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This course is for 2021/22 entry.

Key information

A pioneer in defining the cultural landscape for over four decades, this programme lets you design and navigate your own learning of culture, policy and management. You can investigate your own specialist area and shape your own professional path.

Start date

September 2021

Institution

City, University of London

Course code

PSCPTM

Location

Northampton Square

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    Knowledge

    Customised learning to suit your personal passions and professional needs

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    London

    A metropolitan London location enabling you to develop uniquely advanced knowledge from a cultural epicentre

Course overview

Benefits of this course

What you will learn:

  • how to identify and apply analytical frameworks to your own research and professional practice
  • ways of evaluating theories and practices of cultural policy and management
  • methods of analysing key factors affecting cultural policymaking and management
  • approaches to evaluate research and methodologies within the cultural sector
  • forms of theorising and communicating principles of cultural policy and management to stakeholders
  • how to undertake a credible research project in independent cultural policy or management.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

  • Master of Arts (MA)

Who is this course for?

This master’s degree is ideal if you have an undergraduate degree and a passion for the arts. You may also have experience working in the cultural sector and wish to study a specialist field.

This course is flexible and suits a range of interests. Previous subjects have included policies for the creative city, the democratisation of opera and the motivations of young fashion entrepreneurs.

Structure

Master of Arts (MA)

Duration:

  • Full-time: 12 months
  • Part-time: 24 months

Modules:

  • Core modules: 5
  • Optional modules: 5

    • Modules

    The MA is structured around a spine of five core modules taking place in the autumn and spring terms.

    The MA culminates in a 13,000 - 15,000-word Dissertation (running through the spring and summer terms), which students complete by the end of August.

    Core modules

    • Culture (15 credits)

      This module explores ideas of what culture is, and the intellectual foundations of the study of culture, and it’s institutionalisation in academe; plus a range of important strands of the development of contemporary thought in relation to culture, economy and society.

    • Cultural Policy (15 credits)

      This module introduces the core debates around cultural policy. It outlines the emergence of cultural policy as a field of study and its relationship to a variety of academic areas, including political science, arts management and cultural studies.

    • Managing Organisations (15 credits)

      The module develops general competencies and skills required by managers operating in the creative sector. It aims to equip you with the knowledge and understanding required to operate effectively in a managerial role in cultural sector organisations and examines key aspects of these organisations.

    • Introduction to Research (15 credits)

      This module will equip you with a range of methodologies with which to carry out research and reflect on your own and others' practice. It will enable you to critique the claims made for the work of culture, and to design robust and effective research strategies

    Elective modules

    • Audiences and Marketing (15 credits)

      This module introduces you to the knowledge and skills needed to understand marketing in cultural organisations. It explores the factors that influence cultural consumption in its diverse forms and examines how cultural and creative organisations market themselves effectively.

    • Public Culture: diversity, equality and activism in the cultural sector (15 credits)

      This module analyses challenges to inequality and elitism made through a range of actions in the cultural sector such as direct protest, activist interventions and alternative cultural constructions. We will examine overt and covert challenges on the basis of environmentalism, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality and dis/ability.

    • Fundraising in and for the Cultural Sector (15 credits)

      This module will examine the impact of philanthropy and consider the full range of revenue sources available, and explore effective approaches to making the case for support in different funding contexts.

    • Digital Cultures (15 credits)

      This module will explore the sorts of roles new communication technologies—and in particular digital media, social media, and the Internet—play in the transformation of cultural, economic, political, and social structures and practices.

    • Professional Placement (15 credits)

      The Professional Placement module gives you the opportunity to work in the cultural sector in order to practice skills acquired earlier in the programme.

    • Ethics and Social Responsibility in the Cultural Industries (15 credits)

      This module explores how economic importance of cultural industries relates to the social role of the cultural sector. It deals with ethical implications and the social impact of the production of culture and resulting challenges for global cultural industries.

    • Creative Cities (15 credits)

      The aim of this module is to critically examine the idea of the creative city: to place it in context of time and place, to interrogate the assumptions upon which it is based, and the policies that have been developed to promote it.

    • Mediating Gender and Sexuality (15 credits)

      This module looks critically at the role of the media in our lives with a particular focus upon gender, sexuality, the body and identity. We will examine how a range of media produce and shape our understandings of gender and sexuality.

    • Communication, Culture and Development (30 credits)

      This module provides a focus on development issues and communication studies. It provides a solid theoretical framework on the role of communication for and in development.

    • Celebrity (15 credits)

      The course will examine ascribed, achieved and celetoid forms of celebrity. It will relate these forms to historical examples and social and economic conditions.

    • Development and Communication Policy (15 credits)

      The module provides an introduction to the debates surrounding the communications policy process and an analysis of developments in communications policy. It examines important policy developments in audio-visual, telecommunications as well as new media.

