See below English language and academic requirements for entry to offered MSc programmes.
We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously. If you do not have the right academic or English requirements, please do not worry. Get in touch and we can try to work out a possible solution.
Full Masters entry criteria available on the Lancaster University website. We may also consider non-standard applicants; please contact admissions@lancasterleipzig.de for more information.
| Course | MSc direct entry: English | MSc direct entry: Academic |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Management | IELTS: Overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) TOEFL iBT / Home Edition: Overall 87 (Writing 22; Other bands 19 and above) Pearson PTE Academic: Overall 58 (no band less than 50) Cambridge CAE/CPE: Overall 176 (no band less than 169) For a full list of accepted English language tests/levels, please visit the Lancaster University website. | 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in any subject. |
| MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management | IELTS: Overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) TOEFL iBT / Home Edition: Overall 87 (Writing 22; Other bands 19 and above) Pearson PTE Academic: Overall 58 (no band less than 50) Cambridge CAE/CPE: Overall 176 (no band less than 169) For a full list of accepted English language tests/levels, please visit the Lancaster University website. | 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent), including degrees in Business and Management Studies, Economics and other Social Sciences and Engineering. |
| Course | MSc direct entry: English | MSc direct entry: Academic |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Cyber Security | Pearson PTE Academic: Overall 58 (no band less than 50) Cambridge CAE/CPE: Overall 176 (no band less than 169) For a full list of accepted English language tests/levels, please visit the Lancaster University website. | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Security or similar degrees. |
| MSc Data Science | Pearson PTE Academic: Overall 58 (no band less than 50) Cambridge CAE/CPE: Overall 176 (no band less than 169) For a full list of accepted English language tests/levels, please visit the Lancaster University website. | 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Statistics, Computer Science or similar. |
The Pre-Master’s programme is designed for students who either do not meet the requirements for direct entry (English level, university qualifications, etc.) or would like to gain confidence in subject specific or academic skills prior to the start of their degree course.
Successful completion of this pathway will allow progression to one of the MSc degree programmes taught at Lancaster University Leipzig.
| Course | Pre-Master's entry: English | Pre-Master's entry: Academic |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Master's in Business leading to: MSc Management MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management | IELTS: Overall 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) TOEFL iBT / Home Edition: Overall 67 (Reading 8; Listening 13; Speaking 15; Writing 17) Pearson PTE Academic: Overall 42 (no band less than 36) Cambridge CAE/CPE: Overall 162 (no band less than 154) For a full list of accepted English language tests/levels, please visit the Lancaster University website. | MSc Management: 2:2 or equivalent degree MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management: 2:2 or equivalent degree ideally in a related field,but including degrees in Business and Management Studies, Economics and Social Sciences, as well as Engineering |
| Course | Pre-Master's entry: English | Pre-Master's entry: Academic |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Master's in Computer Science leading to: MSc Cyber Security MSc Data Science | IELTS: Overall 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) TOEFL iBT / Home Edition: Overall 67 (Reading 8; Listening 13; Speaking 15; Writing 17) Pearson PTE Academic: Overall 42 (no band less than 36) Cambridge CAE/CPE: Overall 162 (no band less than 154) For a full list of accepted English language tests/levels, please visit the Lancaster University website. | MSc Cyber Security: 2:2 or equivalent degree. UG degree in Computer Science, Computer Security or similar degrees. It is highly recommended the your previous studies have included Operating Systems, Networking and Computer programming (preferably Python). We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. MSc Data Science: 2:2 or equivalent degree. UG degree in in Statistics, Computer Science or similar. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. |
Australia Pre-Master's entry academic requirements
Bachelors Hons degree (4 years of study): 60%
The listed academic requirements apply for all Pre-Master's programmes except Pre-Master's leading to MSc Management.
