All of our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your study with us, you mustbe able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English. If your first language is not English you will be required to provide certified proof of your competence in English before starting your studies.
The University accepts as a minimum IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (CEFR: C1) for both undergraduate and postgraduate entrants and minimum 6.5 for research degrees. The University will also accept other certificates and evidence of English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (or 6.5 for research degrees).
The University accepts the following qualifications from international students whose first language is not English as proof of competence in English:
|
Qualification |
Minimum score for undergraduate/ postgraduate degrees |
| ALTE | 4 |
| Cambridge ESOL (CPE-KET) |
CAE - pass |
| CELS | Higher |
| City and Guilds (C2 Mastery - A1 Preliminary |
Expert |
| ECL Test (English) | C1 |
| European Baccalaureate | English 6 (English as mother tongue) |
| English 7.5 (English as foreign language) | |
| GCSE (A*-G) |
C |
|
IELTS: academic |
All Courses: Please note: some degrees have higher requirements - refer to the 'entry routes' tab of each degree for more detail |
| International Baccalaureate (7 - 1) |
Higher - 4 |
| Standard - 5 | |
| LCCI | Level 4 |
| LTE-EDEXCEL | 4 - Advanced |
| Michigan ECPE (Honours Pass - Fail) |
Pass |
| Pearson Test of English | 59 |
|
SQA ESOL SQA Standard Grade |
Higher - B
3 |
| TEEP | 6.0 |
|
TOEFL |
CBT: 213 |
| IBT: 80 | |
| TOEIC |
Listening - 400 |
| WAEC/WASSCE (A1 - F9) |
English - C6 |
