English requirements
Our normal requirements are shown below. However some programmes have different requirements so it is essential that you check with the appropriate Faculty Admissions Office.
If your English language ability is below the minimum requirement, we may ask you to attend an English language course before you begin your studies. For more information on the language resources available to students at the University please see the English Language Help page.
Normal requirements
Science and Life Science Programmes*
| Qualification Full Title | Qualification short name | Score required |
|---|---|---|
| International English Language Test Score | IELTS | 6.5 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (paper-based version) | TOEFL (paper-based) | 570 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (internet-based version) | TOEFL (internet-based) | 88 |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English | CPE | C |
| Test of English for Educational Purposes | TEEP | 6.5 |
Economics, Social Sciences with the exceptions of Law and Postgraduate Management Programmes*
| Qualification Full Title | Qualification short name | Score required |
|---|---|---|
| International English Language Test Score | IELTS | 6.5 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (paper-based version) | TOEFL (paper-based) | 570 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (internet-based version) | TOEFL (internet-based) | 88 |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English | CPE | C |
| Test of English for Educational Purposes | TEEP | 6.5 |
Arts and Humanities, Education, Law and Postgraduate Management Programmes*
| Qualification Full Title | Qualification Short Name | Score Required |
|---|---|---|
| International English Language Test Score | IELTS | 7.0 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (paper-based version) | TOEFL (paper-based) | 600 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (internet-based version) | TOEFL (internet-based) | 100 |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English | CPE | B |
| Test of English for Educational Purposes | TEEP | 7.0 |
This information is offered as a guideline only. Please check the departmental website or contact the relevant faculty office. Detailed information about language requirements will be provided if you receive an offer of a place to study at the university and will form part of your requirements for entry to the University.
* Some exceptions may apply, e.g. MA ELT by Distance Learning requires score 7.0 IELTS but the campus-based course requires score 6.5 IELTS; Speech and Language Therapy require an IELTS score of 7.5 (with no elements below 7.0)
