Entry requirements
Masters degrees
The entry requirement to a masters degree is a four year bachelors degree with first or upper second class honours or equivalent, or a masters qualifying with a research component with an overall grade of H2A (70+) or above. Applicants are expected to have achieved a distinction or above in the research component.
Doctorate (PhD)
The entry requirement to a PhD is a bachelors degree with a research component in the fourth year leading to first or upper second class honours, or a program leading to a masters preliminary qualification at a first or upper second class honours level or a masters degree that entailed work, including a significant research component at least equivalent to a bachelors honours degree.
English language requirement
In addition to meeting the entry requirements, international applicants must also meet the University’s English language requirement. Listed below are the language entry requirements for the various courses of the Faculty of Arts.
| Course | IELTS | TOELF (paper based test)* | TOELF (computer based test)* | TOELF (internet based test)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% research | ||||
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7.0 (writing 7.0 with no band less than 6.0) | 600 + TWE 5.0 | 250 + 5.0 essay rating= | 100 + with no test score below 25 |
| Research with a Coursework Component | ||||
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6.5 (with no band less than 6.0) | 577 + TWE 5.0 | 233 + 5.0 essay rating | 91 + with no test score below 25 |