    • International Organisations in Global Politics (15 credits)

      The module will provide you with an introduction to the politics of policy-making in the main international organisations. The traditional distinction between intergovernmental organisations and international non-governmental organisations will be made, but in addition attention will be given to the legal and theoretical significance of hybrids

    • Digital Product Innovation (15 credits)

      This module provides a hands-on introduction to the skills needed to plan, design and create innovative prototypes for interactive content, particularly on the web, and encourages you to apply the knowledge and skills you will gain to your own professional development

    Dissertation

    • Dissertation (60 credits)

      This module provides you with the opportunity to undertake your own independent investigation into a topic or research question of your choice within your area of culture and the creative industries – it consolidates your learning, research and interests and complements your module work.

    Programme specification

    The programme specification contains more information on how the course is organised, the requirements for progression for each part and credits required for awards.

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    Teaching and assessment

    You will learn through lectures, seminars, tutorials and visits, as well as verbal and written feedback.

    You will acquire new skills through assignments and group-learning activities such as workshops or field based activities, but your own personal research is also important.

    You will be able to apply your essay questions and academic work to the real world. The cultural policy module allows you to prepare a policy brief for a public institution of your choice. You advise on a specific policy, law or programme related to art and culture.

    We offer considerable study independence and flexibility throughout the course, so you should develop strong ideas about how you intend to investigate your subject and navigate your professional direction.

    Fees and funding

    Fees for academic year 2021/22

    Master of Arts (MA)

    Full-time per year

    UK: £10,080

    Overseas/EU: £17,510

    Part-time per year

    UK: £5,040

    Overseas/EU: £8,755

    Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of two percent. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study (where applicable).

    Funding

    Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.

    Future Finance Loans

    Future Finance offers students loans of between £2,500 and £40,000 to help cover tuition fees and living expenses. All students and courses are considered. All loans are subject to credit checks and approval. For further details visit the Future Finance website.

    Career

    Our graduates find employment across the creative and cultural sector, with many remaining in London and some pursuing careers overseas.

    From orchestras and the fine art market, to marketing and management, most of our graduates are employed in cultural roles. They have found work with organisations including:

    • Barbican Centre (London)
    • UNESCO (Paris)
    • Ullens Contemporary Art Centre (Beijing)
    • Royal Opera House (London)
    • Dongdaemun Design Plaza (South Korea)
    • National Art Gallery ‘Astana’ (Kazakhstan).

    How to apply

    Entry requirements

    • UK

      You will need, as a minimum:

      • a lower second class honours degree or equivalent
      • an understanding of your country's cultural and creative sector and some relevant experience - this could be as an intern or volunteer.

      Other suitable qualifications

      We understand that many of you will have work experience or professional practice. Special consideration is given to applications from mature students without the required formal qualifications and those wishing to make a career change.

      INTO City, University of London

      Don’t meet the entry requirements? INTO City, University of London offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare you for study at City, University of London. You’ll learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre.

      These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry. To prepare for this degree course, learn more about the Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences and the Arts.

    • Zambia

      Zambian Master degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Zimbabwe

      Zimbabwean Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Vietnam

      Master degrees (Thạc sĩ) and Bachelor degrees (Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc or Bang Cu Nhan) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Uzbekistan

      Bachelors/ Bakalavr Diplomi degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Ukraine

      Ukrainian Bachelor degrees / Specialist Diploma considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Uganda

      Ugandan Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • USA

      Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • UAE

      Emirati Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Turkey

      Bachelor / Lisans Diplomasi degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Tunisia

      Tunisian Bachelor / Diplome degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Thailand

      Thai Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Tanzania

      Tanzanian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Taiwan

      Taiwanese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Switzerland

      Swiss Bachelor degrees / Diplom / Lizentiat considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Sweden

      Swedish Bachelor degrees / Kandidatexamen considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Sri Lanka

      Sri Lankan 4-year Bachelor Special degrees or Professional degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Spain

      Título de Licenciado / Título de Ingeniero / Título de Arquitecto considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • South Korea

      South Korean Bachelor degrees (Haksa) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • South Africa

      South African Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Slovenia

      Slovenian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Slovakia

      Bakalar considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Singapore

      Singaporean Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry on a case-by -case basis.

      Singaporean Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Serbia

      Advanced Diploma of Higher Education and Diplomirani considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Saudi Arabia

      Saudi Arabian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Rwanda

      Rwandan Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Russia

      Russian Bachelor / Specialist Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Romania

      Diplomă de Licenta and Diplomă de Inginer considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Qatar

      Qatari Bachelor degrees / Licence considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Portugal

      Licenciado considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Poland

      Polish Bachelor (Licencjat) and Magister degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Philippines

      Bachelor degrees from prestigious institutions considered on a case-by-case basis.

