Entry requirements

Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St Kitts/Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos.

Undergraduate

GCSE Maths or Science B/5: II in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC).
GCSE Maths or Science C/4: III in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC).

128 UCAS tariff points: 3 passes at unit 2 level, one at grade 1 and two at grade 2 in the CAPE.
120/112 UCAS tariff points: 3 passes at unit 2 level, all at grade 2 in the CAPE or Overall GPA of 3.0 in an Associate's degree.

A-level B/C: II in the relevant subject in the CAPE or relevant modules in an Associate's degree.

Direct Second or Final Year entry: Bachelor's degree from the University of the West Indies - Global Campus.

English: III in CSEC English . This qualification is valid indefinitely if you are a national of a Majority English Speaking Country (as defined by the UKVI). For all other nationals, this qualification is valid for 5 academic years (October 2022 for October 2027 entry).

The following countries are on the UKVI’s list of English speaking countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts/Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago.

Postgraduate taught (Masters)

1st: CGPA of 3.5 in a degree from the University of the West Indies
2:1: CGPA of 3.0 in a degree from the University of the West Indies
2:2: CGPA of 2.5 in a degree from the University of the West Indies

English: III in CSEC English.

Or

A degree from the University of the West Indies. Please note this does not include degrees taught online.

These qualifications are valid indefinitely if you are a national of a Majority English Speaking Country (as defined by the UKVI). For all other nationals, this qualification is valid for 5 academic years (October 2022 for October 2027 entry).

The following countries are on the UKVI’s list of English speaking countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts/Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago.

Bahamas

Undergraduate

GCSE Maths or Science B/5: B in the relevant subject in the BGCSE.

GCSE Maths or Science C/4: C in the relevant subject in the BGCSE.

120/112/96 UCAS tariff points: Overall GPA of 3.0 in an Associate's degree.

A-level A/B/C: relevant modules in an Associate's degree.

Direct Second Year entry: Bachelor's degree from the University of the Bahamas or a Bachelor's degree from the University of the West Indies - Global Campus.
Direct Final Year entry: Bachelor's degree from the University of the West Indies - Global Campus.

English: C in BGCSE English. This qualification is valid indefinitely if you are a national of the Bahamas or another Majority English Speaking Country (as defined by the UKVI). For all other nationals, this qualification is valid for 5 academic years (October 2022 for October 2027 entry).

Bahamas is on the UKVI’s list of English speaking countries.

Postgraduate taught (Masters)

1st: CGPA of 3.5 in a degree from the University of the West Indies.
2:1: CGPA of 3.0 in a degree from the University of the West Indies.
2:2: CGPA of 2.5 in a degree from the University of the West Indies.

English: C in BGCSE English.

Or

A degree from the University of the West Indies. Please note this does not include degrees taught online.

These English language qualifications are valid indefinitely if you are a national of the Bahamas or another Majority English Speaking Country (as defined by the UKVI). For all other nationals, this qualification is valid for 5 academic years (October 2022 for October 2027 entry).

Bahamas is on the UKVI’s list of English speaking countries.

Bermuda

Undergraduate

GCSE Maths or Science B/5: B/GPA 3.0 in the Bermuda School Diploma.

GCSE Maths or Science C/4: C/GPA 2.0 in the Bermuda School Diploma.

120/112/96 UCAS tariff points: Overall GPA of 3.0 in an Associate's degree.

A-level A/B/C: relevant modules in an Associate's degree.

Direct Second Year entry: Bachelor's degree from the University of the Bahamas or a Bachelor's degree from the University of the West Indies - Global Campus.
Direct Final Year entry: Bachelor's degree from the University of the West Indies - Global Campus.

English: C in Bermuda School Diploma or Certificate English. This qualification is valid indefinitely if you are a national of a Majority English Speaking Country (as defined by the UKVI). For all other nationals, you will need another English language qualification that we accept such as the CSEC grade III; BGCSE grade C or an alternative English language qualification (.pdf).

Postgraduate taught (Masters)

1st: CGPA of 3.5 in a degree from the University of the West Indies.
2:1: CGPA of 3.0 in a degree from the University of the West Indies.
2:2: CGPA of 2.5 in a degree from the University of the West Indies.

English: III in CSEC English or C in Bermuda School Diploma or Certificate English. This qualification is only valid if you are a national of a Majority English Speaking Country (as defined by the UKVI). For all other nationals, you will need another English language qualification that we accept such as the CSEC grade III; BGCSE grade C or an alternative English language qualification (.pdf).

Or

A degree from the University of the West Indies. Please note this does not include degrees taught online.

These qualifications are valid indefinitely if you are a national of a Majority English Speaking Country (as defined by the UKVI). For all other nationals, this qualification is valid for 5 academic years (October 2022 for October 2027 entry).

Postgraduate research 

For entry to research degrees, please refer to the entry requirements for the degree that you are interested in. 

An undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 (see the grade information above), and a Master's degree with a good grade is required for most PhD programmes, in addition to a well-developed research proposal in a field in which we can offer supervision. Please have a read through our information for research degree applicants and check the course details for your chosen programme for further information about entry criteria.

Scholarships and funding

Our International Undergraduate Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount in the first year of studies to students from eligible countries.

Our International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarship offers £2,000 scholarships to students who achieve academic excellence in their International Baccalaureate.

Our Global Talent Masters Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount to students from eligible countries and meeting the grade and eligibility requirements.

Please visit our Scholarships pages for information about additional funding opportunities.

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What made Essex my first and only choice was the fact that they offered this unique Masters program—an MA in Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling. Many universities offer the first two disciplines in one course but the subtitling component really piqued my interest. The course offers a great deal of variety and practicality. I was able to acquire skills and knowledge through preparing speeches and interpreting at student-led conferences, engage classmates in translation challenges, attend seminars and network with industry professionals. State-of-the-art facilities such as interpreting booths and specifically-tailored computer labs only added to the authentic feel of a translator/interpreter setting.
Nicholas Cumberbatch (Barbados) MA TRANSLATION, INTERPRETING AND SUBTITLING
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