Online Masters in Educational and Social Research (OMRes)

Entrance requirements

You must be able to demonstrate your interest and experience in the field of educational research or social research and meet the following academic entrance requirements.

Academic requirements

A second class honours degree or the equivalent from an institution acceptable to the University of London.

English language

An advanced level of ability to work in English is essential. You may be required to pass or to have passed within the last five years, at the appropriate level, a test of proficiency in English acceptable to the University, e.g. in IELTS (International English Language Testing System) an overall score of 7.0 plus a minimum score of 7.0 in each sub-test, or in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) a score of 650 (or 280 in the computerised test) plus a Test of Written English (TWE) with a minimum score of 4.5.

[Prospective students should note that copies of the printed University of London International Programmes Education leaflet for 2011-2012 stated the IELTS requirements incorrectly. Please note the correct IELTS requirements listed above and in the online version of the leaflet].

Minimum PC specification

You will need a computer with Internet* access. A printer is optional. If you already own a computer, check that it meets the minimum specifications (recommended specifications are given in brackets). It may be possible to increase the memory (RAM) and size of the hard disk to meet these requirements. If you are purchasing a new computer it will almost certainly meet these specifications.

Minimum PC specification: Processor: Pentium 133 (Pentium 266) OS: Windows 95 or later RAM Memory: 32Mb (64Mb) Screen resolution: 800 x 600 CD-ROM drive (24x or faster) At least 100Mb of free hard disk space	Minimum Mac specification You will require a Mac with at least a G3 processor running OS 7.0 or later
Software required Internet Explorer version 5.5 or above JavaScript and cookie-enabled (Mac users will need the latest version of Internet Explorer) Acrobat Reader 5 or above A word processor and spreadsheet such as MS Word 97 and MS Excel 97

* Please ensure that the computer you intend to use when accessing the VLE can accept cookies (students using a corporate or other network should check with their network administrator). Students who wish to use the VLE's offline capability must be able to install software on their computer.

Technical skills

Word-processing, Internet and email skills are all basic requirements of this programme. No previous experience of computer conferencing is required as these skills will be developed during the programme.

* Please ensure that the computer you intend to use when accessing the online learning environment can accept cookies (students using a corporate or other network should check with their network administrator).

Note: if you do not meet the entrance requirements you may still apply. Each application will be considered on an individual basis and the decision taken at the discretion of the University.