You normally need to hold a degree in an appropriate subject to study at postgraduate level. You should check the degree finder for specific academic requirements for your chosen degree programme. Qualifications we accept You need to hold a degree with an excellent or very good classification. This is equivalent to a first or upper second class honours in the UK. Your degree must be from a recognised institution. A recognised institution has the authority to award degrees as part of its country's education system. This usually means that the institution has been accredited and quality assured by the country's department of education.We may also accept equivalent qualifications or work experience in some circumstance. You should check the degree finder for information specific to your chosen programme. Where entry requirements specify a required number of credits these are UK credits. 20 UK credits are equal to 10 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits. Check entry requirements for your programme Entry requirements vary between degree programmes and you should check if you have the necessary qualifications before applying. Find the specific entry requirements for your chosen programme in our degree finder. Find entry requirements for your programme on the degree finder This article was published on Tuesday 22 September 2026