Entrance
requirements
Academic
MSc
A good degree in an appropriate discipline acceptable to the
University.
Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate
A degree or a technical or professional qualification and
experience considered appropriate and relevant by the
University.
Short courses
Applicants may hold the qualifications specified above for entry
to the Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate or to the MSc degree.
Alternatively, if they do not hold such qualifications, the
University may still consider the application but will require
evidence of the student’s ability to undertake an advanced
course of study.
Other
English language
For all applicants a high level
of English language ability in reading, writing and study
skills, equivalent to a score of 6.0 in the IELTS test or a
score of 580 in the paper-based test (PBT), 237 in the
computerised test (CBT), or 90 in the Internet test (IBT) is
required. Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of
language ability as tested by the British Council or another
registered body.
Computing
requirements
Access to use
of a computer is considered a requirement of studying with CeDEP*.
The degree
of access necessary can vary with the type of qualification
being taken and the study modules
involved. However, computer access for email communication with
the CeDEP team, tutors and supervisors is essential.
Those studying
for an MSc must be able to spend sufficient study time using a
computer if they are to effectively complete the research
methods module. This module, R106, is compulsory and requires
the use of computer-based statistical software.
You should have
access to a PC with the following capabilities:
-
Internet
connection and an up-to-date web browser such as Internet
Explorer 6.0 or above
-
CD drive
(at a minimum, you will need to investigate the content and
interactive elements of CD-based courseware)
-
Access to
email
-
Software
that can read Word and PDF files
-
Sufficient
capacity for downloading and use of any required software
-
In some
instances, a floppy disk drive
Access to a
printer is highly desirable as it will enable you to print hard
copies of materials directly from the CD-based courseware.
*Prospective
students are requested to contact the University if the prerequisites for
computer and printer access are likely to cause difficulties.
