English language skills
If English isn't your first language you will need an English language qualification.
If you're applying for our International Foundation Programme you will need:
- IELTS: 4.5
- TOEFL: 475 (paper based), 152 (computer based), or 49-50 (internet based)
- Pearson Test of Academic English: 36
In order to meet new visa requirements, as well as having the overall IELTS grade indicated above, you must have an IELTS 4.0 (or equivalent) in all areas (speaking, listening, reading, writing).
If you are considering the fast-track option, we strongly recommend an IELTS equivalent of 5.0 or above.
Normally, if you're applying for an undergraduate course, you will need at least:
- IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas).
- TOEFL: 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), or 80 (internet based)
- Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
- London Tests of English: we accept level 4 for undergraduate courses
- International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
- International GCSE English or English as a Second Language: Grade C.
In order to meet new visa requirements, as well as having the overall IELTS grade (or equivalent) indicated above, you must have an IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all areas (speaking, listening, reading, writing).
If you're applying for an postgraduate course, you will need at least:
- IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas).
- TOEFL: 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), or 80 (internet based)
- Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
- London Tests of English: we accept level 5 for postgraduate courses
- International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
- International GCSE English or English as a Second Language: Grade C.
*In order to meet new visa requirements, as well as having the overall IELTS grade (or equivalent) indicated above, you must have an IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all areas (speaking, listening, reading, writing).
Some courses have higher English language entry requirements, so check the specific course details for more information.
If you've studied in a country where English is the first language (such as the UK, the USA, Canada or Australia) you may not need a formal English language qualification: we will look at everyone's application individually.
