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.
| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
