MSc by Research Textiles and Apparel / Entry requirements

Year of entry: 2023

Academic entry qualification overview

The standard academic entry requirement for this programme is a Lower Second Class UK Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline.

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 the required English Language score:

IELTS : at least 6.5 overall with no sub-test less than 5.5.

TOEFL iBT: at least 90 overall with no sub-test less than 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.

Pearson Test of English: at least 70 overall with no sub-test less than 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.