Bangladesh Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelors degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons) 55%, 3 Year Undergrad (Regular Pass) 60%, 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 55%
Belarus Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree (Specialist Diploma with GPA of 7/10, Bachelor degree (Bakalavr) 7.5/10 (all good and excellent grades)
Brazil Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree: (Titulo de Bacharel / Titulo de (subject area) / Titulo de Licenciado/a), 4 years of study 65%, 6.5/10 or 3.25/5
China Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Full time Bachelor degree studies (60% +), Full time Undergraduate Programme Graduation Certificate or Junior College Diploma (3 years) (70%+)
Egypt Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
University Bachelor degree four years of study, 65% GPA 2.6/4.0 scale or 3.2/5.0 scale
Gambia Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Masters degree required, 75%
Georgia Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree (Bachelor degree (Bakalavris), Specialist Diploma, 4 years of study, GPA 3.0 or 60%)
Ghana Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree (Bachelor degree or Doctor of [Medical Subject]), four years of study, 2:2, 2.5/4 or 50%
Hong Kong Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
4 years Bachelor degree 2:2 or 2.7/4.3
India Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelor degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons) 55%, 3 Year Undergrad (Regular Pass) 60%, 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 55%
Indonesia Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree (Sarjana 1 (S1) or a D4 Diploma) 2.5 overall.
Iraq Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelor degree from a well-ranked institution, four years of study, 70%
Japan Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelor degree, A - C/60%+
Jordan Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelor degree, four years of study, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
Kazakhstan Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree (Bachelor degree (Bakalavr) - 4 years of study, Specialist Diploma/Kazakh Diploma - 5 years of study), GPA 3.0 (out of 4, 4.33 or 5)
Kenya Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelor degree, 4 years of study, 2:2, 50%, 2.5/4.0 or C
Korea Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelor’s degree with grade average 70%+. Grade C or of 2.0 on the 4.5 scale or 2.0 on the 4.3 scale
Kuwait Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
Macau Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelors (honours) GPA 2.5, Bachelors (ordinary) GPA 3.0. Do not accept HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree or Professional Diploma
Malaysia Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelors degree, 3 years of study, 2:2 or A, B & C or 2.9+)
Mexico Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree (Titulo de Licenciado / Titulo (Profesional) de (subject area)), 4 years of study, 7.5/10 or 75%
Morocco Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree (Licence / Licence d'Études Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle / Diplôme du Cycle Normal / Diplôme de Doctorat en Pharmacie / Diplôme d'Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion), lengths of study vary with programme, 13/20 (or 3.0/4.0 for Al Akhawayn University)
Myanmar Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Masters degree required, 55%
Nepal Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelors degree, 4 years of study, 50%
New Zealand Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised Bachelors Degree (3+1 or four years Hons), 2:2 or B-
Nigeria Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelors degree, four years of study, 2:2 or 3.0/5.0
Oman Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelor degree, four years of study, GPA 2.5/4.0 or 3.0/5.0. Do not accept 3 year Higher/Advanced Diploma
Pakistan Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelors degree from NOOSR Section 1 or 2 institutions, four years of study, 50%. Do not accept 3 year Bachelors degree or non-degree diplomas
Philippines Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelors degree from one of the 'prestigious' Universities (Ateneo de Manila University, De la Salle University (Manilla campus), University of Santo Tomas or University of Philippines (Diliman campus) ), Grade of “Good” or above.
Qatar Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelors degree, four years of study, GPA 2.5/4.0 or 2.8/5.0 scale
Russia Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree (Bachelors (Bakalavr), 4 years of study / Specialist Diploma, 5 years of study), GPA 4.0/5.0 (Good)
Saudi Arabia Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelor degree, four years of study, GPA 2.5/4.0 or 3.0/5.0.
Singapore Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree (Bachelor or Bachelor Hons), 2:2
Sri Lanka Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelors degree, 4 years of study, 2:2 or 55%. Do not accept Diplomas
Taiwan Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelor Degree, four years of study 65%
Tanzania Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Bachelor degree, 4 years of study, 2:2 or 2.7/5.0. Do not accept Advanced Diploma/HND
Thailand Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degrees (Bachelor Degree, 4 years of study OR Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education), GPA 2.3/4.0.
Turkey Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree (Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi) GPA of 2.1. Associate Degree (On-Lisans Diplomasi) not accepted
UAE Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
Ukraine Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree (Bachelors degree (Bakalavr), 3 years of study OR Ukrainian Specilaist Diploma, 4 years of study), 75% (all good and excellent grades)
Uzbekistan Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised first degree (Bachelors degree (Bakalavr), 4 years of study, 65% OR Specialist Diploma, 5 years of study, 60%)
Vietnam Pre-Masters entry academic requirements
Recognised First Degree (Bang tot nghiep dai hoc OR Bang Cu Nhan), four years of study, GPA 6.0/10. Do not accept Associate Degree or Higher Diploma.
