University of the West of England Bristol (UWE Bristol)

Upcoming intake

September (15/09/2025)

Deadline

August (15/08/2025)

Academic Requirement

Entry requirements: You will need an honours degree of 2:2 or above in any subject. Personal statement and gathered field admissions process: Personal statement: You are required to complete a personal statement for this course. English Language Requirements: Cambridge CAE and CPE - 176 overall, no less than 162 in each skill (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): English as a First Language - C or above. Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE):  English as Second Language grade C or above – including all components of Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking (Supplementary statement will be required) English for Academic Purposes (taken as part of an International Foundation Programme): This qualification is considered on a case-by-case basis. ESOL Skills for Life – Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate: You'll need a pass in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) European Baccalaureate: English First Language grade 6.0 or above, or English Second language Grade 7.0 or above. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and IELTS indicator (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component. International Baccalaureate: English Language Standard Level – Grade 5 English B Higher Level – Grade 4 English A – Language and Literature SL – Grade 5 English A – Language and Literature HL – Grade 4 English A – Literature SL – Grade 4 English A – Literature HL – Grade 4 English Literature and Performance SL – Grade 5 Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III from Trinity College: Pass in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). KITE (Kaplan English Language Test): Overall score of 459 with no component below 396. LanguageCert: B2 Communicator High Pass in the LanguageCert International ESOL. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score of 62 with at least 59 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).. Skills for English - PSI Skills for English: SELT B2 Pass with Merit. TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 90 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. Duolingo - 120 overall with 105 in each component.

Upcoming intake

September (15/09/2025)

Deadline

August (15/08/2025)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirements: A good honours degree (normally minimum 2.2) in any subject, or equivalent business professional qualification; or A management role with in-house management education/development, plus sufficient appropriate work experience (part-time route only). It is unlikely that anyone with less than two years' work experience will be able to demonstrate sufficient appropriate work experience. Personal Statement: You are required to complete a personal statement for this course. Please read the personal statement guidance carefully and make sure that you answer the questions on the postgraduate application form within the personal statement tabs, keeping to the advised word count. Deferred entry: We are not able to offer deferrals for this programme. However, we appreciate there may be extenuating circumstances to consider and therefore we will consider requests on a case by case basis. English Language Requirements: Cambridge CAE and CPE - 176 overall, no less than 162 in each skill (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): English as a First Language - C or above. Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE):  English as Second Language grade C or above – including all components of Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking (Supplementary statement will be required) English for Academic Purposes (taken as part of an International Foundation Programme): This qualification is considered on a case-by-case basis. ESOL Skills for Life – Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate: You'll need a pass in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) European Baccalaureate: English First Language grade 6.0 or above, or English Second language Grade 7.0 or above. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and IELTS indicator (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component. International Baccalaureate: English Language Standard Level – Grade 5 English B Higher Level – Grade 4 English A – Language and Literature SL – Grade 5 English A – Language and Literature HL – Grade 4 English A – Literature SL – Grade 4 English A – Literature HL – Grade 4 English Literature and Performance SL – Grade 5 Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III from Trinity College: Pass in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). KITE (Kaplan English Language Test): Overall score of 459 with no component below 396. LanguageCert: B2 Communicator High Pass in the LanguageCert International ESOL. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score of 62 with at least 59 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).. Skills for English - PSI Skills for English: SELT B2 Pass with Merit. TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 90 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. Duolingo - 120 overall with 105 in each component.

Upcoming intake

September (15/09/2025)

Deadline

August (15/08/2025)

Academic Requirement

Entry requirements: We normally require an honours degree of 2:2 or equivalent. Applicants who do not meet the normal entry requirements, but who do have relevant professional experience or qualifications. In your application, you should describe in detail your professional experience and qualifications. Personal Statement: You are required to complete a personal statement for this course. Gathered field application process: For this course the University operates a staged admissions process known as a 'gathered field' approach. English Language Requirements: Cambridge CAE and CPE - 176 overall, no less than 162 in each skill (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): English as a First Language - C or above. Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE):  English as Second Language grade C or above – including all components of Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking (Supplementary statement will be required) English for Academic Purposes (taken as part of an International Foundation Programme): This qualification is considered on a case-by-case basis. ESOL Skills for Life – Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate: You'll need a pass in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) European Baccalaureate: English First Language grade 6.0 or above, or English Second language Grade 7.0 or above. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and IELTS indicator (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component. International Baccalaureate: English Language Standard Level – Grade 5 English B Higher Level – Grade 4 English A – Language and Literature SL – Grade 5 English A – Language and Literature HL – Grade 4 English A – Literature SL – Grade 4 English A – Literature HL – Grade 4 English Literature and Performance SL – Grade 5 Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III from Trinity College: Pass in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). KITE (Kaplan English Language Test): Overall score of 459 with no component below 396. LanguageCert: B2 Communicator High Pass in the LanguageCert International ESOL. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score of 62 with at least 59 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).. Skills for English - PSI Skills for English: SELT B2 Pass with Merit. TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 90 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. Duolingo - 120 overall with 105 in each component.

