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
- West African Higher School Certificate / GCE A level
- Higher National Diploma
- Certificate (Undergraduate University Programme)
English Language requirements
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with scores of at least 51 in all 4 components
- West African School Certificate / GCE O Level English language grades A-C
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
- TOEFL with score of: listening 21, reading 22, speaking 23, writing 21
- TEEP 6.0
Postgraduate (Master's Degree)
Academic requirements
English Language requirements
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with overall score of 57 and no less than 51 in any component
- West African School Certificate / GCE O Level English language grades A-C
- IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
- TOEFL IBT with an overall score of 90 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
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 (2 years) / Master of Philosophy degree where the programme is highly research based with completion of a substantial thesis
English Language requirements
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Postgraduate 58 and no less than 51 in any component
- IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
- TOEFL 100 (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 Ghana
PFL Accra
No 5., 2nd Soula Loop
Labone
Accra
PMB LG36
Email: ismail@preparationforlife
Web: www.preparationforlife.com
Global Education Counselling Accra
Science Museums & Monuments Board Complex
Beside Workers College
Barnes Road
Accra
Email: ghana@geceducation.net
Web: www.geceducation.net
British Council Offices
British Council
P O Box GP 771
Accra
Ghana
Tel: +233 (0) 21 683068
Fax: +233 (0) 21 683062
Email: infoaccra@gh.britishcouncil.org