Please select your country from the list.
Argentina
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Australia
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Azerbaijan
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Bahrain
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Bangladesh
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Brazil
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Brunei
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Canada
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Chile
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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China
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Colombia
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Cyprus
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Denmark
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Ecuador
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Egypt
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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France
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Germany
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Ghana
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Greece
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Hong Kong
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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India
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Indonesia
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Iran
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Italy
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Japan
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Jordan
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Kazakhstan
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Kenya
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Kuwait
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Lebanon
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Malawi
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Malaysia
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Mexico
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Nepal
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Nigeria
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Norway
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Oman
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Pakistan
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Palestine
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Paraguay
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Peru
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Philippines
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Qatar
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Russia
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Saudi Arabia
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Singapore
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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South Africa
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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South Korea
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Spain
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Sri Lanka
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Switzerland
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Taiwan
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Thailand
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Turkey
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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United Arab Emirates
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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USA
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Vietnam
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Zambia
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Zimbabwe
| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences subject. In exceptional circumstances, you may be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. You must also show evidence of substantial professional work experience and a body of published work in development-related work |
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English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
Higher level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component).
Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our language requirements and find out more about IELTS
Alternative English language qualifications
Proficiency tests
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
185 overall, including at least 176 in each skill.
We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
185 overall, including at least 176 in each skill.
We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency
English language qualifications
AS/A-level (GCE)
Grade C or above in English Language.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English.
GCE O-level
Grade C or above in English.
Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
GCSE or IGCSE
Grade C or above in English as a First Language (Grade 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).
Grade B or above in English as a Second Language.
German Abitur
A score of 12 or above in English.
Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate
If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.
If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Level 5, including at least 4 in each component in English Language.
Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)
The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 80%
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 80%
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
English A or English B at grade 5 or above.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Grades A - C in English language
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 1119/GCE O-level
If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-6 in English Language.
If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.
The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
West African Senior School Certificate
Grades A1-C6 (1-6) in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).
Country exceptions
Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries
If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirement. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.
You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this, we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.
Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.
List of exempt countries:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada**
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- USA
** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.
English language support
If you don’t meet the English language requirements for your degree, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course
Visas and immigration
Find out how to apply for a student visa
