Equivalent qualifications for postgraduate study for Afghanistan.
Find the entry requirements for your chosen programme under the 'Qualifications' heading on the degree finder.
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You must have a masters degree to apply to either a postgraduate taught or research programme.
Your masters degree must be from a recognised higher education institution and in a subject specified under 'Qualifications' (if any).
Unsure which UK degree classification is needed? Check 'Qualifications'
If a programme requires you to achieve a specific UK percentage, use these ranges to help determine what you need in the qualification you studied.
For example, if a programme asks for at least 65%, this would be halfway between the equivalent of a 2:1 and first class in the qualification you studied.
New Student visa applications from outside the UK by nationals of the following countries will be refused from 26 March 2026:
Current students in the UK with a valid Student visa are not affected.
Visa brake information on the Student Immigration Service website
If you’re applying to a PhD or professional doctorate programme, you may also need a masters degree. If you need a masters, this will be specified in the 'Qualifications' section.
You must prove that your English language abilities are at a high enough level to study your degree programme.
English language requirements for postgraduate study
If you are applying for an undergraduate degree programme with graduate entry, the equivalent qualifications for postgraduate study apply. However, the requirements for Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry Programme - 4-year programme) BVM&S may be higher.
View programmes with graduate entry on the degree finder for more details on their entry requirements:
If you have a question about postgraduate entry requirements, contact us.
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