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Postgraduate

Education MA

University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · IELTS 6.5

GBP 10,120Per year
Postgraduate

Illustration MA

University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · IELTS 6.5

GBP 10,120Per year
Postgraduate

Criminology MSc

University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham

GBP 10,120Per year
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Entry requirements by country

80 countries

Foundation

Academic

High school diploma (HSD) with cumulative GPA of 2.5 minimum (on the standard 4.0 scale), plus 1 additional qualification. This can be any of the following acceptable qualifications: SAT with a combined minimum score of 1100 out of 1600 (from 2016 on) ACT with a composite score of 21 or above Advanced Placement (AP) test with minimum score of 2 AP class with minimum grade of 68%/ C- International Baccalaureate (IB) minimum 26 Honours class with minimum grade 68%/ C- College class (Dual Enrolment or independent enrolment) with minimum grade 68%/ C-

English language

English level required: Most bachelor degree courses (Level 4, 5 & 6 entry)=IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band

Undergraduate

Academic

Level 5 (second year) transfer: Associate degree in relevant subject with a minimum GPA of 2.7 out of 4.0, OR Two years of Bachelor’s Degree completed with minimum GPA of 2.7 out of 4.0 and at least 120 CATS equivalent of relevant modules taken. NOTE: transfer applicants must present details of individual modules (classes/courses) taken, and only relevant classes with substantial overlap in learning outcomes and contact hours will be considered for transfer credit (APL). We do not guarantee that applicants with two years of undergraduate study will receive enough credit to enter Level 5 (year 2). You may be offered entry with the condition of completing a bridging module or completing missing Level 4 (year 1) content. Transfer applications are reviewed by Academics Course Leaders and therefore take longer to process. Please allow 8 weeks from the point of submitting a complete application. Please see Transfer to the UK for more information. Level 6 (final year) transfer and Level 6 top-ups: Three years of Bachelor’s Degree completed with minimum GPA of 2.7 out of 4.0 and at least 240 CATS equivalent of relevant modules taken.

English language

English level required: Most bachelor degree courses (Level 4, 5 & 6 entry)=IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree (three-year or four-year) at a recognised institution, with a minimum cumulative grade/ GPA (using 0-4 GPA scale) equivalent, corresponding to the published course entry requirements (please see the degree classification required on the course page for the degree programme to which you are applying). For Bachelor’s degrees completed in the USA/ at an American university: First degree class required: 3.6 GPA or higher (minimum 85%) 2:1 degree class required: 2.9 - 3.59 GPA (minimum 75%) 2:2 degree class required: 2.4 - 2.89 GPA (minimum 65%) Master’s by Research (MRes) requires a minimum 2:1 for entry, as well as a research proposal. See Applying for a research degree for more information.

English language

English level required: Most postgraduate degree courses=IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any component

Postgraduate Research

Academic

PhD: applicants must have successfully completed a Master’s degree with a good grade in a related subject/ field. In addition, some programmes may require work experience and/or a strong portfolio of work. Doctorate: applicants must have successfully completed a Master’s degree with a good grade in a related subject/ field, and are required to evidence professional work experience and/or a strong portfolio of work, as relevant. Both PhD & Doctorate: applicants are required to submit a research proposal. See Applying for a research degree for more information.

English language

English level required: All postgraduate research programmes, including DBA and PhD programmes=IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in any other component

From University of Gloucestershire's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.

Scholarships

7 scholarships
Alumni Awardpostgraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

15% discount off the course tuition fee.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Students who have successfully completed a University of Gloucestershire undergraduate degree and opt to study a postgraduate master’s degree or postgraduate diploma in the academic year 2024/25, will receive a 15% discount off the course tuition fee. Note: 15% discount refers to all postgraduate diploma or master’s (including master’s by research) programmes excluding graduate diplomas and professional courses.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Global Scholarships£1,500.00 (US$ 1,937)undergraduate
Award
£1,500.00 (US$ 1,937)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

£1,500 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

Eligibility

This is for new, self-funded international tuition fee students studying full-time for a minimum of 2 semesters: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students must be on campus Postgraduate Research students can be distance learning or on campus Study levels eligible include: Undergraduate Postgraduate taught Masters by Research Master of Research (MRes) PhD The Global Scholarship will be automatically awarded at the point of offer and detailed in the offer letter. Professional Doctorate programmes (eg. DBA, EdD) are not eligible for the Global Scholarship.

