Translation & Intercultural Communication MSc/PgDip/PgCert
Our Translation & Intercultural Communication MSc prepares you to work and communicate across languages and cultures effectively and ethically. The programme has a strong focus on AI literacy and relevant technologies, as well as skills of discernment and critical thinking. Drawing on theories that help you understand the linguistic, cultural, professional, and media contexts of intercultural communication, our team of internationally recognised experts will guide you in developing practical interlingual and intercultural skills. With a range of optional courses, you can place your own interests and strengths at the heart of your master's.
- Academic contact: Dr Jonathan Evans: Jonathan.e.evans@glasgow.ac.uk
- Teaching start: September
- Glasgow: Gilmorehill campus
- MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part‑time
- PgDip: 9 months full-time; 21 months part‑time
- PgCert: 4 months full-time; 9 months part‑time
Why this programme
Translation & Intercultural Communication Presentation
- Learn how to use technologies such as Generative AI, machine translation, translation tools, and subtitling software, and how these affect communication and accessibility, while considering the centrality of human beings to any communication.
- You will study a range of practical and theoretical subjects in intercultural communication, from translation to managing across cultures, preparing you for roles in diverse industries or providing a foundation for further study.
- The programme focuses on multilingual spaces and you'll have the opportunity to study translation, interpreting and other forms of interlingual communication between English and other languages. There is no restriction on which other languages you can work with.
- Explore different forms of intercultural communication, such as marketing, business communications, digital and legacy media, literature, film, and live events, developing an understanding of communication as a multimodal and social activity that takes into account different audiences and contexts.
- The programme has a strong focus on accessibility and inclusive forms of communication and how they can be implemented in various situations.
- You’ll have the opportunity to explore your own interests and ideas through a variety of assessments, from presentations and essays to creative projects and commentaries.
- You will have access to world-class libraries and museums, as well as the extraordinary diversity of cultural, literary and artistic events that make Glasgow such an enriching place for postgraduate study.
- Within our strong postgraduate community, you will work in a well-established international research environment, which includes the Centre for Comparative Literature and Translation.
- You will have access to a wide range of activities, including a research seminar series on a range of topics and an annual postgraduate conference.
- Who wants to develop their skills for working internationally and interculturally
- Intending to work with international teams, in communications, or areas such as education and the creative industries
- Looking to gain an understanding of how texts and media travel globally
- Who wants to combine critical analysis with practical and project-based learning
- Theories and practices of intercultural communication, including critical AI literacy
- Global circulation of texts and media and how they are adapted for different audiences
- Media accessibility and inclusive communication
- Forms of multilingual communication and cultural adaptation, including translation, localisation, adaptation and interpreting
- Advanced communication skills
- Intercultural skills
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Digital skills, including the use of relevant software and emerging technologies
- Employability-centred skills are a focus throughout the programme, developed through applied and experiential learning
- Discernment, judgement and decision-making
- Reflective practice and self-evaluation
- Giving and receiving feedback effictively and constructively
- The ability to work collaboratively with others
Key Facts
This degree is ideal for anyone:
Key topics include:
Skills you will develop:
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Watch a recording of our recent panel discussion and Q&A with staff from this degree.
Programme structure
Each semester, you will take one core course and choose two optional courses. This gives you the flexibility to adapt the programme to your own interests. In the summer, you will complete a dissertation that reflects your own personal research interests.
Semester 1
Core course
Optional courses
- You will choose 2 optional courses
Semester 2
Core course
Optional courses
- You will choose two optional courses
Summer
Optional courses
You will choose optional courses from those available in Modern Languages. One of your optional courses may also be from another area of the College of Arts & Humanities, subject to availability, and with the agreement of both convenors.
Typical course choices include:
- Marketing and Media Across Cultures
- Literary Translation Studies
- Practical Translation Workshop 1
- Subtitling and Media Accessibility
- Introduction to Interpreting
- Practical Translation Workshop 2
Note: not all courses may be available every year.
Delivery
All taught courses are 20 credits and are typically delivered in a 2 hour weekly seminar or similar.
