English language test scores equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, minimum of 5.5 in each skill
- TOEFL iBT: 87 overall, minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing
- Pearson PTE: 58 overall, minimum of 42 in each skill
- LanguageCert Academic: 70 overall, minimum of 60 in each skill
- LanguageCert International ESOL: B2 Communicator, minimum of 39 in each skill
- Cambridge English: 176 overall, minimum of 162 in each skill
- Kaplan Test of English: 478 overall, minimum of 410 in each skill
- Oxford ELLT: 7 overall, minimum of 5 in each skill
- Trinity ISE: ISE II with a minimum of Distinction in each skill
 
    Pre-sessional programmes 
If your English language score does not meet the requirements above, you may still be accepted on to the academic course by successfully completing one of our pre-sessional English language programmes. 
The scores required are listed as IELTS but we will accept other approved English tests. Please contact us for the scores required for these tests.
| Pre-sessional | Requirements | Minimum overall IELTS score | Minimum IELTS element score | 
| 20 week in person | UKVI test | 5.0  | 4.5  | 
| 20 week online | Any accepted test | 5.0  | 4.5  | 
| 10 week in person | UKVI test if you have an academic condition | 5.5  | 5.0  | 
| 10 week in person | Any accepted test if English is your only condition | 5.5  | 5.5  | 
| 10 week online | Any accepted test | 5.5  | 5.0  | 
| 4 or 5 week | Any accepted test | 6.0  | 5.5  |