MSc International Disaster Management / Entry requirements

Year of entry: 2025

Academic entry qualification overview

An upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent in a relevant degree in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent. Students who do not clearly meet the academic requirements may be considered based on relevant professional experience.

English language

An overall grade of 6.5 in IELTS with 6.5 in writing and no less than 6.0 in all skills is required or 93+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 22 with no skill below 20.

If you have obtained a different qualification, please check our  English language requirements  to ensure that it is accepted and equivalent to the above requirements.

This is an academically rigorous course that requires a high level of English language proficiency. Students with lower levels of language proficiency have a lower success rate. Before investing time and money in this programme, ensure that your language skills are adequate. If you have any doubts, we advise that you email the MSc IDM Pathway Lead ( stephanie.sodero@manchester.ac.uk )  

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Other international entry requirements

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see entry requirements from your country .