We are looking for students with a wide variety of experience and interests to enter our programmes. Programme members come from a wide variety of professional and academic backgrounds, from newly qualified graduates to those with successful careers who wish to extend their knowledge.

How to apply

You can either apply online or apply by post by submitting a paper application form.

Applying Online

You can apply online now.

At the end of the application process you will be able to upload your supporting documments. In addition, if you have supplied email adresses for your referees, they will be contacted via email and offered the opportunity to upload references via a secure link. However, we encourage you to check that your referees have received the email and that they respond, as it is your responsibility to ensure that we receive your references.

Applying by Post

Completed application forms along with the required supporting documents should be sent to :

Postgraduate Admissions Office, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH

Download the application form

Supporting documents

The required supporting documents are:

• Two completed graduate reference forms
• Copies of your degree/qualification certificates (if available)
• Copy of your degree transcript listing the modules taken and the marks received
• Personal statement
• Proof of English language competency if your first language is not English 

Please note that we cannot make a decision on your application without the required supporting documents

What happens when we receive your application?

Once we receive your application and all supporting documents we aim to
make a decision about your application within two weeks.

If your application is successful, an offer letter and offer pack will be sent to you through the post with details about what to do next. If your application is unsuccessful we will also notify you by letter.

Entry Requirements

• Possession of a good UK honours degree or its overseas equivalent OR
  an acceptable professional qualification
• OR possession of the University of Leicester’s Diploma in Management
• AND if your first language is not English you will need to satisfy the
  University’s English language requirements which are:

                IELTS 6.5 with 7.0 in writing preferred 

                TOEFL 250 (Computer) or 600 (Paper) plus TWE 4.0, 90 (IBT)

• AND if you wish to join the MBA you must have at least three years’
  relevant managerial or supervisory work experience.

Further details on the English language qualifications accepted by the University of Leicester.

The English Language Teaching Unit at the University of Leicester runs a series of pre-sessional English language programmes for international students.