English language requirements

Run by the British Council, the IELTS test is the most widely recognised and commonly available English language qualification.

IELTS indicator/academic tests

IELTS Indicator is an online test that can be taken in-person or online. The test includes four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. You will receive an indicative score for each. Your performance will be marked by IELTS examiners and you will receive your result within seven days.

For further information please visit the IELTS website.

Taken in-person, the PTE test is designed to test international English. There are three parts to the overall test: Speaking and Writing, Reading, and Listening. You will take the online test in a test centre, and your score will be sent to you within five working days.

For further information please visit the Pearson website.

The TOEFL IBT can be taken either in-person or online. There are four tests to complete: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.

The entire test will take around 3.5 hours to complete, including a 30 minute break. You'll receive your score within four days of completion.

For further information please visit the TOEFL website.

Taken online only, the Oxford ELLT tests the four areas of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. This can be taken anywhere online, and you will receive your results within 48 hours upon completion.

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For further information please visit the Oxford ELLT website.

The University offers students that have scored lower than their required scores the opportunity to study either a six or10-week pre-sessional course, or a one-year International Foundation Programme.

These programmes require that you hold a SELT (Secure English Language Test) as they are a below degree level programme: examples include IELTS for UKVI, Pearson PTE Academic UKVI, and LanguageCert SELT.

We currently offer online pre-sessional courses that do not require a SELT, but you must still meet the requirements as below. Successfully passing these courses will count as meeting the English Language Requirement so you can start your course.

Students who want to move on to undergraduate programmes that include professional qualification, e.g., Nursing, may have admission requirements in addition to passing the IFP, such as an interview or higher language level.

If you intend to take these degrees, you should check their requirements directly or ask Admissions. In these cases, you may be advised to enter the IFP at a higher language level in order to ensure you can progress over the year.

For further information please see the Pre-Sessional Programme or International Foundation Programme.

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