All classes are taught as seminars or workshops, with most combining practical skills with theoretical reflection. Students are encouraged to develop their own interests and skillsets through bringing in their own examples and case studies in classes and in assessments. Small group discussion is an essential part of how the programme is taught, allowing students to develop their own ideas and arguments in relation to the material being studied.
The programme will be assessed through a mix of:
- presentations
- essays
- reflective essays
- practical elements.
Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours
to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw
or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract.
Career prospects
Career opportunities include a wide variety of roles in communication across languages and cultures, which are relevant for industries including healthcare, business, NGOs, marketing, government, education, and the creative industries (film, TV, gaming, theatre, publishing). Roles might include:
- communications and media manager
- website manager
- management positions
- translation coordinator
- marketing officer
- press officer.
Previous students have gone on to work in:
- translation
- video game localization
- media communications
- teaching
- publishing
- higher education support and teaching
- project management
- banking.
You will also be well qualified to proceed to study for a PhD in Translation Studies, Intercultural Communication and other related subjects.
Fees & funding
Tuition fees for 2027-28
MSc
Home & RUK
- Full-time fee: £11,481
- Part-time fee: £1,276 per 20 credits
International & EU
- Full-time fee: £28,275
PgDip
Home & RUK
- Full-time fee: £7,654
- Part-time fee: £1,276 per 20 credits
International & EU
- Full-time fee: £18,850
PgCert
Home & RUK
- Full-time fee: £3,827
- Part-time fee: £1,276 per 20 credits
International & EU
- Full-time fee: £9,425
Fee status
Additional fees
- Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £370
- Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £350
- Registration/exam only fee: £170
Funding opportunities
World Changers Glasgow Scholarship
The University of Glasgow is proud to announce the World Changers Glasgow Scholarship for September 2027/ January 2028 entry to acknowledge incredible applicants from India, Singapore, Nigeria, Thailand, Pakistan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Israel, Jordan, Palestinian Territories, Syria, Chile, Brazil, Lebanon, Colombia, Mexico, Indonesia and Kenya. The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 tuition fee discount and will automatically awarded to all eligible applicants.
University of Glasgow Caribbean Excellence Award
The University of Glasgow Caribbean Excellence Award aims to support high achieving students from across the Caribbean in their journey to become Future World Changers. We are looking for students who wish to undertake Masters level study, to further develop their knowledge and skills, in order to positively contribute to their community in the future.
The University is offering up to 4 scholarships for International students from the Caribbean, starting a one year postgraduate taught Masters programme, in any discipline for academic session 2027/28. The scholarship is a 75% tuition fee waiver.
University of Glasgow African Excellence Award
The University of Glasgow African Excellence Award aims to support high achieving students from across Africa in their journey to become Future World Changers. We are looking for students who wish to undertake Masters level study (postgraduate diploma or certificate programmes are not eligible for this scholarship), to further develop their knowledge and skills, in order to positively contribute to their community in the future.
The University is offering up to 16 scholarships for International students from Africa, starting a one year postgraduate taught Masters programme, in any discipline for academic session 2027/28. The scholarship is a 75% fee waiver.
Postgraduate Access Scholarship
The University of Glasgow is pleased to be offering Postgraduate Access Scholarships to support Home students who could face financial difficulties in taking up their place to study at the University. Applications are particularly welcomed from applicants who met any of our widening participation criteria, or equivalent, at undergraduate level. The value of each scholarship is £4,000 and they are for students undertaking a one or two year Taught Masters programme. For two year Taught Masters programmes, the scholarship is available in year one only.
University of Glasgow is committed to support as many self-funded students as possible which is why UofG discounts and scholarships cannot be combined with one another or any external sponsorship discounts (with the exception of Alumni Discount). This scholarship can not be awarded in conjunction with the Glasgow (UK) Excellence Award. In the case that you are awarded both, our team will get in touch with you to clarify which scholarship you would like to accept.
Please note that this scholarship will not be paid out as one lump sum and can only be paid in instalments.
World Changers Postgraduate Sport Excellence Scholarship
The World Changers Postgraduate Sport Excellence Scholarship recognises exceptional international student-athletes who have demonstrated excellence in both their academic studies and sporting performance. The scholarship is designed to support talented athletes who will make a significant contribution to the University of Glasgow's Performance Sport Programme while pursuing their degree.
