Vector calculus Fourier Analysis Tensors Complex Analysis We recognise that many students will not have covered all of these topics at this level. We consider every application on an individual basis and may accept students who have studied a significant subset of these topics. These entrance and course requirements are intended as guide, but applications will be considered on an individual basis. Degrees in engineering, chemistry, geosciences, etc, are unlikely to be suitable preparation for this programme. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component., or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline, plus a research interest or professional experience in translation or another relevant field. Applicants must have native speaker competence in any languages that they apply to work with other than English. Please consult the offered language pairings available on the programme website: Translation studies English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent.

Arts & Humanities

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as architecture, urban design and planning. We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience. English language requirement: IELTS Academic total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in writing, and 6.0 in all other components., or an accepted equivalent.

Business & Management

For 2026 entry, the standard A-level range is A*A*A to AAA, with no specific A-level subjects required; GCSE Mathematics at B/6 and English at C/4 are required. The standard IB range is 42 points with 766 at Higher Level to 37 points with 666 at Higher Level, with English and Mathematics at Standard Level 5. Other international qualifications are assessed using the University country requirements. IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. Published 2026/27 international tuition fee: GBP 29,600 per year.

IT & Computer Science

For 2026 entry, the standard A-level range is A*A*A* to AAB in one set of examinations, including Mathematics at A. The standard IB range is 43 points with 777 at Higher Level to 34 points with 665 at Higher Level, including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level 6. Mathematics qualifications must normally have been achieved within two academic years before entry. Other international qualifications are assessed using the University country requirements. IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component. Published 2026/27 international tuition fee: GBP 38,900 per year.

Engineering

For 2026 entry, the standard A-level range is AAA to ABB in one set of examinations, including Mathematics at B and one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science/Computing, Design and Technology excluding Food Technology, or Engineering at B; Physics is preferred. The standard IB range is 37 points with 666 at Higher Level to 32 points with 655 at Higher Level, including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level 5 and one approved science, computing or design subject at Higher Level 5. Other international qualifications are assessed using the University country requirements. IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component. Published 2026/27 international tuition fee: GBP 38,900 per year.