Upcoming intake

September (15/09/2025)

Deadline

August (15/08/2025)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirements: Tariff points: 112 GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Literature or Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as alternatives to GCSEs. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required. English Language Requirements: Cambridge CAE and CPE - Undergraduate Year 1 and 2 entry: 169 overall, no less than 162 in each skill (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score of 59 with at least 59 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). TOFEL (IBT) - Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): English as a First Language - C or above. English as a Second Language - English as Second Language grade C or above – including all components Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking (Supplementary statement will be required). English for Academic Purposes (taken as part of an International Foundation Programme) - This qualification is considered on a case-by-case basis. ESOL Skills for Life (Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate) - You'll need a pass in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). European Baccalaureate - English First Language grade 6.0 or above, or English Second language Grade 7.0 or above. International Baccalaureate: English Language Standard Level – Grade 5 English B Higher Level – Grade 4 English A – Language and Literature SL – Grade 5 English A – Language and Literature HL – Grade 4 English A – Literature SL – Grade 4 English A – Literature HL – Grade 4 Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III from Trinity College - Pass in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). KITE (Kaplan English Language Test) - Overall score of 426 with 396 in each component. LanguageCert - B2 Communicator Pass in the LanguageCert International ESOL. English Literature and Performance SL – Grade 5 Skills for English - PSI Skills for English: SELT B2 Pass Duolingo - 105 overall with 100 in each component.

Upcoming intake

September (15/09/2025)

Deadline

August (15/08/2025)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirements: GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Literature or Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as alternatives to GCSEs. You should normally hold an HND or Foundation Degree (or equivalent), or have successfully completed the equivalent of 240 UK credit points (120 ECTS credits) in a related subject discipline. English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score of 59 with at least 59 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). TOFEL (IBT) - Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. Cambridge CAE and CPE - Undergraduate Year 1 and 2 entry: 169 overall, no less than 162 in each skill (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). Duolingo - 105 overall with 100 in each component. LanguageCert - B2 Communicator Pass in the LanguageCert International ESOL. KITE (Kaplan English Language Test) - Overall score of 426 with 396 in each component. Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III from Trinity College - Pass in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). European Baccalaureate - English First Language grade 6.0 or above, or English Second language Grade 7.0 or above. English for Academic Purposes (taken as part of an International Foundation Programme) - This qualification is considered on a case-by-case basis. ESOL Skills for Life (Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate) - You'll need a pass in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) English as a First Language - C or above. English as a Second Language - English as Second Language grade C or above – including all components Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking (Supplementary statement will be required).** International Baccalaureate English Language Standard Level – Grade 5 English B Higher Level – Grade 4 English A – Language and Literature SL – Grade 5 English A – Language and Literature HL – Grade 4 English A – Literature SL – Grade 4 English A – Literature HL – Grade 4 English Literature and Performance SL – Grade 5

Upcoming intake

September (15/09/2025)

Deadline

August (15/08/2025)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirements: Tariff points: 120 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Literature or Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as alternatives to GCSEs. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required. English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score of 59 with at least 59 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). TOFEL (IBT) - Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. Cambridge CAE and CPE - Undergraduate Year 1 and 2 entry: 169 overall, no less than 162 in each skill (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). Duolingo - 105 overall with 100 in each component. LanguageCert - B2 Communicator Pass in the LanguageCert International ESOL. KITE (Kaplan English Language Test) - Overall score of 426 with 396 in each component. Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III from Trinity College - Pass in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). European Baccalaureate - English First Language grade 6.0 or above, or English Second language Grade 7.0 or above. English for Academic Purposes (taken as part of an International Foundation Programme) - This qualification is considered on a case-by-case basis. ESOL Skills for Life (Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate) - You'll need a pass in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) English as a First Language - C or above. English as a Second Language - English as Second Language grade C or above – including all components Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking (Supplementary statement will be required).** International Baccalaureate English Language Standard Level – Grade 5 English B Higher Level – Grade 4 English A – Language and Literature SL – Grade 5 English A – Language and Literature HL – Grade 4 English A – Literature SL – Grade 4 English A – Literature HL – Grade 4 English Literature and Performance SL – Grade 5