Global Leadership Scholarship
The University of Glasgow has several Global Leadership Scholarships available to International and EU fee students starting a postgraduate taught Masters programme in any discipline for Academic Session 2027/2028. The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fees discount for one year only.
The Humanitarian Scholarship
This scholarship is not available to PhD, PGdip, PDGE or part time programmes.
This scholarship can not be combined with any other University of Glasgow scholarship. In the event you are offered 2 scholarships, the lower value scholarship will be removed from your student account.
Glasgow Excellence Award (UK)
The University of Glasgow has a total of 40 Glasgow Excellence Scholarships available to UK students entering any of the University’s Colleges.
Fulbright Commission
The US-UK Fulbright Commission hosts both the Fulbright scholarship programme and the EducationUSA advising network for the UK. The Commission focuses on opportunities and exchanges between the USA and the UK, as part of a global programme. The Fulbright Awards are now open and there are several postgraduate or research project awards available. The US-UK Fulbright Commission is committed to growing the numbers of applications and participants in the UK Fulbright Postgraduate programme from under-represented groups and to continuing fair access to the programme.
World Changers Glasgow Scholarship PGT (EU)
The University of Glasgow continues to be committed to ensuring a strong relationship with our existing and future EU students, and supporting EU talent to make their home at the University of Glasgow.
We appreciate the challenging financial implications that have arisen for our European applicants, and are therefore delighted to offer the World Changers Glasgow Scholarship PGT (EU) to new incoming EU students starting an postgraduate programme for Academic Session 2027-28. The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee discount of £5,000 for every year of study and is subject to satisfactory progress for consecutive years of study. This discount cannot be combined with another University scholarship with the exception of the Alumni Discount.
World Changers China Excellence Award
Our World Changers China Excellence Award aims to support exceptional students from the country in their journey to become Future World Changers. We are looking for students who wish to undertake Masters level study (postgraduate diploma or certificate programmes are not eligible for this scholarship), to further develop their knowledge and skills, in order to positively contribute to their community in the future.
The University is offering up to 12 scholarships for International students from China, starting a one year postgraduate taught Masters programme, in any discipline for academic session 2027/28. The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee waiver of £12,500 for one year only.
GREAT Scholarships 2027
In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, University of Glasgow is offering 3 scholarships to students in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Vietnam applying for postgraduate courses in any subject (excluding MBA and MSc Research courses). All eligible courses can be viewed under the 'eligible programmes' tab on this webpage.
The scholarship offers financial support of £10,000 fee waiver to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.
Carnegie Masters Grants
If you have any questions about the scheme or would like to discuss your eligibility before applying, please contact: grants@carnegie-trust.org, the Scholarship team at the University of Glasgow will not be able to provide further information on this scheme.
Postgraduate study can open doors to better careers, new opportunities and higher earning potential, however cost can be a major barrier. Funding options for study at this level in Scotland are limited, but the new Carnegie Masters Grant from Carnegie Education Fund (CEF) help to address this problem.
This new scheme helps students from low-income Scottish households undertake masterʼs programmes of study at Scottish universities. It helps to cover the cost of tuition fees and, in some cases, will offer additional support for study costs.
The scheme aims to:
- Support people from low-income backgrounds who want to return to higher education to upskill or reskill to change career.
- Increase the numbers of low-income students undertaking postgraduate study in Scotland
- Equip graduates with the skills and expertise to meet current and emerging skills gaps in Scotland.
About Carnegie Education Fund Carnegie Education Fund is an independent charitable trust that aims to support participation in and improvement of Scotlandʼs higher education system through grants and research. It was established in 1901 as the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland (SC015600).
World Changers India Excellence Award
Our World Changers India Excellence Award aims to support exceptional students from the country in their journey to become Future World Changers. We are looking for students who wish to undertake Masters level study (postgraduate diploma or certificate programmes are not eligible for this scholarship), to further develop their knowledge and skills, in order to positively contribute to their community in the future.
