Entry Requirements for Social Sciences Study Abroad

English Language Proficiency

• See our English Language Proficiency webpage for details of equivalent English language qualifications.
• Pre-sessional English Language courses are also available at Southampton.

Business Pathways

Academic requirements

2:1 or equivalent from at least two years of study on an undergraduate programme at your home university in a Business, Finance, Social Sciences, Computer or Engineering related subject. Your undergraduate programme must have been studied at a recognised high ranked university. (See our Country Information webpage).

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Law pathway

Academic requirements

2:1 or equivalent from at least two years of study on an undergraduate programme at your home university. Your home university must have a formal partnership with the University of Southampton Law School.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Education, Mathematics, Economic, Social and Political Sciences pathways:

Academic requirements

2:2 or equivalent from at least two years of study on an undergraduate programme at your home University.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Further Information