Documents Required

Official sources are the final authority

Personal statement

Maximum 500 words; written in English; must be your own work (Business School apply pattern).

CV or resume

Up-to-date CV required.

Recommendation letters x 2

Contact details for two referees with knowledge of academic and/or professional ability (Business School apply pattern).

Degree certificate and transcript(s)

Degree certificate and transcript, or partial transcript if still studying. Certified English translation if needed.

Published Score Requirements

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or international equivalent. Usually in a social science subject; applicants with a degree in another subject will also be considered.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Usually a social science subject; other subjects also considered.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); University of Leeds Masters / course page.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4 in reading, listening and speaking; 4.5 in writing) | Old scale: 88 overall (R20, L19, S22, W21); University of Leeds Masters equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (central international entry requirements). Applies to tests taken on or after 21 January 2026.; University of Leeds Masters equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (central international entry requirements). Applies to tests taken before 21 January 2026.