To be eligible to apply for an MPhil or PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research. Substantial prior research experience may, in some instances, be acceptable in place of a first degree qualification.

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency to
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each band or equivalent.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score: 88, Min sub skill: Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing : 17

A completed application, two references (in most cases the references shall come from independent academic referees, i.e. they are not normally provided by a prospective supervisor), an up-to-date CV and copies of appropriate certificates or transcripts must be uploaded to the application in order to be considered.