The University is offering up to 12 scholarships for International students from India, starting a one year postgraduate taught Masters programme, in any discipline for academic session 2027/28. The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee waiver of £12,500 for one year only.
Chevening Scholarship
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. The scholarships are awarded to outstanding scholars with leadership potential. Awards are typically for a one year Master’s degree at universities across the UK. There are over 50,000 Chevening Alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.
For further information, please refer to the Chevening website.
DAAD-University of Glasgow 1-year Master’s grant
The University of Glasgow will offer a full tuition waiver to those students that successfully apply and are nominated by DAAD to the University. DAAD offers a monthly stipend and travel bursary, as well as health, accident, and personal liability insurance coverage in addition to the full tuition fee waiver from the University of Glasgow.
Wichtige Hinweise zu DAAD-Stipendien - DAAD (general info on DAAD tuition fee reimbursement)
Current list of tuition reduction / waiving offers (not including U Glasgow yet) : Stipendien für ein Masterstudium im Ausland - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Colfuturo Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia
The University of Glasgow offer discounts to all successful Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia (Colfuturo) scholars who enrol at the University of Glasgow to complete a postgraduate programme.
Commonwealth Scholarship Schemes
Commonwealth Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are offered to citizens from low and middle income Commonwealth countries. The majority of Scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth.
Erasmus+ Master Degree Loans
Erasmus+ Master Degree Loans are EU-guaranteed loans with favourable pay-back terms. They’re designed to help prospective students finance their Master’s courses in an Erasmus+ Programme country while leaving as little of a lasting economic footprint as possible.
The scheme is designed to provide postgraduate students with the means to pay their tuition and living expenses – thereby allowing individuals to focus on their degree instead of managing their bank balance. The programme aims to be as inclusive as possible, working under the following guidelines:
- No need for collateral from students or parents - ensuring equality of access
- Favourable, better-than-market interest rates
- Pay-back terms that allow graduates up to two years to find work before beginning repayment.
Please visit the Erasmus+ Master Degree Loans website for more information.
Postgraduate Student Loan (Scotland and EU)
Eligible full-time and part-time students, undertaking an eligible postgraduate course, can apply for a tuition fee loan up to a maximum of £7,000 towards their course. Eligible full-time postgraduate students can apply for a living-cost loan of up to £4,500.
This support extends to online Masters or Postgraduate Diplomas, and not to the online Postgraduate Certificate courses.
For more information visit the SAAS website.
Postgraduate Loans for Welsh Students
If you are a Welsh student looking to study a postgraduate programme* in Glasgow then you can apply for a student loan in exactly the same way as you would for a Welsh University.
* does not apply to Erasmus Mundus programmes
For more information visit Student Finance Wales
Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loans England only (PTFL)
If you’re an English student looking to study a taught Masters programme in Glasgow then you can apply for a student loan. Students from England are able to apply for a non-means tested Postgraduate Master’s Loan of up to £11,570 to help with course fees and living costs. You have to repay your Postgraduate Master’s Loan at the same time as any other student loans you have. You’ll be charged interest from the day you get the first payment.
If you’re studying by distance learning, you can also apply.
Postgraduate Student Loan (NI)
If you are a Northern Irish student looking to study a taught Masters programme* in Glasgow then you can apply for a student loan in exactly the same way as you would for a University in Northern Ireland.
Northern Irish students are able to apply for non-means-tested tuition fee loans of up to £5,500, to help with the costs of funding.
For more information visit www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/types-of-finance/postgraduate .
* does not apply to Erasmus Mundus programmes
Alumni Discount
To recognise our returning University of Glasgow graduates, we are pleased to offer a 15% tuition fee discount to eligible self-funded alumni starting a Postgraduate Taught (PGT) Masters or Postgraduate Research (PGR) programme in the 2027/28 academic year.
Sanctuary Scholarships
The University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship has been created to support applicants with Refugee or Asylum Seeker status who are currently living in the UK and hold an offer to study with us in the 2027/28 academic year. The scholarship is open to prospective undergraduate and postgraduate taught students at the University of Glasgow applying for entry in September 2027/28. Please note that you must have applied to the University before submitting an application for this scholarship.
