MA by Research in English at Oxford Brookes University

Entry requirements

Please see the specific entry requirement details in the degree routes section above. If you choose to study full-time you must be able to devote a minimum of 35 hours per week over a 44-week year to your research. You should not undertake more than 20 hours per week paid employment or other commitments (including a maximum of six hours per week teaching, demonstrating, or other paid work directly related to your research training). If you choose to study part-time you must be able to devote a minimum of 15 hours per week over a 44-week year to the programme of research. You must also meet our residence requirements Applicants whose main language is not English must meet the Faculty’s English language requirements. The minimum IELTS score required for entry to the research degree programme is 6.5–7 overall. In addition, we require a minimum of 6.5 in each component of the test. We do not accept IELTS certificates that are over two years old.