Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements for our PhD programmes are: 
- a Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent), with a minimum final degree classification of 2.1 (or international equivalent)
- a Master's degree (or international equivalent), with a minimum final degree classification of Merit (or international equivalent)
- proof of proficiency in academic English, where applicable - for information on programme English requirements, please visit the English Language Requirements for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes - Queen Mary University of London web-page and consult the information within the 'School of the Arts' section.
- a compelling research proposal that closely aligns with the research interests and expertise of staff in the department
- capacity to conduct independent and original PhD-level research (as evidenced by a statement of purpose and letters of reference)