      Master degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Pakistan

      Pakistani 4-year Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Oman

      Omani Bachelor degrees / Licence considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Norway

      Norwegian Bachelor degrees (Bachelorgrad) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Nigeria

      Nigerian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Netherlands

      Dutch Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Morocco

      Bachelor/ Licence/ Diplome degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Mexico

      Titulo de Licenciado considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Mauritius

      Mauritian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Malta

      Maltese Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Malaysia

      Malaysian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Luxembourg

      Luxembourg Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Lithuania

      Magistras or Bakalauras considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Lebanon

      Lebanese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Latvia

      Bakalaura Diploms considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Kuwait

      Kuwaiti Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Kenya

      Kenyan Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Kazakhstan

      Kazakh Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Jordan

      Jordanian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Japan

      Japanese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Italy

      Laurea degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Ireland

      Irish Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Indonesia

      S1 / Sarjana (A and B accredited) and Dip IV aka Sarjana Terapa considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • India

      Indian 3-year Bachelor (Honours) or Bachelor (Special) degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Iceland

      Baccalaurreatus degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Hungary

      Hungarian Bachelor degrees / University diploma considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Hong Kong

      Hong Kong Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Greece

      Greek Bachelor degrees (Ptychion) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Ghana

      Ghanaian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Germany

      German Bachelor degrees and Magister Artium considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • France

      License and License de Professionnelle considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Estonia

      Estonian Bachelor degrees (Bakalaurusekraad), University Specialist Diploma and Professional Higher Education Diploma considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Egypt

      Egyptian Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Denmark

      Danish Bachelor degrees, Professional Bachelor degrees, Candidatus Philosophiae and Engineer considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Czech Republic (Czechia)

      Bachelor degrees (Bakalar) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Cyprus

      Bachelor degrees (Ptychio) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Croatia

      Croatian Bachelor degrees (Baccalaureus or Baccalaurea) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Colombia

      4-year Licenciado en [subject area], Título de [subject area], Profesional en [subject area] and Maestro en [subject area] considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • China

      Chinese Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Canada

      Canadian Bachelor degrees / Baccalauréat considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Bulgaria

      Bulgarian Bachelor degree and Professional Bachelor degree considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Brunei

      Bruneian Bachelor (Honours) degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Brazil

      Brazilian 4 year Título de Bacharel, Título de [subject area] and Título de Licenciado considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Botswana

      Botswanan Master degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Belgium

      Belgium Bachelor degrees (Bachelier) considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Bangladesh

      Bangladeshi 4-year Bachelor degrees (from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology or North South only) or Master degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Bahrain

      Bahraini Bachelor degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Azerbaijan

      Bachelor/ Bakalavr Diplomu degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Austria

      Austrian Bachelor degree considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Argentina

      Argentine 4-year Titulo/Grado de Licenciado or Titulo de [subject area] considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Algeria

      Bachelor/ Licence/ Diplome degrees considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Albania

      Second Level Integrated Diploma (5 years) and First Level University Diploma considered for direct entry.

      For further details regarding subject and grade requirements, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

      Visa requirements

      International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

      • Students on courses of more than six months
      • Students on courses of less than six months
      • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

      For more information see our main Visa page.

    • Other

      If you are unable to find your country equivalents in the above list, City will consider other international qualifications on a case by case basis.

      For further details, please contact us using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

    English language requirements

    If your first language is not English, you will need to achieve one of the following English language test scores:

    • IELTS: 6.5 (with 7.0 in the writing component).
    • Cambridge Proficiency grade C or above.
    • Evidence that the medium of instruction for their first degree was in English.

    Your English test should have been taken in the last two years.

    English language programmes

    Don’t meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

    Application process

    You will need to submit:

    • A completed application form (either electronically or by post)
    • A certified copy of your undergraduate academic results and degree certificate
    • Proof of English proficiency (if you are not a native English speaker, or someone who has not been taught in English for their first degree subject)
    • Personal statement of up to 500 words on your academic and/or relevant professional experience to date and how it informs your intentions to undertake this course. In addition, you may wish to outline your vision for how the degree will feed into your research or professional career.

    The admissions tutor may request academic references at a later date to help make a decision on your application.

    September 2021 entry

    Contact the postgraduate team

    Telephone: +44 (0)20 7040 0249 / +44 (0)20 7040 3721

    Email: SASS-enquiries@city.ac.uk

    Our academics

    Your studies are supported by a team of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field. On occasion we also work with external professionals to enhance your learning and appreciation of the wider subject.

    Dr Jenny Mbaye

    Programme Director, MA Culture, Policy and Management

    Department of Sociology

    Professor Andy Pratt

    Professor of Cultural Economy

    Department of Sociology

    Professor Jo Littler

    Professor of Social Analysis and Cultural Politics

    Department of Sociology

    Housing and student life

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