All students need to possess a certain level of English language proficiency before studying with us. This is to ensure you will be successful in your studies and during your time in the UK. You may also need to provide proof of English language proficiency if you are applying for a visa.
The below table details our minimum English language proficiency requirements for all course levels. You may not need to provide proof of English language proficiency if you;
- are from a country where English is your first language
- you studied a course in English such as GCSE English
- completed a degree in a UK or majority English speaking country university
An important part of your Student visa application is proving you possess a good standard of English.
You will need to prove your knowledge of English by passing an English language test from a UKVI approved test provider.
There are some countries listed as being exempt from proving your level of English language for a student visa. These countries can be found on UK government website.
UKVI approved test providers
|
Programme of Study |
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A Levels, Level 3 Diplomas and Access to Higher Education |
5.5 |
43-58 (equivalent to CEFR level B1) |
A pass in the B2 English test (ISE II) |
At least 60 (CEFR B2 level) in the LanguageCert Academic SELT |
|
Foundation degree |
6.0 |
51-58 (equivalent to CEFR level B1/2) |
A pass in the B2 English test (ISE II) |
Overall score of between 60 - 74 (CEFR B2 level) in the LanguageCert Academic SELT |
|
Undergraduate degree |
6.0 |
59-75 (equivalent to CEFR level B2) |
A pass in the B2 English test (ISE II) |
Overall score of between 60 - 74 (CEFR B2 level) in the LanguageCert Academic SELT |
|
Top-up programme |
6.0 |
59-75 (equivalent to CEFR level B2) |
A pass in the B2 English test (ISE II) |
Overall score of between 60 - 74 (CEFR B2 level) in the LanguageCert Academic SELT |
|
Postgraduate (most programmes) |
6.5 |
63-84 (equivalent to CEFR level B2/C1) |
A pass in the C1 English test (ISE III) |
Overall score of between 60 - 74 (CEFR B2 level) in the LanguageCert Academic SELT |
|
Postgraduate (specific programmes as stated in the entry criteria) |
7.0 |
76-84 (equivalent to CEFR level C1) |
A pass in the C1 English test (ISE III) |
Overall score of between 60 - 74 (CEFR B2 level) in the LanguageCert Academic SELT |
If you do not require a Student visa but still need to provide proof of English language as part of your conditional offer, you can take any of the English language tests included in the tables above or below.
|
Programme of Study |
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|
A Levels, Level 3 Diplomas and Access to Higher Education |
165-170 |
46-59 |
5 |
|
Foundation degree |
170-175 |
60-78 |
6 |
|
Undergraduate degree |
170-175 |
60-78 |
6 |
|
Top-up programme |
170-175 |
60-78 |
6 |
|
Postgraduate (most programmes) |
175-180 |
60-78 |
7 |
|
Postgraduate (specific programmes as stated in the entry criteria) |
185-190 |
94-101 |
8 |
Student visa English language requirements
An important part of your Student visa application is proving you possess a good standard of English.
You will need to prove your knowledge of English by passing an English language test from a UKVI approved test provider.
There are some countries listed as being exempt from proving your level of English language for a student visa. These countries can be found on UK government website.
UKVI approved test providers
|
Programme of Study |
|
|||
|
A Levels, Level 3 Diplomas and Access to Higher Education |
5.5 |
43-58 (equivalent to CEFR level B1) |
A pass in the B2 English test (ISE II) |
At least 60 (CEFR B2 level) in the LanguageCert Academic SELT |
|
Foundation degree |
6.0 |
51-58 (equivalent to CEFR level B1/2) |
A pass in the B2 English test (ISE II) |
Overall score of between 60 - 74 (CEFR B2 level) in the LanguageCert Academic SELT |
|
Undergraduate degree |
6.0 |
59-75 (equivalent to CEFR level B2) |
A pass in the B2 English test (ISE II) |
Overall score of between 60 - 74 (CEFR B2 level) in the LanguageCert Academic SELT |
|
Top-up programme |
6.0 |
59-75 (equivalent to CEFR level B2) |
A pass in the B2 English test (ISE II) |
Overall score of between 60 - 74 (CEFR B2 level) in the LanguageCert Academic SELT |
|
Postgraduate (most programmes) |
6.5 |
63-84 (equivalent to CEFR level B2/C1) |
A pass in the C1 English test (ISE III) |
Overall score of between 60 - 74 (CEFR B2 level) in the LanguageCert Academic SELT |
|
Postgraduate (specific programmes as stated in the entry criteria) |
7.0 |
76-84 (equivalent to CEFR level C1) |
A pass in the C1 English test (ISE III) |
Overall score of between 60 - 74 (CEFR B2 level) in the LanguageCert Academic SELT |
Alternative English language test providers
If you do not require a Student visa but still need to provide proof of English language as part of your conditional offer, you can take any of the English language tests included in the tables above or below.
|
Programme of Study |
|||
|
A Levels, Level 3 Diplomas and Access to Higher Education |
165-170 |
46-59 |
5 |
|
Foundation degree |
170-175 |
60-78 |
6 |
|
Undergraduate degree |
170-175 |
60-78 |
6 |
|
Top-up programme |
170-175 |
60-78 |
6 |
|
Postgraduate (most programmes) |
175-180 |
60-78 |
7 |
|
Postgraduate (specific programmes as stated in the entry criteria) |
185-190 |
94-101 |
8 |
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