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Entry Requirements

Make sure that you meet all of the necessary entry requirements to apply for a postgraduate research degree at Liverpool Hope.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

For admission to a programme of study leading to the award of a PhD an applicant should:
[a] Normally possess a Masters degree from a recognised UK Higher Education Institution.

However, in some circumstances applicants with a Bachelors Degree at 2.1 Honours standard or above will be considered.

At Liverpool Hope meeting the minimum academic standard is only one of the criteria considered for entrance to the award; other factors include excellent potential for research.  As a consequence applicants must also successfully undertake a doctoral research interview as part of the application process.

Applicants applying from another country with a non-UK qualification will also be considered but must additionally satisfy the English Language requirements stipulated by the University.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

The requirements for admission to a programme of study leading to the award of an MPhil are that an applicant should:

[a] possess a Bachelors Degree at 2.1 Honours standard or above from a recognised UK Higher Education Institution
[b] successfully undertake a doctoral research interview as part of the application process.
[c] hold an equivalent non-UK qualification if applying from another country and
satisfy the English Language requirements stipulated by the University.

Advanced Standing

MPhil and PhD applicants who have successfully completed one or more years of full-time study (or two or more years of part-time study) for a research degree at a UK University may be considered for admission with advanced standing. In such cases, the admissions procedure shall be identical to other applicants; however, the duration of the programme may vary and shall be as specified at the time of entry.

Professional Doctorate

Top apply for a Professional Doctorate, you should normally possess:

  • a Masters degree at merit or distinction level in a relevant discipline from a UK University; or
  • an equivalent qualification from outside the UK. Please note that equivalency of qualifications is judged by Liverpool Hope University, and all decisions are final.

You must also have at least 3 years' experience of leadership in a professional area relevant to the programme of study, and you must be able to demonstrate a high level of competence in written and spoken English.

If you don't meet the standard entry requirements, you may be considered for admission to Part One of the Professional Doctorate Programme only. This means you will be admitted for a Professional Masters degree (e.g. an MEd). This applies if you have:

  • a first class or upper second class honours degree from a UK University; or
  • an equivalent qualification from outside of the UK

Advanced Standing

Professional Doctorate applicants may, by following the University's Accreditation of Prior Learning procedures, request exemption, on the basis of prior certificated learning, from one or more Part Once courses. No applicant shall normally be exempted from the Research Proposal, and no candidate shall be normally exempted from more than 135 credits.