Honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent which is deemed to be relevant by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), normally in accounting, law or related areas of study; or professional qualifications such as ICSA foundation and pre-professional programme, ICSA certificate and diploma in business practice or equivalent; IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580 (237 CBT) is required for those whose 1st language is not English.