• A relevant second-class honours degree (2:2). Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard
• Applicants for the Master of Arts in English with Creative Writing will be asked to submit an example of their written work. Full details on how to submit this will be provided by the university
• Applicants must possess a degree awarded by a recognised university

Faculty-Specific Requirements

• Faculty of Science and Engineering: A qualification in a related field is usually necessary for admission to postgraduate programmes
• Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Consideration may be given to those whose previous degree is in a different discipline if they have relevant work experience and can supply further supporting documents as outlined in the application checklist

Note:

• In instances where additional evaluation is required, applicants may be invited to participate in an interview

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
• TOEFL (iBT) For tests taken up to January 2026: 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking)
• TOEFL (iBT) For tests taken from February 2026: 4.5 (with no less than 4.5 in each element)
• PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 in each element)
• MUET: Band 4.5

Notes:

• IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old
• IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted
• IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted
• MUET results are valid for five years from the release date
• English language tests must be taken at a test centre situated in the applicant’s country of residence
• International applicants who meet the University’s requirements may also need to submit extra documents or an approved English test for MOHE, if required