How to apply
There are two routes of entry to the programme if you want to study for a semester or a year.
If you want to study as part of your first degree you can choose Option 1 or Option 2. If you want to study as a graduate student (you have finished your first degree) you can select Option 1, (maximum duration of study is one semester).
Option 1
You can apply as an independent student by downloading and completing our application pack here or by sending an email to educationabroad@westminster.ac.uk to request a pack to be mailed to you.
- Study Abroad Application Form
- Graduate Study Abroad Application Form (semester study only)
- Study Abroad Internship Application Form (Non EU students only)
Option 2
Or you can choose to come through one of our many partner institutions by either speaking to your own International Office or contacting our partner organisations directly. Click here to see a list of our partners.
Whichever route suits you best, we look forward to welcoming you.
Application Deadlines
| Start date |
Deadline |
|---|---|
| September |
1 May |
| January | 15 October |
Entry Requirements
If you are studying your first degree or are a graduate and wish to study for one semester or full year the Entrance Requirements are:
- You must be studying for a degree in your home country or have already graduated
- You must have completed at least one year of your degree
- You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent e.g. B+ grades, 80%+). If you wish to study media you require a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- If English is not your first language, you are required to provide official proof of your English language ability unless we have a specific agreement with your home school. Please check with your International Office if you think or know our universities are partners.
- Proof of English must be in the form of a recent TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge English Language Examination score. We will require a 6.0 IELTS or equivalent to study with us if you are not a graduate. If you want to study graduate modules you will need a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
- If you don’t have this level of English please click here
Please Note:
Students are required to take the equivalent of 60 UK (16 US/Japanese & 30 ECTS) credits, which means they normally take 4 modules per semester. To avoid disappointment due to timetable clashes, classes filling up etc you must select at least 8 modules per semester and these modules must be approved for credit transfer by your home institution. Your modules must be listed in order of preference and must be submitted with your application.