ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Admissions information
The normal entry requirements for research degrees are a first or upper second class honours degree, or equivalent, in geography or a related subject. A Masters degree is also a valuable asset when applying for funding. Applications are also welcome from individuals who do not have these qualifications, but have substantial employment or other experience providing a suitable foundation for a research degree.
English language requirements
Students whose first language is not English are required to meet minimum standards in English by achieving the following scores in either IELTS or TOEFL:
IELTS: | 6.0 overall with not less than 5.5 in listening and reading and not less than 5 in speaking and writing. |
TOEFL (paper-based test) | 550, with 4.0 on the test of written English (TWE) (you should be sure to take the TWE if you take the paper-based form of TOEFL). |
TOEFL IBT (Internet-based TOEFL) | 83 with a minimum score of 18 in listening, 20 in reading, |
Once you arrive at Leeds to start your research degree, you will also need to take the University of Leeds English language test. This helps identify areas where you may need further support. Term-time English courses are available free of charge at the University’s Language Centre once you have registered as a PhD student.
When can I start?
Most students begin their research degrees on 01 October in the year in which they start. This start date is often determined by the funding body (particularly for UK/EU students). One of the advantages of starting in October is that you are able to take advantage of the introductory courses for new PhD students and introductory events on offer at the University, as well as starting alongside other new students. However, provided the regulations attached to any funding you are receiving allow it, you may start on the first day of any month in the year.
For further information, please contact:-
Jacqui Manton (Research Postgraduate Admissions Officer) or Val Marrison (Research Postgraduate Administrator)