The scholarship will meet the cost of tuition fees for the duration of your programme, for applicants who are unable to access mainstream funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) or Student Finance. The Sanctuary Scholarship also provides a £4,000 per year stipend, to assist with study costs.
Please note that accommodation costs are not included as part of this scholarship. Applicants must therefore already live within commuting distance of the University or be able to meet their own accommodation costs throughout the duration of their studies.
This scholarship is not available to PGdip, PDGE or part time programmes.
Undergraduate students with refugee status (or equivalent) and access to funding, are eligible to apply for the scholarship and would receive the £5,000 stipend towards study costs only, if successful.
Postgraduate Taught Masters students with refugee status (or equivalent) and access to funding, are eligible to apply for the scholarship and would receive the £5,000 stipend towards study costs and a partial tuition fee waiver, to cover any shortfall not met by your Postgraduate Masters tuition fee loan.
The Clan Gregor Society Prize
The Clan Gregor Society is offering an award incoming students to the University of Glasgow who descend from Clan Gregor. Students will be asked to submit an application highlighting areas of consideration such as academic excellence and financial need. The award is open to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate applicants who are joining us for 2027/28 entry and current/ returning students for the same period.
The Dima Alhaj Scholarship
The Dima Alhaj Scholarship was set up in 2024 in memory of a University of Glasgow alumna. After graduating, Dima worked in Gaza with the World Health Organization as a patient administrator at the limb reconstruction centre, as part of the trauma and emergency team and was tragically killed in Gaza in November 2023.
The University is offering the Dima Alhaj Scholarship to 1 undergraduate applicant and 1 postgraduate taught applicant joining us in September 2027. Please note that you must have a programme application in progress before applying for this scholarship. If you have not yet started a programme application, please submit this first and then return to complete the scholarship application process.
This scholarship is not available to PhD, PGdip, PDGE or part time programmes.
This scholarship can not be combined with any other University of Glasgow scholarship. In the event you are offered 2 scholarships, the lower value scholarship will be removed from your student account.
Travel Bursary for Forced Migrants
The University of Glasgow is offering travel bursaries to assist with public transport travel costs, to support undergraduate and postgraduate students are currently asylum seekers and who could face financial difficulties in taking up their place to study at the University for 2027 entry. The value of the bursary is 50% of your monthly public transport travel costs to get to University, up to a maximum value of £50 per month.
The scholarships above are relevant to this programme. For more funding opportunities search the scholarships database
Entry requirements
2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject.
You will also require evidence of advanced language skills in one language other than English and in English. You should be able to demonstrate competence in your second (non-native) language at a level equivalent to C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. (https://europass.europa.eu/en/common-european-framework-reference-language-skills).
English language requirements
For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office using our enquiry form
For applicants from non-majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
Accepted English Language Tests
We accept a wide range of English language tests for entry to this programme. Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date, and requirements must be met using a single test.
IELTS Academic/IELTS Academic for UKVI/ IELTS Academic online
- 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
- IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
- We do not accept General Training
TOEFL iBT (including MyBest and Home Edition)
Test taken up to 20 January 2026
- 90 overall with no subtest less than Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21
Tests taken from 21 January 2026
- 92 overall with no subtest less than 4.5
PTE Academic (test centre only)
- 65 overall with no subtest less than Reading 60; Listening 60; Speaking 65; Writing 60
- We do not accept the online PTE Academic
Cambridge C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency
- 176 overall with no subtest less than 169
Oxford ELLT
- 7 overall with no subtest less than 6
LanguageCert Academic/Academic SELT/ Academic Online
- 70 overall with no subtest less than 65
Password Skills Plus
- 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
Trinity College Integrated Skills in English II
- 96 overall with no subtest less than 90
Kaplan Test of English
- Any two subtests at 480 or higher, and any two subtests at 450 or higher
PSI Skills for English
- B2 Pass with Merit
Duolingo English Test
- 120 overall with writing at 120 and no subtest less than 110
Oxford Test of English Advanced
- 140 Overall with any two subtests at 126 or higher, and any two subtests at 136 or higher
Alternatives to English Language test
Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
- students must have studied for a minimum of their final year at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have completed their degree in that majority-English speaking country within 6 years of programme start.
