English language entry requirements

Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)

We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level

(NQF Level 6) or above requiring

an IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement (*IELTS may be

accepted if you do not require a Student visa)

Qualification

Result required

IELTS (for UKVI) Academic*

IELTS for UKVI* 6.0

Listening: minimum level 5.5

Speaking: minimum level 5.5

Reading: minimum level 5.5

Writing: minimum level 5.5

TOEFL internet based (including TOEFL iBT at Home

Edition)

79 overall score

Listening: minimum level 17

Speaking: minimum level 20

Reading: minimum level 18

Writing: minimum level 17

Pearson Test of English - Academic

52 overall score

Listening: minimum level 51

Speaking: minimum level 51

Reading: minimum level 51

Writing: minimum level 51

Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language

(Syllabus 0500)

Grade C

Listening: minimum Grade D

Speaking: minimum Grade D

Reading: minimum Grade E

Writing: minimum Grade E

Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language

(Syllabus 0510 and 0511)

Grade C

Listening: minimum Grade A

Speaking: minimum Grade C

Reading: minimum Grade D

Writing: minimum Grade D

Cambridge English C1 Advanced (Formerly:

Certificate in Advanced English)

Grade C

Listening: minimum score 162

Speaking: minimum score 162

Reading: minimum score 162

Writing: minimum score 162

City and Guilds International ESOL Diploma

Communicator Level

Listening: minimum score 15/30

Speaking: minimum score 6/12

Reading: minimum score 15/30

Writing: minimum score 12/24

IGSE English as a Second Language

Grade 4 or grade C or above

Completion of Sheffield Hallam University

pre-sessional English course

Pass

Password Solo

6.0 overall score

Listening: minimum level 5.5

Speaking: minimum level 5.5

Reading: minimum level 5.5

Writing: minimum level 5.5

Duolingo

105 overall score

Comprehension: minimum score 95

Conversation: minimum score 95

Literacy: minimum score 95

Production: minimum score 95

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 Listening,

Reading, Writing & Speaking

132 overall score

Listening: minimum level 25

Speaking: minimum level 25

Reading: minimum level 25

Writing: minimum level 25

an IELTS for UKVI* 6.5 entry requirement (* IELTS may be accepted if you do

not require a Student visa)

Qualification

Result required

IELTS (for UKVI) Academic*

IELTS for UKVI* 6.5

Listening: minimum level 5.5

Speaking: minimum level 5.5

Reading: minimum level 5.5

Writing: minimum level 5.5

TOEFL internet based (including TOEFL iBT at Home

Edition)

90 overall score

Listening: minimum level 17

Speaking: minimum level 20

Reading: minimum level 18

Writing: minimum level 17

Pearson Test of English - Academic

60 overall score

Listening: minimum level 51

Speaking: minimum level 51

Reading: minimum level 51

Writing: minimum level 51

Cambridge English C1 Advanced (Formerly:

Certificate in Advanced English)

Grade B

Listening: minimum score 162

Speaking: minimum score 162

Reading: minimum score 162

Writing: minimum score 162

Cambridge English C2 Proficiency (Formerly:

Certificate of Proficiency in English)

Grade C

Listening: minimum score 162

Speaking: minimum score 162

Reading: minimum score 162

Writing: minimum score 162

Completion of Sheffield Hallam University

pre-sessional English course

Merit

City and Guilds International ESOL Diploma

Expert Level

Listening: minimum score 15/30

Speaking: minimum score 6/12

Reading: minimum score 15/30

Writing: minimum score 12/24

Password Solo

6.5 overall score

Listening: minimum level 5.5

Speaking: minimum level 5.5

Reading: minimum level 5.5

Writing: minimum level 5.5

Duolingo

120 overall score

Comprehension: minimum score 105

Conversation: minimum score 105

Literacy: minimum score 105

Production: minimum score 105

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2

152 overall score

Listening: minimum level 33

Speaking: minimum level 33

Reading: minimum level 33

Writing: minimum level 33

an IELTS for UKVI* 7.0 entry requirement (* IELTS may be

accepted if you do not require a Student visa)

Qualification

Result required

IELTS (for UKVI) Academic*

IELTS for UKVI* 7.0

Listening: minimum level 5.5

Speaking: minimum level 5.5

Reading: minimum level 5.5

Writing: minimum level 5.5

TOEFL internet based (including TOEFL iBT at Home

Edition)

100 overall score

Listening: minimum level 21

Speaking: minimum level 24

Reading: minimum level 23

Writing: minimum level 23

Pearson Test of English - Academic

67 overall score

Listening: minimum level 59

Speaking: minimum level 59

Reading: minimum level 59

Writing: minimum level 59

Cambridge English C1 Advanced (Formerly:

Certificate in Advanced English)

Grade A

Listening: minimum score 162

Speaking: minimum score 162

Reading: minimum score 162

Writing: minimum score 162

Cambridge English C2 Proficiency (Formerly:

Certificate of Proficiency in English)

Grade B

Listening: minimum score 162

Speaking: minimum score 162

Reading: minimum score 162

Writing: minimum score 162

City and Guilds International ESOL Diploma

Expert Level

Listening: minimum score 15/30

Speaking: minimum score 6/12

Reading: minimum score 15/30

Writing: minimum score 12/24

Trinity College London: Level 2 Certificate in ESOL

Skills for Life

Level 2

Reading: pass

Listening: pass

Speaking: pass

Writing: pass

Completion of Sheffield Hallam University

pre-sessional English course

Distinction

Password Solo

7.0 overall score

Listening: minimum level 5.5

Speaking: minimum level 5.5

Reading: minimum level 5.5

Writing: minimum level 5.5

Duolingo

130 overall score

Comprehension: minimum score 120

Conversation: minimum score 120

Literacy: minimum score 120

Production: minimum score 120

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT C1

Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking

100 overall score

Listening: minimum level 25

Speaking: minimum level 25

Reading: minimum level 25

Writing: minimum level 25