2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in with backgrounds in humanities and social sciences, for example Politics, International Relations, History, Peace Studies, Area and Cultural Studies, Law, Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, Human Geography, Computing Science, Literature, Philosophy, Organizational Studies, Social and Public Policy, Global Studies, Psychology, Media Studies and Journalism, Modern Languages, Economics, Environmental Studies, Management or Business. Applicants with backgrounds in Computer Science, Engineering or Philosophy will not be eligible for Pathway B (University of Trento). Students wishing to follow Study Track B (via the University of Trento) must demonstrate proficiency at CEFR Level B2 or above in a language other than Italian or English. They can meet this requirement by providing one of the following: • A language certificate issued by a recognised testing institution and included in the University of Trento Language Centre (CLA) list of recognised international language certificates (https://www.cla.unitn.it/en/780/certificates-do-you-have-a-language-certification), obtained within the past five years. This option is available only for languages covered by the CLA list. • Official documentation confirming that the student passed a university language examination in a language other than Italian or English, assessed at CEFR Level B2 or above, within the past five years. • Official documentation confirming the successful completion of an entire programme of study taught entirely in a language other than Italian or English, at secondary or university level (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree).
A 2.2 Honours degree in one of the degree subjects listed above, may also be considered if supported by directly relevant work experience.
Applicants should indicate their pathway preference on the Scholarship or Self-funder Application form.
International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College , who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.
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.
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.