University of Glamorgan

Postgraduate Study


Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Taught courses

Entry requirements vary from course to course and information on the exact requirements for each course are listed on the course pages. Generally, to apply for taught postgraduate schemes, you will need:

  • An honours degree; or
  • A postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject; or
  • A recognised equivalent professional qualification

If you have alternative qualifications or relevant experience you may still be accepted on to a course.

If you wish to apply to a professional course the requirements for entry vary so please refer to the individual course pages for further information.

Research

Research Diploma

You will need one of the following:-

  • Degree or Honours degree from a UK university
  • the CNAA
  • an equivalent qualification
Masters by Research (MA/MSc by Research)

You will need one of the following:-

  • an Honours degree, normally 2(i)
  • an equivalent in a relevant subject
MPhil or MPhil/PhD

To register for the degree of MPhil or MPhil with the possibility of transferring to PhD on completion of a thesis, you will usually need one of the following:-

  • an Honours degree, normally 2(i) or equivalent in a relevant subject
  • a recognised equivalent qualification
PhD

You will normally need one of the following:-

  • a Masters degree
  • a recognised equivalent qualification

Your Masters degree should usually be related to your proposed area of research and should have included training in research and the completion of a research project.

You may also apply if you don’t have a Masters degree but have both of the following:-

  • a good Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
  • relevant research or profesional experience at postgraduate level that resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence
PhD by Portfolio

You will need either:-

  • Masters degree (UK or equivalent), usually related to proposed research area and including training in research and the completion of a research project
  • a good Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline, and relevant research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence
English language requirement

International applicants will need a good command of English – the equivalent of an IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 575 or more, or computer-based TOEFL 233, depending on the course you are studying.

How do I apply?

Part-time and postgraduate applications should be made direct to the University of Glamorgan using an application form and can be made throughout the year.

You should:-

To contact the research office please email: researchoffice@glam.ac.uk

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