Entry requirements for POLIS MA programmes
If you wish to apply for these programmes, you should normally hold a good honours degree (upper second class or first class) in a Social Science discipline, or an equivalent professional qualification. Relevant experience will be taken into account.
However, if you have a good degree in, say, the natural sciences, humanities or languages, you may also apply, particularly if you have appropriate work experience.
If you narrowly missed securing an upper second result, you should inform us of your circumstances so that your case can be considered on an individual basis.
Language requirements
Successful completion of a postgraduate degree demands facility in English. It is a requirement that essays and dissertations be well-written. Prospective and intending students whose first language is not English will need to ensure that their linguistic proficiency is adequate. They may need to undertake some language training in the University or elsewhere.
The School has a minimum requirement:
- TOEFL score on the internet-based test: 94, with minimum scores of 21 in listening, 23 in reading, 23 in speaking and 24 in writing.
- A minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with at least 6 in all components.
- PTE Academic score of at least 64 with not less than 60 in listening, reading, speaking and writing.
Important information about language tests
New British government regulations state that an ...
- IELTS
- TOEFL iBT
- or PET Academic
... test score must be less than two years old when the University of Leeds issues a Certificate of Approved Study (CAS) to an international student that has been offered a place on a postgraduate taught programme.
An international student requires a CAS in order to obtain a British student visa.
What this means for you
When you apply to one of our postgraduate courses, you must ensure that your English Language Test score will be less than two years old when we make a decision on your application.
University Language Centre
The School keeps its requirements under review and may request a higher level of proficiency.
The University's Language Centre offers specialised pre-sessional English language programmes, which are suitable for students going on to study in the Institute. These programmes are also useful in helping students acclimatise to the UK academic environment.
Your degree result
If we have offered you a conditional place, based on your degree result, you should make sure you inform us of your results as soon as you receive them.
If you have missed the requirements by a small margin, let us know so that we can consider your case on an individual basis.
Documentation for international students
Although we may make a conditional offer on the basis of copied documents, you must present your original documents to the university at registration.