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Application & requirements

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All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

Minimum Requirements

  • Honours degree, or equivalent, with good standing. Preferably in Politics, Government, International Relations, International Studies or European Studies or in a cognate discipline in social science (e.g., Geography) or humanities (e.g., History). Students from other disciplines will be considered if they have gained relevant professional experience.
  • Applicants whose first degree is from a German university must hold one the following qualifications: Diplom; Erstes Staatsexamen; Magister Artium; Fachhochschuldiplom; Bachelor; Bakkalaureaus at levels gut or sehr gut. The new Bachelor is regarded as equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Honours) and Magister/Master to the UK taught Masters.
  • A formal certificate of proficient English is required for applications from non-English speaking countries. Please visit the University of Kent’s English Language Requirement Website for up to date information.

The entire application process occurs via the University of Kent. Please visit their website for further information.