Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
- In common with other departments in the UK, we normally expect candidates wishing to embark on a research degree to have a bachelor’s degree with first or upper second-class Honours, and/or a distinction at Master’s level, in an appropriate subject.
- Applicants with other qualifications and sufficient relevant experience and background knowledge may be considered.
- A note about transcipts: any transcripts, certificates or references provided as part of your application must be in English. Official translations must be verified by your original university, a solicitor or official translation service such as that provided by the British Council (British Council website). Translations must also be accompanied by a certified copy in the original language.
English Language Requirements (needed in addition to above requirements)
GCSE English Language:
Pass at grade C
Pass at grade C
IELTS: International English Language Testing System:
Overall grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language:
- Paper-based:
Score of 580, plus 4 in Test of Written English (TWE). - Internet-based:
Score of 92, plus 24/30 in the reading and writing subtests and 23/30 in the listening and speaking subtests. - UCL does not accept the computer-based version.
- All exam scores must have been obtained no later than 2 years before the date of application to UCL.
Other English Language Qualifications:
Please click here for the full list of accepted English Language qualifications.
Please note that our courses require a level of English equivalent to the "UCL Standard Level".
- Applicants are required to meet both the entry requirements and the English Language requirements separately.
- Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis.
- The grades and qualifications listed above are intended to give an approximate level of achievement we believe you will need to succeed on the programme. These are for guidance only and are in addition to UCL's general entry requirements.
Department of Computer Science, UCL (University College London)
Malet Place, London WC1E 6BT, UK
Phone: 020 7679 7214 (+44 20 7679 7214)
Fax: 020 7387 1397 (+44 20 7387 1397)
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