Research degrees: Entry Requirements

Each application is assessed individually, but as a minimum we normally require:

• a good honours degree, masters degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate field
• for candidates not educated in English, an English language qualification: ideally IELTS with a minimum overall score of 7 (with at least 6.0 in each component) or an equivalent score in the TOEFL internet-based test.

We also recognise the value of practice-based experience, and will consider candidates with substantial experience but less in the way of academic qualifications.

Most of our students come from backgrounds in either planning and the built environment disciplines, or from social sciences such as geography or politics. However, we welcome applications from a wide range of subject/disciplinary backgrounds.