Bahrain

Please note that these are general entry requirements. Some courses may have additional entry requirements such as previous work experience, submission of written work or previous study of a particular subject. Some courses, for example those in the faculty of Health and Social Care or MSc Marketing Communications and Public Relations, may require a higher level of English.

Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree)

Academic requirements

• Diploma (2 years)
• Associate degree

English Language requirements

• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with scores of at least 51 in all 4 components
• IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
• TOEFL  78 with score of: listening 21, reading 22, speaking 23, writing 21 in each section
• TEEP 6.0

Postgraduate (Master's Degree)

Academic requirements

• Bachelor Degree
• Postgraduate Diploma

English Language requirements

• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with overall score of 57 and no less than 51 in any component
• IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
• TOEFL IBT with an overall score of 85 and the following minimum scores in the components: listening 21, reading 22, speaking 23, writing 21
• TEEP 6.5

Apply online with the International Postgraduate Application form, or download the International Postgraduate Application form (PDF).

Send your application to:

The International Office
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester CH1 4BJ

Email: international@chester.ac.uk

Postgraduate (Research Degree)

Academic requirements

Each application is assessed on its own merits but we do expect students to hold the following:

• Master's degree

English Language requirements

• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) 58 and no less than 51 in any component
• IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
• TOEFL 85 (internet) and the following minimum scores in the components: listening 21, reading 22, speaking 23, writing 21
• TEEP 7.0

Download the Postgraduate Research Application Form (PDF)

Send your application to:

The Graduate School
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester CH1 4BJ

British Council Office:

AMA Centre
P.O.Box 452
146 Shaikh Salman Highway
Manama 356, Bahrain 
Tel: +973 17 261555
Fax: +973 17 252269
Email: bc.enquiries@britishcouncil.org.bh