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Entry requirements

To make an application onto one of the MSc Programmes we require one of the following:

  • A good UK honours degree (minimum lower second class)

  • Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University.

As well as:

  • Two professional references - at least one must be from an academic referee

  • A completed application form.

Please note – If we have not received sufficient evidence of analytical and quantitative skills within your application we may request a minimum GMAT score of 550 to support your application.

For International Students:

  • An official academic transcript with an official English translation, of your university grades to date

  • International students who have not completed their full degree in a native English speaking country will also need to satisfy our English language requirements with one of the following:

    • IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum score of 6.5 in writing and speaking and 6.0 in listening and reading.

    • TOEFL (Internet based test) score of 100 overall, with a minimum score of 23 in writing and speaking and 22 in listening and reading.

    • PEARSON ACADEMIC score of 61 overall with a minimum of 61 in all 4 sections.

*Scores for these tests are valid for 2 years from the date of the exam and must be no more than 2 years old at the point of enrolment. If you have studied your full degree in a native English speaking country this must have been completed no more than 2 years before the start of your chosen MSc programme, otherwise we will ask for one of the above English tests.

Please note we may request applicants to take part in a webcam interview for assessment purposes.

Pre-sessional English Language Programmes 2013/14

Pre-sessional English language programmes are available for good applicants whose English qualification falls just short of these requirements. We may offer places on our MSc programmes to candidates with lower English scores on condition that they successfully complete a pre-sessional English programme at Aston University.

IELTS
8 week pre-sessional
6.0 overall with 6.0 or above in all sections.

12 week pre-sessional
5.5 overall with 5.5 or above in all sections.

16 week pre-sessional
5.0 overall with 5.0 or above in all sections.

20 week pre-sessional
5.0 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and 4.5 or above in speaking, listening and reading.

TOEFL (Internet based test)
8 week pre-sessional
At least 85 overall with a minimum score of 21 in reading and writing, 20 in listening and 22 in speaking.

12 week pre-sessional
At least 75 overall with a minimum score of 18 in reading and writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking.

16 week pre-sessional
At least 70 overall with a minimum score of 17 in reading and writing, 16 in listening and 19 in speaking.

20 week pre-sessional
At least 65 overall with a minimum score of 16 in reading, 17 in writing, 15 in listening and 18 in speaking.

PEARSON ACADEMIC
8 week pre-sessional
At least 59 overall with a minimum score of 59 in each section.

12 week pre-sessional
At least 51 overall with a minimum score of 51 in each section.

16 week pre-sessional
At least 47 overall with a minimum score of 47 in each section.

20 week pre-sessional
At least 42 overall with a minimum score of 42 in each section.