Academic entry qualification overview
The minimum academic entry requirement for a PhD in the Faculty of Science and Engineering is an upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD OR any upper-second class honours degree (or international equivalent) and a Master’s degree merit (or international equivalent) in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD.
English language
All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain a minimum IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum
of 5.5. in each sub-test.
TOEFL iBT:
At least 90 overall with no subtest below 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.
Pearson Test of English (PTE):
At least 70 overall with no subtest below 59. Further information on language requirements can be found on our website
.
Pre-sessional English:
We also accept successful completion of a pre-sessional English course run by the University Language Centre to meet our English language requirements.
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 for your country
.
