Entrance requirements

Applicants for MPhil or PhD degrees are expected to have a BA, 2:1 or above, or a Master’s degree, awarded by a UK or other recognised university or higher education institution, or by the Council for National Academic Awards (CNAA).

Applicants who do not have these minimum entrance qualifications may be considered for non-standard entry. In this case, the Admissions Committee has the responsibility to ensure that candidates can demonstrate equivalent academic ability, for example they may have the required knowledge, skills and training due to their work or other previous experience.

The School will follow processes outlined by the University of Wales Trinity St David to assess the applicant’s prior skills and knowledge and determine their suitability to undertake research.

All applicants must be capable of satisfying the Admissions Committee that their proficiency in English is sufficient to allow them to research and prepare and defend their thesis in English.

Applicants whose first language is not English, and who have not completed prior degrees in English, will require a minimum overall IELTS score from a recognised UKVI centre of 6.5 (to include a minimum score of 6.5 in both reading and writing).

All admissions must finally be approved by the University of Wales Trinity St David before applicants may proceed with studies.

We encourage applicants to arrange an informal meeting with faculty before making an application. Please contact the Registrar if you would like to arrange this.

APPEALS or COMPLAINTS

Applicants who wish to appeal or complain about our admission process should read through our Admissions Policy.