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  • English language requirements

    If English is not your first language then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

    The entry requirement for your course will be expressed as an IELTS level and refers to the IELTS Academic version of this test. We are now also accepting the IELTS Indicator test, you can find out more about the test here. The University however does accept a wide range of additional English language qualifications, which can be found here.

    The university’s English language requirements in IELTS levels are as follows:

  • Course IELTS level
    International Foundation Diploma (Extended pathway) 4.5 overall with 4.5 in all skills
    If you need a Tier 4 student visa you must take an IELTS for UKVI test.
    International Foundation Diploma 5.0 overall with 5.0 in all skills
    If you need a Tier 4 student visa you must take an IELTS for UKVI test.
    International Foundation Business and Technology,
    International Foundation Arts, Humanities and Law    		 5.5 overall with 5.5 in all skills
    Built Environment Foundation,
    Computing Foundation,
    Engineering Foundation    		 6.0 with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
    Law, Architecture, Interior Architecture, English Literature (including combined honours), English Literature and Creative Writing 6.5 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
    Nutrition BSc (Hons) 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
    Health and Social Care courses 6.5 or 7.0 overall with 6.5 or 7.0 in all components (see individual entries for course details)
    All other undergraduate courses 6.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
    Course IELTS level
    Pre-Master's courses (including Two-Year Master's) From 5.5 with 5.5 in all skills
    All masters courses 6.0-7.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking (see individual course details)

  • Alternative English language qualifications

    We may be able to accept alternative qualifications as evidence of your language skills.

    English requirements for visas

    If you need a Tier 4 student visa to enter the UK, we may only be able to accept specific qualifications.

    From an English speaking country

    You will not have to prove your English language level for visa purposes.

  • Pre-sessional English courses

    Our University English course can help you to meet the language requirements for all our undergraduate and postgraduate. Entry levels are from IELTS 4.5 overall with 4.0 in all skills.

    Pre-sessional English