Qualifications considered

An undergraduate degree lower secondclass level or above in a relevant subject for example Education Social Policy Childhood Community Development Health or International Studies Or be able to demonstrate a comparable academic standard through past studies andor relevant work experience

Candidates already holding a Postgraduate Certificate Diploma or other Mlevel qualifications deemed by the Programme Leaders to be equivalent to respective parts of the MA programme maybe permitted to enter with exemptions subject to the Universitys regulations and Advanced Standing in Postgraduate Awards and with the approval of the Faculty Faculty Recognition Group The Recognition of Prior Education and Learning RPEL system will be explained if required

In addition all potential candidates are required to demonstrate competence in English language to English GCSE standard or equivalent NonUK students will be required to possess certification of English at IELTS 6.5 level minimum 6.0 in each component or equivalent qualification Applicants who have studied and successfully passed a UKbased degree within the previous 24 months are exempt from such requirements