Applicants to the MPhil or PhD must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution. Applicants are strongly advised to contact potential supervisors before making an application.
Ielts - Academic Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 6.0 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above, Overall - 6.5
Toefl IBT - Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 21 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above, Overall - 90

Entrance requirements for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen are either a Masters degree or a first or upper-second class Honours degree in an appropriate area from an approved university (or an equivalent qualification). Those with lower qualifications may be asked to register for a Masters degree by research (Mlitt, MSc, MTh, LLM, MLE or MRes) with satisfactory progress allowing conversion to a PhD programme.