Swansea University

Admissions

Acceptable English Language Tests

Our minimum English Language requirements are usually quoted in terms of an IELTS score. However, the following is a list of other acceptable English language tests and the scores we will accept in lieu of IELTS.


ABCD
IELTS 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
Swansea University English test (SWELT) 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0





University of Bath English Language Test 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English Grade C Grade B Grade A Grade A
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
Grade C Grade B Grade B
East Asia School of Business, Certificate in Business English Pass Pass n/a n/a
ESOL Expert Pass Pass n/a n/a
ESOL Mastery Pass Pass Pass Pass
International Baccalaureate English standard grade 4; higher grade 3 English standard grade 5; higher grade 4 n/a n/a
LCCI (English for Business) Level 3 Pass Level 3 Pass Level 3 Pass Level 3 Pass
LCCI (English for Commerce) Level 3 Pass Level 3 Pass Level 3 Pass Level 3 Pass
London Test of English (PTE General) Level 3 Pass Level 4 Pass Level 4 Pass Level 5 Pass
Michigan (MELAB) - 80 90 90
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English - Academic) 49 57 64  72
TOEFL (paper based) 525 550 570 590
TOEFL (computer based) 196 213 230 243
TOEFL (IBT) 69 79 88 96
University of Reading TEEP 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
Trinity College ESOL ISE II ISE III ISE III ISE IV
UCL Graduate Preparatory Course  5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
WELT - Warwick English Test (up to 2 May 2010 only) CCD CCC BBC BBB

A - 5.5 is below the University's minimum requirements and would be acceptable in exceptional circumstances only

B - Minimum requirement for Undergraduate level 1, and some postgraduate programmes (see offer letter for details)

C - Minimum requirement for Undergraduate level 2 entry and most Postgraduate programmes (see offer letter for details)

D - Minimum requirement for a small number of Postgraduate programmes


If your test is not listed above please contact the Admissions Office for further information.