TNE degree from UK university taught at a campus outside of the UK
- students must be awarded the degree by the UK university and must have completed the degree within 6 years of programme start.
Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the English for Academic Study Unit Pre-sessional courses. We would strongly encourage you to consider the pre-sessional courses at the University of Glasgow's English for Academic Study (EAS) Unit. Our Pre-sessional courses are the best way to bring your English up to entry level for University study and remain valid for 2 years following date of successful completion.
Our courses give you:
- direct entry to your University programme for successful students (no need to take IELTS);
- essential academic skills to help you study effectively at University;
- flexible entry dates so you can join the right course for your level.
For more detail on our pre-sessional courses please see: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/mlc/eas/pre-sessionalcourses/
We can also consider the pre-sessional courses accredited by the below BALEAP approved institutions to meet the language requirements for admission to our postgraduate taught degrees:
- Heriot Watt
- Kingston Upon Thames
- Middlesex University
- Manchester University
- Reading University
- Edinburgh University
- St Andrews University
- UCL
- Durham
International students
We are proud of our diverse University community that includes students and staff from more than 140 different countries.
How to apply
To apply for a postgraduate taught degree you must apply online. We cannot accept applications any other way.
Please check you meet the Entry requirements for this programme before you begin your application.
Documents
As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:
- A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
- A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
- Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
- Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
- Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)
- A copy of the photo page of your passport
We may also request additional documents such as a personal statement, portfolio, references or a sample of academic writing to support your application.
If we request a reference, this should typically be an academic reference. However, where this is not possible, a reference from a current employer may be accepted. If you already have a copy of your reference on letterheaded paper, you can upload this with your application. Otherwise, you may provide your referee’s name and contact details on the online application, and we will contact them directly.
You have 42 days to submit your application once you begin the process.
You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish to update information, complete sections or upload supporting documents such as your final transcript or your language test.
For more information about submitting documents or other topics related to applying to a postgraduate taught programme, see how to apply for a postgraduate taught degree
Guidance notes for using the online application
These notes are intended to help you complete the online application form accurately; they are also available within the help section of the online application form.
If you experience any difficulties accessing the online application, see Application System Help.
- Name and Date of birth: must appear exactly as they do on your passport. Please take time to check the spelling and lay-out.
- Contact Details: Correspondence address. All contact relevant to your application will be sent to this address including the offer letter(s). If your address changes, please contact us as soon as possible.
- Choice of course: Please select carefully the course you want to study. As your application will be sent to the admissions committee for each course you select it is important to consider at this stage why you are interested in the course and that it is reflected in your application.
- Proposed date of entry: Please state your preferred start date including the month and the year. Taught masters degrees tend to begin in September. Research degrees may start in any month.
- Education and Qualifications: Please complete this section as fully as possible indicating any relevant Higher Education qualifications starting with the most recent. Complete the name of the Institution (s) as it appears on the degree certificate or transcript.
- English Language Proficiency: Please state the date of any English language test taken (or to be taken) and the award date (or expected award date if known).
- Employment and Experience: Please complete this section as fully as possible with all employments relevant to your course. Additional details may be attached in your personal statement/proposal where appropriate.
Application deadlines
For entry in September 2027
International & EU applicants
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International application rounds
Round 1: 1 October 2026 to 5 November 2026
You will receive our decision on your application by 18 December 2026.
Round 2: 6 November 2026 to 17 December 2026
You will receive our decision on your application by 3 March 2027.
Round 3: 18 December 2026 to 4 February 2027
You will receive our decision on your application by 8 April 2027.
Round 4: 5 February 2027 to 25 March 2027
You will receive our decision on your application by 6 May 2027.
Round 5: 26 March 2027 to 13 May 2027
You will receive our decision on your application by 10 June 2027.
Round 6: 14 May 2027 to 8 July 2027
You will receive our decision on your application by 29 July 2027.
As we receive a high volume of applications, prospective students are only allowed to apply to each programme once per year.
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UK applicants
- 24 August 2027
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