Subject lists for entry requirements

For some of our postgraduate taught courses, the entry requirements state that you should have a first degree in an ‘arts and humanities’ and/or ‘social sciences’ subject.

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The lists below show some of the degree subjects typically considered under these categories.

Please note that the lists are intended only to give an idea of the sort of previous study that will provide suitable preparation for relevant courses. Sometimes we may accept a subject that isn’t listed, and sometimes we may not accept a subject that is listed, depending on the content studied.

Arts and humanities subjects

  • Archaeology
  • Art Theory
  • Classics
  • Cultural Studies
  • English
  • History
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Modern Languages
  • Music
  • Philosophy

Social sciences subjects

  • Anthropology
  • Architecture
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Development Studies
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Geography
  • Information
  • International Development
  • International Relations
  • Journalism
  • Landscape
  • Law
  • Management
  • Media
  • Politics
  • Social Policy
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Town and Regional Planning
  • Urban Studies

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