Mature students

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

No application required – this is an automatic tuition fee waiver.

Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)postgraduate
Award
£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

£5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee.

Eligibility

This merit scholarship is a tuition fee waiver designed to reward academic excellence or, a strong creative portfolio, or relevant work experience (where required). The value of the scholarship will be £5,000, deducted from first year’s tuition fee. Eligibility This is for new, self-funded international tuition fee-paying students studying full-time. Postgraduate Taught students must be studying on-campus. The scholarship is applicable to any postgraduate taught course starting in September 2026, studied for a minimum of 2 semesters.

Academic excellence

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Progression Partner Scholarship£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)undergraduate
Award
£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

£5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements If a student wishes to transfer to an undergraduate programme at University of Gloucestershire from an overseas progression partner, the University will offer a Progression Partner Scholarship worth £5,000. Eligibility Students who wish to transfer to an agreed progression pathway from an overseas partner are eligible. Please see all agreed Progression Pathways for the following countries: Canada Hong Kong Malaysia UAE Vietnam Terms and conditions This scholarship only applies to self-funded, undergraduate students, studying for a minimum of two semesters (one academic year) on campus, paying international tuition fees. A valid Progression Agreement should be in place between the University and the partner for students to qualify for the award. Check our list of progression partners and eligible transfer options. On commencing at the University, scholarship holders will be contacted by the University’s Communications, Marketing and Student Recruitment Team (CMSR), and be required to periodically participate in marketing activity that includes (but is not limited to) video and photography content creation, blog commentary, supporting recruitment events.

Mature students

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

No application required – this is an automatic tuition fee waiver.

Sports Global Excellence Scholarshipundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

The value of the scholarship will be £7,500 (spread over the 3 years) for Undergraduate students and £5,000 for Postgraduate students.

Eligibility

The Sports Global Excellence Scholarship is aimed at high performing student athletes who wish to combine high performance sport alongside undergraduate or postgraduate taught study at University of Gloucestershire. This is applied as a tuition fee waiver designed to reward sporting excellence. The Scholarships are open only to international fee-paying students. Applicants must be able to demonstrate they are performing at the required level in the performance sport. The value of the scholarship will be £5,000 for postgraduate students and £7,500 for undergraduate students applied as a tuition fee waiver. Eligibility This is for new, self-funded international tuition fee-paying students studying full-time. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students must be studying on-campus. The scholarship is applicable to any undergraduate and postgraduate taught course starting in September 2026, studied for a minimum of 2 semesters.

Sport

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Please complete and submit the form to apply.

Sports Scholarshipsundergraduate
Number of awards
10 per year (avg)
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

Please contact the provider.

Eligibility

In 2026/27 the university will award around 10 new Sports Scholarships to athletes, coaches and officials. The number of awards and amount given to each student is dependent on how many applications are received and the level of performance of the applicants and engagement with the programme. To be considered, athletes/officials/coaches must perform in a sport that: Is an Olympic/Paralympic/Commonwealth programme Is part of the BUCS competition programme Is available to practice within our Students’ Union Clubs Has a National Governing Body and is a Sports England recognized sport. Eligibility Scholarships are most likely to be awarded to performers in sports on the Olympic pathway, as well as those which are available in the British Universities and Collages Sport (BUCS) leagues and competitions. All Scholars will be assessed on a case by case basis. First year students will initially be assessed on their sporting participation in their school, college or university in the year prior to commencing their studies at the University of Gloucestershire. Returning students will also be assessed on their sporting and academic participation in their previous year. After assessment, continued eligibility, for all students, will be based on participation and performance in both their studies and chosen sport throughout the current academic year, on an ongoing basis.

Sport

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Undergraduate Merit Scholarship£7,500.00 (US$ 9,686)undergraduate
Award
£7,500.00 (US$ 9,686)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026

£7,500 tuition fee waiver split over the three years of tuition fee.

Eligibility

This merit scholarship is a tuition fee waiver designed to reward academic excellence or, a strong creative portfolio, or relevant work experience (where required). The value of the scholarship will be £7,500. Eligibility This is for new, self-funded international tuition fee-paying students studying full-time. Undergraduate taught students must be studying on-campus. The scholarship is applicable to any undergraduate course starting in September 2026. It does not apply to level 6 top up degrees.

Academic excellence

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

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