Entry requirements

Academic requirements

You are expected to hold an upper second-class bachelors degree from a UK university, or an equivalent qualification from an internationally-recognised university. Prior knowledge or experience of your chosen subject area is not required. We welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines. See international entry qualifications.

Country	Qualification
China	Four year degree from an internationally-recognised institution in China.
Hong Kong	Good honours degree from an internationally-recognised institution in Hong Kong.
India	First class (or 60%) in the 3-year bachelor degree from an internationally-recognised institution in India.
Japan	Good bachelors degree from an internationally-recognised institution in Japan.
Malaysia	Good honours degree from an internationally-recognised institution in China.from an internationally-recognised institution in China.
Nigeria	Good second class degree from an internationally-recognised institution in Nigeria.
Pakistan	Good four year bachelor of Science/Engineering degree from or a good Master of Science/Engineering degree from an internationally-recognised institution in Pakistan.
Singapore	Good honours degree from an internationally-recognised institution in Singapore.
South Korea	Good bachelors degree from an internationally-recognised institution in South Korea.
Taiwan	Good bachelors degree from an internationally-recognised institution in Taiwan.
Thailand	Good bachelors degree with a GPA of 3.0 from an internationally-recognised institution in Thailand.
USA	Good four year bachelors degree from an internationally-recognised institution in the USA.

English language requirements

Studying in a second language can be challenging. If your English language ability is below the minimum requirement, we may ask you to provide evidence of proficiency or to attend a pre-sessional English language course before you begin your studies so that you can participate fully in your Masters programme.

Qualification	Short name	Score required
International English Language Test Score	IELTS	7.0
Test of English as a Foreign Language (paper-based version)	TOEFL (paper-based)	600
Test of English as a Foreign Language (internet-based version)	TOEFL (internet-based)	100
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English	CPE	B
Test of English for Educational Purposes	TEEP	7.0

The International Study and Language Centre (ISLC) provides English for academic study in a variety of ways to support your progress and development. This also includes in-sessional support, as well as an International Foundation Programme for students who do not hold the normal entry requirements.

UK visa requirements

If you are not a national of the European Union (EU), it is likely that you will need to obtain a UK visa to live and study in the UK before you travel. See the UK Border Agency website. Contact the University's International Office with any questions: intoff@reading.ac.uk.