Entry Requirements
We consider applicants on the basis of academic merits as well as English language proficiency. Although the entry requirements vary depending on the course, as a general rule, you are expected to hold an honours degree at 2:1 level or above (or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject. Evidence of relevant personal, professional and education experience may also be taken into consideration.
Based on the application materials, the admissions committee may require the applicant to participate in relevant interviews or tests.
If your first language is not English or your entry qualification was not obtained in the English medium (from an approved institution) you are required to provide evidence of your proficiency in English.
The minimum requirements for our masters courses are listed below:
IELTS 6.5 with the writing band no less than 6.0
PTE Academic 71 (minimum 65)
The minimum English language requirement for MSc Finance and Investment (Economics, Money and Finance) * , MA Applied Linguistics, MA Interpreting and Translation Mandarin and English, MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), MA International Higher Education, MA International Communications Studies and ALL PGT Programmes from NUBS China:
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any element
PTE Academic 71 (minimum 65)
The minimum English language requirements for MSc Urbanism and Sustainable Environments are:
IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any element
PTE Academic 65 (minimum 59)
Alternative test scores may also be considered.