China

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.

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Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree)

Academic requirements

• Chinese University/College Entrance Examination (Gaokao)
• Diploma from Specialised College (Zhongzhuan)
• Graduation Certificate awarded at 'Zhuanke' level from Universities / Colleges / Radio and TV Universities / Spare-time Universities / Training Colleges for Administrative cadres / Higher Education Self-Study Examinations

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 IBT 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

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 600 (paper) 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

Local Representatives/Agents in China:

Cathy Education Development Group Ltd

82-86 Deansgate
Manchester
United Kingdom
Web: www.cathaygroup.co.uk 

Beijing International Education Institute

Floor 26 Anlian Mansion
No 3 Building of Beijing International Centre
38 East Third Ring North Road
Chaoyang District
China
Email: ukaffairs@biei.edu.cn

Kayworld International

Room 1506 Prime Tower
No 22 Chaowai Street
Chaoyang District
Beijing
China

British Council Offices

Beijing:

Cultural and Education Section
British Embassy
4/F Landmark Building Tower 1
8 Dongsanhuan Beilu
Beijing 100004
China
Tel: +86 (0) 10 65906903
Fax: +86 (0) 10 65900977
Email: bj@britishcouncil.org.cn

Shanghai:

Cultural and Education Section
British Consulate-General
1 Floor Cross Tower
318 Fuzhoulu
Shanghai 200001
China
Tel: +86 (0) 21 63912626
Fax: +86 (0) 21 63912121
Email: sh@britishcouncil.org.cn

Guangzhou:

Cultural and Education Section
British Consulate-General Guangzhou
7th Floor, Teem Tower
208 Tianhe Road
Guangzhou 510620
China
Tel: +86 (0)20 8510 3000
Fax:: +86 (0)20 8510 3111
Email: gz@britishcouncil.org.cn

Chongqing:

Cultural and Education Section
British Consulate-General
Room 2805-07 28/F Metropolitan Tower
68 Zourong Lu, Yuzhong District
Chongqing
400010
Tel: +86 (0) 23 6373 6888
Fax: +86 (0) 23 6373 7898
Email: cq@britishcouncil.org.cn